《SSS Ranked Transmigration: Taming Beauties and The Beasts!》


 Chapter 1 Activating the System

    In a humble wooden house, the crackling fire in the stone stove cast dancing shadows across the wooden walls, while the sound of distant conversations could be heard.On a wooden bed slept a handsome young man with white hair, about 180 cm tall, dressed in a gorgeous black robe.


    Cain awoke from his slumber, his blue eyes fluttering open to the scene of an unfamiliar place.


    ''Huh? Where is this? Didn''t I drown in the sea because I had cramps while snorkeling before?'' Cain thought to himself.


    A second later, memories rushed into his mind.


    "Oh, so I died and transmigrated into this body, which belonged to the youngest prince of the Elarion kingdom, who died after being poisoned and stabbed in the chest by his fiancee. What a sad way to die." Cain muttered to himself as he sat on the bed and looked around.


    "Wait a second, Elarion Kingdom? This name sounds familiar. Lemme think¡­" Cain frowned, closing his eyes as he tried to recall his memory.


    After a few moments, he finally recalled where he had heard about this kingdom''s particular name.


    Elarion Kingdom was apparently just the name of a kingdom that would be destroyed in a novel that he had read a few years ago.


    He remembered the place only because one of the strongest characters, who would later become a companion of the protagonist, originated from here.


    In the novel, that person hadn''t awakened his talent yet. It wasn''t until after the kingdom''s destruction that he left for a neighboring realm to undergo the awakening ceremony.


    Cain sighed after recalling as much as he could from the novel. "I only remember the important stuff. I read it years ago, and it wasn''t even finished at the time. I got distracted by other novels and never picked it back up."


    ''However, the most important thing that I could remember is when the era of God comes. So, I have to prepare for that time as there would be countless opportunities, which I shouldn''t miss if I want to survive at that time since this world would become chaotic and I need to become strong as soon as possible.'' Cain''s eyes lit up as he thought of his main plan.


    He then thought of an idea and talked in his heart, "System? Are you there? My cheat ability? Hello? I''m awake now, can you grant me the cheat or something?"


    After a few moments of silence, Cain''s face became solemn as he thought that he was doomed because he didn''t receive his cheat system like any other protagonist when they were transmigrated into a novel.


    ''Fck, Seriously? No system or something? Am I just an extra doomed to be cannon fodder?" He cursed inwardly but soon shook his head.


    "No. I refuse to accept that."


    Cain had been so focused on the idea of getting a system that he''d momentarily forgotten about the fact that the prince hadn''t awakened his talent. The prince had chosen to avoid the kingdom''s power struggle, preferring a quiet life instead.


    In this world, most people awakened their talents at the age of 18 during an official ceremony. But as a prince, Cain could use the kingdom''s awakening stone whenever he wished.


    The problem was, the prince was supposed to be "dead," and whoever wanted him gone likely knew it. He couldn''t just return to the palace recklessly without a plan.


    "Crack.."


    When Cain was still thinking about his plan, he heard a slight cracking sound and immediately looked in the door direction.


    Cain then noticed a cute little girl with pointy ears, indicating that she was an elf, and she appeared to be around 9 years old, dressed in plain worn-out brown clothes and heading inside the house with a bucket of water in her small hands.


    When she found Cain sitting on the bed, she exclaimed in amazement,


    "Ahhh! You''re awake!"


    "Why are you sitting up? You need to lie down and rest so your wounds can heal faster!" She then dropped the bucket of water and ran with a worried expression towards him.


    When Cain saw that, he felt a sudden warmth in his heart, mixed with sadness.


    The little girl reminded him of his younger brother back on Earth, who would have been about her age if he were still alive.


    But then he became confused when he realized that the little girl mentioned his wounds when he didn''t feel any pain and felt that his body was perfectly fine.


    "What are you talking about? I''m fine." Cain fist bumped his chest and stood up to let the little girl see that he was fine.


    The little girl was cutely dumbfounded, with her mouth opening wide as she couldn''t believe what she saw.


    "What about your wounds in your chest? Is it already healed?" The little girl asked with a confused face as she remembered that yesterday when the people in the village helped in changing Cain''s clothes back after she washed it since it was full of blood before, the wound was still there and hadn''t healed.


    ''Oh, right. I was stabbed by that bitch before.'' Cain then checked his body and found that there was no wound, but there were still bandages enveloping his chest.


    ¡­


    After talking for a while, Cain learned that the girl''s name was Sylvia.


    She explained that she had found him floating in a river while fishing and had pulled him to shore.


    Fortunately, the river was a small river, the current was not strong, and his body was near the shore, so Sylvia helped him to the shore quite easily. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She then checked his condition and knew that he was still alive, but she immediately became afraid and confused when she saw that he had stab wound in his chest.


    As she didn''t know what to do, Sylvia then ran as fast as she could towards the village, as she wanted to find help from the others.


    "So, Big Brother Cain¡­ What are you going to do now that you''re healed?" Sylvia asked anxiously as she bit her lower lip cutely.


    "Well, I have some business in Eldoria City, so I''ll be heading there." Cain replied with a smile as he knew what Sylvia was worried about.


    Her older sister had left as she wanted to find a job in the capital four years ago, because she was already 15 years old at the time and have to start paying taxes if she wanted to stay in the village anyway, that''s why she decided to go there so that she could also save some money for Sylvia''s future.


    In this world, you will be given shelter and food if you are an orphan, which was the case to Sylvia and her big sister since their mother died when she gave birth to Sylvia and their dad died when he was hunting a spirit beast as he was a warrior a few years after their mother died.


    "Don''t worry, I will be back here after I''m done with my business there." Cain patted Sylvia''s head softly as she was reminding him of his deceased little brother and his own situation back then on Earth.


    "Really? But my sister had also said that and still hasn''t come back even after 4 years." Sylvia said with a sad face as she was about to cry too.


    "I promise I will be back after I''m done with my business, I will even help you find your sister later." Cain petted her hair as he tried to console her so that she wouldn''t cry.


    "Really? You promise you will come back and help me find my sister?" Sylvia''s eyes lit up when she heard that Cain was even trying to help her find her older sister.


    "Yeah, I promise." Cain nodded with a smile as he rubbed Sylvia''s hair.


    "Thank you, Big Brother Cain." Sylvia then jumped into Cain''s arms and hugged him, as she really felt grateful towards Cain.


    ¡­


    "What are you doing, Sylvia?" Cain asked when he noticed that Sylvia went under the bed, taking out a bucket before looking like she was watering something in the bucket.


    "Huh? I am just feeding the egg that I found a few months ago." Sylvia then answered as she looked at Cain, who was grilling two fish in front of the stone stove.


    "Feeding an egg? what do you feed it with?" Cain asked as he was curious.


    "Of course with water since I don''t have a lot of money and don''t know what eggs usually eat." Sylvia replied as she looked at Cain innocently.


    Cain only laughed and shook his head before continuing to ask, "What egg is that? Can I see it?"


    Cain became interested as he knew that this world was filled with beast masters who tamed a strong beast to become their contracted beast.


    However, he was only interested because this would be the first time he would see a beast egg if the egg that Sylvia found was the beast egg, and he knew that even if the egg was one, the beast was probably a weak beast.


    "Wow, what a beautiful beast egg." Cain said as he looked at the egg in the bucket that was as white as snow, and the egg had a bumpy structure that looked like a scale.


    Cain then moved his hand as he wanted to touch the egg.


    However, what he didn''t expect was that as soon as his fingers made contact, a mechanical voice echoed in his mind, and a translucent display appeared before him.


    [Ding! A tameable beast has been detected, do you want to bind it to become your contracted beast?]


    [Ding! Awakening the host''s talent.]


    [Ding! Unique SSS-Ranked Primordial Beast Master Talent!]


    [Ding! Error has been detected.]


    [Ding! Finding a solution.]


    [Ding! Merging the host''s talent with the system...]


    [Ding! Merger successful.]


    [Ding! Activating the Extra''s Harem Gacha System!]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host, you have received an appropriate welcome gift pack since you are too WEAK at the moment.]

 Chapter 2 Opening the Welcome Gift Pack

    [Ding! Automatically opening the welcome gift pack¡­][Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1x High-level Special Summon Pool.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1x guaranteed best reward from the current Lottery Pool]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining a Mid-level Beast Space.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 100,000 Evolution Points]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 10,000 Gacha Points]


    Notifications Continuously rang in Cain''s mind.


    Cain was in disbelief, his eyes widened as he looked at the system''s notification in front of him.


    ''Finally, my cheat has activated. But, what''s with that name? Extra''s Harem Gacha System? How is this supposed to make me stronger?


    Fortunately, I awakened my Unique SSS-Ranked Primordial Beast Master Talent, so whatever that system is, at least I should be able to become stronger using my own talent.'' Cain thought to himself as his focus was focused on the system''s name part.


    In this world, talent''s ranks were divided from F, E, D, C, B, A, S, SS, SSS.


    F rank is the lowest, while SSS rank is the highest. Additionally, each rank is further divided into subcategories:


    S-, S, and S+


    The "-" indicates the lowest tier within the rank, while the "+" represents the highest.


    Only a few people had awakened SSS rank, and the MC in the novel he was transmigrated into had also awakened a really strong SSS rank that he thought was too overpowered.


    As Cain tried to remember more about his past life memory regarding the novel he was transmigrated into, he was surprised to hear an unfamiliar voice ringing in his head.


    "With the help of the system, you can become stronger in two main ways,"


    A mechanical voice, the same one that delivered the system notifications, rang in his head, as if responding to his thoughts.


    "The first way is to become stronger as a beast master as this was according to your SSS rank talent. However, as your talent has merged with the system, the way you become stronger is rather simple, as long as you have Evolution Points, you can directly upgrade your contracted beast to its limit aptitude.


    When your contracted beast has reached its limit, you can also upgrade its aptitude through evolution guided by the system. Moveover, you would gain some of the beast''s strength from the feedback as the Beast Master, and you will also be able to use its abilities and get its attribute talent."


    "The second way is to have sex with someone, and the stronger the person you have sex with, the more benefits you will receive, as you will be randomly given a percentage of¡­"


    "Big Brother Cain, why are you spacing out? What''s wrong?" Sylvia shook Cain''s hand and pulled him back to reality as she saw that he was in a daze and became worried that something went wrong because he touched the egg.


    "Huh? I am fine, I was just thinking about something else, Sylvia." Cain was surprised a bit before smiling and patting Sylvia''s head softly to reassure her.


    "Okay then, I thought something went wrong when you touched the egg." Sylvia sighed as she felt relieved after hearing it.


    "Not at all. In fact, you helped me a lot by showing me the egg and letting me touch it." Cain smiled as he really felt grateful because of Sylvia that he awakened his system.


    Because after thinking about it for a bit, he awakened a system just by touching a beast egg, and if it''s not by coincidence like this, Cain wouldn''t know until when he would awaken his system.


    Since even if he awakened his talent using an awakened stone, he might not even awaken his cheat system.


    Let alone the fact that it was a challenge in itself to do that since there was someone who wanted to kill him, and Cain was sure that it might be one of the princes or princesses doing that as that person could even implicate his ex fiancee who still has some power in this kingdom. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "How did I help you when you only see and touch the egg?" Slyvia became confused and asked with a cute face.


    "It''s a secret." Cain grinned as he put his index finger to his lips in a teasing gesture.


    "Hmmmpph!" Sylvia pouted unhappily as she crossed her hands and looked at the side.


    "Hahahaha¡­ All you need to know is that I''ll be able to get stronger faster and help you find your sister sooner too." Cain laughed when he saw that and patted her head as he explained that he could find her big sister faster because of her.


    "Really? You''re not lying, right?" Sylvia immediately became excited when he heard it before making a cute frowning face as she thought that he lied to her and only said that to reassure her.


    "Of course, I''m not lying. Do you want proof?" Cain asked with a smile.


    "Mmm.. hmm¡­" Sylvia nodded excitedly.


    "Let''s eat first. Look, the fish is starting to burn on one side." Cain said before flipping the fish and scratching the burned part of the fish.


    "Hmmph, okay then." Sylvia pouted as she put aside the bucket that contained the egg and sat beside Cain.


    Cain then asked the system to explain it to him once again as he was interrupted by Sylvia before, and he also asked about all of the system functions in one go.


    He also reminded Sylvia that he wanted to think about something seriously so that he wouldn''t be disturbed while digesting the information that he would get from the system as well as he was also going to make a plan accordingly for the future.


    ¡­


    After digesting a lot of information and making a plan while eating together with Sylvia, Cain then talked for a bit, such as revealing his real identity as the youngest prince of the kingdom, which shocked Sylvia and made her happy since she thought that the prince of the kingdom would definitely be able to find her sister faster with his power.


    Cain also asked Sylvia if she would be willing to sell him the egg but let him pay her later since he didn''t have anything on him at the moment.


    To his relief, she agreed easily to his request, which made his heart become warm and sad at the same time because she could get fooled if she met a bad person instead of him.


    That was another reason he chose to reveal his identity¡ªto reassure her further that he could be trusted.


    Afterwards, Cain and Sylvia left the village, heading towards the place where she had found and rescued him.


    As they walked, Cain marveled at the beauty of the fantasy world around him.


    Since this was an Elven village, he saw elves everywhere, each one captivating in their own way.


    Despite already meeting Sylvia, Cain couldn''t help but feel awed, and he remembered his beautiful elven servant whom he wanted to ask something to confirm his speculation.


    When they had arrived at the riverside, Cain then put the bucket and removed the clothes that he used to close the bucket so that other people wouldn''t see inside of it.


    "Step back, Sylvia." Cain said with a smile as he rubbed her hair softly.


    Subsequently, he bit his thumb, dropped a blood on the egg, and waited.


    The blood that dropped on the egg slowly seeped into the egg.


    A few seconds later,


    "Crack!"


    "Crack!"


    "Crack!"

 Chapter 3 The First Contracted Beast

    Crack after crack appeared on the egg, and as a part of the shell fell off, a small head popped out from it.He looked around curiously and finally stopped when he saw Cain.


    Feeling an inexplicable connection between them, more cracks appeared, and finally, the little guy broke out of the shell and jumped into Cain''s embrace.


    The little guy was an Ice Dragon around 25 cm long and 17 cm tall, with shimmering silver-blue scales that made him look gorgeous.


    He also has tiny, cute horns just beginning to sprout from his head, and wings, though small, had a translucent, frosty membrane, appearing as if carved from pure ice.


    The little guy rubbed his head on Cain''s chest and enjoyed the feeling of being embraced by his master.


    Cain was extremely happy, as he couldn''t ask for more since his first contracted beast was an Ice Dragon, and he couldn''t help but imagine how majestic he would be when he rode his gorgeous Ice Dragon.


    He also didn''t know why, but his connection with him was really close, like a father and a son, despite the fact that he never had a child in his past life as he was dead when he was in his mid-20s.


    While Cain was still petting the little guy, he saw that Sylvia immediately came in front of him and looked at the little dragon for a few seconds before asking him with a cute face as she spread her arms widely.


    "Big brother Cain, can I hug the little dragon too, pweaasseee???"


    "Hahaha, okay. Just give me a second." Cain replied with a smile.


    "Little guy, this is Sylvia. She''s the one who found you and technically saved your life, just like she saved mine.


    Be nice to her, okay? You''ll be seeing her a lot in the future." Cain said with a smile while petting the little dragon softly.


    The little dragon looked at Sylvia and then nodded as if he understood what his master was talking about.


    "You two can play together for now and don''t go too far, okay?" Cain put the little dragon down on the ground while patting Sylvia''s head and instructed the system to scan the little dragon.


    [Race: Ice Dragon]


    [Attribute: High-level Ice Element]


    [Rank: Ferocious Rank Beast]


    [Qualification: Lord (Rank 7)]


    [Skills: Ice Claw, Ice Spike]


    [Strength]: 5.5


    [Agility]: 5


    [Health]: 6


    [Sense]: 5


    [Energy]: 6.3


    When Cain looked at the little dragon''s information, he was pleased because its qualification was rank 7 beast, which meant that if the little dragon grew up to its limit, he could easily become the strongest being in this kingdom since Elarion Kingdom was an unrated force as the strongest person this kingdom had was only at rank 7.


    Afterwards, Cain checked his personal information because, at the same time, when the egg started to crack, he felt an unknown energy begin to pour into his body.


    The feeling was more of a warm and numb feeling that spread throughout his body that made him full of strength as he felt a surge in his strength.


    [Personal Information]


    [Gacha Points: 10.000] [Evolution Points: 100.000]


    [Name: Cain Frostbane]


    [Age: 18]


    [Race: Human]


    [Attribute: High-level Ice Element]


    [Beast Master Level: Rank 0]


    [Contracted Beast: Ice Dragon (Rank 0)]


    [Talent: Primordial Beast Master (Unique SSS Rank)]


    [Skills: - ]


    [Strength]: 4


    [Agility]: 3.8


    [Health]: 4.1


    [Sense]: 3.5


    [Energy]: 4.3


    Looking at his stats, he felt happy as his stats before were like this.


    [Strength]: 1.2


    [Agility]: 1.3


    [Health]: 1.1


    [Sense]: 1.0


    [Energy]: 1.1


    It was because he got 50% feedback from his contracted beast that all of his stats were at least triplet.


    Before Cain could proceed with using his rewards that he got before, he was surprised as he heard a few notifications from the system.


    [Ding! Congratulations on successfully contracting your first beast.] S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    [Ding! Calculating the rewards¡­]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1x High-level Summon Pool.]


    Cain''s eyes were lit up as he didn''t expect to get another reward because of contracting the little dragon.


    However, he was quite nervous with what kind of creature that he would summon, as the system told him it was random, and he might summon an ugly demon, a beautiful woman, etc.


    "Let''s do this. If I throw a stone and it passes a tree over there across the river, which might be around 35 meters from here, I will use the Summon Pool, and if I can''t throw past the tree, I will use the Lottery Pool." Cain mumbled as he nodded his head before picking up a stone around 5 cm.


    Cain then made a throwing posture as his right foot stepped back and his right hand, which held the stone, drew back, and with a fierce twist of his torso, he launched it forward.


    His arm whipped through the air, the force of his throw was so hard that he was sure the stone would pass the tree since he was a few times stronger than a normal person, as he used his strength as hard as he could muster.


    The thing was, Cain ''released'' the stone in hand when his right hand was just in line with his head, resulting in the stone dropping beside him.


    "I guess, it''s not my luck to use the Summon Pool first then." Cain sighed as he looked at the stone and immediately ordered the system to use the Lottery Pool.

 Chapter 4 Anya Akane, The Abyssal Queen of Foxfire

    "System, use the 1x Guaranteed best reward from the current Lottery Pool." Cain ordered the system as he couldn''t wait to see what kind of reward he would get.[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox Bloodline.]


    As two notifications rang in his mind, Cain was in disbelief, his eyes widened as he looked at the system''s notification in front of him.


    He couldn''t help but swallow his saliva because he didn''t expect that he would get the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox Bloodline as the reward, since he remembered that it was considered one of the strongest bloodlines.


    However, he wasn''t sure, as he didn''t continue to read the novel, and back then the novel hadn''t even ended yet.


    Subsequently, Cain asked the system to explain what kind of power he got from obtaining the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox Bloodline.


    After listening to the long explanation of the power, Cain finally digested it after the system repeated it a few times.


    Basically, the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox Bloodline power was like this:


    (Each tail adds new dimensions to both combat and strategy, making the host progressively stronger and more formidable with every unlocked tail.)


    > 1st Tail: Awakening


    _Foxfire Flame: Gains the ability to conjure and manipulate basic foxfire, a mystical flame that can burn both physically and spiritually.


    _Enhanced Agility: Movement becomes faster and more fluid, with reflexes heightened.


    _Charm Gaze: Gains a weak charm ability that can mildly influence weaker-willed individuals.


    > 2nd Tail: Illusion Mastery


    _Foxfire Explosion: Can create small explosions with foxfire, adding more destructive potential to attacks.


    _Basic Illusions: Can cast simple illusions to deceive enemies, such as creating fake images or altering surroundings slightly.


    _Increased Demonic Qi: The amount of Demonic Qi the character can store and control increases significantly.


    > 3rd Tail: Demonic Transformation


    _Partial Transformation: Gains the ability to partially transform into a fox demon, enhancing physical strength, claws, and senses during combat.


    _Illusion Domain: Can cast larger-scale illusions that affect multiple enemies at once, distorting their perception of reality.


    _Regeneration: Gains a moderate healing factor, allowing wounds to heal faster in and out of battle.


    > 4th Tail: Foxfire Manipulation


    _Advanced Foxfire: Gains complete control over foxfire, able to shape it into various forms like whips, shields, or weapons.


    _Fox Spirit Clone: Can create illusionary or physical clones of oneself using demonic energy, confusing enemies in battle.


    _Aura of Fear: Unleashes an intimidating aura that instills fear in weaker opponents, reducing their combat effectiveness.


    > 5th Tail: Soulfire Mastery


    _Soulfire Flame: Foxfire now has the ability to affect the souls of enemies, weakening or damaging them on a spiritual level.


    _Greater Charm: Charm abilities become more potent, capable of influencing stronger-willed individuals or controlling groups for a short time.


    _Demonic Barrier: Creates a protective barrier of foxfire that absorbs both physical and magical attacks, offering strong defense.


    > 6th Tail: Heavenly Demon Aura


    _Full Demonic Transformation: Can fully transform into a powerful fox demon, greatly increasing strength, speed, and resistance. Each transformation amplifies demonic abilities further.


    _Heavenly Demon Aura: Releases an oppressive, suffocating aura that can paralyze weaker opponents and weaken stronger ones.


    _Illusory Domain: Can create a large-scale illusion that traps enemies in a fake reality, making them lose track of time and space.


    > 7th Tail: Celestial Foxfire


    _Celestial Foxfire: Foxfire reaches its peak, turning into a blazing celestial flame that can incinerate even the strongest enemies and barriers.


    _Spirit Absorption: Gains the ability to absorb demonic or magical energy from defeated enemies or surroundings to replenish strength.


    _Greater Regeneration: Healing abilities become faster, capable of regenerating from even severe injuries in a short amount of time.


    > 8th Tail: Dimensional Rift


    _Dimensional Step: Gains the ability to teleport short distances by slipping between dimensions, making movement unpredictable in battle. S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    _Soul Devourer: Can consume the soul energy of fallen enemies to grow stronger, enhancing both physical and magical capabilities.


    _Foxfire Domain: Creates a large area of burning foxfire that engulfs everything within range, acting both as offense and defense.


    > 9th Tail: Heavenly Demon Form


    _True Heavenly Demon Fox Transformation: Unlocks the true form of the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox, transforming into an immense, fearsome creature with unmatched power, speed, and control over the elements.


    _Heavenly Destruction: Gains the power to summon destructive celestial storms of foxfire that can devastate armies or entire landscapes.


    _Reality Manipulation: The mastery of illusions reaches its peak, allowing the user to alter reality itself for brief periods, creating new environments, altering time flow, or turning illusions into reality.


    _Immortality Regeneration: Gains near-immortal regeneration, able to recover from almost any wound or attack, even those that would normally be fatal.


    Of course, even if Cain already unlocked all of the 9-tails, he couldn''t use all of its abilities since he was still WEAK AF.


    That''s what the system said.


    Otherwise, he couldn''t bear the power and instead killed himself in the process.


    Fortunately, the system already reminded him which powers he could use and which he couldn''t use at the moment.


    After feeling extremely satisfied with his new power, Cain then proceeded to use his Summoning Pool.


    "System, use the 1x High-level Special Summon Pool." Cain ordered the system as he hoped that he would summon at least not an ugly-looking creature.


    "Please, summon a good-looking creature and at least a really strong one if it''s ugly. If not, then a beautiful lady would be okay too, especially the one with big boobs¡ªI mean good personality."


    Cain mumbled to himself before looking at the sky.


    [Ding! Congratulations! You have summoned a GrandLord Rank Awakener (Rank 8), Anya Akane, The Abyssal Queen of Foxfire.]


    When Cain saw the notification, he was quite surprised that his first summoned would be someone as strong as a rank 8 Awakener.


    Even though, it could be said that she wasn''t considered a powerhouse by the world''s standards since he still remembered roughly the power level in this world. But, she was more than enough for a start.


    In fact, she was even stronger than anyone in the Elarion Kingdom, which would make him easier with his next plan to avoid this kingdom being destroyed, as he wanted to make this kingdom into his personal territory.


    "System, where is she? When will she arrive?" Cain asked eagerly as he scanned the surroundings and wondered from where and when she showed up.


    After a few seconds of silence¡­


    Before Cain could question the system again, he suddenly felt a shock in the air.


    Around 5 meters in front of him, a void portal as big as 2 meters formed, making Sylvia and the little dragon become surprised and scared as they immediately went to Cain and hid behind him.


    "It''s okay. Don''t be scared." Cain turned around and petted both Sylvia and the little dragon at the same time to reassure both of them since they both looked a little bit scared.


    "Ah! Someone''s coming out!" Sylvia exclaimed in surprise when she saw a figure come out of the void.


    Cain turned back around and saw a beautiful young lady who seemed to be in her early 20s, wearing a flowing white gown adorned with intricate lace details. It has a fitted bodice that highlights the figure and long flowing sleeves that add a graceful touch.


    The dress was accented with a red and gold ribbon tied at the waist, featuring a decorative brooch at the center. The lower part of the gown is layered with delicate fabric, creating a soft and delicate look.


    What stood out the most about her was that her fox ears atop her head, three fluffy white tails behind her, and the big mountains that seemed to be held tightly by the beautiful gown.


    ''Holy shit, she''s probably the most beautiful woman I''ve ever seen in my entire life.'' Cain thought to himself when he saw Anya Akane.


    As soon as Anya Akane stepped out from the Void Portal, the Void Portal immediately disappeared, making the intense situation lighter.


    When Anya Akane looked at Cain, she was extremely surprised, as she didn''t know why, but she felt that Cain was the most charming and handsome person she had ever seen in her entire life.


    She even felt that she was attracted to him to the point that she couldn''t control herself to have an intimate action with him and would get a huge benefit in doing so.

 Chapter 5 Nix Becomes Rank 4 Beast!

    "My lord." Anya saluted Cain as she bowed deeply while putting her right hand in front of her chest as she held back her inner desire and didn''t forget her position."Big Brother Cain, who is she? She''s so beautiful." Sylvia peeked her head behind Cain and asked him while pointing at Anya.


    "Hahaha¡­ Don''t worry, She''s my subordinate." Cain replied as he looked at Anya again and enjoyed looking at the big mountains¨Cthe scene for a split second before ordering Anya to stand up.


    "Stand up, Anya. Don''t act too formal with me."


    "Thank you, my lord." Anya stood up and looked at Cain with a surprise look since she noticed something bulged a little in Cain''s body.


    She then approached Cain slowly with a smile, and when she arrived in front of him, she leaned forward and whispered slowly to Cain.


    "My lord, if you ever need anything, just order me. I''ll do whatever it takes to serve you," Anya said, her body pressing gently against Cain''s as her breath brushed his ear.


    Cain felt the pressure of her "mountains" as they pressed against him, and the bulge grew more noticeable.


    Anya then placed her hand lightly on the bulge, and said softly. "I mean anything, my lord."


    "Ahemm¡­ Let''s talk about it later. I''ve got something else to take care of first." Cain cleared his throat and gently pushed her away before squatting down and turning around to pick up the little dragon from Sylvia''s arms.


    "Sylvia, why don''t you go play with Anya by the riverside for a bit? I''m going to focus on making the little dragon stronger." Cain said as he patted Sylvia''s head softly.


    "Okay!" Sylvia nodded her head and walked towards the riverside and stopped as she remembered something.


    "By the way, Big Brother Cain, have you decided on a name for the little dragon?" Sylvia turned around and asked Cain before cutely putting her hand on her chin and looking at the sky, seemingly thinking about something important. S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Hahaha¡­ I haven''t, do you have any names in mind? You can name him if you want." Cain laughed as he looked at it and decided to give her a chance, as technically the little dragon was also hers in the first place.


    "Really? Can I name him?" Sylvia''s eyes lit up when she heard it and asked once again to confirm it.


    "Of course." Cain replied with a warm smile.


    "Hmmm¡­ After thinking about it since I played with him before, what do you think about Nix?" Sylvia asked him as her face was filled with anticipation that he would agree with her.


    "Nix? That sounds like a cool name. What do you think, Nix?" Cain nodded and asked the little dragon to see his response about his name being Nix.


    "Roar!"


    "Roar!"


    "Roar!"


    The little dragon seemed to understand what his master and Sylvia were talking about and roared a few times happily while looking at both of them as if agreeing with his name being ''Nix''.


    "It seems like Nix likes his new name." Cain said with a smile as he petted the little dragon in his embrace.


    "Yeayyy! I named a cute ice dragon!" Sylvia said as she jumped around happily because she just named a cute ice dragon by herself.


    Cain only shook his head as he saw Sylvia''s behavior and immediately proceeded with his original purpose, which was to upgrade Nix''s rank.


    "System, upgrade Nix to the highest level possible right now." Cain ordered the system.


    [Ding! Do you want to upgrade Nix''s rank to Gold Ranks Beast? (Rank 4)]


    "Yes." Cain confirmed, as he already knew that he could only upgrade Nix''s rank to Rank 4 Beast because he only had 100,000 Evolution Points.


    Cain was informed by the system how much of the Evolution Points were needed to upgrade his contracted beast''s rank, and it was actually pretty simple.


    Rank 0 > Rank 1 (Iron) = 10


    Rank 1 > Rank 2 (Bronze) = 100


    Rank 2 > Rank 3 (Silver) = 1,000


    Rank 3 > Rank 4 (Gold) = 10,000


    Rank 4 > Rank 5 (Platinum) = 100,000


    And so on¡­


    ¡­


    [Ding! 10 Evolution Points have been successfully deducted.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host! Nix has successfully broken through to Iron Rank Beast (Rank 1)]


    [Ding! 100 Evolution Points have been successfully deducted.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host! Nix has successfully broken through to Bronze Rank Beast (Rank 2)]


    [Ding! 1,000 Evolution Points have been successfully deducted.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host! Nix has successfully broken through to Silver Rank Beast (Rank 3)]


    [Ding! 10,000 Evolution Points have been successfully deducted.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host! Nix has successfully broken through to Gold Rank Beast (Rank 4)]


    Along with the continuous notifications ringing in his mind, Cain watched Nix''s body grow bigger and bigger at a fast speed.


    "Roar!"


    "Roar!"


    "Roar!"


    Nix roared excitedly as he became stronger and bigger at a fast pace.


    A few moments later¡­


    Nix''s body stopped growing when it reached approximately 5 meters tall and 15 meters long, with his wings of about 25 meters as Cain saw Nix spread them happily and roared.


    Along with Nix becoming stronger, Cain felt the unknown energy start to pour into him again.


    This time, the energy was significantly way higher than previously since this time, Nix''s rank directly went to rank 4 from 0, and the unknown energy before that he got when he contracted Nix was like a drop of water in a vast ocean.


    Cain felt extremely satisfied that he could become much stronger this easily, he even felt that his body had become a little bit taller and more refined.


    He then looked at Nix to see his personal information since he was curious as to how much the little dragon had gotten stronger.


    [Race: Ice Dragon]


    [Attribute: High-level Ice Element]


    [Rank: Low-level Gold Rank Beast (Rank 4)]


    [Qualification: Lord (Rank 7)]


    [Skills: Ice Claw, Ice Spike, Ice Breath]


    [Strength]: 5,500


    [Agility]: 5,000


    [Health]: 6,000


    [Sense]: 5,000


    [Energy]: 6,300


    Looking at Nix''s personal information, Cain was surprised as Nix had another skill, Ice Breath.


    Previously, Cain hadn''t learned any of Nix''s skills because he was still too weak and didn''t want to think much about it.


    But now, since he had become much stronger as he got the feedback from Nix, he decided to learn all of Nix''s skills because he could imagine himself using these skills and even thought that he would look pretty cool using these skills to kill his enemy in the future.


    "System, learn all of Nix''s skills!" Cain ordered.


    Not even a second later, Cain suddenly felt a surge of information rushing into his mind, and he instantly understood how to utilize the skills that he had just gotten.


    He then looked at his own personal information, as he was also curious about how much his stats had increased from before.


    [Personal Information]


    [Gacha Points: 10,000] [Evolution Points: 88,890]


    [Name: Cain Frostbane]


    [Age: 18]


    [Race: Human]


    [Bloodline: 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox]


    [Attribute: High-level Ice Element]


    [Beast Master Level: Low-level Gold Rank Beast Master (Rank 4)]


    [Contracted Beast: Ice Dragon (Low-level Gold Rank Beast)]


    [Talent: - ]


    [Skills: Ice Claw, Ice Spike, Ice Breath]


    [Strength]: 2,751


    [Agility]: 2,501


    [Health]: 3,001


    [Sense]: 2,501


    [Energy]: 9,453


    Looking at his own personal information, Cain was shocked and became confused when he looked at his own energy stat, because it was three times more than it originally should have had.


    Cain then asked the system and found out that currently his energy has tripled the amount because of his 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox Bloodline.


    While still feeling happy as he looked at his personal information, Cain noticed that Anya and Sylvia were looking at Nix at the riverside while holding a fishing rod each, with excited looks as they were eager to come over to Nix.


    He then remembered that he hadn''t even checked Anya''s personal information yet and became curious of how much her stats were since she was a genuine rank 8 awakener.


    "Sylvia¡­ Anya¡­ You can come over to play with Nix now since he has already finished his upgrade."


    Cain flagged down both of them to come over, as he had warned both of them to not come over without his permission while he was upgrading Nix''s rank.


    "Yeayy! Finally¡­" Sylvia immediately got up and threw aside her fishing rod before running towards Nix while Anya plugged her and Sylvia''s fishing rods to the ground before approaching Nix and shaking her head looking at the cute Sylvia running towards Nix.


    Cain then immediately checked Anya''s personal information and became shocked when he saw it.


    ¡­

 Chapter 6 Activating a Chain Mission

    [Name: Anya Akane][Age: 22]


    [Race: Half-Human, Half-Kitsune]


    [Bloodline: 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox (3-Tailed)]


    [Awakener Rank: GrandLord Rank Awakener]


    [Attribute: Perfect-level Fire Element]


    [Talent: Transformation (S Rank), Illusion Manipulation (S+ Rank)]


    [Skills: 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox skills (3-Tailed)]


    [Strength]: 750,000


    [Agility]: 1,000,000


    [Health]: 600,000


    [Sense]: 700,000


    [Energy]: 1,800,000


    When Cain looked at her stats, he was surprised to see that she shared the same bloodline as him.


    Her stats were far above the average for a normal human, as most rank 8 humans had stats around 500,000.


    However, being half-Kitsune and half-human, combined with her 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox bloodline (even though she had only awakened to three tails), explained why her stats were so high.


    Feeling satisfied with his powerful new bodyguard and confident he could now act freely within the kingdom, Cain decided to proceed with his plan right away.


    "Sylvia, you will go back to the village with my clone because I still have matters to handle in the palace, and I''ll also do my best to search for your older sister while I''m there."


    Cain said as he used his bloodline''s skill to make a clone, and the "second Cain" appeared beside him immediately as he waved his hand.


    When Sylvia heard that Cain wanted to try his best to search for her older sister, she immediately became excited and asked him, "Really?"


    "Of course." Cain replied with a smile.


    "Thank you, Big Brother Cain." Sylvia thanked as she immediately ran and jumped into his arms before crying a little bit as she hugged him tightly.


    "Don''t worry too much, okay? Just wait for the good news." Cain gently patted her head, wiped away her tears, and set her back down.


    "Mm-hmm..." Sylvia nodded obediently.


    "Let''s head to Eldoria City now," Cain said while walking towards Nix and jumped on his back, followed by Anya, who sat behind him.


    Cain then ordered Nix to depart right away since he didn''t want to waste anymore time and had a bad feeling that something bad was about to happen.


    ¡­


    As they flew toward Eldoria, Anya leaned closer to Cain.


    "My lord, what are we going to do in Eldoria City?" she asked, her body pressing against his back.


    Cain stiffened slightly, feeling the pressure of two big mountains against him, but replied calmly as if there was nothing. "I have a few tasks to handle there, and I''ll need you to help me with something later on."


    "Oh? Does it have anything to do with helping your ''little brother''?" Anya teased, moving her hands suggestively toward his crotch while pressing her body closer. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Ahem! Not this time," Cain coughed and moved her hands because if he didn''t, he wouldn''t be able to think straight since he still needed to think about his plan, etc.


    Anya pouted but didn''t give up. "Then, what do you want me to do?"


    "I need you to find someone for me. There''s a person who tried to kill me, and I want you to interrogate her and find out who''s behind it." Cain''s face darkened as unpleasant memories from his body''s past resurfaced.


    "Someone dared to try to kill you?" Anya''s voice turned cold, her murderous intent unknowingly slipped out along with her power.


    Nix, feeling the sudden surge, slowed his pace in fear.


    "Anya, stop!" Cain ordered as he looked at her angrily before stroking Nix and reassured him. "It''s alright, Nix. She didn''t mean to scare you."


    "I am sorry, My Lord, Nix." Anya apologized right away and controlled her strength when she saw Cain''s angry expression.


    "It''s fine, just be more careful in the future," Cain reminded her as he held her hands softly while enjoying the beautiful scenery from the sky.


    Anya became happy when Cain held her hands and asked, "Is there anything else that I could help with, My lord?"


    "Hmm... There might be a bloody battle soon," Cain said thoughtfully, stroking her hand. "I plan to become the king of this kingdom and make it my own territory. Can you handle that?"


    Anya grinned confidently. "Of course. Leave the fighting to me."


    "Thanks, Anya. By the way, can you transform into your human form? I''d prefer not to draw too much attention later."


    Cain thanked her before informing her and telling her to not disturb him since he wanted to think about his plans properly.


    His first objective was revenge on his ex-fianc¨¦e, who had betrayed and killed "him."


    He also needed to uncover the identity of the person still targeting him, despite his declaration that he had no interest in the royal power struggle.


    Second, he wanted to find one of the MC''s companions who had an overpowered talent and copied his talent, thanks to one of his system''s abilities


    Third, he wanted to find his own servant who could be said to be the closest person to him who''s always kind to him, even if ''he'' was always harsh to her because of her status.


    She was also the person who told him that there''s something wrong with his ex-fiancee who killed ''him'' and he even slapped her because of it.


    The most important reason why he wanted to find this person was because he wanted to ask something about her to confirm his suspicion.


    Finally, he aimed to seize the throne and claim the kingdom as his own, preventing the destruction he knew was coming in the near future.


    However, he didn''t know the reason for its destruction since he remembered that the author only told about this kingdom because of its destruction which led one of the MC''s companions to awaken his talent when he migrated to another kingdom.


    Cain then became surprised because he heard the system''s notifications when he thought about becoming the king of this kingdom and preventing its destruction this time, as he didn''t hear any system''s notifications when he had thought about it before.


    [Ding! Because of your determination, you have successfully activated a chain mission.]

 Chapter 7 Dante, The Silent Hunter

    [Chain Mission: Become the King of Elarion Kingdom][Time Limit: 30 Days]


    [Failure: Death]


    [Reward: ???]


    Cain was dumbfounded when he looked at the translucent panel of data in front of him because he didn''t expect that the failure in completing the mission would cause his death.


    "What the fuck!" Cain cursed out loudly as he was depressed about the fact that he might die in 30 days if he didn''t complete the chain mission.


    "What''s wrong, My Lord?" Anya was surprised when she saw that Cain suddenly became angry out of nowhere.


    "It''s nothing." Cain waved his hand before stroking Nix''s body and ordered him to speed up because they were flying at a quite slow speed since he wanted to enjoy the scenery.


    After flying for more than 2 hours at Nix''s top speed, Cain finally saw Eldoria City from his position high above.


    He then instructed Nix to slow down and fly with a lower altitude. After flying at a lower attitude for a while, Cain ordered Nix to land because he had something to do before entering the city.


    When Nix landed, Cain reminded Anya as he stroked her hands gently. "Remember what I''ve told you before, and I''ll wait for you at my mansion."


    "Hehe¡­ I know, My Lord." Anya giggled away and jumped on the ground before running towards the city gate to do her task.


    "System, use my 1x High-level Summon Pool." Cain ordered the system while hoping that he would summon someone strong, at least enough to guard him in this kingdom while Anya was away.


    [Ding! Congratulations! You have summoned a GrandLord Rank Awakener (Rank 8), Dante, The Silent Hunter.]


    When Cain saw the notification, he was happy that this time he also summoned a rank 8 Awakener, even though he knew that Anya was definitely stronger than Dante.


    However, he won''t complain, as it was more than enough that he got another strong subordinate who could guarantee his safety in this kingdom.


    A few seconds later¡­


    Cain saw that 5 meters in front of him, another Void Portal of the same size suddenly emerged, and someone came out of it before the Void Portal vanished in an instant again.


    A man about 190 cm tall with long, messy black-white hair was tied to a bun. He had two long horns sticking out from his head and sharp, pointed ears, and dark tattoos around his neck gave him a dangerous, otherworldly look.


    He wore a black cloak with gold designs and carried a sword on his waist. His intense eyes and strong posture made him seem both powerful and dangerous.


    When Cain looked at him, he was excited since he summoned a cool subordinate that looked dominating.


    "My lord!" Dante immediately kneeled on his knee when he saw Cain, who was sitting on an Ice Dragon''s back leisurely while sizing him up and down.


    "Okay, there''s no need to be so formal with me. Let''s go, hop into Nix''s back since we need to go somewhere right now."


    Cain nodded with an approval look and instructed him to sit on Nix''s back, as Cain didn''t want to waste any more time.


    "As your command, My lord." Dante jumped into Nix''s back and sat at a distance with Cain.


    "Let''s go Nix!" Cain stroked Nix''s body, and Nix immediately flew away directly towards the direction his master had told him before.


    Cain then instructed the system to check Dante''s personal information, as he was curious about Dante''s skills and stats.


    [Name: Dante]


    [Age: 30]


    [Race: Half-Demon, Half-Elf]


    [Awakener Rank: Grandlord Rank Awakener]


    [Attribute: Peak-level Dark Element]


    [Talent: Essence of Darkness (S), Abyssal Resilience (S), Abyssal Harvest (S+), Master of Shadows (S-)]


    [Skills: Dark Slash, Silence Reaper, Unseen Hunter, Shadowmeld, Shadow Bind, Shadow Step, Umbra Cloak]


    [Strength]: 1,250,000


    [Agility]: 1,200,000


    [Health]: 850,000


    [Sense]: 1,100,000


    [Energy]: 1,000,000


    Cain was shocked when he looked at Dante''s personal information because he has a lot of talents and skills, and he knew that it was hard for normal people to awaken a good talent, let alone having four whole talents above S Ranks.


    His overall stats were even higher than Anya too, although Dante seemed to be stronger than Anya based on the stats alone, but if Anya were to fight Dante seriously, Anya would definitely be able to kill Dante if she activated her bloodline abilities.


    Cain then looked into Dante''s talents and skills description since he wanted to copy them if there was any that caught his interest.


    [Essence of Darkness (S Rank) ¨C Increases Dante''s connection to the dark element, boosting the potency and duration of his dark-based spells and abilities.]


    [Abyssal Resilience (S Rank) ¨C Grants resistance to magic and physical attacks that deal holy or light-based damage, making Dante stronger against such enemies.]


    [Abyssal Harvest (S+ Rank) ¨C Restores health and energy when defeating enemies, especially those slain using dark energy, allowing Dante to stay in combat longer.]


    [Master of Shadows (S- Rank) ¨C Enhances Dante''s natural ability to blend into darkness, reducing the detection range of enemies even in dim light.]


    [Dark Slash ¨C Releases a crescent wave of dark energy that moves forward, slicing through anything in its way, including enemies and obstacles.]


    [Silent Reaper ¨C Channels dark power into a devastating, single-target assassination technique, ensuring a lethal strike to the enemy''s vital point.]


    [Unseen Hunter ¨C Boosts critical hit chance and damage when attacking from stealth or within the shadows.]


    [Shadowmeld ¨C Grants Dante the ability to become one with shadows for extended periods, allowing for prolonged concealment and surprise attacks.]


    [Shadow Bind ¨C Summons shadow tendrils to immobilize or restrain enemies, trapping them within their own shadows.]


    [Shadow Step ¨C Allows Dante to move through shadows, making him invisible while traveling short distances, perfect for ambushes and escapes.]


    [Umbra Cloak ¨C Shrouds Dante in shadow, muffling sounds and making him nearly invisible in low light, ideal for stalking his prey.]


    ''Holy Fuckk!'' Cain exclaimed internally, shocked by Dante''s talents and skills. They were all perfect for someone who could be an assassin, no wonder Dante was known as The Silent Hunter.


    Cain found himself in a dilemma, unable to decide which talent or skill he wanted to copy.


    Just as he began to think it over, his contemplation was interrupted by a city captain guard, who wanted to prevent them from entering the city without going through the normal procedure.


    "STOP RIGHT THERE!" A city captain guard who stood on the back of a rank 5 eagle beast shouted loudly as he pointed his fingers to the incoming Ice Dragon, who seemed to want to go directly inside the city.


    "My lord, lemme handle this." Dante immediately opened his eyes and stood up before holding his sword as if he were ready to fight.


    "There''s no need to do that for now, Dante." Cain waved his hand before standing up and instructing Nix to slow down his speed.


    Meanwhile, in front of the city gate, Anya looked at the sky and was already prepared to wreak havoc the moment the captain guard made a move because she knew that Cain was not his match since the captain guard was a strong rank 5 Beast Master.


    However, when Anya looked at the incoming Ice Dragon, she was surprised to see that Cain was accompanied by a strong rank 8 Awakener that she even felt a danger from him. Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Dante noticed Anya''s gaze and immediately informed Cain. "My lord, there is an extremely strong individual that I sense tremendous danger from, and she''s even pretending to be a normal person."


    Dante then continued with a solemn expression. "If she makes a move, I''ll go all out to stall her. You need to flee immediately because I don''t believe I can hold her off for long if she decides to fight seriously."


    "Hahahaha¡­ Don''t worry about her. She is also my subordinate, just like you." Cain reassured him as he laughed, because he felt happy since Dante had just shown such loyalty.

 Chapter 8 Creating a Ruckus Above the City Gate

    "STOP!! Do you want to enter the city without going through the normal procedure? Who do you think you are? Someone from the royal family? Hahaha¡­" The captain guard shouted loudly while pointing his finger at Cain and laughed.But when he saw Cain, who was standing up, he immediately stopped laughing and froze for a few seconds, dumbfounded.


    "Did you just realize who I am? You look like an idiot right now." Cain chuckled as he saw the captain guard''s expression. S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    A few seconds later, the captain guard''s face became solemn, and he said something Cain didn''t expect to hear.


    "Who are you? How dare you impersonate the youngest prince of our kingdom!" The captain guard yelled even louder so that people from afar could hear him.


    "Huh?!" Cain frowned when he heard it and thought for a few seconds.


    He then laughed loudly as he realized why the captain guard was acting like that. "Hahaha¡­ Who''s behind you? The Second Prince? The Third Prince?"


    "Wh-what are you talking about? You''re an impersonator, yet you dare to tarnish this kingdom''s princes too." The captain guard stuttered a little before continuing to yell.


    "Today, in front of a lot of people, I will execute the person who dares to impersonate the youngest prince!"


    "Cut the crap, I won''t waste any more time with your nonsense. Let''s go, Nix!" Cain decided to end the drama and instructed Nix to continue towards his mansion.


    "Dante, if he dares to block our path again or even makes a move, just kill him directly." Cain ordered coldly.


    "Yes, My Lord!" Dante replied, already placing his hand on his sword as if ready to kill the captain guard if necessary.


    "You-you!" The captain guard was speechless and quickly realized Cain was really going to ignore him and proceed into the city.


    "Kill him, Valcos." The captain guard ordered his eagle coldly, recalling a warning from his higher-ups.


    The eagle released a few wind slashes as it flapped its wings, aiming at the Ice Dragon and Cain, who were not far away.


    Dante smiled wickedly before unsheathing his sword and used his [Dark Slash] skill.


    He slashed his sword, releasing a crescent wave of dark energy, effortlessly slicing through the wind slashes and then cutting both the eagle and the captain guard in two.


    Cain was surprised, not feeling disgusted as he watched the captain guard''s body being sliced in half by Dante''s skill.


    Instead, he was amazed at how cool Dante''s skill looked in real life, far better than imagining it while reading novels or comics with impressive art.


    He could even say that it was better than any anime with good visual effects. Watching it with his own eyes was another level.


    While Cain was thinking about the scene he had just witnessed, he was surprised by sudden notifications from the system.


    [Ding! Dante has killed a rank 5 Beast Master.]


    [Ding! Dante has killed a rank 5 Eagle Beast.]


    [Ding! Calculating your rewards¡­]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1x High-level Summoning Pool.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1x High-level Lottery Pool.]


    The continuous notifications left Cain dumbfounded, as he wasn''t expecting another reward from the system.


    However, he immediately ignored the rewards as he remembered something and shouted loudly so that everyone nearby could hear him, intending to relay a message to whoever was lurking behind the scenes.


    "If anyone asks what happened here, just say the youngest prince killed this idiot because of his own stupidity. I''ll be waiting at my mansion if you dare! Hahaha¡­"


    Afterward, the trio continued their journey to Cain''s mansion, which would take a few more minutes since Eldoria was a large city.


    Nix wasn''t flying at his top speed as Cain wanted to observe the bustling activity within the city.


    ...


    Meanwhile, in a huge mansion on the western side of Eldoria City, a handsome young man with long white hair, wearing a gorgeous white robe, sat leisurely, drinking tea while listening to a report from his subordinate.


    "Interesting¡­ How is the youngest still alive? Not to mention, he now has a powerful bodyguard with him. By the way, shouldn''t the fifth brother be at his mansion right now?"


    The young man smiled, surprised, and asked his subordinate, remembering that the fifth brother should be at the youngest''s mansion.


    "Yes, the fifth prince is at the youngest prince''s mansion as we speak." The man, dressed all in black like a Japanese ninja, responded while kneeling.


    "Hahaha¡­ This is going to be interesting. Keep watching from afar and be careful, as the man with the youngest shouldn''t be that simple." The young man tapped his fingers on his chair.


    ...


    When the trio was nearly at the mansion, Cain pointed at a large estate 300 meters ahead, which made Dante open his eyes and frown because he sensed something was wrong with the place Cain was pointing to.


    "My Lord, there seems to be trouble at the place you''re pointing at." Dante informed Cain, eyeing the mansion 250 meters ahead.


    "Ohhh? What happened?"


    "There has been a battle there," Dante responded.


    "Let''s go there right away, Nix!" Cain ordered upon hearing this.

 Chapter 9 The Fifth Prince

    When the trio had arrived above the big mansion, they didn''t cause a big disturbance as Cain''s mansion was around 90,000 square meters and it wasn''t considered huge as it was still worse compared to other princes and princesses.However, what Cain didn''t expect when he had arrived and saw what had happened within his mansion was that he saw his personal guards being chained and led by a middle-aged man that he remembered as one of the Fifth Prince''s subordinates.


    ''Is it him who''s the one behind all of this?'' Cain thought to himself as he frowned, looking at the scene that befell upon him, where he saw a lot of his personal guards''s dead bodies scattered around the entrance of his mansion.


    "Let''s go down, Nix." Cain instructed Nix with a light tap on his body.


    When Cain''s personal guards and the man who led them saw the Ice Dragon that landed 25 meters away from them, they were shocked, as they didn''t expect that one of the people who rode it was the youngest prince. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Especially the middle-aged man, who stood there motionlessly dumbfounded as he couldn''t believe that the youngest prince was right in front of him riding the Ice Dragon.


    "Youngest Prince."


    "Your Highness."


    ¡­


    Cain''s personal guards were shouting one after another as they were excited that the youngest prince was finally back.


    "Dante, kill him." Cain ordered coldly as he pointed at the middle-aged man who led his personal guards like some kind of criminal.


    "Yes, My Lord." Dante replied and instantly vanished from the spot.


    After a few seconds of shock, the middle-aged man finally regained his senses and immediately pointed his finger at Cain in disbelief. "You¡­ Who are you? How¡ª"


    Before the middle-aged man could finish his sentence, he saw that his head was separated from his body as it was falling slowly to the ground with a thud.


    All of Cain''s personal guards except one person didn''t notice that Dante had vanished from the spot and killed the middle-aged man instantly until the sound of the head and body fell on the ground one after another.


    Cain''s personal guards then became silent as they were shocked that the person who had come with the youngest prince just killed one of the Fifth Prince''s subordinates in a single move.


    A few seconds later, the system''s notifications rang again in his mind, and he immediately checked what was going to be his reward this time.


    [Ding! Dante has killed a rank 5 Awakener.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 10,000 Evolution Points.]


    However, when he checked the rewards, he instantly became disappointed as he only got 10,000 Evolution Points.


    He then immediately complained to the system and asked why the system this time was stingy and only gave him 10,000 Evolution Points.


    A second later, the system explained that the rewards before had been increased as it could be considered as his subordinate''s first kill, and the reward that he got just now was the normal reward that he would get for killing a rank 5 Awakener.


    The system also explained that if he was lucky, he might get Gacha Points, Summon Pool, Lottery Pool, etc.


    ''I guess I am unlucky then¡­'' Cain sighed as he thought that he only got Evolution Points.


    "Kael, come here and explain briefly what happened here while I was away."


    Cain then ordered the only person who noticed that Dante had vanished from the spot, as he remembered that he still didn''t know what had happened here.


    "Yes, young master."


    ¡­


    After listening to Kael''s explanation, Cain understood what had happened in his mansion.


    In a nutshell, the Fifth Prince came with his two personal guards, one of whom was killed by Dante, and the other was a strong rank 6 Awakener.


    Kael then explained that when they came here, the trio said that they should surrender to them and become their subordinates because there was no point in staying here since the youngest prince wouldn''t come back.


    However, they resisted and some of them were killed in the process.


    After a while, they finally surrendered as the Fifth Prince threatened to implicate their families too.


    Which was why they finally gave in, as they also wanted to wait for him to come back.


    Afterwards, the Fifth Prince went to look for Elara, as Cain knew that this bastard had been eyeing his maid for a while; he even asked Cain before to buy her from him.


    However, he rejected the Fifth Prince''s offer even though Cain didn''t quite like Elara, because Elara had been taking care of his dead mother when she was sick every day and her mother was also fond of her.


    "Dante, let''s go. Kael, you take care of everything here and look after Nix for a bit." Cain instructed before heading towards the main building with Dante, where he lived, as he thought that Elara should be in there.


    When Cain almost arrived at the main building, he saw a middle-aged man standing in front of a big door acting like a guard.


    He appeared to be in his 50s with short red hair and beard, dressed in a black-reddish robe, and his physique was well built, as if he trained every day.


    When the red-haired man noticed that there were two people approaching him, he became shocked as he saw that one of the people heading towards him was the youngest prince.


    "Dante, kill him." Cain immediately ordered Dante the moment he saw that the red-haired man had noticed them.


    As the red-haired man was experienced, he instantly became wary the moment he heard the youngest prince''s order and used his skill.


    Unfortunately for him, his opponent was Dante, a genuine strong rank 8 Awakener who was way stronger than him.


    The moment the red-haired man noticed that Dante had vanished from the spot, he felt an extreme danger and thought that something went wrong.


    However, when his skill had just been activated as fire engulfed his fists, his consciousness started to fade away as he saw that a sword was protruding from his forehead.


    Dante then drew his sword from the red-haired man and engulfed the blade with his dark energy to wash away the blood before sheathing his sword and setting aside the corpse.


    After Dante moved away from the corpse, Cain heard a few notifications from the system and decided to ignore them for now as he had another thing to do at the moment.


    He then blasted away his big doors as he kicked them and went inside to look for Elara.


    When he stepped inside, Cain was surprised with the scene in front of him as the Fifth Prince was on top of Elara, trying to rape her on his huge bed.


    Elara''s beautiful body could be seen as her black and white maid upper-clothes had been torn apart, letting him see her gorgeous, huge mountains covered by her black bra.


    Let alone the fact that she was a beautiful elf in the first place, even when Cain saw the scene in front of him, he forgot his purpose for a second as his little brother erected a little bit.


    The moment Cain busted the doors and stepped inside, both the Fifth Prince and Elara were also surprised as they both looked in the door''s direction at the same time.


    "Young Master Cain, save me." Elara immediately became excited and cried at the same time when she saw Cain and asked for help, as she had been trying to hold her emotions while struggling to break free from the Fifth Prince.


    Fortunately, the Fifth Prince was enjoying Elara''s struggling, otherwise, given his strength, the Fifth Prince could''ve easily raped her.

 Chapter 10 The First Kiss

    "You! How is that possible?" the fifth prince asked with a dumbfounded expression, shocked to see Cain was still alive."Darius, you''ve crossed the line you shouldn''t have crossed in the first place," Cain said coldly, his gaze showing that he was extremely angry with the fifth prince.


    He then looked at Dante and ordered him, "Dante, take him out of here and break one of his arms and legs before locking him out. Afterwards, order someone to keep an eye on him and repair my doors."


    "Yes, My Lord." Dante immediately vanished and appeared beside Darius, choking his neck, saying coldly,


    "If you dare to try anything funny, I will snap your neck immediately."


    "Youngest! How dare you!! THERON! Kill this bastard and capture the youngest," Darius shouted loudly, trying to break free from Dante''s grasp while being carried outside.


    "Are you dumb? If I''m here while your guard is guarding outside, how can I be here?" Cain asked, looking at Darius as if he were an idiot.


    "Young Master! Waaaa¡ª" Elara immediately cried out and jumped onto Cain, surprising him so much that he fell to the floor, with Elara on top of him, crying and hugging him.


    "Hey-hey¡­ It''s okay! I''m here. You''re safe with me," Cain said, hugging her and stroking her back, trying to console her.


    However, he quickly remembered that she was only wearing a bra, and he could feel her huge chest pressing against him as if it wanted to suffocate him.


    Unknowingly, Cain''s little brother started to bulge from the sensations of the chest pressing against him.


    "Young Master Cain, your little brother down there..." Elara placed her hands on his face, surprised and shy.


    Elara had known that ''Cain'' had never liked her because he didn''t fancy women with big breasts.


    They had even bathed together a few times, but his little brother had never been fully erect because ''he'' wasn''t interested in large chests, which had led to them never being intimate, despite the opportunity.


    "Ahem¡­ Go dress yourself first," Cain coughed, feeling awkward about the situation.


    "Okay, Young Master Cain," Elara said, kissing him on the cheek before trying to get up sneakily.


    However, Cain wasn''t someone to be taken advantage of, so he immediately grabbed Elara''s hand, pulling her back to him. His other hand reached for her cheek, guiding her into a deep kiss.


    Elara was taken aback by Cain''s sudden move, her heart beating rapidly as their lips connected. But she didn''t resist. Instead, she was overjoyed that he was finally making a move on her.


    As their lips met, Elara closed her eyes, savoring the warmth and intimacy. She poured all her feelings into the kiss, though she was clumsy since it was her first time.


    Cain noticed and guided her, his tongue intertwining with hers, teaching her how to kiss properly, while his hand gently squeezed her buttock.


    "Mmm~" Elara moaned softly, her eyes widening in surprise at the sudden touch.


    When she saw Cain''s handsome face looking at her, her face flushed red, and she broke the kiss, trying to get up again.


    Cain''s other hand moved to her hips, holding her back for a moment. "Let''s take a bath together later, Elara."


    Hearing this, Elara''s face turned even redder, like a ripened tomato, the blush spreading to her pointy ears.


    She covered her face with her hands and nodded shyly before getting up and running away. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Cain stood up, watching Elara''s cute retreat with a wicked smile.


    "Damn, my little brother still hasn''t calmed down yet," Cain muttered, glancing at his crotch, where his little brother hadn''t fully relaxed.


    He remembered he hadn''t checked the rewards from Dante''s killing of the red-haired man and immediately asked the system to resend the notifications.


    [Ding! Dante has killed a rank 6 Awakener.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 100,000 Evolution Points.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 100 Gacha Points.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1x Random-level Lottery Pool.]


    A few notifications rang in his mind. Cain was surprised to see the rewards were quite generous, especially the 1x Random Lottery Pool and 100 Gacha Points, not to mention the 100,000 Evolution Points, which could help him upgrade Nix''s rank again.


    He then ordered the system to use his High-level and Random Lottery Pool, eager to see what he would get from the lottery this time.


    [Ding! Opening the High-level Lottery Pool¡­]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Mystic Cloud Medicine Liquid Refining Technique.]


    [Ding! Opening the Random-level Lottery Pool¡­]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Eagle Grasp Shackles, a rank 6 item.]


    [Name: Mystic Cloud Medicine Liquid Refining Technique (Rank 1 - 9)]


    [Description: This refining technique is used to create Medicinal Liquids that enhance the ability to boost the stats by 3x in absorbing energy from energy stones, training, killing beasts, etc. The medicine liquid can be refined from Rank 1 to Rank 9.]


    [Name: Eagle Grasp Shackles (Rank 6)]


    [Description: When placed on a target''s hand, the handcuff immediately suppresses any form of energy the individual has, locking their powers away completely. The handcuff can only be removed or destroyed by a Rank 7 or higher individual.]


    Cain was extremely satisfied with the Mystic Cloud Medicine Liquid Refining Technique, as it could become the early foundation of his kingdom''s glory.


    The best medicine liquid on the market only doubled the boost, whereas this liquid tripled it.


    However, he knew he had to make a proper plan before starting production and sales. If he wasn''t careful, the medicine could attract too much attention, leading to his downfall.


    While Cain was deep in thought about his future plans, he noticed someone stepping inside his room.


    A handsome man in his mid-20s, with cyan hair, dressed in a guard uniform, was walking toward him slowly.


    "Young Master Cain, the doors are being repaired as we speak, and Sir Dante has locked that bast¡ªfifth prince away after breaking each of his arms and legs,"


    Kael reported to Cain, who was sitting at his desk, tapping his fingers on the chair.


    "Okay¡­ Here, use this on Darius," Cain nodded, tossing the handcuff he had just acquired to Kael.


    "Is there anything else?" Kael asked as he caught the handcuff.

 Chapter 11 Wind Manipulation, SS Rank Talent

    "How many casualties do we have?" Cain asked."13, and their bodies will be given to their families after we have cleaned up the mess," Kael said as he clenched his fists tightly and gritted his teeth when he thought about the scene that he had just witnessed with his own eyes.


    Cain nodded when he heard about it, as his personal guards were only 26, including Kael, and now half of them were killed by this bastard.


    Cain''s personal guards were indeed only a little, as his mother was a mere concubine, and she only hired someone she could trust, which was why Cain only had 26 people as his personal guards, compared to other princes or princesses who had at least hundreds of guards.


    "How about the compensation?" Cain then continued asking Kael.


    "After this, I''m going to ask Elara about it. Do you have any orders related to it?"


    Kael asked with a little bit of a worried expression as he thought that ''Cain'' had almost become a completely different person than he had known, and he might not even care about his dead guards.


    "Uhum¡­ Tell her to quadruple the compensation money and tell their families that I apologize for their loss," Cain said lightly before continuing again,


    "Ohhh¡­ Tell them that I will make the culprit pay for his sins, and their families will be under my protection too. So, keep an eye on them, and if they have any difficulties in the future, just help them as much as you can."


    Cain nodded as he thought that this was the least he could do to pay his fallen soldier.


    When Kael heard it, he was shocked and immediately became extremely happy and bowed. "Thank you, Young Master Cain. Thank you- I am really thankful that you even thought about their families too."


    Kael expressed his gratitude and even felt bad that he had thought badly towards Cain and hadn''t even thought about the possibility that Cain would think about the families of his dead guards too.


    Because there was almost none that would care about their dead guard''s families, as their deaths were also because of their job, and that was the reality.


    Which was why Kael was shocked for a second, as he hadn''t expected it at all.


    "Okay-okay, you can go now," Cain said while waving his hand as he felt awkward that someone would bow to him just because of something like that.


    Let alone the fact that it was Kael, who was one of his two closest people with ''him'' before he transmigrated.


    That''s why only he and Elara called him Young Master instead of the youngest Prince or Your Highness, because ''he'' actually hated when someone called him that.


    Because in Cain''s memory, he actually even hated the king, as when his mother was sick, the king hadn''t come or even helped them once, which led to his mother''s death and Cain''s hatred towards the king.


    Which actually helped him, as he honestly didn''t care about his so-called ''father'' in this body as he wasn''t his real father, and the fact that ''Cain'' hated him was helping him in his plan to take the throne because if the king didn''t want to step down, he wouldn''t even hesitate to get rid of him as he thought that this was the only way for him to become the king in 30 days and complete his mission from the system.


    "Okay, Young Master Cain."


    Looking at Kael''s back as he left, Cain then ordered the system as he wanted to look at Kael''s personal information.


    [Name: Kael]


    [Age: 22]


    [Race: Human]


    [Awakener Rank: Platinum Rank Awakener (Rank 5)]


    [Attribute: Perfect-level Wind Element]


    [Talent: Wind Manipulation (SS Rank)]


    [Skills: Gale Slash, Wind Razor, Tempest Strike, Whispering Blade]


    [Strength]: 17,000


    [Agility]: 20,000


    [Health]: 14,500


    [Sense]: 16,000


    [Energy]: 15,000


    Cain was dumbfounded when he checked the talent''s description while reviewing Kael''s talents and skills.


    [Wind Manipulation (SS Rank)]


    [Description: Wind Manipulation is the elemental ability to control and influence air currents, varying in power and precision depending on the user''s expertise. It ranges from subtle movements of the breeze to commanding destructive gales and storms.


    This skill can be harnessed in various ways, allowing the user to manipulate the winds for both offense and defense, as well as for mobility and sensory enhancement.]


    Looking at the talent''s description, Cain became shocked as he didn''t expect Kael to have a SS rank talent.


    Kael himself was an orphan, who was found by his mother starved on a street when he was still young and his mother decided to take him in as she took pity on him.


    He didn''t expect that his mother''s kindness back then just brought him an unexpected surprise. S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Cain then decided that he would copy this talent later before taking a look once again at Kael''s skill descriptions to see if he had missed a skill that might catch his interest.


    [Gale Slash - The user swings their sword, releasing a sharp, invisible blade of wind that cuts from a distance.]


    [Wind Razor - The blade becomes enveloped in a thin layer of wind, making it sharper and capable of cutting through tougher materials.]


    [Tempest Strike - A spinning sword attack enhanced by wind, creating a whirlwind around the user that damages nearby enemies.]


    [Whispering Blade - The user can swing the sword in silence, using wind to mask the sound of the strike, perfect for stealth attacks.]


    After looking at Kael''s skills and finding none that caught his interest at the moment, Cain set aside his thoughts and called Nix to come over as he wanted to upgrade his rank while ordering the system to copy Kael''s talent first and integrate it later on.

 Chapter 12 Naked Scene

    On the yard located at the back of Cain''s room, Cain was petting Nix gently as he didn''t expect that he would be able to upgrade Nix''s rank again this fast."Are you ready, Nix?" Cain asked with a smile.


    "Roar!"


    Nix answered with a roar as he was also excited that he would become stronger again.


    "System, upgrade Nix''s rank to the Rank 5 Beast!" Cain ordered as he stepped back to stay away from Nix.


    [Ding! Do you want to upgrade Nix''s rank to Platinum Rank Beast?]


    "Yes," Cain confirmed with a nod.


    [Ding! 100,000 Evolution Points have been successfully deducted.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host! Nix has successfully broken through to Platinum Rank Beast (Rank 5).]


    Along with the two notifications continuously ringing in his mind, Cain watched Nix''s body grow bigger at a fast speed.


    "Roar!"


    "Roar!"


    "Roar!"


    Nix roared excitedly as he became stronger at a fast pace.


    A few seconds later...


    Nix''s body stopped growing when it reached approximately 6.5 meters tall and almost 20 meters long.


    Nix then spread his wings while roaring excitedly as he had become stronger this easily, and his wings had grown to as big as 32.5 meters.


    At the same time, when Nix started to become stronger, Cain also felt the unknown energy start to pour into his body once again.


    After feeling that the unknown energy had stopped pouring into his body, he then looked at Nix''s personal information to see how much stronger he had grown as he was curious.


    [Race: Ice Dragon]


    [Attributes: High-level Ice Element]


    [Rank: Low-level Platinum Rank Beast]


    [Qualification: Lord (Rank 7)]


    [Skills: Ice Claw, Ice Spike, Ice Breath]


    [Strength]: 27,500


    [Agility]: 25,000


    [Health]: 30,000


    [Sense]: 25,000


    [Energy]: 31,500


    Looking at Nix''s personal information, Cain felt satisfied to see five times the improvement on the stats.


    He then looked at his own personal information, as he also wanted to see the number of his stats increased, even though he had already guessed the numbers since he had seen how much Nix''s stats had increased.


    [Personal Information]


    [Gacha Points: 10,100] [Evolution Points: 98,890]


    [Name: Cain Frostbane]


    [Age: 18]


    [Race: Human]


    [Bloodline: 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox]


    [Attribute: High-level Ice Element]


    [Beast Master Level: Low-level Platinum Rank Beast Master (Rank 5)]


    [Contracted Beast: Ice Dragon (Platinum Rank Beast)]


    [Talent: - ]


    [Skills: Ice Claw, Ice Spike, Ice Breath]


    [Strength]: 13,751


    [Agility]: 12,501


    [Health]: 15,001


    [Sense]: 12,501


    [Energy]: 47,253


    Looking at his personal information, Cain felt satisfied and walked over to Nix before petting him gently.


    "Let''s go, Nix." Cain jumped onto Nix''s back and flew towards Elara''s own home located near the main building.


    Cain''s mother had built a small house near where he had lived because she was his personal maid, and because back then he didn''t want to live in the same building with her, his mom then made a small house for Elara to live in.


    At the same time, he also called Dante to come over as he suddenly wanted to do something outside the city, which was to let Nix hunt a beast and to see how dragons fight.


    He also had made a clone before he left and told Anya if there was a problem at his mansion, she needed to go to the mansion as soon as possible, as he was still outside.


    However, he didn''t need to worry since even if someone came to make trouble, he could delay for a little bit of time to wait for Anya by threatening the fifth prince''s life.


    Because whoever that came with bad intentions would definitely not ignore his threat as an empty threat when they looked at the miserable fifth prince.


    "Elara, do you want to take a stroll while riding a dragon?" Cain knocked on the door a few times as he sensed that Elara was inside her house.


    "Okayyy¡­ Wait for a minute."


    After 15 minutes of waiting outside the house while petting Nix and still not seeing Elara come out, Cain regretted his decision.


    ''I knew it, women are always like this. I wonder why they always spend so much time when they know that there is someone waiting for them.''


    Cain sighed and looked at Dante, who stood leisurely as he leaned against a tree while closing his eyes.


    Finally, Cain lost his patience after waiting for another half an hour and still hadn''t seen Elara coming out of her house.


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    "Knock!"


    "Knock!"


    "Elara, what the hell are you doing? Do you want to come or not?" Cain shouted as he knocked on the door.


    "I''m sorry, I am still picking which dress to wear and gonna come out in a minute, I promise."


    ''WHAT THE FUCK!? I have been waiting outside this whole time just for this shit?''


    Cain cursed in his heart and was quite pissed off before he unknowingly kicked the door as he stepped inside, wanting to scold her directly to her face.


    "Boom!"


    When he stepped inside, his body froze immediately as he saw a scene he wouldn''t forget for his entire life.


    He saw Elara completely naked as she also looked in his direction while holding a dress in her hands in front of a huge mirror, and beside her was a massive pile of her clothes.


    "KYAAA!!! PERVERT!! GET OUT!"


    Elara immediately threw the dress in her hands towards him while shouting before covering her huge mountains and her pink cave with her hands.


    Cain then dodged the dress that was thrown towards him as he ran outside, laughing and making an idiotic face as he thought about the scene he had just seen.


    ''Hehehe¡­ Those gorgeous huge mountains and the beautiful pink cave¡­''


    Cain thought to himself about the heavenly scene he had just seen while acting like an idiot, making a gesture as if he were imagining his hands groping the huge mountains that he wouldn''t be able to hold each with one hand.

 Chapter 13 A Fire Lizard, High-level Platinum Rank Beast!

    "Elara, you''re so beautiful in that dress," Cain said when he looked at Elara, who was coming out of her house with a shy face as she thought about the scene before.Elara was wearing an elegant white evening dress featuring a lace bodice with a V-neckline and three-quarter-length lace sleeves. The bodice had a floral lace design that added a touch of sophistication.


    The skirt was long and fitted, with a thigh-high slit on one side, and included a draped detail around the waist, giving the gown a stylish and flattering silhouette.


    "Really?" Elara asked as she fidgeted her hands in nervousness.


    "Of course. However, doesn''t your chest feel tight when you wear it?"


    Cain asked with a wicked smile as he looked at her cleavage, noticing the generous curves that seemed to strain against the fabric.


    "Hmph¡­ Pervert." Elara pouted and snorted in response before approaching Nix.


    "Wow, it''s so beautiful!" Elara said as she stroked Nix''s body gently.


    "He''s a male Ice Dragon, and his name is Nix," Cain introduced Nix to Elara as he patted Nix''s body softly.


    "Nix, this is Elara. She is my woman." Cain then walked to Elara and gave her a playful slap on her buttock, causing her face to turn red.


    "Who is your woman? And get your hand off me, you pervert." Elara moved his hand away as Cain enjoyed squeezing her soft backside after the slap.


    "Sooner or later, you will be mine. What''s the point of denying it now?" Cain then moved his hand towards her hips and pulled her closer to him until their bodies touched.


    However, when Cain leaned in to kiss her, Elara immediately pushed his head away and stepped back. "There is another person here, you shameless pervert!"


    "Don''t worry, he won''t see or care about anything," Cain said as he stared at her cleavage and smiled pervertedly.


    ¡­


    After joking for a bit, they departed and went outside the city, heading towards one of the most dangerous mountains in the Elarion Kingdom, which was filled with strong beasts everywhere.


    "Wow, it feels good riding a dragon while looking at the beautiful scenery below," Elara said, enjoying the view of the beautiful forest from above.


    "Isn''t it? I also can''t help but feel awe," Cain responded as he also enjoyed the scenery.


    A few hours later, they finally saw the huge mountain ahead, and Cain immediately ordered Nix to go deeper, as there were only weak beasts around the mountain''s periphery.


    After hovering in the sky for a while and still haven''t found a beast that he was looking for, Cain became frustrated because he only found either a beast that was too weak or too strong for Nix to handle.


    "Host, why don''t you use the scanning function from the system instead of wasting your time by searching aimlessly?"


    A mechanical voice sounded in Cain''s head as it reminded him about one of the system functions, which could help him to scan within a certain range depending on his strength.


    "..."


    "..."


    "..."


    Cain''s face became flat with a dumb expression as he just realized that he forgot about the scan function from the system.


    "System¡­ Why don''t you remind me about this earlier?"


    "You didn''t ask." The system replied with a mocking tone as if someone would say it as they shrugged.


    "You Motherf- ¡­ Nvm, just activate the scanning function from now on." Cain ordered the system.


    "Done!"


    [Ding! Detected a Wind Parrot, Mid-level Bronze Rank Beast 50 meters ahead.]


    [Ding! Detected a Fire Wolf, High-level Silver Rank Beast 90 meters northeast ahead.]


    [Ding! Detected an Earth Mole, Low-level Bronze Rank Beast 60 meters beneath you.]


    [Ding! Detected a Bear, Low-level Gold Rank Beast 300 meters west ahead.]


    ¡­


    Dozens of notifications rang in his mind as he detected dozens of beasts, ranging from Bronze Rank Beasts (Rank 2) to Platinum Rank Beasts (Rank 5) in the vicinity of a 2 km radius, as Cain had reached Platinum rank Beast Master.


    "Stop it now!" Cain ordered the system to stop the scan function as he was annoyed by the dozens of notifications.


    "From now on, only detect beasts of platinum rank and above." Cain instructed the system.


    "Done!" The system responded.


    [Ding! Detected a Fire Wolf, Low-level Platinum Rank Beast 500 northeast ahead.]


    [Ding! Detected¡­


    ¡­


    A few minutes later, after Cain checked the beasts that were detected by the system, he then instructed Nix to fly west.


    When Cain felt the distance between them and the beast was already near enough, he told Nix to slow down his speed.


    50 meters ahead of them, Cain saw a big lizard that was about 5 meters tall and 15 meters long, resembling a typical Komodo Dragon, except for its larger size and that his body was coated with red scales.


    The lizard was eating a fresh carcass, which Cain assumed was a cow or something similar based on the body that had been torn apart by the lizard''s claw.


    He then checked the information of the Fire Lizard once again just to make sure that there wouldn''t be any danger for Nix to kill it by himself.


    [Race: Fire Lizard]


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    [Rank: High-level Platinum Rank Beast]


    [Qualification: Platinum]


    [Skills: Fire Claw, Fireball]


    [Strength]: 20,000


    [Agility]: 21,000


    [Health]: 23,000


    [Sense]: 17,000


    [Energy]: 18,000

 Chapter 14 Nixs First Battle

    After looking at the information and finding that there was nothing unusual about the beast, Cain then instructed Nix to land on the ground before letting Nix fight the lizard.When Nix was about to land on the ground, the lizard noticed that there were intruders who entered his territory and disrupted its meal.


    However, the lizard also noticed that Nix was only a Low-level Platinum Rank Beast and decided to ignore it before continuing its mealtime.


    "Roar!"


    Nix, who was a genuine ice dragon, felt that the lizard was looking down on him and instantly became angry.


    After Cain, Elara, and Dante got off from Nix''s back, Nix looked at Cain as he waited for his master''s order.


    "Go kill it. Don''t forget to be careful." Cain ordered as he waved his hand.


    "Roar!"


    Nix roared again as he was happy that he finally could fight this arrogant little lizard who looked down on him.


    Looking at the lizard, who only glanced at him for a sec before continuing its meal again, Nix''s pride was hurt and he immediately used his skill [Ice Spike]. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Above Nix''s head, a meter-long ice spike formed, and Nix immediately aimed it towards the carcass before launching his attack.


    The lizard noticed that this Low-level Platinum beast attacked it and immediately counterattacked by using its skill [Fireball] as it opened its mouth and formed a meter big fireball before launching it to interrupt the incoming ice spike.


    Boom!


    A quite loud explosion erupted from the place where the fireball and ice spike collided, creating a lot of steam.


    Looking at the steam and feeling that the lizard didn''t continue its counterattack.


    Nix immediately used his [Ice Spike] skill once again.


    However, this time he decided to become more serious and made 10 ice spikes, each two meters-long at once and immediately aimed them once again towards the carcass.


    The lizard, who felt that there was another round of attack coming towards it, immediately counterattacked again.


    This time, it became serious as it could feel the danger and immediately opened its mouth, forming a big 5 meters of fireball and releasing it towards the incoming attack.


    Boom!


    A loud explosion erupted once again from the place where their skills collided, creating a lot of steam.


    This time, the collision affected the surroundings as it destroyed the nearby small trees near the collision and even toppled trees as the aftermath shockwave was quite big.


    The aftermath had even reached Cain and the others. Fortunately, Dante was there and formed an energy shield to block the aftermath by standing beside Cain and Elara.


    Unfortunately for the lizard, as Nix attacked using 10 ice spikes at once, two ice spikes slipped out of the collision and continued heading towards the carcass at a fast speed.


    The lizard immediately retreated as it jumped back when it felt that its attack couldn''t block all of the incoming attacks.


    However, the shockwave indirectly changed the ice spikes'' trajectory and made only one of the ice spikes hit the carcass and freeze it completely while another hit the ground near the carcass.


    Nix immediately roared when he felt that he had achieved his purpose of freezing the carcass and letting the lizard fight with it fairly as he was pissed off with its attitude.


    "Roar!"


    Nix''s roar instantly dispersed the surrounding steam and gave Cain and the others a clear view.


    Looking at the frozen carcass, the lizard became enraged and made a loud hissing sound before immediately charging at Nix.


    As their distance was not far, the lizard had immediately arrived in front of Nix as it swung its right claw, aiming it at Nix''s neck while using its [Fire Claw] skills, forming extended fire claws.


    In response, Nix also used his [Ice Claw] skills, and swung his right claw as he also welcomed to compete in strength when he looked at the lizard who charged at him madly.


    When their claws hit each other, the lizard was pushed back around 10 meters while Nix was pushed back around 6 meters.


    Realizing that it had lost in strength, it immediately went all out as it opened its mouth and used its [Fireball] skill, forming a huge 10 meters big fireball in front of his mouth.


    When Nix noticed that the lizard was going to use its fireball skill once again, Nix immediately went all out too as he formed a huge 18 meters-long of Ice spike and released it when it saw the lizard release its fireball.


    Boom!


    Unfortunately for the lizard, Nix''s attribute level and mana were higher than it had, resulting in the ice spike blasting through the fireball and continuing towards the lizard at a fast speed before hitting its head.


    "Roar!"


    Nix roared again to disperse the steam before approaching the dead lizard, whose front body was pierced by the huge ice spike.


    When Nix arrived in front of the dead body, he used his remaining mana for using his [Ice Breath] skill to freeze the entire body before roaring loudly as he was proud of himself.


    "Roar!"


    "Roar!"


    "Roar!"


    "Nix, why did you freeze the lizard''s body?" Cain asked as the trio arrived in front of Nix, who put his right foot on the frozen dead body proudly.


    Nix responded with a growl as he explained to Cain that he froze the body so that its body wouldn''t spoil and could be saved for a long time.


    Cain laughed at Nix''s response before instantly being happy as he heard the notifications that he had been waiting for.


    [Ding! Nix has killed a High-level Platinum Rank Beast.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1x High-level Summoning Pool.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 5,000 Evolution Points.]


    When he looked at the system''s notifications this time, his eyes lit up as he felt extremely happy that he got another High-level Summoning Pool.


    However, his happiness didn''t last long as he heard a few notifications from the system because the fight between Nix and the lizard had attracted quite a few strong beasts.

 Chapter 15 Surrounded by High-level Beasts

    [Ding! Detected a Wooden Bear, Low-level Diamond Rank Beast 2 km northwest ahead.][Ding! Detected a Water Hippopotamus, High-level Diamond Rank Beast 800 meters southwest ahead.]


    [Ding! Detected a Fire Leopard, Mid-level Diamond Rank Beast 1 km south ahead.]


    [Ding! Detected a Wind Mantis, Mid-level Diamond Rank Beast 1.3 km east ahead.]


    ¡­


    When Cain looked at the notifications, his eyes lit up as he suddenly thought of an idea.


    "Dante, you know what to do, right? Btw, don''t kill the bear 2 km northwest from here and kill the rest." Cain ordered as he waved his hand.


    "Yes, my lord." Dante responded with a bow before immediately disappearing from sight.


    "System, integrate the wind manipulation, dark element attribute, and dark slash."


    Cain instructed the system as he had told it to copy Dante''s dark element attribute and his [Dark Slash] skill while ordering Dante just now.


    Cain suddenly felt a surge of information rush into his mind, and he suddenly understood how to utilize the talent and skill that he just got.


    He also felt an unknown energy entering his body and immediately checked his personal information, even though he knew that his stats wouldn''t improve as he didn''t feel that he had become stronger physically.


    [Personal Information]


    [Name: Cain Frostbane]


    [Age: 18]


    [Race: Human]


    [Bloodline: 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox]


    [Attribute: Peak-level Dark Element, High-level Ice Element.]


    [Beast Master Level: Platinum Rank Beast (Rank 5)]


    [Contracted Beast: Ice Dragon (Platinum Rank Beast)]


    [Talent: Wind Manipulation (SS Rank)]


    [Skills: Dark Slash, Ice Claw, Ice Spike, Ice Breath]


    [Strength]: 13,751


    [Agility]: 12,501


    [Health]: 15,001


    [Sense]: 12,501


    [Energy]: 47,253


    Looking at his personal information, Cain felt satisfied as he finally had a strong attack skill and became curious of how strong he was with his current stats and skills.


    He then put the corpse into his inventory before sitting on Nix''s back with Elara and heading towards the northwest.


    After flying for around 1.5 km, they saw a big brown bear 8 meters tall, resembling that of a normal brown bear, except that its body was bigger and it had green line patterns across its body.


    "To be honest, this bear looks pretty cool. Unfortunately, you''re just seeking your own death by coming here." Cain sighed as he even had the thought of contracting it since it looks cool.


    However, he can''t do it at the moment as it would be such a hassle, and he wasn''t even 100% sure that it wanted to be contracted by him.


    Let alone the fact that he was eager to try his combat power too.


    Even though he was one rank lower than the bear, he was pretty confident that he could kill it by himself if he went all out because he had the system that was unbelievably overpowered.


    The reason why Cain thought so was because one of the system''s functions was to let him restore his energy fully by paying with Evolution Points.


    In other words, as long as he had enough Evolution Points, he had unlimited energy too since he could just recharge his energy repetitively.


    "Roar!"


    The bear roared as it noticed that there was an ice dragon and two people on its back hovering in the sky for a bit, as they looked like they had no intention to move while looking at itself.


    Cain then came back to his senses and immediately checked on the bear''s personal information.


    [Race: Wooden Bear]


    [Attribute: Mid-level Wood Element]


    [Rank: Low-level Diamond Rank Beast (Rank 6)]


    [Qualification: Diamond]


    [Skills: Wooden Wall, Wooden spear, Wooden Claw]


    [Strength]: 34,000


    [Agility]: 35,000


    [Health]: 40,000


    [Sense]: 31,000


    [Energy]: 30,000


    Looking at the bear''s information, he found nothing special except that it had higher stats compared to him, especially its health stat.


    Cain then wanted to attack it using his strongest move immediately.


    But, wait¡­


    Cain realized that there was something wrong as he mumbled to himself.


    "Hold on." Cain frowned, thinking hard about something before realizing that he didn''t have any sword with him to use his [Dark Slash] skill.


    He then informed Dante to come to him immediately after he was done with his job.


    "Nix, keep going forward slowly." Cain petted Nix''s body as he put his hand on his face, ashamed to himself that he forgot about the most important thing.


    ''Welp, it''s not really my fault. I didn''t think that I would fight in the first place since Dante is with me. That''s why I am not meant to be prepared to go into any battle.'' Cain shrugged as he found himself an excuse for his dumbness.


    "Young Master, didn''t you want to kill the bear?" Elara asked, as she was confused that Cain didn''t attack it.


    "Cough!"


    "Cough!"


    "Oh, I am going to kill it later. There''s no need to rush." Cain coughed and waved his hand.


    "Btw, Elara¡­ Call me by my name from now on, okay?"


    ¡­


    As they chatted for a bit while waiting for Dante''s arrival, Cain kept hearing a few notifications from the system every minute for a few times.


    "Finally done, huh?" Cain mumbled as he sensed Dante approaching his location and immediately scanned his surroundings to check it.


    After checking his surroundings and finding that the only strong beasts above diamond rank now were only the bear, Cain then told the system to resend the notifications to him as he hadn''t checked them previously.


    [Ding! Dante has killed a High-level Diamond Rank Beast.] sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    [Ding! Dante has killed a Mid-level Diamond Rank Beast.]


    [Ding! Dante has killed a Mid-level Diamond Rank Beast.]


    [Ding! Dante has killed a Peak-level Diamond Rank Beast.]


    ¡­


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 100.000 Evolution Points.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 300 Gacha Points.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 50.000 Evolution Points.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 30.000 Evolution Points.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 100 Gacha Points.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 20.000 Evolution Points.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1x Random-level Summoning Pool.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1x High-level Lottery Pool.]


    Cain was extremely satisfied when he looked at his gain, which was the result of letting Dante kill a few of the Diamond Rank Beasts.


    He couldn''t help but have the thoughts of letting Dante kill a lot of higher ranked beasts but at the same time, he also didn''t want to overdo it since Dante was a human like himself, not a robot who could work 24/7.


    Let alone the fact that if he killed too many of higher ranked beasts in the mountains, it might lead to chaos in here and even spread to the outside mountains, which leads to the beast tides or even worse.

 Chapter 16 Killing the Bear

    "My lord," Dante greeted Cain as he jumped down to Cain''s side and bowed."Thanks, Dante," Cain said with a smile.


    "Don''t mention it. It''s naturally my duty to eliminate any threat to you, my lord."


    "Oh, by the way, Dante, can I borrow your sword for a bit? I want to borrow it to kill the bear," Cain asked as he looked at Dante''s sword.


    "Of course, you can, my lord." Dante carefully handed his sword to Cain.


    Cain then examined the sword''s information since he was curious about what kind of sword Dante used to kill his enemies and found that it increased damage by quite a bit when used with a Dark Element skill. S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ''It''s a pretty good sword,'' Cain thought to himself as he looked at it.


    "Cain, don''t tell me¡­ the reason you didn''t attack the bear back then was just because you didn''t have a sword? Is that why you borrowed Dante''s?" Elara asked with a smile.


    "Cough!"


    "Cough!"


    "Of course not! First, I was waiting for Dante to arrive, because in case I couldn''t kill it, who would protect us then?


    Secondly, I borrowed his sword because I wanted to try my dark element skills too, and since his sword could increase dark-element related skills, I thought I might as well borrow it to make my attack stronger," Cain coughed, making up excuses on the spot.


    "Sure, sure¡­." Elara giggled as she put her hands over her mouth, watching Cain closely.


    "Ahem¡­ Nix, why are you still here instead of heading towards the bear? Let''s go right away!" Cain patted Nix and changed the topic out of embarrassment.


    "Roar!"


    Nix let out a slow roar and looked at Cain with a confused expression, not knowing the location of the bear.


    "Go towards the southeast." Cain slapped his forehead, realizing he had forgotten to tell him.


    When they were about 75 meters from the bear, they saw it eating the dead fire leopard, tearing its body apart and munching it one bite at a time.


    The bear noticed their arrival but ignored them, assuming they were merely passing by again, as it had assessed them as weaker than itself before.


    Looking at the big bear eating leisurely, Cain immediately unsheathed the sword, raised it above his head with both hands, and swung it down while using his [Dark Slash] skill.


    Swoosh!


    A 3-meter-wide crescent blade made of dark energy flew out of the sword, heading towards the bear, which had noticed the moment Cain cast his skill.


    "Let''s see how strong it is when I am using it with half of my energy at once," Cain thought as he watched the crescent blade fly swiftly.


    The bear, sensing the threat, became serious and quickly used its [Wooden Wall] skill.


    Three thick wooden walls rose from the ground in front of the bear.


    It didn''t stop there, as it used another skill, [Wooden Spear], as a first countermeasure to interrupt the attack.


    Several large wooden sticks rose from the ground, intertwining to form a spear that rose into the sky, colliding with the oncoming attack.


    However, the spear failed to stop the crescent blade, which sliced it in two and continued moving toward the three massive wooden walls.


    Unfortunately for Cain, the blade only broke through the first wall and stopped at the second.


    "Hmm? I guess it could only do that much with half of my energy, huh?"


    Cain frowned as he looked at the unsuccessful attack and immediately swung the sword again diagonally, wanting to see the crescent blade from a different angle out of boredom.


    Swoosh!


    Another 3-meter-wide crescent blade made of dark energy flew out of the sword as he used the remaining of his energy.


    "Huff!"


    "Huff!"


    "Huff!"


    Cain breathed heavily and dropped to his knee, caught off guard by the exhaustion he hadn''t expected.


    "It seems my body becomes extremely tired after exhausting all my energy, even though I''m not physically tired," Cain thought, ordering the system to refill his energy.


    "My lord, are you okay?" Dante immediately helped Cain up, also surprised that his lord had carelessly depleted all his energy.


    "Cain, what happened? Just let Dante kill it, don''t push yourself."


    Elara became extremely worried, checking him over for any signs of harm, as she didn''t understand that someone could become exhausted from depleting their energy since she wasn''t awakened herself.


    "I''m okay, don''t worry," Cain replied with a smile before looking towards the bear to see that the result was the same.


    [Ding! 10,000 Evolution Points have been deducted for the cost of filling the energy.]


    As Cain heard the notification, he felt the unknown energy pouring into his body, and his exhaustion suddenly vanished, leaving him full of energy again.


    "Roar!"


    The bear roared loudly, enraged by Cain''s unexpectedly powerful attack.


    It immediately counterattacked, seeing Cain''s fatigue from using his skill twice in a row and thinking this was its opportunity.


    The bear used its [Wooden Spear] skill again, aiming at Nix, who was flying in the sky.


    Seeing the incoming spear, Cain reacted by slashing the sword again while using his [Dark Slash] skill.


    Swoosh!


    This time, a 5-meter-wide crescent blade made of dark energy flew out of the sword, heading toward the bear as Cain used all his mana instead of just half, thinking he could kill it this time since the bear had already suffered two of his attacks, likely draining much of its mana.


    "System, fill my energy again," Cain ordered.


    [Ding! 10,000 Evolution Points have been deducted for the cost of filling the energy.]


    With his energy restored, he used his [Dark Slash] skill once more.


    Swoosh!


    Another 5-meter-wide crescent blade flew out of the sword, following the previous attack and unknowingly creating an X-shaped strike toward the bear.


    Cain then ordered the system to refill his energy for the last time, satisfied as he watched his powerful attack approach the bear.


    [Ding! 10,000 Evolution Points have been deducted for the cost of filling the energy.]


    Unfortunately for the bear, most of its mana had already been depleted from defending against Cain''s previous two attacks.


    Which resulted in its spear being sliced into four parts as Cain''s attack slashed through the thick walls and struck the bear, killing it instantly by cutting its body into four clean sections.


    Cain then heard the system notifications and immediately checked his rewards, curious about what he would receive for his first kill.


    Upon reviewing the rewards, Cain was shocked, not expecting them to be so generous.

 Chapter 17 A Treasure, Two Chicken Beasts, and Three Beast Eggs

    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1x High-level Special Summoning Pool.][Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 200,000 Evolution Points.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 20,000 Gacha Points.]


    Cain was extremely satisfied with his first kill reward since he received another 1x High-level Special Summoning Pool.


    Let alone the fact that he received another 20,000 Gacha Points also surprised him since the Gacha Points were really useful.


    With Gacha Points, you could buy Summoning Pool Chances and Lottery Pool Chances.


    When Cain asked the system before about the system''s function and how they could help him, it was basically like this. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    For 1,000 Gacha Points, you could either buy 1x Random Summoning Pool or Random Lottery Pool Chance.


    The system also allowed him to combine five random chances to produce a high-level chance in Summoning Pool or Lottery Pool.


    It also allowed him to combine five High-level Summoning Pool or Lottery Pool Chances to make it into a higher level chance.


    He could also combine a few of the same chances to ensure a higher chance of getting the better things in the pool.


    So, with 20,000 Gacha Points, he could either buy 4 High-level Summoning Pool or Lottery Pool Chances.


    Combined with the High-level Special Summoning Pool, Cain couldn''t wait to summon a special summon with unique abilities, like Anya, who had the same bloodline as him.


    However, he wouldn''t use it right away since he didn''t feel the need to do it.


    Cain then put the bear''s corpse into his inventory before telling Nix to go into the deeper mountains.


    "Cain, what about the other beasts'' corpses that Dante killed? You won''t take them?" Elara asked curiously.


    "No, it''s just a waste of time. Just leave them for lucky beasts who might find them and have a feast," Cain answered as he waved his hand before looking at Dante and asking,


    "Dante, how''s your condition after killing the beasts before? Can you still kill a stronger beast of Lord Rank?"


    "My body is still at its peak because it only took a little effort to kill the previous beasts. As for killing a Lord Rank beast, it should be pretty easy for me," Dante explained.


    "Oh, that''s all good then." Cain sighed in relief when Dante explained it.


    On the way to the deeper mountain, Cain detected a lot of stronger beasts of Platinum and Diamond Rank.


    However, he still hadn''t found any Lord Rank Beast yet after searching slowly for 15 minutes.


    The reason he asked Nix to fly slowly as he scanned the surroundings was that he wanted to be cautious and avoid entering a really strong beast''s den, which could lead to his own death.


    From Cain''s memory, as the youngest prince, he knew what normal people didn''t.


    He heard that there was a really strong Grandlord Rank Beast who ruled this mountain.


    It was not that Cain didn''t believe in Dante''s skill, but Dante specialized in Assassin skills, and it would be troublesome if he accidentally encountered a Grandlord Rank Beast.


    Even if Dante could fight or even kill it, it would definitely attract other strong beasts, which could lead to a fatal situation since Dante wouldn''t be able to protect him while fighting multiple beasts at the same time.


    Although he could also use his Summoning Pool chances in emergencies, the fact that it summons randomly made him worried.


    Even though the chance was small, there was still a chance that it would summon someone with low combat power, like a blacksmith or alchemist.


    Of course, he had thought of the worst-case scenario and already had a solution in mind.


    Otherwise, he wouldn''t do this as he didn''t like to take unnecessary risks unless he had to.


    If the worst-case scenario happened and they were surrounded by beasts and unable to escape, he would put Nix, Elara, and Dante into his Mid-level Beast Space before swapping places with his clones at his home or with the one with Sylvia.


    This ability to swap places with his clones was due to his 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox Bloodline.


    This was the reason he dared to venture into the deeper mountain and risk being surrounded, knowing there would be no issue regarding their safety.


    This was also one of the reasons he left his clone at his home while waiting for Anya to capture his ex-fianc¨¦e by going out to watch how Nix fought.


    Because if something urgent happened at his home without a strong person there, he could simply swap places with his clone and arrive instantly, as Anya would take a bit of time to arrive, and in case the threat using the fifth prince didn''t work either.


    ¡­


    A few minutes later, Cain finally heard the notifications he had been waiting for.


    However, he immediately laughed when he checked the first two notifications as he didn''t expect the kind of beasts he had just found.


    [Ding! Detected a Fire Rooster, Peak-level Lord Rank Beast 2 km northeast ahead.]


    [Ding! Detected a Water Hen, High-level Lord Rank Beast 2 km northeast ahead.]


    [Ding! Detected a medicine treasure of Grandlord Rank, Fire Blood Tree 2 km northeast ahead.]


    [Ding! Detected three beast eggs with qualifications above Lord Rank 2 km northeast ahead.]


    When he checked the next notifications, he was surprised to find a Grandlord Rank Treasure since this was the first time he had stumbled upon a treasure.


    He also didn''t expect that there were three beast eggs, which should be the chicken''s descendants.

 Chapter 18 Killing the Two Chicken Beasts

    Cain then checked the duo chickens'' information to see if there was something unusual about them and found nothing special about them.The reason he checked their information was that he thought the chickens might have some hidden phoenix bloodlines or something since he didn''t expect to encounter chicken beasts as strong beasts.


    Afterwards, Cain informed Dante about the beasts he had found and asked him if he was confident in killing them both.


    Dante answered without hesitation that it should be easy for him to kill them alone. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    However, since he wasn''t alone, the chickens would have noticed them, making them more alert, and the only way to kill them was through direct confrontation.


    Even though Dante wouldn''t have any problem killing them through direct confrontation, the process would take longer compared to him killing them by a sneak attack, which was his forte.


    When Cain heard Dante''s explanation, he told him about his plan before immediately ordering him to kill them by himself since it was safer.


    ¡­


    Running through the forest silently, Dante used his [Umbra Cloak] skill while he was at it.


    Even though the effect was much weaker than when used at night, it still helped him more than going without it.


    When he arrived about 100 meters away from the location Cain had described, Dante looked ahead from a big tree''s shadow and found two huge chickens having a meal below a massive tree.


    The Fire Rooster was as large as 8 meters tall, while the Water Hen was about 7.5 meters tall.


    Their bodies were identical to chickens, except for their huge sizes and the colors at the tips of their feathers: red for the Fire Rooster and blue for the Water Hen.


    They were eating chunks of meat scattered on the ground.


    Not far from them, there was a tree about 3 meters tall that had a few fruits similar to red apples, and there were three eggs about 30 cm in size.


    After assessing the situation, Dante immediately came up with a plan and vanished from the spot.


    As Dante had arrived at the massive tree''s shadow and was only about 25 meters away from the Fire Rooster.


    Dante then silently unsheathed his sword and immediately used his [Shadow Step] skill to move while being invisible and traveling at an extremely fast speed.


    When Dante arrived below the Fire Rooster''s neck, the timing was perfect as the rooster was about to peck the meat, which allowed Dante to use his [Silent Reaper] skill, aiming it below its jaw.


    At the same time when he used his skill, Dante also channeled his dark energy into his sword.


    The Fire Rooster was extremely surprised when it sensed the extreme danger as Dante channeled his dark energy into his sword.


    Unfortunately for the rooster, it was too late to react and dodge the attack as the sword had pierced its jaw, and the dark energy that Dante had gathered in the sword instantly erupted from the tip, almost blowing away the entire head.


    The Water Hen was shocked when she saw the scene unfolding before her eyes and immediately became enraged, making a loud clucking sound before rushing madly at Dante.


    In response, Dante used his [Shadow Bind] skill to restrict her movements before preparing to cast his [Dark Slash] skill.


    A lot of thick strings emerged from the hen''s shadow, immediately wrapping around her body and tying her down with her shadow.


    The Water Hen struggled to break free, trying her best to escape from the thick strings.


    Watching the struggling hen being tied down by his skill while making loud clucking sounds, Dante immediately approached her and cast his [Dark Slash] skill.


    Noticing that Dante had already arrived in front of her and was slashing his sword horizontally, the Water Hen immediately used her [Water Armor] skill as she sensed the terrifying power of the sword.


    A visible armor made of water instantly enveloped each of her feathers as she went all out focusing on her defense since she couldn''t do much while tied down.


    Unfortunately for her, the water armor couldn''t block the crescent blade, resulting in her head being separated from her body as the crescent blade beheaded her cleanly.


    ¡­


    When Cain heard the notifications he had been waiting for, he immediately instructed Nix to fly towards Dante''s location.


    [Ding! Dante has killed the Peak-level Lord Rank Beast.]


    [Ding! Dante has killed a High-level Lord Rank Beast.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 2,000,000 Evolution Points.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 700,000 Evolution Points.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 300 Gacha Points.]


    Looking at the rewards he received, Cain felt extremely satisfied as he could upgrade Nix''s rank once again. However, he decided not to upgrade it as he wasn''t in a hurry at the moment.


    When Cain arrived at the scene, he immediately saw the decapitated Water Hen and the dead Fire Rooster, whose head had been blown out by Dante.


    Cain then stored the corpses in his inventory before approaching the Fire Blood Tree and the eggs.


    "Dante, were the chickens flapping around after you killed them?"


    Cain asked, curious, as chickens are supposed to flap their wings and move around madly after their throats are slit.


    "No. Why do you ask, my lord?" Dante looked at him curiously.


    "Never mind!" Cain waved his hand, thinking it seemed Dante and Elara didn''t know about this fact.


    Looking at the Fire Blood Tree in front of him, Cain asked the system as he examined the tree curiously.


    "System, how long does it take for these fruits to ripen?"


    "These fruits will be ripe in 40 days," the system replied.


    "By the way, can I take this tree and put it into the beast space?"


    Cain asked, thinking of an idea about storing this tree away and nurturing it in his beast space, even though the tree actually had no use for him.


    However, he could still give it to his subordinates or sell it since it''s considered an extremely precious treasure, especially for those who had reached Peak-level Lord Rank.


    The fruit produced by the Fire Blood Tree could help those with Fire Attributes break through into the Grandlord Rank.


    "Yes, you can put it into the beast space. Do you want me to put it in for you?" the system asked.


    "Yes, please." Cain responded as he stepped back.

 Chapter 19 Nix Becomes Diamond Ranks Beast

    After Cain stepped back a few meters away from the Fire Blood Tree, the tree immediately disappeared and appeared in the middle of the forest inside his beast space.His beast space looked more like a vast island, filled with mountains, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, etc.


    However, there were no living beings at all, as it looked like a place that hadn''t been visited before¡ªthe literal definition of pure, beautiful nature in its own way.


    Cain then made a projection inside his beast space and appeared in front of the tree.


    His mid-level beast space, given by the system, was a special beast space as it had two main benefits that other beast masters'' beast spaces didn''t have.


    The first and most important benefit was the flow of time. The time inside the beast space was 30x faster than the outside world.


    So, if you spent 30 days inside his beast space, only 1 day had passed in the outside world.


    This function would really come in handy, as he could utilize it and reap many benefits from it.


    For example, he could use it as his backyard garden, like he did at the moment, by moving the tree into his beast space.


    Since the fruits would be ripe in 40 days, with the tree being inside his beast space, the fruits would be ripe in one day and eight hours in the outside world''s time.


    He could also use it as a place for his subordinates or contracted beasts to train in the future since the flow of time here was faster than the outside world.


    Of course, this would also affect their lifespan too. So, unless it was necessary for training purposes or something similar, Cain wouldn''t let his subordinates stay here, as it could harm them instead.


    The second benefit was accelerated recovery, which was 10x faster.


    For example, if someone had an injury and needed to rest for 300 days to fully recover, they only needed to stay in the beast space for 30 days or 1 day in the outside world.


    Subsequently, Cain withdrew his projection and saw that the ground had sunk a little bit as the tree had been uprooted by the system.


    His attention then moved to the beast eggs on a haystack. He approached them and ordered the system to check if there was something special about them.


    [Race: Fire Chicken]


    [Attribute: High-level Fire Element]


    [Qualifications: Lord]


    [Race: Water Chicken]


    [Attribute: High-level Water Element]


    [Qualifications: Lord]


    [Race: Half Fire and Water Chicken]


    [Attributes: High-level Fire Element, High-level Water Element]


    [Qualifications: GrandLord]


    When Cain checked the information, he was surprised to find that one of the eggs had better qualifications compared to the others, even better than their parents. The Fire Rooster and Water Hen that Dante killed before only had Lord qualifications.


    However, he suddenly remembered something and asked the system.


    "System, shouldn''t the dragons'' qualifications be far higher than Lord Rank Beasts at the very least? Then why was Nix''s qualification only at Lord Rank?"


    Cain hadn''t realized it at first, as he only compared it to his situation at the time, and it already seemed pretty good since the strongest person in the Elarion Kingdom was only at Lord Rank.


    But he suddenly remembered that the dragons in his memory, from the novel he was in, were incredibly strong, considered one of the strongest races.


    Let alone the fact that Nix''s qualification was only at Lord Rank when Nix was a genuine Ice Dragon, which could also be considered one of the top subraces in the dragon races.


    Meanwhile, Lord Rank was really weak, and dragons at the Lord Rank couldn''t even be considered young dragons.


    "Well, in a nutshell, the egg was infertile or flawed, resulting in a dragon that doesn''t have the full potential of its kind. I can only give you that much information," the system replied.


    ''So that''s how it is, huh? Well, there might be more to it than meets the eye, and it''s not like I care about it anyway since I can continue upgrading Nix''s rank by continuously evolving it later, even though it will be quite troublesome at that time,'' Cain thought to himself and decided to forget about it.


    "Wow, the eggs are really similar to chicken eggs, except for their sizes," Elara said excitedly.


    "Will these eggs become as strong as the chickens that Dante killed just now?" Elara asked curiously, looking at Cain with an excited expression as if she had just found a treasure chest and became rich overnight.


    "Of course, one of the eggs could even become stronger than their parents," Cain replied with a smile.


    "Really? We''re rich¡­ We can auction them for a really high price or wait¡­ We can even contract them ourselves and have another strong beast master in the future," Elara suggested as she took one of the eggs and hugged it cutely.


    "Hahaha, don''t think too much about them, as they really don''t have much value to me right now," Cain said, patting her head softly.


    After they chatted for a little while, Cain put the eggs into his inventory. He didn''t want to place them in his beast space, as they would hatch faster there, and Cain preferred them to remain as eggs for now.


    Subsequently, they waited for a bit, and only after confirming that no strong beasts had been attracted by the commotion of Dante''s fight did Cain decide to upgrade Nix''s rank before returning home.


    He had fulfilled his main objective of watching Nix''s fight and even experiencing his first battle¡ªor more precisely, a one-sided battle since he didn''t go all out by activating his bloodline power.


    "Nix, I am going to upgrade your rank once again. Are you ready?" Cain asked as he hugged and petted Nix''s head warmly.


    Nix rubbed his head in response, as if to say, "I am ready, Master."


    Cain then ordered the system to upgrade Nix''s rank after stepping back to make room for him. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "System, upgrade Nix''s rank to Diamond Rank Beast!"


    [Ding! Do you want to upgrade Nix''s rank to the Diamond Rank Beasts?]


    "Just upgrade it. No need for such confirmation like this again in the future," Cain replied in an annoyed tone.

 Chapter 20 Sudden Crisis Between Life and Death (1)

    [Ding! 1 Million Evolution Points have been successfully deducted.][Ding! Congratulations to the host! Nix has successfully broken through to Diamond Rank Beast (Rank 6)]


    Along with the two notifications continuously ringing in his mind, Cain watched Nix''s body grow bigger at a fast speed.


    At the same time as Nix had become stronger and bigger, he also felt the unknown energy start to pour into his body.


    "Roar!"


    "Roar!"


    "Roar!"


    Nix roared excitedly as he became stronger once again.


    A few seconds later, Nix''s body stopped growing when it became approximately 9 meters tall and 27 meters long.


    "Roar!"


    Nix then roared once again as he felt extremely happy he could upgrade his rank three times in a day and spread his wings while flapping them vigorously, creating a gust of wind in the surroundings.


    This time, Nix''s wings had grown as wide as 45 meters long when they were fully spread.


    Subsequently, Cain checked Nix''s personal information, as it had already become his habit to see the progression every time someone became stronger.


    [Race: Ice Dragon]


    [Attributes: High-level Ice Element]


    [Rank: Diamond Rank Beast]


    [Qualification: Lord (Rank 7)]


    [Skills: Ice Claw, Ice Spike, Ice Breath, Frost Armor]


    [Strength]: 137,500


    [Agility]: 125,000


    [Health]: 150,000


    [Sense]: 125,000


    [Energy]: 157,500


    [Frost Armor - Covers the body with a layer of icy armor, increasing its defense and making it harder to injure.]


    Looking at Nix''s stats that had increased significantly, Cain was pleased and immediately ordered the system to copy and integrate Nix''s new skill.


    Cain suddenly felt a surge of information rushed into his mind, and he suddenly understood how to utilize the skill that he just integrated.


    Afterwards, Cain checked at his own personal information as he was also curious about his significant improvement in stats.


    [Personal Information]


    [Gacha Points: 30,800] [Evolution Points: 2,173,890]


    [Name: Cain Frostbane]


    [Age: 18]


    [Race: Human]


    [Bloodline: 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox]


    [Attribute: Peak-level Dark Element, High-level Ice Element.]


    [Beast Master Level: Diamond Rank Beast (Rank 6)]


    [Contracted Beast: Ice Dragon (Diamond Rank Beast)]


    [Talent: Wind Manipulation (SS Rank)]


    [Skills: Dark Slash, Ice Claw, Ice Spike, Ice Breath, Frost Armor]


    [Strength]: 68,751


    [Agility]: 62,501


    [Health]: 75,001


    [Sense]: 62,501


    [Energy]: 236,253


    Cain felt delighted looking at his own stats that had a significant increase, as he got basically 50% feedback from Nix''s stats.


    Especially his energy stats that were definitely higher than awakeners who had just broken through to Lord Rank.


    If he were to go all out and use his bloodline abilities, he would be even more confident in killing a GrandLord Rank Awakener, at least.


    As for killing GrandLord Rank Beast, he didn''t have confidence as beasts were statistically stronger than awakeners.


    Thinking about the comparison of stats between humans and beasts, Cain suddenly remembered something and asked the system.


    "System, if I''m not mistaken, shouldn''t someone with a strong bloodline like mine have significantly better stats compared to a normal human without a bloodline? Why is it that only my energy stat has been enhanced?"


    "Well, back then, your body was too weak to handle the blessing. It would''ve harmed you rather than benefitted you.


    Now that your body is capable of bearing a fraction of your bloodline''s blessing, would you like to receive it?" The system responded promptly to Cain''s complaint.


    "..."


    Cain was speechless at the system, as it only helped him passively and cursed in his heart.


    ''Fck, do you even want to help me get stronger? If you were standing in front of me, I''d beat the crap out of you!''


    "Host, you do realize I can hear your thoughts, right? Should I withhold the bloodline blessing then?"


    "Huh? What are you talking about? I don''t know what you mean. Anyway, just proceed with the blessing because I don''t want to waste more time." Cain shrugged with a confused face, feigning innocence before ordering the system.


    "Fine. Since you won''t admit it, and I''m in a good mood, I''ll help you receive the maximum benefit your body can handle at the moment."


    Cain immediately became happy when he heard it. However, his happiness would soon turn into regret as the process to become stronger this time actually came with a price.


    A few seconds later, Cain suddenly felt an unknown energy begin to stream throughout his entire body.


    However, this time around, the energy was different with the energy that he had received whenever he became stronger as Beast Master.


    "If you don''t want to explode like a balloon, start absorbing and refining that energy immediately." System''s voice rang into his mind as it reminded him when it saw that Cain didn''t know what to do.


    Listening to System''s advice, Cain immediately tried to absorb the energy as fast as he could because every second that had passed, the entire blood in his body seemed like boiling as his body heat had become hotter and hotter.


    Dante instantly noticed the abnormal temperature coming out of Cain''s body and became worried.


    "My Lord, what''s happening?" Dante appeared in front of Cain and wanted to examine his body.


    However, his hand immediately stopped and looked at his surroundings as he heard an unknown voice ringing in his mind.


    Elara and Nix also noticed something was wrong with Cain when they heard Dante''s voice. At once, they approached Cain together.


    Nonetheless, they were stopped by Dante as he raised his right hand, signaling for them to not approach any further.


    "Stop! Stay back!" Dante shouted as he raised his hand before tilting his head and looking at Nix with a worried face.


    "Nix, you should feel the attraction from the lord''s body, right?"


    When Nix heard Dante''s question, he then looked seriously at his master''s body, whose body had started to become red and swelling, as if it might burst any second like a balloon popped out.


    Nix then nodded his head seriously, as he indeed had become extremely attracted to his master''s body for some reason.


    ''Fck, this isn''t good. I hope I''m wrong.'' Dante cursed in his heart as he had a bad hunch.


    However, he thought that there''s nothing wrong with preparing for the worst-case scenario. That''s why he immediately informed Nix seriously.


    "Nix, stay close to the Lord and be ready for battle. His condition might attract powerful beasts nearby. If any appear, I''ll handle as many as I can. You''ll need to deal with the rest." Dante instructed gravely.


    He then distanced himself from Cain until their distance was around 100 meters.


    Subsequently, he unleashed his murderous intent as well as his GrandLord Rank Awakener''s power, hoping that this could scare away any beasts that might be attracted by his lord''s body.


    Unfortunately for Dante, his effort was futile. The beasts that were already attracted were still approaching Cain''s location even after they felt Dante''s murderous intent and power.


    Because the beasts that were attracted were not ordinary beasts, they were the overlords of these mountains, who had reached GrandLord Rank Beasts. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    There were even some desperate Peak-level Lord Rank Beasts that came because they either had no choice that this was their opportunity to break through into GrandLord Rank Beast or were just reckless enough as they were blinded by the attractiveness coming out of Cain''s body.

 Chapter 21 Sudden Crisis Between Life and Death (2)

    Despite the commotion caused by Dante, Cain was still trying his best to absorb the energy, as he wasn''t aware of the crisis situation he was in."Sit in a lotus position so that it will be easier for you to absorb the energy." The system reminded Cain once again.


    Cain immediately sat in a lotus position after he heard the advice and found that it indeed had become easier to absorb it in this position.


    "It seems that because of what I''ve done, I indirectly created a situation like this." A small, chubby, and fluffy creature appeared above Cain out of nowhere and mumbled to himself.


    However, Elara and Nix didn''t see the small creature, as the only one who could see it was Cain.


    The fluffy creature then looked in the direction of the incoming strong beasts and sighed.


    "I have to help a little bit this time since it''s partly my mistake too. Otherwise, they would definitely be wiped out since Anya isn''t here."


    Subsequently, the fluffy creature informed Dante and Nix about the incoming beasts'' stats information and location so that they would know about their opponents beforehand.


    Dante and Nix were immediately surprised as they saw a translucent panel data filled with their own personal information, as well as the incoming beasts'' simple information about the stats.


    [Race: Fire Fox]


    [Attributes: High-level Fire Element]


    [Rank: Peak-level GrandLord Rank Beast]


    [Qualification: Dominator (Rank 9)]


    [Strength]: 2,900,000


    [Agility]: 3,200,000


    [Health]: 2,600,000


    [Sense]: 2,700,000


    [Energy]: 3,000,000


    [Race: Fire Fox]


    [Attributes: High-level Fire Element]


    [Rank: Peak-level GrandLord Rank Beast]


    [Qualification: GrandLord (Rank 8)]


    [Strength]: 2,600,000


    [Agility]: 2,900,000


    [Health]: 2,350,000


    [Sense]: 2,400,000


    [Energy]: 2,700,000


    [Race: Fire Lion]


    [Attributes: High-level Fire Element]


    [Rank: Peak-level GrandLord Rank Beast]


    [Qualification: GrandLord (Rank 8)]


    [Strength]: 2,500,000


    [Agility]: 2,300,000


    [Health]: 2,400,000 S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    [Sense]: 2,000,000


    [Energy]: 2,100,000


    [Race: Fire Phyton]


    [Attributes: High-level Fire Element]


    [Rank: Mid-level GrandLord Rank Beast]


    [Qualification: GrandLord (Rank 8)]


    [Strength]: 1,300,000


    [Agility]: 1,100,000


    [Health]: 1,000,000


    [Sense]: 1,150,000


    [Energy]: 1,050,000


    Dante instantly had a shiver running through his body as he checked the beasts'' information that was shown in front of him because he thought that it was too much for him to handle on his own.


    Even though he had a trump card that could enhance his strength significantly in a short time, the price that needed to be paid was huge.


    Let alone the fact that even with going all out by risking his life at the stake, he was sure that he wouldn''t be able to stop them, let alone kill them on his own.


    ''If she were here, I am pretty sure that she would definitely be able to at least stop them, or even kill them if she''s willing to pay a price.''


    Dante sighed and immediately recalled Anya, whom he had met before when he was with Cain on the way inside the city.


    Even though he didn''t know Anya''s strength, he could guess it as he felt the extreme danger from her.


    After checking them thoroughly once again, he then asked the system about the detailed information of these beasts because he saw that if he had any question about these beasts, he could just simply ask using his thoughts.


    Dante then understood why the Fire Lion''s stats were lower than the Fire Foxes even though their ranks were the same.


    Apparently, it was because the Fire Lion had just broken through to the Peak-level while the Fire Foxes had been broken through earlier than the Fire Lion.


    Although Dante already knew about this concept that even though someone had the same rank, it didn''t mean they had the same combat power, as there were a lot of aspects that needed to be considered.


    One of the examples was the situation between Fire Lion and Fire Foxes.


    Despite the fact that he already knew about it, he couldn''t help but be cautious in case there was another reason why the Fire Lion''s stats were lower compared to the Fire Foxes.


    After assessing the dire situation he was in, he immediately made a decision and appeared in front of Nix.


    "Nix, do you understand the situation we are in?" Dante asked Nix with a solemn face as he was told by the system that Nix had also been informed about the situation they were in.


    However, Nix had only given the beasts'' personal information that had reached Lord Rank Beasts, as it was useless for him to know about the GrandLord Rank Beasts'' situation.


    Nix nodded his head in response as he roughly understood their situation as explained by the system.


    "Good, Let''s try our best to hold them back until the backup arrives here." Dante nodded his head and could only pray that they would be able to hold it in until the backup called by the system arrives here.


    "What should I do? Can I help with anything?" Elara clenched her fists tightly as she felt really useless and that she couldn''t do anything to help since she was similar to a normal person that hadn''t awakened their talent.


    "Just stay here and don''t create any problem, it''s best if you could hide somewhere nearby." Dante glanced at Elara and immediately vanished to execute his own plan.


    His own plan was simple: He would go all out and pay a price to kill the weakest of the GrandLord Rank Beast, as this was his only advantage to do so.


    At the same time, he could also try to deter other beasts that came in here about the consequence of coming here.


    ¡­


    Inside a restaurant on the second floor, a beautiful young lady wearing a white gown sat at the table by a window and looked outside, seemingly looking at the big mansion quite far from her position with a bored expression.


    While she was still watching any movement at the mansion, she immediately became startled as there was translucent panel data with a message appearing in front of her out of nowhere.


    However, when she read the content in it, she instantly became enraged and smashed the table before she suddenly vanished as she ran at full speed.


    After she got out of the city and felt that the distance was already far enough, she immediately used her full power and transformed, which made three white fluffy tails appear behind her and her ears become similar to foxes.


    ''I hope I can reach there in time.'' She thought as she ran at a full speed, heading towards a direction where Cain was located.

 Chapter 22 Sudden Crisis Between Life and Death (3)

    Dante finally saw his prey after hiding in a big tree''s shadow for a few seconds, waiting for the Fire Python''s arrival.100 meters ahead of him, there was a massive python with a body circumference of about 3 meters and around 75 meters in length. sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Looking at the massive python ahead of him, Dante concealed himself more and hid his murderous intention as he went to the top of the tree, waiting for the python to bypass him and attack it at that moment.


    When the Python was about to pass underneath him, he silently used [Blood Ignition] on his demon''s blood essence.


    Blood Ignition involved burning his demonic blood essence to release a surge of power, enhancing his overall strength for a short time.


    However, there were significant drawbacks by doing so, as it could make him lose his lifespan, causing permanent damage to his body, such as in his foundation, which could affect his future accomplishments, etc.


    Unfortunately, Dante''s situation at the moment forced him to make a hard choice, as he wasn''t even sure that using only [Blood Ignition] was enough to stop the other beasts.


    Subsequently, Dante jumped from the tree silently as he already calculated the timing between his fall and that his fall would definitely be at the point where it would hit the snake''s head as it passed by right beneath him.


    Fortunately for Dante, the position of where he fell was still covered in the tree''s shadow, which made his [Shadowmeld] skill still on, resulting in the snake not noticing him at all.


    When his position was 3 meters away from the snake, the snake instinctively felt the danger as Dante used his [Silent Reaper] skill, aiming to stab at its head.


    The snake felt that it couldn''t dodge in time and immediately reacted by using its [Fire Armor] skill, and a visible armor formed of fire enveloped all of its scales.


    Unfortunately, its effort was futile as Dante''s sword pierced through the scales, and the accumulated dark energy that Dante had gathered immediately erupted from the tip, blowing away its entire head and killing the snake on the spot.


    After Dante made a commotion and killed the snakes, he took the opportunity to release his murderous intent and power once again, warning other beasts that he would kill them like he killed the snake if they were still adamant on heading towards Cain''s location.


    Fortunately for him, this method worked on chasing away a few Peak-level Lord Rank Beasts, as they were terrified when they felt Dante''s power and the disappearance of Mid-level GrandLord Rank Beast.


    However, the other three Peak-level GrandLord Rank Beasts kept heading towards Cain''s location even though they felt Dante''s power and noticed that he managed to kill Mid-level GrandLord Rank Beast in a single blow.


    The reason they kept heading towards Cain was because they felt that even though Dante''s power was indeed strong, it wasn''t enough to stop them if they ever fought seriously.


    Subsequently, Dante asked the system about the situation after he killed the snake.


    When he heard that the three Peak-level GrandLord Beasts were still heading towards Cain, he instantly vanished from the spot and headed towards the west as he wanted to hinder the GrandLord Rank Beasts halfway.


    A few seconds later,


    Dante had arrived at the place where the other two beasts'' sides would meet, which was around 300 meters away from Cain''s location.


    He then immediately used his brain to its fullest potential as he thought about various possibilities that could happen while waiting for the arrival of the beasts.


    Around a minute later¡­


    Dante could feel the arrival of the beasts, on one side, from the northeast, he sensed the arrival of the Fire Foxes, while from the northwest, he sensed the arrival of the Fire Lion.


    He then immediately became fully prepared, as he was ready to even sacrifice his life to stall the time, waiting for Anya to come to the rescue.


    Fortunately for him, after they arrived at the scene, they didn''t make a move as they stopped at a distance, watching Dante standing unwaveringly with a full determination to stop them.


    The reason why they didn''t want to make a move was because they knew that Dante was using his lifeforce in exchange for temporary strength.


    That''s why they only stood there, watching Dante as they also didn''t want to take unnecessary risks and just waited for the perfect opportunity to strike.


    Which surely will come sooner or later, as Dante will be at his weakened stage after he has done using his [Blood Ignition].


    The Fire Foxes, who were naturally cunning beasts, knew that their prey was still there, and there were no other stronger beasts noteworthy around here except the Fire Lion and some Peak-level Lord Rank Beasts.


    This was the main reason that they didn''t make a move right away, because if they made a move and one of them got entangled by Dante, the other one would surely get blocked by the Fire Lion.


    Resulting in the Peak-level Lord Rank Beasts who would become the real winner as their opponent was a mere dragon at Diamond Rank.


    ¡­


    "It seems that I still need to help more." The fluffy creature watched the scene from afar and sighed.


    The fluffy creature thought that Dante''s action would have a better result than scaring away some Peak-level Lord Rank Beasts.


    ''The backup will still need more time, and I couldn''t make another mistake here.''


    The fluffy creature looked in the direction where there was a half-transformed, beautiful woman with three tails running at her full speed towards this location.


    The fluffy creature then snapped its small finger and said with a sigh. "I hope that lady luck comes to your door at this moment. Otherwise, there is a possibility of your downfall here."


    [Ding! Combining two from randomly selecting the entire Summoning Pool chances.]


    [Ding! Selecting randomly¡­]


    [Ding! 2x High-level Summon Pool Chances have been selected.]


    "Hufft¡­ Even though it''s not the best result, at least a Random-level Summoning Pool wasn''t chosen."


    The fluffy creature exhaled its deep breath that it had been holding while waiting for the result.


    [Ding! Congratulations! You have summoned a Dominator Ranks Magician (Rank 9). Lyra Ashenwave, Mistress of the Scorching Seas.]

 Chapter 23 Lyra Ashenwave, Mistress of the Scorching Seas

    "Fortunately for you, Lady Luck seems to be in your favor now." The fluffy creature mumbled while checking on Lyra''s personal information.[Name: Lyra Ashenwave, Mistress of the Scorching Seas]


    [Age: 25]


    [Race: Human]


    [Magician Rank: Dominator Rank Magician.]


    [Attribute: Peak-level Fire Element, Peak-level Water Element.]


    [Talent: Frostfire Elemental Synergy (SS-)]


    [Strength]: 2,300,000


    [Agility]: 2,200,000


    [Health]: 3,500,000


    [Sense]: 2,800,000


    [Energy]: 5,500,000


    [Elemental Synergy: Frostfire (SS- Rank) - Merges fire and water into a new element: Frostfire. This rare energy can freeze and burn simultaneously, bypassing elemental resistances and dealing continuous damage.]


    10 meters in front of Cain, a Void portal around 2 meters big emerged out of thin air, surprising Elara, who stood 5 meters away from Cain.


    Elara then reacted by opening her arms widely while tilting her head to the side and closing her eyes tightly in fear.


    She thought that the Void portal was the enemy''s skill or there would be someone who would come out of it, resulting in her trying to protect Cain with her body as this was the only thing she could do.


    The fluffy creature laughed when he watched Elara''s reaction before noticing that someone was coming out of the Void portal.


    A gorgeous red-haired magician with red eyes and long red hair. She wore a revealing ornate outfit with rich white and red colors and gold patterns, including a fitted top, detached sleeves, and thigh-high stockings.


    As soon as Lyra stepped out of the portal, the portal immediately disappeared, and she saw that there was suddenly a translucent display data in front of her, which really surprised her.


    "Huh!" Lyra exclaimed as she was surprised and stepped back before realizing that it was just a message for her.


    Hearing Lyra exclaim in surprise, Elara had also become surprised as her emotions were only filled by fear, despair, sadness, etc.


    As Elara became surprised, she opened her eyes instinctively and noticed that there was a beautiful magician standing 6 meters away from her.


    She then became confused, as the magician didn''t seem to exude any malice or ill intent.


    "Who are you? Why are you here?"


    Elara asked curiously as she looked at Lyra, whose eyes seemed to be looking at something in front of her with a serious expression.


    "Huh? What did you just say? I didn''t hear you properly because I was distracted by something else." Lyra responded with a smile before she looked in the direction where Dante stood, facing the other beasts by himself.


    "Who are you and why are you here?" Elara asked once again.


    "Ohhh, don''t worry about me. I''m here to help because I''m also on your side." Lyra waved her hand before continuing to say, "Anyway, I gotta go because I need to help the others."


    Lyra then took her magic staff out of her spatial ring before standing on it and heading towards Dante''s location.


    However, when she was about to fly away, she stopped halfway and tilted her head.


    "My apologies for the late introduction. I''m Lyra Ashenwave-pleased to meet you." Lyra introduced herself as she put her hand in front of her chest and smiled calmly.


    "Ah, it''s a pleasure to meet you. My name is Elara Loralen. Please be careful and pay attention to your safety too." Elara said while waving her hand.


    Subsequently, Lyra resumed her flight toward Dante. Once she arrived near the battlefield, she raised her right hand, casting her [Ocean Prison] skill.


    "Ocean Prison!"


    Lyra called out loudly as a blue magic circle appeared above her hand immediately, and the ground beneath the FireFoxes trembled heavily as if something massive wanted to come out of the ground. S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    When Lyra cast her skill, the FireFoxes immediately noticed that something was wrong, as they felt a massive magic power suddenly coming out of a person that they didn''t realize there was suddenly another person who appeared at their prey''s side.


    The Foxes then reacted by retreating from their place as they jumped backwards at the same time.


    Unfortunately for them, waves had immediately erupted from the ground, creating a massive, solidified, translucent box.


    The walls were formed of swirling currents, each layer moving in opposite directions, creating an impenetrable, ever-shifting barrier.


    Inside this massive prison, the Foxes attempted to escape by using their [Fire Slash] skills at the same time.


    However, their skills couldn''t penetrate the prison, as their skills were immediately crushed by the swirling currents.


    As the Foxes were cunning and smart, they thought that they could escape this massive prison only by decreasing their size and getting out from the little gap between the currents.


    However, when they tried it, they got injured instead as the swirling currents detected them and expanded, closing in the gaps and hitting them hard.


    Meanwhile, as Lyra''s [Ocean Prison] skill unfolded, two of the three remaining beasts at Peak-level Lord Rank fled, overwhelmed by the tremendous magical energy.


    Leaving only one beast left, who had gone mad, befitting its name [Fire MadDog] as it didn''t get scared away, instead feeling that this was its opportunity as the FireFoxes got trapped by a strong person.


    The dog also assumed that there was another person who would surely intercept the Fire Lion, making it think that this was the opportunity given from heaven.


    Because now, its enemy was only an Ice Dragon who had reached Low-level Diamond Rank Beast, and it had no other competitor as the other two Peak-level Lord Rank Beasts had run away.


    Subsequently, the dog charged towards Cain''s location while barking loudly as it wanted to warn the Ice Dragon to not block its way.


    Looking at the strong dog rushing in his direction, Nix didn''t hesitate and immediately used [Dragonheart Ignition] to increase his strength significantly in a short time.


    After he felt that his strength had indeed increased significantly, Nix became confident as he saw that his overall stats had become higher compared to the dog''s.

 Chapter 24 Three-Way Battle

    [Race: Fire MadDog][Attribute: High-level Fire Element]


    [Rank: Peak-level Lord Rank Beast]


    [Qualifications: Lord]


    [Strength]: 400k


    [Agility}: 420k


    [Health]: 400k


    [Sense]: 390k


    [Energy]: 410k


    [Race: Ice Dragon]


    [Attributes: High-level Ice Element]


    [Rank: Diamond Rank Beast]


    [Qualification: Lord (Rank 7)]


    [Skills: Ice Claw, Ice Spike, Ice Breath, Frost Armor]


    [Strength]: 137,500 > 825k


    [Agility]: 125,000 > 750k


    [Health]: 150,000 > 900k


    [Sense]: 125,000 > 750k S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    [Energy]: 157,500 > 945k


    Unlike Dante, who had become 1.5x stronger, Nix had become 6x stronger because he was a genuine dragon and his blood''s rank was far higher than Dante, who only burned his demon''s blood essence.


    Of course, Dante still had another trump card, but this trump card''s aftereffect had many drawbacks. If Dante used it, he would definitely ruin his foundation, resulting in his rank becoming stagnant and unable to progress further.


    The MadDog noticed that Nix had become stronger by sacrificing his future and life in the process.


    However, the dog didn''t care as it was confident in its own strength because even if Nix burned his blood or whatever, the effect would be minimal as the dog thought that Nix only had a thin Dragon bloodline within him.


    Unfortunately for him, Nix had a genuine Ice Dragon bloodline within him, even though his qualification and in some aspects was far worse than any other Dragon for some reasons.


    When the dog had arrived in front of Nix, it immediately swung its right paw, aiming at Nix''s neck while using its [Fire Claw] skill, as it thought that it would be enough to kill Nix with only using the [Fire Claw] skill.


    Even though the dog wasn''t as big as Nix, it had reached 7 meters big, and it looked really similar to a rottweiler dog, but its body was filled with wound marks.


    The only difference except for its size was probably there were dark fires burning in its legs, resulting in it always leaving a burnt mark wherever it went.


    In response to the dog''s attack, nix immediately also swung its right claw as he used [Ice Claw], aiming to intercept the dog''s attack.


    As the difference in strength between them was huge this time around, Nix''s Ice Claws immediately penetrated the dog''s paw, leaving a big, deep gash in it before flying it back as the difference in strength was a bit more than doubled.


    The dog had taken aback, as it didn''t expect that Nix''s growth in strength was significant.


    Blood started to spill out of its paw, and it immediately became enraged instead of wary.


    As its name suggests, the dog had indeed a crazy personality.


    No wonder that it had a lot of wound marks across its body since the dog was this aggressive.


    Looking at the dog that was shocked by the result of one clash, Nix immediately took advantage of it as he cast his skills [Ice Spike] and [Ice Breath] at the same time.


    Together with ten big Ice Spikes around 5 meters each emerging above him, he opened his mouth while releasing a wave of Ice breath, which made the surroundings temperature drop significantly.


    When ten big Ice Spikes emerged above Nix, the dog instantly noticed the danger, and it also decided to use its [Blood Ignition].


    As the dog became stronger instantly too, Nix was informed of the dog''s new information so that Nix could know the comparison details between their strengths.


    [Race: Fire MadDog]


    [Attribute: High-level Fire Element]


    [Rank: Peak-level Lord Rank Beast]


    [Qualifications: Lord]


    [Strength]: 400k > 600k


    [Agility}: 420k > 630k


    [Health]: 400k > 600k


    [Sense]: 390k > 585k


    [Energy]: 410k > 615k


    Looking at the dog''s new information, Nix felt relieved as he thought that he would be in danger when it also used its [Blood Ignition].


    After the dog had become stronger, it immediately used its [Fireball] skill, creating a huge 20-meter fireball to intercept the incoming attack.


    Boom!


    A loud explosion erupted from the place where their skills collided, resulting in a lot of steam being made and spreading in the surroundings.


    ¡­


    Meanwhile, when Nix and the dog had started their fight, the atmosphere between Dante and the Fire Lion became intense instantly.


    However, neither of them was making a move as they looked at each other with an intense gaze.


    Lyra, who was hovering at the sky on its magic staff, looked in the direction of Nix''s battle, assessing their situation as she was also in a difficult position because her focus was also still on trapping the Foxes.


    "Fortunately, the Ice Dragon seemed to be in an advantageous position." Lyra sighed in relief when she saw that Nix''s situation was pretty good compared to their situation where they needed to face three Peak-level GrandLord Rank Beasts at the same time.


    At this rate, her mission would be successful since she was ordered to only buy time until the backup arrived here.


    Unfortunately for her, the moment she heard the clash between Nix''s and the dog''s skill, the Fire Lion immediately roared loudly while using its [Lion''s Roar] skill to boost its strength a little bit and charged towards Dante.


    "Roar!"


    Looking at the lion who charged at him, Dante glanced at Lyra and nodded, asking for her cooperation as he wouldn''t be able to fight against him by only using [Blood Ignition] on the Demon''s blood essence.


    Lyra then nodded her head as she raised her other hand, preparing to use her skills to help Dante in his fight.


    When the Lion had arrived in front of Dante, it swung his left paw, which had been covered by Fire Claws, aiming to tear Dante apart at once.


    The Lion was around 10 meters big, so by swinging its left claw alone, it had already covered more than enough to attack in an area since only one of its claws that was covered with [Fire Claw] skill was even bigger than Dante himself.


    Dante didn''t dodge the attack because he had made a plan with Lyra.


    According to the plan, she would block the lion''s attack while Dante would attack using all of his strength immediately afterwards.


    However, an unexpected situation suddenly happened as the Foxes went all out using their [Blood Ignition] and attacked the prison with all of their strength.


    Their strength immediately doubled, and their attacks had almost successfully destroyed Lyra''s [Ocean Prison] skill.


    If not because Lyra suddenly went all out too to enhance the prison''s defense at the last moment, the prison would have definitely been destroyed by their attacks.


    Lyra''s action was not without paying a price because Lyra was supposed to defend the lion''s attack, and since Lyra didn''t defend its attack, Dante could only make a simple defense by blocking the lion''s attack with his sword using both hands, one on the hilt and the other on the blade.


    Dante bounced back from the collision and hit the tree 50 meters away, resulting in his left hand''s bones being broken immediately from the impact.


    Because when he was thrown away and before he hit the tree, Dante thought quickly and decided to sacrifice his left hand, as he assumed that if the one that got hit from the impact was his back, the result would have become worse in his opinion.


    Despite his efforts, several of his ribs still fractured from the impact.?

 Chapter 25 Dantes Hand Severed

    Looking at Dante, who was lying down after he hit the massive tree and made a big dent in it, the lion immediately charged again as it didn''t want to waste this opportunity.As soon as Dante saw that the lion was charging towards him again, he made every effort to jump to the right in order to avoid the attack.


    Unfortunately for him, because he couldn''t feel and move his left hand, his left hand was swaying openly and got hit by the lion''s attack.


    Which caused his left hand to be severed and blood to begin spilling from it.


    Dante felt lucky that he reacted fast enough because if he had reacted even 0.1s after, the result would''ve been disastrous and he would be lucky if he could save his life at that point.


    Subsequently, Dante hit his acupoints in his left shoulder to stop the bleeding and immediately prepared to use his trump card, [Chaos Resonance].


    [Chaos Resonance] was similar to [Blood Ignition], as the only difference was that it used his demon and elf''s blood essence at the same time and combined them, resulting in a significant boost of strength.


    However, if he used [Chaos Resonance], his future was basically ruined as he wouldn''t be able to progress further since his foundation would be ruined, let alone the fact that he would''ve also consumed a huge amount of his life force, resulting in his life span nearing his end.


    "Go Back!" Lyra shouted to Dante as she immediately raised her other hand and used her talent [Frostfire Elemental Synergy].


    A crimson-red magic circle appeared in her hand, and she quickly fused it with the existing one, forming a combined red and blue magic circle that upgraded the previous prison into the [Frostfire Prison].


    Feeling that the cage should be able to hold them down for a while, she immediately helped Dante, who had retreated when he heard Lyra''s voice.


    After another red and blue magic circle appeared above her hand, she made 10 big Frostfire arrows and immediately released them, aiming them at the Lion who tried to chase Dante.


    ¡­


    "He''s done with absorbing his energy, huh? I didn''t expect that it would be this fast." The fluffy creature mumbled as it looked at Cain, whose body had become normal, and opened his eyes.


    "Hufft¡­ I felt that my body had become two times stronger than before." Cain exhaled his breath and felt happy as he had finally done absorbing the energy and didn''t feel the pain anymore.


    He then checked his stats as he wondered how much stronger he had become by enduring that much pain.


    [Personal Information]


    [Name: Cain Frostbane]


    [Age: 18]


    [Race: Human]


    [Bloodline: 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox]


    [Attribute: Peak-level Dark Element, High-level Ice Element.]


    [Beast Master Level: Diamond Rank Beast (Rank 6)]


    [Contracted Beast: Ice Dragon (Diamond Rank Beast)]


    [Talent: Wind Manipulation (SS Rank)]


    [Skills: Dark Slash, Ice Claw, Ice Spike, Ice Breath, Frost Armor]


    [Strength]: 68,751 > 137,502


    [Agility]: 62,501 > 125,002


    [Health]: 75,001 > 150,002


    [Sense]: 62,501 > 125,002


    [Energy]: 236,253 > 472,506


    While he was checking his own stats, he noticed that Elara was running towards him and immediately hugged him while crying.


    "Wahhh¡­ Are you okay? I-I thought that there was something wrong with you! T-The others are also fighting their best. A-And woman came out of the portal."


    Elara cried while hugging him tightly, as her emotions were still filled with fear because once in a while, she heard loud sounds from the fight that happened in the surroundings.


    "Huh? What are you talking about? Can you explain it to-..."


    Boom!


    Before Cain finished his sentences, he heard a loud explosion sound coming from Nix''s direction and immediately asked Elara seriously.


    "Elara, what''s happening right now? Tell me!"


    However, before Elara explained to him, he felt a stream of information enter his mind and immediately knew what was happening here. S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "You better go help your subordinates right now. Otherwise, the situation will go out of control." The fluffy creature said while looking down at Cain as he was hovering above him.


    Hearing the familiar mechanical voice, Cain immediately tilted his head up and saw that there was a white little fluffy creature who looked similar to a roundball but with little hands and feet.


    He tilted his head immediately because he heard the voice in real life instead of through his mind.


    That''s why he suddenly had a guess but set his thought aside for now because he had something more important to do.


    Cain then pushed Elara with both of his hands slowly and stopped her from explaining further.


    "Elara, I already know the situation, and I''m sorry, but I really need to go there to help them. Stay here and wait for me, okay?"


    Cain helped Elara wipe her tears before immediately running as fast as he could towards Dante and Lyra''s location.


    "Be careful!" Elara shouted loudly as she looked at Cain, who seemed to be in a hurry since he didn''t even bother waiting for her reply and immediately went away.


    Elara then clenched her fist tightly so tightly that her nails pierced her skin, causing her blood to dip from his palm.


    She just felt helpless that she couldn''t help Cain, as she was just a normal elf who hadn''t even awakened her talent yet.


    On his way to the location, Cain felt extremely angry towards himself, because if he hadn''t accepted the blessing at this place filled with strong beasts, these accidents would''ve never happened in the first place.


    However, after thinking carefully, he thought that it was not his fault either since he didn''t know that he would attract beasts when he accepted the blessing.


    If he knew about it, he would''ve prepared for the worst-case scenario and found a safer place.


    As the place where Dante and Lyra fought was nearby, his quick thought immediately stopped when he had arrived at the scene.


    However, when he looked at the scene in front of him, he instantly became enraged as he saw that Dante had lost his left hand and was running away while Lyra helped him with attacking the lion from above.


    "HOW DARE YOU!"


    Cain shouted and immediately went all out as he unleashed his full combat power by activating his 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox Bloodline, increasing his stats by 10x more than before.


    Because he had calculated that his stats was still far less than the beasts, he instantly burned his blood essence a little bit, as he didn''t want to have many backlashes and ruin his future.


    Subsequently, Cain felt that his strength had soared to the sky as his stats had increased by around 50 times more than the original.


    At the same time, when he unleashed his full power, all of the beasts immediately stopped fighting and got on their knees as they felt an enormous invisible pressure that forced them to do so.


    Especially the Foxes, who had similar bloodlines that could be said on the same line with 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox Bloodline.


    The only difference between them was the difference in rank, because if you compare the rank between them, it was similar to comparing a tiny dust with the massive earth.


    Which was why the foxes'' bodies were immediately pressed on the ground and they couldn''t even move an inch.

 Chapter 26 The Dark Demonic Dragon God

    What they felt was like they were faced with a god who was extremely angry, and if they moved even a bit, they felt like they would have died instantly.While the others felt as if they were faced with an emperor and were suppressed by their natural instinct as inferior beings.


    Not even Dante, who had a demon bloodline in him was spared, as his body was pressed on the ground since he didn''t have much strength left after all the fight and getting injured in the process.


    However, from the perspective of humans such as Lyra and Elara, they only felt the terrifying strength that Cain exuded.


    Even for someone as strong as Lyra, who basically had half Cain''s stats, she was still terrified as Cain''s energy stats were more than almost 5x more than she had.


    Meanwhile, when Cain unleashed his power, Anya immediately stopped, as she felt terrified. However, the feeling she had was different because Cain and Anya had the same bloodline.


    She felt like she was facing her ancestor and didn''t feel intimidated at all since Cain didn''t unleash the pressure specifically for Anya.


    Anya felt that this aura was similar to someone she knew, more precisely similar to someone she was interested in.


    She then realized that this was Cain''s aura and immediately continued her journey again as she felt somehow uneasy.


    This was also the reason why she realized that it was Cain''s aura, it was because the first time she saw him, she immediately felt extremely attracted towards him without any reason.


    She only knew that it would be extremely beneficial for her if she could become his woman.


    That''s why she always made a bold move, as she thought that Cain was also interested in her, especially her body, which she didn''t mind giving her body to her lord as her intuition told her to do so.


    The effect of Cain''s activating his bloodline''s power wasn''t just as simple as that because the beasts in the entire mountains were immediately on their knees, as if welcoming the arrival of the emperor.


    Even the effect didn''t stop at that since the beasts in the surrounding countries were trembling, feeling terrified from the bloodline suppression.


    ¡­


    "Your Majesty, all the beasts in the Eldoria city felt terrified for an unknown reason at the same time. Especially for the beasts of the Fox races, they were immediately kneeling in the direction of Rageclaw Mountain." A middle-aged man in his early 50s kneeled in front of the Elarion Kingdom''s King.


    "Hmmm¡­ There''s no way that the culprit was these two cunning Fire Foxes, right? Since they knew that if they ever made trouble outside the mountain, the stronger country above us would take care of them.


    That''s why only some people know that there''s a few GrandLord Rank Beasts in there, as most of the people in our country only know that the strongest beast in there is at Lord Rank Beasts."


    The King said in a low voice as he put his hand on his chin and thought about this incident seriously.


    "Yes, your Majesty. Your guess is correct because even though the Fire Foxes were the strongest beasts in the Rageclaw Mountain, they were not strong enough to do this.


    I have a report that even Akashiro''s family head''s contracted beast, which is also a Fire Fox beast, who had reached Peak-level Lord Rank Beast was also terrified and kneeled on the ground.


    They don''t know the details yet, but the one who caused this was no ordinary beast, it''s likely that it has a really strong bloodline as well as strong power." The middle-aged man reported.


    "This matter is not to be underestimated then. Go inform the Ironwood Kingdom-No! Inform the Velmara Kingdom directly about this incident since the beast that caused this commotion should be at least a Dominator Rank Beast."


    The King ordered as he waved his hand and thought that this matter was far from simple.


    Ironwood Kingdom was a Second-rate Kingdom, where the strongest person in the Kingdom had reached a Dominator Rank (Rank 9).


    Meanwhile, the Velmara Kingdom was a First-rate Kingdom, where the strongest person in the Kingdom had reached a King Rank (Rank 10).


    In this world, the forces were divided into 5 levels:


    _Top Forces [Forces who have a strong person who has reached Conqueror Rank (Rank 11)]


    _First Rate Forces [Forces who have a strong person who has reached King Rank (Rank 10)]


    _Second Rate Forces [Forces who have a strong person who has reached Dominator Rank (Rank 9)]


    _Third Rate Forces [Forces who have a strong person who has reached GrandLord Rank (Rank 8)] S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    _Unrated Forces [Forces who didn''t have any strong person who had reached GrandLord Rank]


    Elarion Kingdom belonged to the Unrated Forces because they didn''t have a single strong person who had reached GrandLord Rank.


    However, Elarion could be said to be one of the strongest Unrated Forces since they have quite a few Peak-level Lord Rank Awakeners, Magicians, and Beast Masters.


    The sad part was that this world was just one of the many Low-level Worlds.


    ¡­


    "Pope, after we detected the quite strong signal that we received a few minutes ago, there was suddenly a burst of a very strong signal from the same direction that even made the detector broken.


    That signal was the strongest signal we had ever detected. I am afraid we will hit the jackpot this time." A mysterious man in black robes said.


    "Hahahaha¡­ Good-good! It''s not going to be long before our God descends to this world and takes full control of it.


    You''ve done a good job... If you take care of this job properly, I will reward you with a little bit of our God''s blood so that you can soar higher and contribute more for our God, the Dark Demonic Dragon God." The pope patted the mysterious man''s shoulder and walked away.


    >>>>>


    [A/N]


    Please read the Author''s thought below guys, really appreciate it if you do, because you''ll know my situation and won''t be surprised that for only this "week", I "might" only upload once a day


    But I think if I push myself, I will be able to upload 2 a day. Anyway, I''ll try my best :))

 Chapter 27 An Unknown Catastrophe

    "Captain, where are we heading now?" One of the men in black robes asked the captain, who was sitting in front of the group that were riding on a massive eagle, flying towards the east."This time, we''re going to a Low-level World." The captain answered.


    "What!? We''re going to a mere Low-level World? Are you being serious right now?" The one who asked before exclaimed in surprise, as he didn''t believe what he had just heard.


    "Yes. However, don''t take it lightly as this mission is directly given by the pope himself and could be said to be the most important mission in recent years." The man glanced at the man and spoke seriously.


    "Wait-what? The pope himself has given the order? Then why doesn''t the pope just send one of the strongest teams to do this mission instead of us?"


    One of the other members was shocked and asked the captain, as he didn''t understand why the pope sent a small team like them.


    "Are you dumb? Because this mission is really important, and considering the place we''re heading to, it''s indeed the best choice to send us.


    Because we are just a small team and the other forces, who always monitored each other''s movements, wouldn''t care about us as we are not strong enough to make any difference with everything we do."


    One of the other members sneered and explained to the dumbest person in the team. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Yes. This is the reason why this mission is really important because our lives are on the line here. Right now, our fate is either to soar into the sky by completing this mission or die in a horrible death by failing this mission."


    The captain glanced at all of his subordinates and reminded them about the importance of this mission.


    "Hahaha! Don''t worry captain, isn''t it just a Low-level World? There''s no need to be worried about it since the strongest person there was only at Conqueror rank at most."


    The dumbest person in the group laughed as he thought that there wouldn''t be a problem at all since the Conqueror rank was nothing noteworthy in front of them.


    "Gosh¡­ No wonder you''re the dumbest person here. Of course, we''re not going there directly because it would definitely look suspicious if strong people like us are going to enter a Low-level World, resulting in our mission being discovered by the other forces." Said by the person who mocked the dumbest person in the team.


    "What did you just say? Do you want to go at it again? Come let''s fight, I will beat your ass again as always." The dumbest person on the team didn''t accept it, as he was always being mocked by that guy, and immediately started a fight.


    "Stop it, both of you! Didn''t I just say to take this mission seriously?" The captain reprimanded both of them as he had enough with both of them arguing with each other every day.


    When the captain became serious, both of them instantly shut their mouths and became silent as they were afraid of their captain.


    "By the way, which Low-level Worlds that we''re going to this time? And how long is it for us to reach there?" One of the members who had been silent this whole time asked the captain.


    "Well, to be honest I don''t know the name of that world, but we should be able to reach there in a while." The captain replied as he only knew the location, and Low-level Worlds are not worth being noted down or remembered, that''s why he didn''t know it yet.


    ¡­


    Looking at Dante, who was pressed down to the ground, Cain immediately waved his hand and removed his suppression power on everyone except the Fire Lion, the Fire Foxes, and the Fire MadDog.


    Subsequently, he approached Dante and helped him stand up.


    "Dante, are you okay?" Cain asked with a worried expression as he saw that Dante had lost his left hand.


    "Don''t worry my Lord, I''m fine. Though I''m really sorry that I couldn''t handle them and instead became a burden to you." Dante lowered his head, feeling ashamed that he couldn''t do his job properly.


    "No, I''m the one who should say that, Dante. I''m really sorry that because of my carelessness, you became like this. But, don''t worry because I will do my best to help you recover your arm and injury." Cain said with a smile.


    "T-Thank you, my Lord. However, you don''t need to go that far because I will still be able to help you even though I have lost my left hand." Dante felt extremely grateful when he heard that Cain would help him to recover his arm and injury.


    "Okay, I will send you to a place where you can take a rest there faster with peace of mind. Don''t resist!" Cain informed Dante before he put him into his beast space, where he would be able to recover faster.


    Cain then looked at the Fire Lion and approached it slowly.


    While approaching the Fire Lion, Cain exerted more pressure towards it, resulting in its body being pressed down to the ground like the foxes.


    Afterwards, Cain snapped his fingers as he used one of his bloodline''s abilities [Soulfire Flame].


    A small white, transparent fire around 15 cm big appeared above his palm, and he immediately flicked the fire, sending it towards the lion whose body was pressed on the ground.


    The lion sensed the extreme danger when Cain used his [Soulfire Flame] ability and instantly shuddered.


    The feeling it felt this time was different than any of the feelings it had experienced because this time, it sensed the danger from deep inside its soul.


    When the small, transparent white fire touched the lion''s head, the lion immediately screamed and roared loudly in agony.


    Subsequently, Cain ignored the lion''s screams and roars as he approached slowly towards the foxes.

 Chapter 28 Turmoil in the Mansion

    "My lord!" Lyra approached Cain as she flew down and landed in front of him and bowed deeply."I-I''m sorry. Because of my carelessness, Dante lost his left hand. Please punish me, My Lord!"


    Lyra apologized in a trembling voice, as she didn''t know Cain''s personality and that she might even lose her life or at least get punished severely because of it.


    "Don''t worry about it, just take it as a lesson this time. However, I don''t want to see something like this happen again in the future. Do you understand?" Cain waved his hand and only took a glance at Lyra.


    "I understand, My Lord!"


    Cain then looked in Nix''s direction as he remembered something and immediately called Nix to come over and bring Elara as he noticed that Nix had killed the MadDog, who had been surprised by him.


    "Oh right, remove your prison away." Cain ordered Lyra as he snapped his fingers again, creating two small white transparent flames that were the same size as the previous one. sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    However, when he was about to torture the Fire Foxes, he immediately stopped and looked in the direction of his clone that he left on his home.


    "These people finally make a move, huh?" Cain mumbled to himself with a sneer.


    "It seems that I need to wrap things up quickly." Cain sighed.


    He then took back the two small white flames before raising his right hand as if using it as a sword and covering it with ferocious crimson red flames.


    Cain felt the temperature of the surroundings rising significantly as his hand was covered with the flames.


    Subsequently, he swung his hand down and up in a row as if using it as the sword and released two 10-meter big flames with a crescent moon shape, aiming each of them at the foxes.


    Whoosh!


    Whoosh!


    When Cain released the flames, the foxes instantly felt the extreme danger from them.


    Unfortunately for them, as they were still overwhelmed by the fear and couldn''t move even if they wanted to, the flames immediately penetrated the fox''s body into two swiftly and continued to move forward and slashed everything that blocked their parth until its energy ran out.


    The foxes bodies were split into two, and the blood evaporated as the flames burned the body and even the blood that was spilled over from it.


    Not only that, as the flames were too strong, they even burned one-fifth of the body, starting from the part that was split into two.


    Subsequently, Cain took the corpse and immediately made another move to kill the lion, as he was in a rush at the moment.


    "Roar!"


    Nix landed in front of him, with Elara riding on its back.


    "Nix, I''m sorry that I''ve made you suffer like this." Cain petted Nix''s head as he looked at the small wounds across his body, particularly at the front body part.


    The thing that made him sorry was not entirely about his visible wounds, but rather because he used [Dragonheart Ignition] and his bloodline that already had defects just became worse, resulting in Nix becoming harder to advance in the future.


    However, that''s the case with most people since they don''t have Cain''s talent and system.


    "Yo, system¡­ How could I help Nix and Dante to recover? And also regarding Dante''s left hand, surely there will be a medicine that could help him regrow his left hand or something similar, right?" Cain asked the system, as he knew that the system would know about it.


    The little fluffy creature appeared in front of him, hovering in the air as it looked at Cain with a complicated expression and sighed.


    "The first thing that you need to do is to help them recover the blood essence they had lost. As for Dante''s situation, it was rather simple.


    You just need to extract your blood essence in a small amount and dilute it a few times and¡­ You know what? Nevermind that, I will help you later with this.


    However, with Nix''s situation, you need Ice Dragon''s blood essence and let Nix refine it. As for the amount of the blood, it depends on the strength of the dragon itself.


    And lastly, regarding Dante''s left hand, there are a lot of medicine pills out there that could help him regrow his left hand without leaving any hidden injuries." The little fluffy creature explained to him slowly.


    "Thanks for explaining it clearly. Btw, I noticed that I didn''t receive any rewards after I and Nix killed the beasts, can you give it to me now?" Cain asked with a high expectation, as he wanted to see what kind of rewards he would receive after killing these beasts.


    "Cough!"


    "Cough!"


    The little fluffy creature coughed when it heard it and immediately explained to him in detail, "Uhumm¡­ Unfortunately you wouldn''t get any rewards this time around except with Dante''s early kill because you got a cooldown penalty, which resulted in you not being able to receive any rewards for the next 24 hours.


    And the reason you got that penalty was because I broke the rule in helping you to use the summoning chances since if I didn''t do that, all of you would definitely be dead by now."


    The little creature explained proudly as it crossed its hand with a smug expression.


    "Well, thank you... I didn''t know about that." Cain nodded and asked again as he suddenly had a question in his mind.


    "Btw, why didn''t you remind me that something like this might happen since we''re not in a safe place? Shouldn''t you also be at fault here?"


    "Cough!"


    "Cough!"


    "Hmmph! It''s your stupid fault because you can''t judge the situation you''re in and even made me break a rule for you!" The little creature coughed again and looked at the side as it wasn''t happy with Cain questioning it.


    "Anyway, I already answered your questions. So, I am going to go now¡­


    By the way, I have a very important suggestion and information for you. Become stronger as fast as you can because there will be an unknown disaster coming for you sooner or later. Remember this!"


    The little creature said hastily and immediately vanished into thin air.

 Chapter 29 An Unwelcome Guest

    When Cain heard what the little creature said just now, he immediately frowned and thought for a second before he decided to ignore it in the meantime, as he had another urgent matter at the moment."Nix, Elara. I will send you to a place where you can wait there for the time being, okay? Don''t resist." Cain petted Nix''s head softly before looking at Elara with a smile and putting them inside his beast space.


    Cain then flew away by standing on Lyra''s magic staff, heading towards Anya.


    A few minutes later, Cain finally saw Anya, who was approaching them at a high speed, and immediately told Lyra to stop.


    When Anya arrived in front of Cain, her facial expression was complicated, as she was worried, curious, and confused at the same time.


    "My Lord, what happened? Where is that guy who was with you before? And who is this person?"


    When Anya saw that Cain was fine and didn''t seem to be hurt, she immediately deactivated her bloodline power and transformed back to her human form, as using her full power and heading to Cain as fast as she could had tired her a little bit.


    "I don''t have that much time to explain it to you one by one right now, Anya. And because I''m in a hurry, I''m going to send both of you to a place, and you can ask the others for the details there. Don''t resist, both of you." Cain said in a hurry and instantly put Lyra and Anya into the beast space.


    Cain then made a projection inside his beast space and reminded both Lyra and Anya, telling them to prepare for a battle whenever he summons them after this.


    Dante, who heard it, immediately asked to summon him too, as he insisted that he could still fight even though he had lost his left hand.


    Nix also joined in the fun as he roared loudly, expressing his intention as he also wanted to help. S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Elara could only bite her bottom lips at the other side since she couldn''t help anything related to battle.


    Watching them, Cain could only smile helplessly before telling them that they had done enough and needed to rest to recover from their injury.


    Cain then looked at Elara and reprimanded her, "Elara. Why are you standing there doing nothing!?"


    When Elara heard the first sentence, she could only bite her lip harder and clenched her fists tightly.


    "Go and help Dante bandage his wounds! Do you really think he can manage it on his own?" Cain added with a smile.


    When Elara heard the next sentence, she immediately cried in silence and wiped her tears in joy while running towards Dante, as she finally felt that she could be of help.


    Cain only shook his head and smiled helplessly, watching it as he knew how she felt at the moment.


    It was not that he couldn''t help her to become stronger, as there were a few ways for him to help her become stronger.


    However, he was still busy, so he would probably help her when the time was right.


    He then took his projection inside the beast space.


    Looking in the direction of his mansion, Cain smiled viciously and immediately swapped places with his clone there.


    ¡­


    Inside one of the buildings in Cain''s mansion, Cain sat on the main seat and looked at the pitiful Darius Frostbane on his right side, who was tied up and had a broken hand and leg while screaming unclearly since his mouth was gagged with a cloth as he didn''t want to hear any of his bullshit.


    "Let him enter now." Cain glanced at Kael and waved his hand.


    At the same time, when he waved his hand, he took back his clone, who was left in the middle of nowhere after he swapped the places.


    While waiting for the unwelcome guest, Cain immediately ordered the system to only check the stats, as he didn''t care about the other information.


    [Strength]: 136,500


    [Agility]: 154,350


    [Health]: 130,750


    [Sense]: 125,100


    [Energy]: 132,450


    After he checked that person''s stats and found that it was nothing more than a Low-level Lord Rank Awakener, he then came up with a better plan.


    A minute later...


    Someone entered the building with an unhappy expression¡ªa middle-aged man in his late 50s, wearing a simple white robe with a sword in his waist.


    When the middle-aged man saw the fifth prince''s miserable state, he immediately became enraged.


    "You! What are you doing? Do you know the consequences of doing this?"


    "Of course I know, Uncle Valrik." Cain replied with a sneer.


    "Release my nephew, and I promise I''ll let you go, Cain." Valrik said in a serious tone, as he stepped forward.


    However, he immediately froze when Kael tightened his grip on Darius''s neck and threatened,


    "If you take even one step forward, I''ll snap his neck without hesitation. Let''s see who''s going to be faster between you and my hand." Kael tightened his grip as he prepared to snap Darius''s neck anytime Valrik made a move.


    "How dare you!" Valrik got triggered and unleashed his power but took it back instantly when he saw that Kael was tightening his grip further.


    "Cain, he could be said as your brother... Can you just let him go for my sake? I have also known your mom for a long time." Valrik then tried to persuade Cain, as he didn''t have any other choice.


    However, his persuasion instead brought him a disaster, as he had mentioned Cain''s reverse scale, which was his mom.


    "Hahahaha!" Cain laughed as he found it funny and immediately activated his bloodline power until the third tail, quadrupling his stats before he vanished into thin air and appeared in front of Valrik in an instant.


    Subsequently, Cain grabbed Valric''s head and banged it on the floor so hard that it cracked his skull a little bit, creating a big crater inside the building.


    Boom!


    "Don''t you dare mention my mother with your fucking shitty mouth once again if you don''t want me to tear your mouth apart! Do you understand?"


    Cain shouted, tightening his grip as he became enraged when someone like Valric, who wasn''t worthy, suddenly mentioned his mom as if they were close in the first place.


    He didn''t even understand why, but he guessed that he might be influenced by Cain''s original soul or memory.


    Valric was shocked that he was stunned for a few seconds, as he didn''t expect this to happen.


    The one that shocked him the most was Cain''s strength, which frightened him more than anyone else in this kingdom.


    "Hey, are you fcking dumb or what? Answer me!" Cain strengthened his grip further.


    Feeling the hand''s grip that tightened in his face, Valric immediately came back to his senses and nodded softly.


    "Good! Now go and carry out this task. I want every single member of the royal family and all high-ranking officials gathered in the Royal Council Hall within three hours.


    Literally everyone must attend this meeting. If I find even one person missing, I swear to God, I''ll crush your head on the spot. Do you understand?"


    Cain spoke slowly with a serious expression as he looked into Valric''s eyes directly.


    Valric shivered when he heard it before nodding obediently a few times.


    Cain then threw him outside the building before walking back to the main seat.


    "Now, it''s time for me to take the throne and complete my mission." Cain murmured to himself with a vicious smile.

 Chapter 30 The Velmara Kingdoms Envoy

    Darius, who had been watching the scene unfold before his eyes, was left in shock as his expression had frozen in disbelief.He hadn''t expected Cain to be stronger than his uncle¡ªlet alone capable of subduing him, a Lord Rank Awakener.


    He had been thinking this whole time about how Cain suddenly had a really strong subordinate with him.


    Because he knew that before Cain was stabbed by his ex-fiancee, it was confirmed that he couldn''t resist anything and got stabbed before being thrown into a small river.


    They had even confirmed that Cain was dead before throwing his ''corpse''.


    He suddenly regretted his decision to come here and blamed the person who gave him the information that Cain had died.


    He even wondered if Cain was being saved and accepted into a really strong force, soaring into heaven in one step.


    Because he heard that there was a case like that, where a person was being saved and suddenly became a holy son at one of the strongest forces, as the force was related directly to a God.


    However, it was just a legend that was being passed down from generations, and he didn''t know the details.


    ''Why?''


    ''Why not me?''


    ''Why is it him?''


    Darius had gone insane from the jealousy and screamed unclearly as he looked recently at Cain, as if he had taken away his wife or his most precious treasure.


    Feeling annoyed by it, Cain waved his hand and ordered Kael to bring Darius out of this place as he wanted to have a rest for a little bit.


    He then summoned Anya, as he wanted her to continue her mission that he had given before.


    "Where is the enemy? I''ll snap their necks one by one."


    The moment Anya came out, she stretched out her body and looked at her surroundings.


    Cain shook his head helplessly, as he forgot to remind her before summoning that he would summon her for another reason.


    "Anya, I forgot to tell you, but I didn''t summon you to fight. Instead, I want you to continue your mission and complete it in two hours, whatever it takes." Cain explained with a smile.


    "Hmpph! Why didn''t you remind me before taking me out of there? You just made me look silly." Anya pouted and looked to the side, feeling embarrassed. S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "I''m sorry, okay? There''s been a lot in my mind that I forgot about it."


    "It seems that you need someone to help you in relieving your mind, My Lord. How about I help you out right now?" Anya looked at his crotch while approaching him seductively.


    "Not at the moment, Anya. Because in three hours, there might be a battle, and I need you to complete the task I gave you before in two hours at most." Cain stood up and patted her head.


    "Hmpph! My Lord, you always procrastinate. When we were on the way to the city, you said that we could do it here.


    However, after I left you alone for a little bit, you already have another beauty with you. Go ask that magician to do it then."


    Anya pouted again and looked to the side while crossing her hands, showing off her massive and beautiful mountains as she tried to seduce him by showing off her big breasts, which were covered in her white gown.


    "Anya, look at me... After I become the King of this Kingdom, don''t you also want to become the Queen?" Cain placed his hands on her cheeks and kissed her lips softly.


    When Cain made a sudden move by kissing her softly, her face immediately became as red as a tomato, and she immediately covered her face with her hands, feeling embarrassed and happy while not knowing what to do.


    "Uh-Huh.. Hmm, I-Oh¡­" Anya immediately stuttered cutely for a moment before screaming and running outside. "Ahhhh! Wait here, I''ll be right back."


    Cain laughed and shook his head before checking his personal information again, as he wanted to know how much he had gained from receiving the blessing and Dante''s kill.


    [Personal Information]


    [Gacha Points: 33,800]


    [Evolution Points: 12,173,890]


    [Name: Cain Frostbane]


    [Age: 18]


    [Race: Human]


    [Bloodline: 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox]


    [Attribute: Peak-level Dark Element, High-level Ice Element.]


    [Beast Master Level: Diamond Rank Beast (Rank 6)]


    [Contracted Beast: Ice Dragon (Diamond Rank Beast)]


    [Talent: Wind Manipulation (SS Rank)]


    [Skills: Dark Slash, Ice Claw, Ice Spike, Ice Breath, Frost Armor]


    [Strength]: 137,502


    [Agility]: 125,002


    [Health]: 150,002


    [Sense]: 125,002


    [Energy]: 472,506


    [Summoning Pools: 1x High-level Special Summon Pool, 2x Random-level]


    [Lottery Pool: 1x High-level Lottery Pool]


    Looking at his stats that had become doubled, Cain felt satisfied and continued to check his system points and pool inventory.


    After remembering it for a sec, he realized that from Dante''s kill, he received 3k Gacha Points, 10 million Evolution Points, and 1x Random-level Summoning Pool.


    Cain then sighed as he couldn''t upgrade Nix''s rank at the moment even though he already had enough Evolution Points because the system said that Nix still needed to recover fully before upgrading his rank further.


    "System, use 1x High-level Lottery Pool." Cain ordered the system as he wanted to see what he got this time around.


    He hoped that he would get a good sword because he still didn''t have a good weapon for himself, and it would be really embarrassing for him to borrow his subordinate''s sword every time he fought.


    It was not that he needed to use a sword for a fight, but after watching Dante''s first kill above the city gate before, Cain felt hooked more towards fighting using a sword as he thought that Dante at that time looked pretty cool.


    [Ding! Opening the High-level Lottery Pool¡­]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1x Lifebloom Elixir, a Dominator Rank Medicine Elixir.]


    Cain was disappointed when he saw that he didn''t get what he wanted.


    However, when he checked the description of the Lifebloom Elixir, his thought about being disappointed immediately vanished as he got what he really needed at the moment.


    [Name: Lifebloom Elixir]


    [Rank: Dominator Rank]


    [Description: A pill crafted from the rare Lifebloom flower, which blooms once every century in enchanted forests. Its potent healing properties can regenerate limbs, leaving no scars behind, and enhance physical vitality.]


    Subsequently, Cain made a projection in front of Dante and said with an excited voice.


    "Dante, drink this elixir."


    Cain threw a vial, filled with emerald green with veins of gold swirling within it.


    When Dante opened the vials, a faint and soothing fragrance spread out, recalling the freshness of spring blossoms mixed with morning dew.


    "The process is going to take quite a bit. Do you want to watch it the entire time?" The little fluffy creature immediately appeared above him and reminded him.


    "Ohh¡­ I thought that the process would be over in an instant." Cain was disappointed and took back his projection after he saw that Dante had drunk it.


    Afterwards, Cain decided to take a bath as he wanted to freshen his body and mind before taking a rest in his bedroom while waiting for Anya and Dante in the meantime.


    ¡­


    Inside a massive grand hall, a middle-aged man in his mid-40s sat on the king''s seat. He wore a navy blue robe with a wolf and moon emblem in the chest.


    Beside him was a white wolf that had a moon mark on its forehead, sitting quietly while closing its eyes.


    The hall buzzed with lighthearted conversation as a few individuals stood near the throne, speaking cheerfully with the man who sat on the throne.


    However, the lively atmosphere quickly faded as the group noticed someone approaching with an anxious expression.


    "Your Majesty, I have an urgent matter to discuss." The man said to one of the people who were standing at the side, instead of the one who sat on the throne.

 Chapter 31 Depart

    "Can''t you see that we have an important guess from the Velmara Kingdom in here?" The King scolded the man and apologized to the envoy."I''m sorry, I will definitely punish him for disturbing us after this."


    "It''s okay, there''s no need to do that. It might be something urgent that you need to take care of." The envoy waved his hand and said with a smile.


    "Thanks for your understanding." The king bowed slightly before looking back to the man who reported and asking in an annoyed tone.


    "What is it all about that you have to intervene at this time?"


    "Uhmm¡­" The man looked at the king and the envoy back to back as he hesitated that there was an outsider.


    "Just tell us directly, the envoy wouldn''t even care about it anyway." The king scolded the man, as he might even have offended the envoy with his behavior.


    "This¡­ The youngest prince had an order to gather every single member of the royal family, and all high-ranking officials gathered there within two hours. However¡­"


    Before the man could continue speaking, he was cut off by the king. "How dare he!"


    "And you too! You disturbed us just for something like this?" The king shouted loudly and pointed his finger at him.


    "Wait, Your Majesty¡­ The most important thing is not that, but that the youngest prince had suppressed Valric one-sidedly with his own strength."


    The man immediately explained quickly before things got out of control, and he would be punished for a misunderstanding.


    "Huh? What are you talking about?" The king became confused when he heard it, as he would rather believe that a pig can fly than his youngest son suppressing Valric with his own strength.


    The man then explained everything slowly to everyone, which even piqued the interest of the envoy, since he also didn''t expect an interesting event to happen when he was here for another matter. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Are you sure?" The king frowned when he heard it and asked once again if this news was true.


    "I also didn''t believe it at first, but when I saw Valric''s terrified expression, I decided to listen to it first and finally reported it to you."


    "Bring him here immediately!" The king ordered as he realized that this case was strange and he wanted to confirm it by himself with Valric.


    Valric then came and explained everything in detail, he also showed the wounds he had received from Cain banging his head, which surprised everyone.


    After listening to the story carefully, the king became confused because he believed the story, but there was also the envoy at the moment, and he couldn''t just chase him away since the place Cain wanted everyone to gather was in here.


    The envoy became extremely interested when he listened to the story because he was curious about the truth of the story as well as the youngest prince who caused all of this.


    "You can do as his demand since I am also curious about what his motive is in doing this." The envoy said with a smile as he noticed the king''s concern that this incident might disturb him.


    "Ohh, thank you, and I''m really sorry that something like this happened in your presence." The king apologized again and cursed Cain in his heart.


    ¡­


    While Cain lay on his bed leisurely after taking a refreshing bath, every single member of the royal family and all high-ranking officials were making a fuss and started to prepare to go to the Royal Council Hall because this was the king''s direct order.


    Not long after that, Cain was informed by the little fluffy creature that Dante had been fully healed.


    Cain then made a projection inside and summoned everyone out to the outside world after he confirmed that Dante''s left hand had fully regrown and he didn''t have any hidden injury except the loss of his blood essence.


    At first Cain wanted to give him a little bit of his blood essence, but after informing Dante that this process was going to take a longer time and he wouldn''t be able to join in the fun, Dante immediately refused and insistently said that he would refine the blood essence later after Cain had become the king.


    After consulting with the fluffy creature, Cain let Dante do what he wanted because it said that as long as Dante didn''t use his [Blood Ignition] again, he would be fine.


    Around 15 minutes later, Anya finally came back with an unconscious, beautiful lady on her shoulder.


    "Here she is, My Lord." Anya said as she threw her on the ground.


    "Take her away, I''m not in the mood to see her face right now. Let''s reveal the truth together later."


    Cain waved his hand as he felt somewhat angry at the bitch that had stabbed him in the back.


    That''s why he might as well learn the truth later, because he had another plan for them, that''s why he made the gathering and captured both Darius and his ex-fiancee.


    Cain then ordered Kael to prepare the carriage before heading towards the Royal Council Palace.


    After feeling that the time had almost arrived, Cain immediately gathered everyone he deemed worthy.


    Anya, Dante, Elara, Lyra, Kael, and Nix were in front of Cain, waiting for him to speak as he glanced at everyone present with a smile.


    "Okay¡­ Since everyone has gathered here, I will decide who''s going to stay and who''s going to come with me.


    Elara, Nix, and Lyra will stay here while the others will follow me to go there." Cain spoke with a smile.


    "But, My Lord... Why is it me that stays here? I''m not the weakest here, and I could definitely protect you better if I am with you." Lyra was dissatisfied and complained.


    "It''s because you''re strong that I want you to stay and protect the others. Don''t worry about my safety, as this trip isn''t going to be dangerous. Even if there''s a battle that will happen, I have Dante and Anya with me. I''m also not to be underestimated if I go all out."


    Dante waved his hand, reassuring Lyra as he thought that someone needed to stay and protect the others because he couldn''t bring everyone there.


    Nix growled softly as he was also dissatisfied that he was also being excluded by his master.


    "Nix, you need to stay here because if there''s ever going to be trouble, how could my personal guards escape? They can''t fly like you, so you will have to stay here, and your job is as important as Lyra."


    Cain approached Nix and petted his head, explaining it to him with whatever excuses he could find since Nix was still like a baby and only needed some sweet words to fool him.


    Fortunately, Nix agreed and nodded with a serious face while flapping his wings a few times as if saying, "Leave it to me, master."


    "Good! As expected of you, I will feel reassured that you''re here to protect everyone, Nix." Cain said with a smile.


    Elara could only smile bitterly as she thought that she was here only for formality and didn''t really have any use.


    Cain noticed that Elara was at it again, and he immediately walked towards her, patting her head softly.


    "Elara, do you want to become stronger?" Cain asked with a smile.

 Chapter 32 A Mid-level Dominator Rank Beast!

    "I-I want to become stronger too, but¡­ I haven''t even awakened my talent, and even if I can become as strong as you, it would take too long for me, and by then, you would''ve already become much stronger too."Elara said as she looked down, feeling that she couldn''t help the man she loves when everyone was helping him.


    "Don''t worry about it, don''t you know me? I was also weak and hadn''t awakened my talent yet¡­ Look at me now. I am strong, right? Do you want to become stronger in a short time? I can help you if you want."


    Cain caressed her hair and explained to her that he could help her become stronger in a short time.


    "Really? Can I really become stronger in a short time?" Elara''s eyes immediately lit up when she heard that she could become stronger in a short time.


    "Of course, but I could only do it later after I am done with everything, okay?"


    "Okay! No problem." Elara said excitedly as she nodded a few times.


    After settling everything down, Cain and the others rode two carriages and headed towards the Royal Council Hall.


    Cain, Anya, and Dante sat on the same carriage while Kael sat on the other carriage with Darius and Cain''s ex-fiancee.


    When they were halfway through there, Cain immediately remembered to use his scan system and detect how many strong people there are in the high-ranking officials and royal families in the kingdom.


    The reason he forgot about it was because he had been thinking about his plan when he arrived there and preparing for any possibilities that might happen.


    "System, scan everything starting from Lord Rank." Cain ordered the system to filter it again, as he didn''t have any interest in anything below Lord Rank.


    Continuous notifications rang in his mind as he watched streams of translucent data panels appearing in front of him one after another.


    Cain then checked them one by one as he wanted to calculate everything and didn''t want to have an accident like before happen again because of his carelessness.


    Fortunately, the system intervened and helped him by breaking the rules, resulting in his reward penalty.


    Otherwise, he didn''t know if he would even be able to survive, since he didn''t know what happened in his surroundings when he was still busy focusing on absorbing the energy.


    When he checked the notifications, he was surprised since he hadn''t expected that apparently there were a lot of strong people who had reached Lord Rank, and they had already gathered in the Royal Council Hall.


    However, when he was about to ignore the last two notifications, he was shocked when he saw them.


    Cain opened his eyes widely in disbelief because these existences were not supposed to be in here.


    [Ding! Detected a Silver Moon Wolf, a Mid-level Dominator Rank Beast 2.9 km northeast ahead.]


    [Ding! Detected a Mid-level Dominator Rank Beast Master 2.9 km northeast ahead.]


    He then checked the wolf''s personal information, as he wanted to see how strong it was.


    [Race: Silver Moon Wolf]


    [Attributes: Peak-level Lunar Element, Peak-level Light Element.]


    [Rank: Mid-level Dominator Rank Beast]


    [Qualification: King (Rank 10)]


    [Skills: Moonlight Empowerment, Lunar Connection, Lunar Slash, Light Barrier, Lunar Regeneration, Silver Fang]


    [Strength]: 5,900,000


    [Agility]: 6,500,000


    [Health]: 5,650,000


    [Sense]: 5,800,000


    [Energy]: 6,250,000


    [Moonlight Empowerment - Increasing power, speed, and healing abilities when under moonlight.]


    [Lunar Connection - Can absorb energy from the moon, restoring its strength and enhancing its skills during the night.]


    [Lunar Slash - Slash a crescent-shaped slash of light energy toward enemies.]


    [Silver Fang - Bites infused with lunar energy, capable of bypassing defenses and dealing more damage.]


    [Light Barrier - Creates a shimmering barrier of moonlight to shield itself or allies from harm.]


    [Lunar Regeneration - Heals wounds over time, faster under the moonlight.]


    Looking at the wolf''s description, Cain was surprised that the wolf''s abilities and stats were high.


    Cain then remembered something and immediately asked the system, as he wanted to confirm his speculation.


    After the system confirmed that his speculation was correct, Cain felt relieved as he didn''t see any big problem even if the worst scenario that he had in mind would happen.


    Subsequently, Cain ordered the system to purchase 20 Random-level Summoning Pools and combine them into 4 High-level Summoning Pools.


    [Ding! 1,000 Gacha Points have been deducted.]


    [Ding! Obtained 1x Random-level Summoning Pool.]


    [Ding! 1,000 Gacha Points have been deducted.]


    [Ding! Obtained 1x Random-level Summoning Pool.]


    [Ding! 1,000 Gacha Points have been deducted.]


    [Ding! Obtained 1x Random-level Summoning Pool.]


    ¡­


    [Ding! Combining 20 Random-level Summoning Pools into 4 High-level Summoning Pools.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 4 High-level Summoning Pools.]


    Looking at the numerous notifications in front of him, Cain felt satisfied and ordered the system again to combine his 1x High-level Special Summoning Pool with 4x High-level Summoning Pools.


    [Ding! Combining 1x High-level Special Summoning Pool with 4x High-level Summoning Pools.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1x Peak-level Special Summoning Pools.]


    "Finally¡­ I wonder how strong the summoned character will be if I use this." Cain wondered and immediately diminished his idea, as he didn''t want to waste it on something like this.


    Because a Special Summoning / Lottery Pool was extremely valuable since it would give him rewards that were better than the average. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    For example, Anya was the result when he used the 1x High-level Special Summoning Pool back then.


    Even though Anya''s stats were lower than Dante''s average, if she ever went all out and used all of her abilities, Dante had no chance in front of Anya, as Anya could easily transform into 3-Tailed and quadruple her strength.


    That''s why the Special-level was extremely valuable, and Cain didn''t want to waste it now since he could save it and use it later for a better summon.


    The reason why Cain might get a better summon if he used it later on was because the stronger his strength, the higher the possibility he might get something better.


    Of course, this was just a chance, and everything was still randomly chosen.


    However, looking at the past result, Cain felt that it was worth the wait as he summoned a stronger person every time he used the summoning pool.

 Chapter 33 Creating a Ruckus in Front of the Hall

    The first time he summoned Anya was when he hadn''t upgraded into Gold Rank Beast Master, and by the time he became Gold Rank Beast Master and used the summon, he summoned Dante, who had better stats compared to Anya.The same also happened when the system used his 2 summon pools, he summoned Lyra Ashenwave, who had reached Dominator Rank.


    Of course, the fact that 2 summon pools were used had helped with summoning Lyra, but the system said the stronger he was, the higher the chance he would summon a stronger summoned character.


    "If you didn''t want to use it now, why did you do this?" The little creature asked as it appeared at the top right corner inside the carriage and looked at him with interest.


    "Ohhh, it''s just for an emergency in the future, and in case something unexpected happens, I can immediately use it at that time. Better be safe than sorry, you know." Cain responded as he glanced at the little creature.


    "Oh right, I want to buy 5x Random-level Lottery Pools and combine them into 1x High-level Lottery Pool, and use it instantly."


    Cain felt bored and thought that he might as well spend more because, in his past life, he also liked to gamble because it was fun.


    [Ding! 1,000 Gacha Points have been deducted.]


    [Ding! Obtained 1x Random-level Lottery Pool.]


    [Ding! 1,000 Gacha Points have been deducted.]


    [Ding! Obtained 1x Random-level Lottery Pool.]


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    [Ding! Obtained 1x Random-level Lottery Pool.]


    ¡­


    [Ding! Combining 5 Random-level Lottery Pools into 1 High-level Lottery Pool.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1 High-level Lottery Pool.]


    [Ding! Opening the High-level Lottery Pool¡­]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Emberfang Sword, a Dominator Rank Sword.]


    When he looked at the notifications, he instantly became happy as he finally got what he wanted, and from the name of the sword, it seemed that it would look cool.


    Cain then took the sword from his inventory immediately because he wanted to look at his first sword and see what it looked like.


    The sword''s scabbard was glossy black with fiery orange and red veins pulse faintly across the surface of the scabbard, like magma coursing through the cracks.


    The patterns glowed dimly and grew brighter when Cain unsheathed the sword slowly.


    The blade was made out of volcanic obsidian, with glowing veins flowing through it.


    Looking at the gorgeous sword in his hand, Cain felt that he really didn''t spend his gacha points in vain.


    "Wow, what a beautiful sword." Anya commented.


    "isn''t it? What do you think about my sword, Dante?" Cain responded with a smile and asked Dante, as he was curious about his opinion.


    "Can I touch it so that I could see it in detail?" Dante asked as he was also eager to see the sword carefully but didn''t dare to do it rashly since it was his lord''s sword.


    "Sure!" Cain handed his sword to Dante.


    When Dante checked the sword carefully, he was surprised, as the craftsmanship was flawless, and it could be said that this sword was one of the best swords at the same rank.


    "My Lord, this sword''s craftsmanship was indeed impressive. I''ve never seen a sword with the same quality as this sword.


    This sword could be considered one of the best swords, and if it were auctioned, the price would definitely be higher than some king-rank swords."


    Dante explained to Cain while checking the scabbard thoroughly.


    "Oh, really? That''s good to hear." Cain didn''t expect that the sword''s quality was this impressive.


    "Hmpph! Such a country bumpkin." The little creature snorted when he saw Cain''s ignorance.


    "Where do you get this sword from, if I may know, My Lord?" Dante gathered his courage to ask the question that he had wanted to ask the moment he checked the sword.


    "Hmm? Do you want a sword like this?" Cain asked Dante as he saw Dante''s passion in the swords.


    "Yes, My Lord." Dante nodded and replied eagerly when he heard Cain''s question.


    "Okay, just do your job properly, and I''ll give you a better sword than this in the future." Cain said with a smile.


    "Thank you, My Lord."


    ¡­.


    When they had arrived in front of the royal council hall, Cain and the others got out of their carriage leisurely.


    "Woahh, it''s been a long time since the last time I visited here. I didn''t expect that a lot of people would greet me this grandly."


    Cain said while stretching out his body and looking at the massive and grand building in front of him.


    He noticed that the moment they arrived, the situations inside the halls immediately became tense as he sensed that their conversation quieted down in an instant.


    Cain then led the others as he walked at the front while Dante and Anya were at his right and left, followed by Kael with Darius and Cain''s ex-fiancee, who had been trapped by Anya''s illusion and followed them obediently.


    When they arrived in front of the huge doors, they were stopped by two royal guards, who had reached Peak-level Diamond Rank Awakeners.


    "Stop! Hand over your weapons. No weapons are allowed inside the royal council hall." One of the guards said as he pointed his spear at them.


    "Dante, smash his head." Cain said while waving his hand casually and continued walking further.


    "Yes, My Lord." Dante''s voice was left behind as he instantly disappeared and appeared behind one of the guards.


    Dante then grabbed his head and banged it on the floor and smashed his head at once, killing him in an instant.


    Blood and everything inside his head were splattered everywhere.


    "Wait¡­ Anya, burns his corpse and these little things. It looks disgusting." Cain stopped and looked at the side, as he felt disgusted looking at it.


    Anya then burned the corpse and these little things that were scattered around it.


    "Thank you." Cain patted her head with a smile.


    "Hehe, no problem." Anya smiled as she felt happy that she was praised by Cain.


    "What? Do you want to confiscate our weapons too?" Cain asked the other guard, whose legs were shaking, as he felt terrified that someone as strong as him got killed easily.


    "N-No, Youngest Prince. You can go inside." One of the guards said.


    "Dante, open the door."


    When Dante wanted to open the door, he felt that the door couldn''t be opened and informed Cain, "My Lord, it''s locked."


    "Just blast it through, why are you asking me such an obvious question?" Cain waved his hand as if he were a chill guy that didn''t care about anything.


    Dante then blasted the doors as he kicked them, opening them openly and surprising most of the people inside.


    "Haiyyaaa, I''m sorry for creating such a mess just now. How do I know that he would literally smash his head and kill the guard in an instant? I even felt disgusted by it, you know?"


    Cain spoke in a loud voice when he stepped inside with Anya and Dante, before shrugging his shoulders while opening his palms as if he hadn''t really expected that to happen.


    "Dante, when I said smash it, don''t literally smash it, okay? Just smash their heads hard enough without killing them next time."


    Cain reprimanded Dante as he pointed his finger at him playfully, making the entire people in the hall dumbfounded by the scene in front of them.


    Dante nodded in response with a serious expression.


    "..."


    "..."


    "..."


    Everyone was speechless with how Cain behaved in this hall when the situation inside was intense.

 Chapter 34 The Culprit

    When Cain, Anya, and Dante walked inside the hall, the envoy was surprised when he looked at them, as he detected that both Anya and Dante were GrandLord Rank Awakeners.He was surprised that the youngest prince had the ability to bring 2 GrandLord Rank Awakeners, where the strongest person in this kingdom was only at the Peak-level Lord Rank Awakener.


    However, his expression immediately turned into shock when he looked at Cain, as he couldn''t detect his rank.


    ''Huh? Did he use a high-level treasure to hide his rank?'' The envoy knitted his eyebrows as he thought to himself.


    He hadn''t expected that he couldn''t detect Cain''s rank, as he thought that Cain was probably at GrandLord Rank Awakener or at least had reached Peak-level Lord Rank Awakener since he suppressed a Low-level Lord Rank Awakener with his own strength.


    But the fact that he had a high-level treasure that could hide one''s strength surprised him because this treasure should be of at least a King Rank treasure.


    The Envoy didn''t think the possibility that Cain''s rank had surpassed him was because he thought that it would be impossible for Cain to reach it at 18 years old.


    Let alone the fact that he had thought of Cain reaching at least Peak-level Lord Rank Awakener in itself had already reached his limit of exaggerating Cain.


    However, if he thought from the other people''s POV, it didn''t make sense as the people in here knew that Cain hadn''t even awakened his talent, which meant that he was just an ordinary person a while ago.


    Unbeknownst to the envoy, the reason why he couldn''t detect Cain''s strength was rather simple.


    Cain ordered the system to hide his rank and make him look like an ordinary person, as this was one of the system''s functions that the system had informed him.


    ¡­


    "Kael, let''s bring our hostages¡ªI meant our friends here." Cain said as he snapped his fingers.


    Cain then walked with Darius and his ex-fiancee while both of their expressions were looking like someone who has no will to live anymore, or it''s more appropriately to call it soulless.


    "Alright everyone¡­ The reason why I gathered all of you in here was because I have a few things to say." Cain clapped his hands to gather everyone''s attention, as their attentions had focused on both of the hostages.


    "First of all, I just want to take revenge upon everyone who''s involved with the plan of killing me, no matter who they are." Cain said in a loud voice as he looked at everyone present.


    When his gaze reached the king, who was standing beside the envoy, Cain smiled and continued. "Not even the king will be spared!"


    When Cain said the last sentences, the situation had become tense immediately, and one of the high-ranking officials shouted. "How dare you!"


    That person shouted as he also released his aura of Mid-level Lord Rank Awakeners.


    Looking at someone raising his voice at him, Cain simply waved his hand and ordered Dante. "Dante, smash his head."


    Hearing his lord''s order, Dante immediately disappeared and appeared behind the man who raised his voice before smashing his head on the floor.


    Boom!


    A small crater was made as Dante smashed his head on the floor.


    Dante then put his foot on his and said. "If you dare to resist, I will crush your head immediately."


    He then unsheathed his sword while looking at his surroundings, as the distances between people who gathered here weren''t far from each other.


    Everyone was surprised that Dante had immediately suppressed someone who had reached Mid-level Lord Rank Awakener this easily.


    "You''re all alone now, hahahaha." One of the nearest people to Cain immediately charged at Cain, as he thought that Cain was now alone since the strong person beside Cain had gone to suppress another person.


    As a matter of fact, everyone here thought that Valric was suppressed by Dante since Dante had shown his strength the moment he suppressed the Mid-level Lord Rank Awakener easily.


    Everyone also thought that Valric was just making nonsense excuses for an unknown reason.


    That''s why some groups had already made their own plan, and the person who was charging at Cain was also one of Darius'' uncles who wanted to capture Cain and exchange his life with his nephew who was being held by Cain.


    Dante only smirked when he saw that someone wanted to take Dante''s absence as an advantage and immediately took the leader down, which was a really good plan.


    However, even if Dante wasn''t beside him, he still has Anya to rely on, let alone the fact that he wasn''t scared as he could just activate his bloodline again.


    Nonetheless, Cain actually didn''t want to make a move and activated his bloodline again as he was reminded by the system to not activate it unless he had to.


    But when Cain asked the reason why, the system didn''t explain it to him and only said. "It''s up to you if you want to take my advice seriously or not."


    When Darius'' uncle had reached near Cain, Anya immediately moved in front of Cain and threw her punch.


    "Back off." Anya said as he punched Darius'' palm.


    Anya''s punch hit his palm as he had stretched out his hand and was ready to grab Cain.


    However, he didn''t expect that the young woman beside Cain was also a strong person, enough to send him flying more than 25 meters before being caught by a few people.


    "This is the last warning. After this, I won''t show any mercy." Cain said with a serious expression as he glanced at everyone present.


    Everyone was surprised when they saw that Cain brought two strong people with him, as they knew that Cain was the weakest and poorest of all the princes and princesses in this kingdom.


    "Now, let''s get back to my first point. One of my purposes here is just to exact my revenge. If you are not involved in any of it, then I strongly advise you to stay out of this matter." S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Cain then signaled Dante to go back before tilting his head, looking at Kael, and saying. "Bring that bitch over here."


    "As you can see, this bitch over here is still under the influence of an illusion, as I want to let her confess her sins in front of everyone so that I won''t implicate the innocent." Cain explained as he looked at everyone.


    "To be honest, I haven''t interrogated her before since I also want to know the truth together with you guys here."


    "Anya, interrogate her in front of everyone here." Cain ordered.


    Anya then walked in front of Cain''s ex-fiancee with a sinister smile on her face.


    However, when Anya was about to interrogate her, one of the princes shouted in a loud voice.


    "Wait!"

 Chapter 35 The Real Culprit

    Everyone''s attention immediately gathered towards one person.The oldest prince who shouted immediately felt awkward as he did that on a whim.


    "Oh, are you the one who''s behind all of this?" Cain asked as he thought that Valen Frostbane was the one who was behind his assassination, and he interrupted halfway because he didn''t want to get exposed.


    "Uhh, No?" Valen answered with a confused expression and continued. "I just want to talk with these two strong people that came with you."


    "Huh? Go on then." Cain was confused and decided to let him do what he wanted to do, as he was also curious about it.


    As for the matter about Valen being one of the people who was behind it or not, it was another matter, and he didn''t mind waiting for a bit since the truth will come to light sooner or later anyway.


    "Uhmm, both of you. Do you want to become my subordinates? I can give you triple-no, quadruple the amount that the youngest promised you."


    When Cain heard it, he immediately burst out laughing, as he found it really funny.


    ''Did Valen think that Anya and Dante were serving me because of benefits? Well, from other people''s POV, this possibility is the highest since there''s no way they would know about the existence of the system.'' Cain thought so as he was laughing to his heart''s content.


    Cain even thought that Valen must have felt threatened as his possibility of being the next king was the highest between the princes and princesses, and with him having two GrandLord Rank Awakeners as his subordinates, it was basically almost the same as a guarantee for him to become the next king since there''s no other stronger people in the kingdom that could oppose him.


    "Do you think that these two people are working with me because of benefits? What do you think about it, Anya, Dante?" Cain stopped laughing and asked Valen as he had enough fun.


    "No, we are not working for you because of benefits, My Lord."


    Anya and Dante immediately kneeled on one knee and surprised everyone present.


    "See? Let me tell you the reason why they served me."


    When Cain said it, everyone instantly prepared their ears carefully as they were curious about it.


    "The reason why they served me was actually simple. It''s because of my handsomeness and charisma, as I am the most handsome and charismatic person in the entire Milky Way Galaxy¡ªOh wait, I meant in this world."


    Cain explained as he shrugged shamelessly and looked at everyone with a mocking, sullen expression.


    The moment Cain spilled the reason why, everyone became speechless right away about his shamelessness.


    "You!" Valen felt that he was being mocked and pointed his finger at Cain.


    "Oldest prince, stop it right now and think carefully about it." A middle-aged man in a black robe whispered to Valen as he lowered Valen''s hand before apologizing to Cain. S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Youngest prince, I apologize for the Oldest prince''s interruption. You can continue your investigation now."


    The middle-aged man bowed and cupped his fist, apologizing to Cain as he was scared that Cain might even attack the oldest prince because of the interruption.


    "Whatever, that was fun anyway." Cain waved his hand and ordered Anya to continue her interrogation.


    "Tell me, who''s the one who ordered you to kill the youngest prince?"


    Anya asked with a chill voice as she had been holding her killing intention since she really wanted to tear apart the bitch in front of her and all of the people who''s involved in it.


    "It''s him." Cain''s ex-fiancee pointed her finger at one of the princes, who instantly shuddered when he was being pointed at.


    "What is that freaking nonsense? Can''t she also ask her to frame me if she''s under her illusion?"


    The third prince immediately became furious and pointed his finger while looking at the others, as he wanted to gather everyone''s opinion since his remarks did make sense.


    "Yeah, that''s true.."


    "True!"


    "Such a slander."


    ¡­


    One by one started to express their opinion, and there were around a dozen people who agreed with the third prince.


    "You! What''s your job, and what did you contribute to this kingdom?"


    Cain pointed to one of the people who agreed with the third prince as he noticed that this man''s belly was big, which meant that this guy was loaded.


    "M-Me? I''m one of the people who manage our kingdom''s financial management. Why?" The fat man shivered when he didn''t expect that Cain asked him a weird question.


    "Oh, so you''re one of the people who manage our kingdom''s finances¡­ No wonder your belly is big. Have you ever committed corruption?" Cain then asked him with a playful smile.


    "N-No. Of course not, I''ve never done any corruption in my entire life." The fat man answered with a slight trembling voice.


    "Dante, capture him." Cain waved his hand, ordering Dante to capture the fat man.


    Dante immediately executed the order perfectly as he vanished into thin air before appearing behind the fat man and grabbing his neck. "If you dare to resist, I will snap your neck immediately."


    Dante then brought the man in front of Anya and let her hypnotize the fat man, as he knew the reason why Cain ordered him to do so.


    "Look at me." Anya said as she looked at the fat man''s eyes directly and used her talent [Illusion Manipulation].


    Her eyes immediately shimmered with a faint, red light, and even if the fat man resisted it, he still immediately fell under Anya''s illusion since the difference between their strength was huge in the first place.


    The fat man''s expression became the same as the other two right away, resulting in Dante releasing his grip after he confirmed that the fat man had already been hypnotized.


    "Have you ever committed corruption?" Anya asked with a playful smile.


    "Yes." The fat man nodded his head at Anya''s question.


    "When was the last time you did it? And tell me the details." Anya asked once again.


    "The last time was just a few days ago, and¡­"


    Before the fat man explained further, Cain cut him off.


    "Stop!." Cain ordered Anya to stop him from explaining further since he didn''t want to hear the details either.


    "Hmmph! Can you guys hear that? Now, who agrees with the third prince?" Dante snorted and looked at everyone present inside the hall.


    Looking that there''s no one who agreed with the third prince anymore, Cain immediately ordered Dante.


    "Dante, kill him at the outside hall because our rules stated that people who committed corruption were to be executed at once."


    Subsequently, Dante threw the fat man outside the door and used his [Dark Slash] skill, and instantly killed the fat man by splitting his body into half cleanly.


    When everyone saw the youngest prince''s action, the situation immediately became tense once again as they realized that the youngest prince was really serious about this because Cain hadn''t killed anyone inside the hall and only injured them before.


    Especially the king, who felt that the situation had gone out of control and he couldn''t do anything since Cain had two people who were stronger than anyone else in this kingdom.


    The king then had the thought of asking for help from the Velmara Kingdom''s envoy, who''s obviously stronger than the two people Cain had brought with, as he knew that the envoy of all first-rate forces had basically reached a Dominator Rank.

 Chapter 36 Face-Slapping

    "Sir, can you please help me to solve this situation before my youngest escalates it further and does something unexpected?"The king asked with an awkward smile since he felt awkward that he had shown something like this to the esteemed envoy from Velmara Kingdom.


    "Hmmm?" The envoy frowned and looked at the king when he heard it, as he was still enjoying the show but was interrupted by the king''s question.


    "No! This is your own problem, and Velmara Kingdom won''t interfere in any of your internal problems."


    The envoy only shook his head, as his purpose here was not to help solve this kingdom''s internal problem but for something else that was more important.


    "Okay, but can I request something important from you?" The king asked once again.


    "Huh? What is it? Just say it directly, there''s no need to beat around the bush." The envoy was irritated at this time when he guessed that the king might still hadn''t yet given up on including him in this mess.


    "I apologize, but this is really important because you know Elder Zyran from the Flameforge sect, right? My eldest son was just accepted as his disciple a while ago.


    Therefore, if an unexpected accident happens to him, Elder Zyran might become really angry. You can even do Elder Zyran a favor now that you''re here."


    The king explained slowly, thinking that this should be enough reason for the envoy to step in.


    Because Elder Zyran was a strong practitioner who had reached the Peak-level Dominator Rank Martial Artist and was about to step into the King Rank.


    Let alone the fact that the Flameforge sect was also a first-rate sect and on par with the Velmara Kingdom.


    "Ohhh, he''s that old man''s disciple?"


    The envoy murmured to himself and looked at Valen, looking for any special that made him get accepted by Elder Zyran''s disciple in a few seconds before answering the king with a wave of his hand.


    "I will only interfere when it''s necessary, but that''s all I can do."


    "Thank you, sir." The king bowed slightly and walked back to his previous position.


    ¡­


    "Dante, bring him to me and kill whoever gets in the way this time." Cain gave the order.


    Dante then smiled viciously as he walked slowly, approaching the third prince with an unsheathed sword in his hand.


    Roderick''s entire body instantly shuddered before he stepped back staggeredly.


    "Do you want to come over obediently or want me to play rough on you?" Dante asked with a smile while cracking his neck''s bones as he held the back of his neck.


    "H-Help me¡­"


    Roderick looked to his left and right and begged for help as his mind was filled with fearfulness because he just watched Dante killing people as if cutting vegetables and slaughtering chickens.


    One of Roderick''s subordinates, who had reached Low-level Lord Rank Awakener, immediately bowed to Cain and said, "Youngest Prince, it''s not the third prince''s fault. It''s my fault because I want to help the third prince by getting rid of any possible threat for him."


    "Y-Yes, it''s his fault, not my fault. He told me and insisted on me with that stupid plan when I told him that it''s scummy behavior for me to get rid of you in this manner." Roderick didn''t care with any dignity anymore and shifted the blame to his loyal subordinate.


    He thought that it was worth it if he could pay for his precious life with his subordinate''s life.


    Dante then vanished into thin air before appearing behind Roderick''s subordinate and cutting his head off easily, since he also didn''t put up any resistance at all.


    Subsequently, Dante tilted his head and looked at Roderick, who fell down on the floor and started to back off slowly using his hands and legs as he realized that it''s not over yet. sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Looking at the third prince who was frightened, Dante swung his sword lightly, wanting to clean the blood on the blade before continuing his step towards the third prince.


    "W-Why are you still coming at me? You''ve killed the culprit! Youngest!! Why don''t we stop here and let''s discuss it with a clear mind?" Roderick stuttered before shouting loudly at Cain.


    When Dante was about to grab Roderick, Valen shouted once again.


    "Stop!! Youngest, that''s enough right now. Stop it at once before things get out of control."


    When he heard it, Cain immediately became pissed, as this was the second time Valen interrupted him.


    "Ohhh, do you really want to stop me? With your punny strength?" Cain sneered and made a mocking face as if Valen was worth nothing in his eyes.


    "You!" Valen pointed his finger again as he was so speechless that he was mocked twice before speaking with a proud face.


    "You might not know this, but I''ve been accepted as a personal disciple by Elder Zyran from the Flameforge Sect. My master is also in his seclusion to break through to King Rank Martial Artist. If you know what''s good for you, just drop this matter, and I''ll pretend as if nothing had happened today."


    Everyone was taken aback when they heard it, as this information was only known to a few people in this kingdom since they were in the middle of war, and Valen might become their first target if this was leaked to the outside world.


    Because with the Eldest prince''s master as their backer, this was their moment for their kingdom to finally soar into the sky.


    "Really? I didn''t know about this. So, I''m really sorry for not recognizing Mt.Tai¡­" Cain said as he bowed while cupping his fist before tilting his head up and looking at Valen with a mocking face.


    "Is this the scenario of my response that you thought in your head after you told me your wholesome story?"


    Cain then laughed loudly while putting his palm on his face, "Hahahaha!"


    "Do you think I''d give a fuck about who your master is? Even if your master is here, I don''t even care about his lousy opinion. Let alone you!


    Do you understand your situation now? If you dare to interrupt me once again, I will rip your fucking mouth immediately."


    Cain said with a serious expression as he thought to himself.


    ''Is this the so-called face-slapping someone? If yes, then it feels really great. No wonder the main characters are always face-slapping people left and right.''

 Chapter 37 The Envoy Intervenes

    Cain''s attitude had everyone in shock because the eldest prince''s master was a strong martial artist at the Peak-level Dominator Rank.Even the envoy was surprised that Cain didn''t fear a Peak-level Dominator Rank.


    The envoy then thought of another possibility, which was Cain having a backer of at least on the same level or even stronger than Elder Zyran and the Flameforge Sect.


    Subsequently, Dante continued his slow step towards Roderick, and when he was about to grab Roderick, Valen shouted once again.


    "Youngest! Are you really going to do this?" S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    When Cain heard it this time, his patience, which was originally as thin as a tissue, immediately broke up.


    "This MF is really pissing me off." Cain mumbled as he grinned and looked at Vallen.


    "Dante, smash his head properly! I''ve had enough."


    Dante then disappeared and appeared behind Valen in an instant.


    As Dante grabbed Valen''s head and was about to bang it on the floor, a voice filled with a strong oppressive aura immediately filled the entire hall.


    "That''s enough!" The envoy tapped his fingers at the throne as he said it while filling it with his power.


    Dante then stopped his movements as he glanced at the envoy before looking at Cain to see his reaction since he would do everything Cain ordered even though he knew that the one who sat on the throne was a genuine Mid-level Dominator Rank Beast Master since Cain had informed them about this person on the way here before.


    Looking at the envoy who was looking at him with a smile, Cain smiled back and replied calmly.


    "Don''t worry, I won''t kill him for your sake, but this guy really needs to be taught a lesson."


    Cain waved his hand before looking at the silver moon wolf, who was staring at him as if he were its prey, and immediately used his bloodline''s power [Aura of Fear], aiming at the wolf.


    [Aura of Fear] was an innate skill that was possessed by someone who had awakened the 4th Tail of the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox Bloodline.


    Although it''s mostly used to instill fear in weaker opponents and reduce their combat effectiveness, it could also be used for those who were in the same race or similar race.


    And even if they had different races, Cain could still use it to instill fear and reduce their combat power to a certain extent depending on his enemy''s strength, bloodline, etc.


    Since his bloodline was one of the strongest bloodlines that he knew of, and the silver moon wolf was still considered a canine who had a similar race to his bloodline, the effect of his skill could be shown as when Cain used [Aura of Fear] on the silver moon wolf, the wolf immediately became extremely terrified and closed its eyes before bowing its head down, not daring to stare at Cain again.


    When his contracted beast was terrified and shivering beside him, the envoy noticed it instantly and was shocked.


    He then thought seriously for a split second before waving his hand and saying.


    "As long as you don''t kill him, whatever." The envoy smiled awkwardly and petted his beast, trying to calm him down.


    Cain only sneered in response, as he didn''t want to embarrass the envoy and make an enemy out of him since it didn''t benefit him at all.


    Subsequently, Dante then banged Valen''s head down with a smile across his face.


    "No! Stop it!"


    Bang!


    Valen''s head was bleeding as Dante banged his head hard enough to let Cain feel satisfied without killing him.


    When Dante raised Valen''s head, blood started to spill out of his forehead, and an angry and helpless expression could be seen on Valen''s face.


    "Youngest! I won''t interfere again. So, stop this!" Valen tried to resist as he held Dante''s firm grip on his head.


    Boom!


    Unfortunately for Valen, Cain didn''t care at all and moved his head upward slightly, signaling Dante to bang his head again.


    This time, Valen''s face was smeared with blood, as his forehead even had a slight crack since Dante banged on the same spot twice in a row.


    "I-I''m sorry, youngest!" Valen showed a pity expression as his thoughts were filled with embarrassment and pain at the moment.


    Boom!


    This time, Cain waved his hand as he ordered Dante to leave him be and let him back to the main order.


    ",,,"


    Everyone was taken aback when they watched the scenes before their eyes.


    Subsequently, Dante immediately disappeared and reappeared behind Roderick before picking him up and taking him in front of Cain.


    With a simple glance, Cain signaled Anya as he was curious about the others that were involved in it. He also had the intention of killing anyone connected to it.


    Anya began her interrogation, forcing Roderick to reveal everyone who had played a part.


    After Roderick listed the people who were involved in it, a few people immediately panicked and tried to escape from the hall as they tried to rush out of the hall as fast as they could.


    Unfortunately for them, it was impossible for them to escape from here in the first place, resulting in them being killed by Dante the moment they tried to escape.


    Because there were still a few people outside the hall, Cain only noted them down first as he still had other things to do at the moment.


    Subsequently, Cain snapped his fingers as he used [Soulfire Flame], and a white, transparent fire around 30 cm big appeared above his palm.


    He then ordered Anya and Dante to step back as he wanted to use it on Roderick, as he flicked the fire and sent it towards Roderick before instructing Anya to lift the illusion.


    When Cain used his [Soulfire Flame] ability, everyone who was in the hall instantly shivered thoroughly as they were terrified with the white flame above Cain''s palm.


    Not even the envoy and the silver moon wolf were spared as they felt the terrifying power in the flame, especially the feeling they sensed was from their soul, which was the first time they had felt this sensation.


    The moment the transparent white fire touched Roderick''s body, he immediately screamed loudly in agony as the flame attacked his body and soul at the same time.


    "AHHH!"


    "PLEASE!"


    "KILL ME!"


    Not even a few seconds later, his body was immediately engulfed in white flames, burning its entire body into ashes on the spot.

 Chapter 38 Dealing with the Fifth Prince

    Everyone became horrified as they watched the body that instantly turned into ashes with Roderick''s scream in agony, as if he had been tortured so badly that he begged to be killed."Where''s the prime minister?" Cain shouted as he asked out of curiosity, and looked at everyone present.


    Even though he knew where the prime minister was as he had scanned the entire hall before, he just asked it to break the silence and tense atmosphere.


    However, his action had made the situation become more intense, as everyone thought that the prime minister might even be his next target and immediately looked at the old man in white robes, who was standing near the king.


    The prime minister immediately trembled in fear as he thought that he would be done since Cain was looking for him.


    "I-I''m here, Youngest Prince. Is there anything I can do to help you?" The prime minister bowed and cupped his fists, politely greeting and asking Cain, fearing that he might anger Cain if he didn''t behave properly.


    "Ohhh, there''s no need for you to be scared of me. I just have a question for you, what''s the punishment for rapists?" Cain asked with a kind smile across his face.


    "Huh?" The prime minister knitted his eyebrows as he was confused with his weird question and asked him.


    "The punishment is to be executed on the spot. Is there something wrong with it?"


    "Ohhh, good-good¡­" Cain nodded his head and continued.


    "The reason I brought Darius here is simple," Cain explained as he looked at everyone in the hall. "A few hours ago, he tried to rape my woman while I was away."


    Cain''s voice grew colder as he continued, "Fortunately, I returned in time. Otherwise..." He trailed off, and glared at Darius as if ready to rip him apart on the spot.


    Everyone became terrified when they heard that the fifth prince just attempted to rape the youngest prince''s woman. sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Because they knew that the moment the youngest prince mentioned about the fifth prince''s well-known behavior, the fifth prince was already dead, regardless if there was a rule mentioning the execution of the rapist or not.


    Cain then waved his hand, signaling Anya to let go of Darius''s illusion as he wanted to see his reaction before his death.


    "Ahhh! My limbs!" Darius fell on the floor as he felt the pain of his leg that was already broken but was forcefully used to walk normally.


    However, since he was under Anya''s illusion, he didn''t feel any pain, resulting in the body''s condition becoming worsening, and the sudden extreme pain rushed to Darius''s mind.


    After a few seconds of screaming in agony, Darius looked around and realized that he was in the Royal Council Hall and surrounded by a lot of people.


    "Help!! Cain has gone insane! He abducted me and tortured me!" Darius immediately shouted loudly as he wanted to ask for help and frame Cain.


    However, when he shouted and found that she was only looking at him without doing anything, he was taken aback by this situation and wondered what had happened here and why he immediately arrived here without him knowing anything before this.


    "Uncle Valric, help me capture him!" Darius asked Valric for help when he noticed that Valric was present among the many crowds.


    Valric instantly shivered when Darius mentioned him, as he was already terrified at Cain even before this meeting happened.


    Let alone after all of the incidents that happened in this Royal Council Hall, he already regarded Cain as the god of death, and he didn''t even want to meet him since he was already traumatized.


    "Shut up! You''re such a disgrace to the royal family. How could you rape the youngest prince''s woman and even attempt to frame him?" Valric scolded Darius as he pointed his finger at Darius, who was lying on the floor.


    Darius was surprised and confused at the same time as to why his uncle didn''t support him and even scolded him blatantly in front of everyone here when he usually had always been defending him no matter what he did in the past.


    "Huh? Uncle, I''m your nephew, Darius." Darius asked with a confused expression.


    "So what! If you''ve done something wrong, then take the responsibility for it." Valric scolded in a loud voice as he glanced at Cain once in a while to see if his action was enough to satisfy him.


    "Hey, I''ve told you that you''ve crossed the line you shouldn''t have crossed, right?" Cain walked towards Darius and stepped on the broken leg.


    "Ahhhh! Uncle, help!! This bastard is torturing me right now." Darius screamed while stretching his hand, as if trying to reach his uncle from afar as he begged for help.


    "Do you want to confess your sins or should I break your other leg?" Cain asked with a vicious smile as he looked at Darius.


    "What sins have I committed? I''ve done nothing wrong, I''m innocent!" Darius replied with a face full of resentment.


    When Cain heard it, he only smiled in response and immediately stepped on his other leg and crushed its bones, resulting in another loud scream from Darius.


    "Cain! What did I do wrong? It''s just your maid, nothing more. How much do you want? I will give you anything, I can even buy more maids for you if you want." Darius said and looked at Cain after he screamed for a few seconds.


    "Hahahaha!" Cain only laughed and put his palm on his face, as he didn''t expect that Darius''s response was like this.


    After laughing for a few seconds, Cain looked at Darius with a smile before glancing at Valric and shouting.


    "What''s that?" Cain asked in a surprised tone as he pointed towards Valric.


    Everyone immediately changed their attention towards Valric, whom Cain was pointing at, and became confused at the same time as they wondered what had happened with the things that Cain was pointing at.


    However, as they wondered and were confused, a scream that was louder than before from Darius could be heard, attracting everyone''s attention back to Cain and Darius.


    "AAHHH!"


    Darius rolled his body left and right while holding his balls, feeling the extreme pain as Cain kicked his balls when everyone wasn''t paying attention.


    "..."


    "..."


    "..."


    Everyone was speechless with the youngest prince''s behavior that was very unpredictable, which left them uneasy.


    "Still refusing to confess your sins?" Cain asked with a vicious smile as he looked at Darius, who rolled his body while screaming in agony.


    "Your Majesty, are you still going to ignore this? I''m the fifth prince of this kingdom!"


    Darius immediately thought of asking for help from the king in desperation, since he didn''t care about his image anymore and just wanted to get out of this suffering.


    "Youngest, are you still going to continue with this? You have already dealt with your third brother." The king finally spoke with a soft voice, trying to persuade Cain.


    "Don''t pretend like we''re close! I''m merely following the very rules the prime minister just spoke about." Cain spoke as he only glanced at once to the king before looking back at Darius.


    The king only sighed in response and didn''t continue further.


    Subsequently, Cain looked at Darius and snapped his fingers while using his [Soulfire Flame] ability, making everyone present become terrified once again.


    A white, transparent fire around 30 cm big appeared above his palm, and Cain immediately flicked the fire, sending it towards Darius, who was horrified when he felt the terrifying power of the flame from a close distance.

 Chapter 39 Cains Vengeance on His Ex-Fiancée

    When the transparent white fire touched Darius''s body, he immediately screamed loudly in agony as the flame attacked his body and soul at the same time."AAHHH!"


    "PLEASE STOP!!"


    "I AM BEGGING YOU!"


    ¡­


    After a few seconds that was just a little bit longer than Roderick before he died, his body was instantly engulfed in white flames, burning its entire body into ashes once again.


    Once again¡­


    Everyone became horrified as they watched the horrifying scene, where even they thought that they would rather get tortured than being killed this way.


    ''Now, let''s get to the main culprit.'' Cain thought as he waved his hand, signaling Kael to bring his ex-fiancee to him.


    Cain then unsheathed his sword and glanced at Anya, as he wanted her to release the illusion on his ex-fiancee when Cain had brought her in front of him.


    When Cain''s ex-fiancee was released from the illusion, she immediately became confused as she looked around and found that she was inside the Royal Council Hall, which she had been here once before.


    However, the situation she was in at the moment just made her wonder why she was suddenly here when she was supposed to be in her bedroom, taking a nap in her free time.


    "Hey, bitch!"


    Upon hearing a voice she knew all too well, her body trembled involuntarily.


    She turned her head, only to freeze in shock as she saw Cain standing behind her, smiling at her.


    Before she could react, a sharp pain pierced her chest, and she realized that Cain had stabbed her directly in the heart while looking at her with a vicious smile.


    "Huh? How is it possible? You''re supposed to be dead!"


    "No, this must be a dream."


    "Yeah! This is just a dream."


    As she thought that she was having a bad dream, she immediately closed her eyes and opened them again, trying to wake up from her dream.


    When Cain heard what she just said, he became enraged and unconsciously used his full strength as he channeled his Foxfire Flame power to his sword, resulting in burning his ex-fiancee at once since the difference of strength between them was massive.


    Sigh!


    "I should''ve tortured her first before killing her."


    Cain sighed as he was triggered by his inner emotion that he immediately killed her.


    ''What''s done is done. There''s no point in regretting something as pointless as this. At least I''ve fulfilled the original Cain''s vengeance.'' Cain thought to himself.


    Turning his attention to the room, he raised his voice to address everyone. "Now, let''s move on to the main reason I''ve gathered you all here."


    "However¡­ Before I finish speaking, no one shall interrupt me¨Cnot even once! If anyone dares to interrupt me, I won''t hesitate to deal with you. Consider this your only warning."


    Cain looked at everyone with a serious expression, as he wasn''t joking that he would kill whoever dared to interrupt him this time since he was in a bad mood at the moment.


    The atmosphere inside the hall immediately became tense, and everyone immediately shut their mouths, waiting for Cain to speak the main reason why he gathered them all here.


    Cain took a deep breath and spoke. "The reason I''ve gathered you all here is simple," He then looked at everyone present with a smile before declaring confidently.


    "I want to become the king."


    Everyone was shocked when they heard that Cain was blatantly declaring that he wanted to become the king.


    However, before they could react and make a fuss, Cain continued his speech.


    "Not only that, the entire royal family must leave the Capital City. While I won''t exile you from the kingdom, I will not allow you to remain here. Each of you knows why I don''t want to be involved with the likes of you."


    His gaze then shifted towards the high-ranking officials on the right side.


    "As for those of you in positions of power, you may stay and keep your roles. I don''t care about the misdeeds of your past¡ªwhat''s done is done.


    But under my reign, such actions will no longer be tolerated. If you choose to stay, mark my words: any repeat of your past behavior will be met with consequences you''ll deeply regret."


    Cain paused, letting the weight of his words settle in their mind before continuing again,


    "However, before you decide if you want to stay or leave, let me share with you a glimpse of my ambition. My main goal is to make this kingdom the strongest kingdom... In the entire world."


    Cain actually wanted to say beyond this low-level world, but he thought that it would be too much for him to say to these people, who probably didn''t even know that they were in one of the Low-level Worlds.


    When everyone heard what Cain said that he wanted to make this kingdom the strongest kingdom, they were already surprised by them since they thought that Cain had a high ambition to make this kingdom become the strongest in this region. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    However, when they heard the next word, they immediately became shocked, including the envoy who thought Cain was too arrogant to even dream about making this kingdom the strongest in this entire world.


    Because from the envoy''s POV, he was sure that the king in his kingdom didn''t even dare to have the thought of it, let alone a mere kingdom that was not even included in the third-rate forces yet to dare even claim such remarks.


    That''s why he thought that Cain was too arrogant, but strangely enough, when the envoy looked at Cain''s face, he didn''t even see any hesitation in his expression.


    As if making this kingdom to become the strongest in this world would surely happen sooner or later, and he didn''t even take it seriously.


    This confidence intrigued the envoy, who began to see Cain less as arrogant as he thought about him when he heard it at first.


    "If you don''t believe me, you''re free to leave. Stay with the royal family or go where you wish¡ªit doesn''t matter to me. But I''ll make one thing clear:


    If within the first year, I fail to steer this kingdom in a better direction, you may leave then. However, if you choose to abandon this kingdom now, don''t expect to return. Mark my words."


    Cain looked at the crowds where the high-ranking officials were located with a warm smile, as he really wanted them to stay so that he wouldn''t find such a hassle replacing the vacant positions they had left.


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 Chapter 40 The Choice

    "For the last time before I give you ten minutes to decide your future. I only want to remind all of the Royal families that this is non-negotiable, and I don''t want to hear any complaints or attempts to argue with me because I''ve had enough for today.You have ten minutes to leave this hall. If you''re still here after that, you''ll be killed immediately. Furthermore, you have one day to vacate the city"


    With that, Cain pulled a chair from his inventory, sat down, and closed his eyes, signaling that the discussion was over.


    The hall erupted in murmurs and hushed conversations. Groups formed as people debated their options¡ªwhether to stay or leave.


    "Sir, can you help us resolve this?" The king approached the envoy as he wanted to ask for help.


    However, the envoy only waved his hand as he said it plainly. "No. This is your internal matter. As I said, the Velmara Kingdom will not interfere in the governance of your kingdom.


    And don''t bother trying to persuade me personally. I have no intention of helping either. The old man''s favor isn''t worth this much trouble"


    The envoy then ignored the king and looked at Cain while tapping his fingers on the chair as he thought about something else.


    Even though Cain seemed like he didn''t care about anything, he actually listened to every chatter as he was curious about the estimated percentage of people staying because if most of the high-ranking officials left, he would also be in trouble.


    After listening to the conversation for more than a minute, Cain knew that he was fucked up.


    Because only about 10% of the officials were willing to remain, and even they weren''t staying out of trust but for personal reasons.


    Cain then thought of an idea that might be able to make them stay.


    "Oh, I almost forgot to mention something. I recently acquired a few things that might interest you. Since I have no use for them, I''ll award them to those who contribute the most."


    Cain paused as he wanted them to be curious before continuing.


    "These include a Fire Chicken''s beast egg at the Grandlord rank and two at the Lord rank. Additionally, I have a Fire Blood Tree at the Grandlord rank, which will bear eight fruits by tomorrow.


    These fruits can help those with fire attributes break through to the Grandlord rank. I''ll reward these treasures to those who prove their loyalty and contribute the most within the first month. And rest assured, there will be more rewards in the future¡ªbetter treasures as time goes on."


    Cain spoke as he tapped the chair with fingers before taking out the three beast eggs out of his inventory.


    "These are the beast eggs, as for the Fire Blood Fruits, tomorrow will be the day when it ripens, so I can''t take it out right now."


    Cain looked at the high-ranking officials with a warm smile as he thought that they would definitely be able to attract them since greed was a human nature and the value of these things were really big for them.


    Subsequently, Cain took back the beast eggs into his inventory and closed his eyes again, letting the people inside the hall discuss among themselves.


    ¡­


    When the 10 minutes were almost up,


    Not a single Royal Family could be seen within the hall, as they immediately left after talking to some high-ranking officials.


    However, things had changed with the number of people in the high-ranking officials that stayed.


    The reason was because Cain mentioned how he wanted to reward those who contributed the most in the first month and will continue to do so.


    If Cain hadn''t mentioned it, around 90% of the high-ranking officials would''ve left because in contrast, they would''ve gained nothing and might even have lost their lives since Cain had offended the eldest prince and even insulted his master in front of everyone.


    Because of that, everyone thought that Elder Zyran would almost 100% come to Cain sooner or later, and they might even get implicated as they chose to stay here and support him.


    However, it''s a different story if huge benefits were being involved, because around two-thirds of the high-ranking officials chose to support him and stay in the kingdom.


    Naturally, the huge benefits were not the only reason they chose to stay.


    They discussed it and finally came up with the conclusion that he should also be backed by a strong force, at least at the same level as the Flameforge Sect, because Cain didn''t even take Elder Zyran seriously, since he had insulted before. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Because of these, most of them decided to stay instead of leaving with the Royal Family or going anywhere else.


    That''s why, coupled with the fact that Cain was generous towards his subordinates, they might as well choose a better leader that cared about the well-being of his subordinates.


    Looking at the high-ranking officials that chose to stay, Cain felt relieved that around two-thirds of the high-ranking officials chose to stay and support him.


    "Let me remind you once more that I will not tolerate disloyalty or treachery during my reign. If you harbor even a shred of malicious intent, leave now. This is your last chance." Cain spoke in a serious expression as he glanced at them.


    "If you choose to stay and betray me later, don''t blame me for what happens because I will show no mercy."


    Cain smiled viciously and waved his hand, signaling to Dante and Anya to prepare themselves because he wanted to check thoroughly before deciding to trust them completely.


    Anya then unleashed her full power and used her [illusion Domain], aiming it at the high-ranking officials.


    "Don''t resist so that it will be easier for me." Anya ordered as this wasn''t a real battle and they shouldn''t resist too in the first place if they really didn''t have any malicious intentions towards Cain.


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 Chapter 41 The Starlight Auction House

    The air around them shimmered, as an invisible domain had enveloped them gently.Fortunately, there''s no one who resisted Anya''s skill.


    Otherwise, it would''ve been a little bit troublesome, as it was already quite tiring using it on such a large number of people.


    After they had fallen to Anya''s illusion, Cain ordered Anya to interrogate them because he wanted to have a talk with the Mid-level Dominator Rank Beast Master since he didn''t know this person''s origin as well as the reason why he was here.


    Looking at Cain approaching him calmly, the envoy smiled warmly because he had been waiting for this moment since a while ago.


    "Greetings, senior. I don''t know where you are from and what''s your reason for coming here since there''s nothing to see here for someone as strong as you." Cain greeted politely while cupping his fist.


    "Ohhh, you don''t need to be so polite." The envoy waved his hand and introduced himself.


    "My name is Thane Silverfang, and I''m from the Royal Family of the Velmara Kingdom. The reason I''m here is because the disturbance that had just happened at the Rageclaw Mountain had affected even the surrounding kingdoms." The envoy explained with a smile and continued.


    "You must have felt it too, right? What do you think?"


    Cain frowned as he thought that there was no way his or Lyra''s aftermath fight would affect the nearby kingdoms.


    He then quickly thought of every possible thing that had just happened and finally realized why the system had reminded him to not activate his bloodline abilities to the fullest unless it''s necessary.


    Because something like this might happen again and it would just attract unnecessary attention, which could only lead to endless trouble.


    Cain then thought that it made sense because his bloodline was just too powerful because if he remembered it correctly, even the leader of the Heavenly Demon Fox tribe, who was considered as one of the strongest gods, only had awakened until 7th or 8th tail at most after he recalled the content in the novel vividly.


    That''s why he was in disbelief when he got the bloodline that had fully awakened until the 9th tail.


    Because he was pretty sure at the moment that the novel still had a long way to go since at the start, he already got this bloodline power that even the leader from one of the strongest tribes from the era of gods hadn''t reached his level yet in terms of the level and purity.


    "Hmmm?"


    The humming sound from Thane had taken Cain back from his thoughts.


    "Ohhh, I''m sorry. I was lost in thoughts because there was something important to remember about." Cain apologized as he bowed slightly before answering the question.


    "About the disturbance that had just happened at the Rageclaw Mountain, you don''t need to worry about it because I already dealt with the problem." S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Cain waved his hand, trying to reassure the envoy that the source of the disturbance that affected the surroundings had been dealt with by him.


    Though it''s theoretically correct since the problem was Cain himself.


    When Thane heard it, he immediately frowned and looked at Cain with an intense gaze, as this problem was not trivial since the scale was big as it affected the surrounding kingdoms.


    Let alone the source, which was yet to be known.


    That''s why the Velmara Kingdom immediately dispatched a few envoys to the surrounding kingdoms that were affected to assess the situation before making further decisions.


    "What do you mean by that? Can you elaborate on it because this matter is not something that can be taken too lightly?" Thane asked Cain with a serious expression, as he wasn''t joking that this matter was not to be taken as something trivial.


    "I''m sorry, but I can''t tell you the details." Cain shook his head and immediately continued,


    "However, I can tell you that I am there when it happens. So, you''re free to check by yourself after this if you don''t believe me." Cain explained as he shrugged.


    "Okay then, I''ll immediately call the others and check together with them right now." Thane immediately got up from the throne and thanked him as he cupped his fist.


    "Thank you for this information. I hope you''re right that there won''t be any trouble like this happening again in the future."


    "Wait!" Cain shouted when Thane had almost walked out of the hall and immediately approached him with a quick step.


    "Do you know where to buy an Ice Dragon''s blood essence or find the Ice Dragon itself?"


    Cain asked as he wanted to help Nix recover because he didn''t even know the details about this world, as this world was only one of the Low-level Worlds and was only mentioned once in the novel.


    "Since you have given me the information before, I might as well tell you this and give you a reminder. In two days, in the capital city of my kingdom, the Starlight Auction House, one of the largest merchants in the entire world, will hold a major auction.


    Since the auction will take place in my kingdom, I''ve obtained insider information revealing that a high-quality Ice Dragon''s blood essence will be among the items up for bidding. Moreover, the king himself plans to auction a wolf cub from his Silver Moon Wolf.


    I also want to remind you that nowadays, there are cases where a group of people are hunting beasts or humans that have a high level of bloodline. I can''t tell you much because I also don''t know the details of it."


    Cain immediately felt relieved when he heard it because he hadn''t had much expectation to help Nix recover in a short time, as finding an Ice Dragon''s blood essence was hard since a genuine dragon''s rank was beyond this Low-level World.


    He asked Thane just because he didn''t know where to begin his search.


    He thought that since there was a person that''s more knowledgeable about this world, he might as well try his luck and ask him.


    Fortunately, lady luck was on his side at this time.


    Otherwise, he would''ve been forced to wander aimlessly, seeking the news from place to place.

 Chapter 42 The Heist in Motion

    "Thanks for the information." Cain bowed as he really felt thankful towards Thane because he just saved a lot of time and didn''t need such a hassle to look for it by himself."No worries. Take this so that you wouldn''t need an invitation or show proof of your wealth to be able to participate in the auction." Thane tossed a silver token with each wolf and moon emblem on the side.


    Cain caught the token as he watched Thane leave with his wolf and thought that since he would go to the auction, he might as well aim to buy the cub of the king''s Silver Moon Wolf.


    Despite aiming to buy them, Cain was helpless with his current situation, as he was basically penniless at the moment.


    However, since there were still two days away, he quickly had an idea of becoming rich overnight.


    That was to rob the others.


    Naturally, Cain didn''t want to blatantly rob people left and right, but he wanted to do it while doing good deeds to society, which meant that he would only rob forces that did dirty things, as Cain wouldn''t feel guilty in doing so.


    So, he decided to use his Special Summon later since the summoned characters that he had currently might only be able to rob those second-rate forces.


    Because the auction this time was being held in a first-rate force, his aim was to rob the force of at least a first-rate force just to be safe financially.


    Nevertheless, he set aside to use his summons right away as he had other things to do at the moment.


    He then walked towards Anya and asked about the things he had ordered her.


    "There''s nothing wrong with them. You can trust them fully for now." Anya informed Cain with a smile.


    "Good!" Cain nodded, and when he was about to say something, he tilted his head, looking in his home''s direction.


    "Hmmm?" Cain burrowed his eyebrows as he sensed that his clone was asking for his help.


    After checking out the situation there by receiving his clone''s memory, Cain immediately laughed and shook his head.


    Apparently his assumption was right, Elara was Sylvia''s older sister that had left the little girl 4 years ago.


    Back then, Elara was saved by Cain''s mom when she had an unfortunate accident and was finally given the job as Cain''s personal maid.


    These few years, Elara had been saving money and saving it at one of the most trusted merchant forces in the entire kingdom because, in case something unfortunate happens to her in the future, her money would be saved and will be given to Sylvia when the time comes.


    The reason she did this and never once visited her was because she knew the potential danger of her becoming Cain''s personal maid.


    The ruthless struggle for the throne among the princes and princesses often extended to their subordinates, putting them in constant peril.


    Even though the chance of her being targeted was slim, she didn''t want to take the risk of coming back to the village and even implicate her little sister in this mess.


    This was why she chose to save the money for her little sister''s future.


    She had never imagined that Cain would grow so powerful, let alone ascend to the throne and become king.


    At the time, Cain was just an ordinary man who hadn''t even awakened his talent.


    She believed her fate was sealed and that she would be doomed eventually.


    This led her to the decision to save all her money for a better purpose.


    At the moment, when Cain''s clone and Elara were having a chat, he suddenly thought of one of the reasons why he wanted to look for Elara after he got the system.


    He wanted to confirm if Elara was truly Sylvia''s older sister.


    The timing of Sylvia''s older sister''s disappearance aligned with his mother rescuing Elara, and from Cain''s memories, he recalled that Elara was also from the same village where he had awakened for the first time in this world.


    ¡­


    "Let''s go¡­ Come on, I''ve waited years to see my little sister!" Elara urged Cain as she pulled his arm, urging him to visit the village right away.


    "We''ll go once my main body arrives, okay?" Cain shook his head helplessly as Elara had been urging him for nearly a minute, resulting in the clone asking for help from the main body as he had no choice.


    "But-but¡­ Why don''t we just go there by ourselves? I can''t wait to see my little sister now that there will be no danger in the future." Elara still hadn''t given up urging Cain, as she pulled his arm with a cute begging expression.


    "Silly girl, if we head there now, how do you plan on getting there? Running? Taking a carriage? Wouldn''t it be much faster to ride on Nix''s back?" Cain flicked Elara''s forehead softly.


    "Hmpph! Why don''t you just say so from earlier?!" Elara pouted as she crossed her arms in her chest, unintentionally showing off her big, beautiful-shaped mountains.


    ¡­


    "Sir, a message has arrived from the main branch. They''ve informed us that a team will be coming here on a highly important and confidential mission." A man in a black robe reported, bowing respectfully before a middle-aged man dressed in white who was sitting on a throne.


    "Ohhh? Is that so? Let me see!" The middle-aged man found it hard to believe that the main branch would bother contacting such a small and insignificant outpost, which was barely worth their attention.


    The man in black then gave a small black scale dragon towards the middle-aged man carefully with both hands.


    "Good job! You can return to your duties now, but mind your words and make sure no one hears about this happy news." The middle-aged man instructed the man to go back to his duty.


    The man nodded and turned to leave the building. However, just as he reached the door, the middle-aged man casually waved his hand. S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    In an instant, a shadowy figure appeared behind the man, and immediately slashed his sword, instantly severing his head in one swift motion.


    "It''s safer this way. Now there''s no chance of the news leaking." The middle-aged man said with a vicious smile.


    "Don''t forget to collect his blood," the middle-aged man added with a cold smirk. "It may not be much, but it''s better than nothing."

 Chapter 43 Dantes Choice

    "Anya, remove the illusion on them." Cain ordered after he calmed Elara down.Subsequently, Cain instructed them to settle with the management of the kingdom because one-third of the high-ranking officials just decided to leave the kingdom.


    This required immediate adjustments, such as filling the vacant positions and other administrative tasks.


    Cain didn''t know that the amount of trouble to the kingdom was massive, considering not only one-third of the high-ranking officials who left but also their loyal subordinates, resulting in them needing a longer time to adjust to the new changes.


    That''s why they said to Cain that this could only be done in a few days at the fastest.


    Cain then ordered them to finish those things as fast as possible because he wanted to do the coronation within this week so that he could complete his mission faster.


    Afterwards, Cain summoned Nix and instructed him, heading back to the home.


    "There they are." Elara exclaimed as she waved her hands when she saw Nix from afar.


    Cain only shook his head, looking at Elara being this happy because he had never seen her being this cheerful.


    When Nix had just landed on the ground, Elara immediately ran towards Nix and said eagerly, "Let''s go right away."


    "Okay, but you need to calm down first. Being that excited doesn''t make our journey faster, you know?"


    Cain said with a smile before patting Nix''s body, ordering him to lower down his wing so that Elara could go up to his back.


    "Hmmm-hmmm." Elara hummed and hastily went up to Nix''s back before instructing Nix excitedly as she patted his body.


    "Let''s go, Nix. Let''s meet Sylvia."


    Elara had known the story between Nix and Sylvia as Cain told Elara about his story of how he met her little sister too.


    "Roar!"


    Nix roared in response as he also liked Sylvia as much as he did with Cain because she was basically his savior too.


    They then depart towards the elf village, leaving Lyra behind as Cain needed someone to stay at his home in case something unexpected happened because he already used his swapping clones skill and needed to wait for its cooldown before he could use it again.


    "System, can you help with extracting my bloodline essence now? Because I want to help Dante recover faster." Cain called out the system as it had already made a promise to help him with the extraction of his blood essence.


    The little fluffy creature then appeared in front of him as it hovered in the air.


    "Okay, but we need to do it inside your beast space for safety purposes." The fluffy guy said with a serious expression that Cain found it cute.


    "How could I enter my own beast spa¨C"


    Before Cain finished speaking, a gorgeous white portal immediately appeared in front of him, startling not only him but the others too.


    "Don''t be surprised, it''s just a portal leading to my beast space." Cain explained with a smile.


    "Dante, let''s go inside while both of you stay here first. It wouldn''t take long."


    Both of them then went inside his beast space and arrived in the middle of a massive forest.


    "What should I do now?" Cain asked the fluffy creature.


    "Make a small pit around 1 cubic meter and fill it with the nearby water." The fluffy creature explained before sending information about how to manage his own beast space, including making a portal by himself.


    Cain then used his absolute power to make a pit instantly and almost fully fill it with water from the nearby river.


    "Seal this place completely." The fluffy creature instructed after it saw that the first step had been done.


    Cain immediately sealed this small place, creating an indestructible transparent wall that couldn''t be broken unless this beast space was destroyed.


    "Now, stay relaxed and just do what I say." The fluffy creature reminded him.


    After he relaxed for a few seconds, he then felt a stream of power leave him, heading towards the tip of his right index finger.


    Cain then made a small hole, letting out a small drop of his blood.


    The moment the small drop of his blood left him, Cain immediately felt tired as he breathed haggardly.


    "Now, drop the blood into the small pond and let it be diluted with it." The little creature instructed.


    Hearing it, Cain dropped the blood right away and let it be diluted with it as the system had instructed him to.


    A minute later,


    The fresh water had become as red as his blood before, making him surprised because he hadn''t expected that with just a drop of it, the small pond had become an entirely different thing.


    "Now let him refine only one drop of this diluted blood. REMEMBER, no more than just a drop!"


    The fluffy creature reminded him as it pointed its finger towards him when it mentioned that Dante shouldn''t take more than just a drop.


    "Dante, are you sure you want to do this?" Cain asked with a serious expression.


    Cain asked him once more since this method was basically a double-edged sword because either Dante would die or he would become a completely different being as he would receive tremendous benefits from it.


    Cain had discussed this with Dante before as he asked him to choose what kind of route he would take to recover.


    The first route and the fastest method was to refine his diluted blood essence with either a huge chance of failure that would lead to his death or tremendous benefits if he succeeds with this method. sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The second route was to get the blood essence of a higher-ranking demon race or a stronger demon race.


    This method was the safest because there was no chance of failure in doing so.


    However, the important part was to get the blood essence, which even Cain didn''t know how to find in this Low-level World.


    After Cain explained it to Dante before, Dante didn''t even hesitate to directly say that he wanted to take the first route because his desire to become strong was massive.


    "Yes, My Lord." Dante answered immediately with a firm attitude, as he also had been waiting for this moment.

 Chapter 44 Reunion of the Siblings

    The moment Dante swallowed a drop of the diluted blood, his body immediately underwent the same thing that Cain had gone through when he received the blessing in the mountains before.However, the difference in the intensity was huge according to the system.


    "Now, let''s leave it up to fate because the chance for him to succeed is low." The little creature commented while looking at Dante, who had sat cross-legged as he absorbed the energy from the diluted blood.


    "Is his chance really that low? Is there still time to cancel it?" Cain asked with a worried expression.


    "Yes, his chances are indeed low, and it''s too late to cancel now." The little creature nodded at his question and quickly continued to explain as it felt bad when it looked at Cain''s helpless expression.


    "However, if his desire to become stronger is truly strong, his chances of success will increase dramatically. Ultimately, the outcome depends entirely on his will. He will either survive and elevate his strength to a new level, or his body will explode from the strain."


    When Cain heard it, he instantly felt relieved as he believed in Dante.


    "Anyways, let''s get out since you said that the process is gonna take a while." Cain said as he waved his hand, making the same portal, and stepped into it.


    ¡­


    "Sylvia, I have a surprise for you." Cain said with a smile as he patted Sylvia''s head while the other hand held the rod since they were still fishing.


    These past few hours, Cain and Sylvia had been chatting happily because Sylvia had a high curiosity and kept asking him about life on the outside since she had always been living in the village.


    Even the farthest place she had gone outside the village was basically around the river.


    "Huh? What is it?" Sylvia asked eagerly with a cute face while swinging the rod up and down as she couldn''t hold her excitement.


    "Okay, let''s stop fishing for now and close your eyes. I want to show you something." Cain said as he ruffled her hair before setting aside the rods and guiding her slowly towards an open field nearby.


    A few minutes later,


    "Brother Cain, why is it taking so long? I can''t stand being like this for much longer." Sylvia complained because her patience had almost run out from waiting for the surprise that he had talked about.


    "Almost there!" Cain replied when he felt that the main body had almost arrived.


    "Roar!"


    Nix''s roar could be heard from afar, and a few seconds later, Nix arrived at the location and landed on the ground.


    When Sylvia heard the familiar dragon''s roar, she immediately knew that it was Nix''s voice and said excitedly.


    "It''s Nix! Nix has come back!" Sylvia wanted to open her eyes by moving his hands away from closing her eyes but was stopped by him.


    "Wait, Sylvia¡­ Just wait a little bit more time, trust me!" Cain smiled when he saw that Sylvia was really excited when she knew that Nix was coming.


    The moment Nix landed on the ground, Elara instantly cried silently as she was extremely happy that she finally could see her lovely little sister.


    Subsequently, Cain helped Elara to get off Nix''s back and let her approach her little sister silently.


    When Elara was close enough, around 10 meters away from Sylvia and his clone, Cain immediately told her to stop before turning Sylvia to face him.


    "Sylvia, when you open your eyes. Don''t immediately look away and focus on me first, okay?"


    Cain said softly as he moved his hands away from her head so that Sylvia could adjust her vision because she had closed her eyes for quite a while.


    When Sylvia opened her eyes, her vision was a little blurred and immediately became better as the seconds passed by.


    "Brother Cain! Why are we doing this?!" Sylvia pouted and crossed her arms since she wasn''t happy that she needed to do this thing for an obvious surprise.


    "Hehehe, you can look there now." Cain smiled warmly as he pinched her cheek softly.


    Sylvia then turned around and was about to run towards Nix but immediately froze on the spot as she saw that there was a beautiful young woman, crying happily without making a sound while watching her with full affection.


    Sylvia blinked her eyes a few times because she didn''t believe what she just saw in front of her.


    She even rubbed her eyes a few times as she was in disbelief that the person in front of her was the person that she had been waiting for four years.


    She then pinched her cheek hard, trying to wake her up if this was just a dream because she also had been dreaming something like this for a few times.


    "Ouch!"


    Looking at her silly little sister''s behavior, Elara only smiled as she squatted down and opened her arms widely.


    "Sylvia¡­ Don''t you miss your sister?"


    Sylvia''s body immediately shivered when she heard the familiar voice that she had engraved into her mind deeply and wouldn''t even forget about it no matter how long she hadn''t heard the voice.


    She then didn''t know what to do as she started crying and sobbing softly but still standing there without going forward.


    "Silly girl, what are you waiting for? This is the surprise that I''ve prepared for you." Cain said as she pushed her a little bit.


    Sylvia''s thoughts that were in a mess immediately became clear when she heard Cain''s voice and felt her body move forward.


    Subsequently, she immediately cried loudly while running towards Elara as fast as she could.


    "WAHHH!"


    "I miss you."


    Sylvia jumped into Elara''s embrace and immediately cried out loud as she hugged her older sister tightly as if she was afraid that her sister would leave her again.


    "I-I really miss you!"


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    "Sylvia promises that she will behave and will not make any trouble."


    "S-So, please¡­"


    "Stay with me, okay?!"


    Sylvia said consecutively because she was really afraid that her sister would leave her again and she wouldn''t even have a chance to talk to her.

 Chapter 45 Using the Peak-level Special Summoning Pool

    "Silly girl! Who''s going to leave you again? We''ll always be together from now on."Elara said as her tears continuously came out since this moment might be the best moment in her entire life, except for the moment when her mom gave birth to her precious little princess.


    "Thank you!" Sylvia cried louder, tightening her hug around Elara.


    Because her greatest fear at that moment was being separated from her sister.


    "Sylvia promises she will listen to everything Big Sis says."


    "Sylvia can also find her own food and won''t be a burden to Big Sis anymore."


    "If that''s not enough, Sylvia will fish more so Big Sis won''t have to go. Sylvia is confident she can catch a lot of fish."


    Sylvia explained that she wouldn''t become her sister''s burden because she thought that her sister had left her because she was a burden to her.


    For these entire 4 years, Sylvia had been thinking about why her sister left him and hadn''t come back.


    Even though people in the village had always reminded her that her sister would come back in the future and she left because of her own future too, the four years were still too long for her, resulting in her thoughts being a mess.


    That''s why she let her thoughts out and said everything she could think of so that her sister wouldn''t leave him.


    When everyone heard it, they immediately cried in tears as they thought that Sylvia must have been through a lot these years that she even said that.


    Cain tilted his head since he couldn''t contain his emotion, and tears started flowing out of his eyes as he immediately thought of his deceased little brother in his past life.


    He then wiped out his tears that started to get out of control while trying his best to control his emotion.


    Anya also instantly cried in silence when she watched the touching scenes because she didn''t want to ruin this moment.


    While Nix tilted its head toward the sky, its crystal blue eyes shimmering with joy as it let out glimmering tears that began to flow down its scaled cheeks.


    His tears sparkled like tiny frozen gems, and when the tears touched the ground, the tears immediately solidified, forming beautiful frost flowers spreading outwards.


    "I''m sorry, Sylvia." Elara apologized and tightened the hug on her little sister.


    "It''s okay, but you suffocated me, sis¡­"


    "I can''t breathe."


    Sylvia tapped out her sister''s back a few times.


    "Oh, I''m sorry¡­"


    Elara immediately loosened the hug and looked at her cute little sister, who released the hug and breathed profusely.


    The atmosphere instantly changed, and everyone laughed when they watched it.


    ¡­


    Subsequently, Elara and Sylvia had their own moments while Cain, Anya, and Nix had gone to the river to fish.


    Around 10 minutes later,


    "Big brother Cain!" Sylvia ran cutely towards him as she opened her arms.


    Cain tilted his head when he heard her voice and immediately smiled the moment he saw the cute little girl running excitedly at him.


    He then welcomed Sylvia warmly because he also felt happy for her that she finally found her older sister.


    "Thank you, Brother Cain!" Sylvia cried a little bit as she hugged Cain, feeling extremely grateful towards him because his mom had saved her sister, and now he had made them be together again.


    "Hey! Don''t cry again¡­ You''ve also helped save my life before. So, we could say we''re helping each other, right?"


    Cain patted her back, trying to console her so that she wouldn''t need to think about these unnecessary thoughts anymore and just let her be happy as she was supposed to be as a child. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Okay!" Sylvia cheered up and released her hug before running towards Nix, who had compressed his body size to become smaller, around 3 meters big.


    "Nix!"


    Sylvia hugged Nix''s head and petted it as she hugged him affectionately.


    "I miss you, Nix." Sylvia asked with a smile.


    Nix growled softly in response as if he replied that he missed her too and was happy to see her again while stroking his head on Sylvia.


    "Little girl, don''t you miss me too?" Anya asked while approaching Sylvia and Nix after they had their moment for a little bit.


    "Of course I miss you too, Sis Anya." Sylvia then jumped into Anya''s embrace as she hugged her happily.


    Sigh!


    ''It''s only been a few hours. How could they already miss each other?'' Cain sighed.


    Subsequently, Cain went to look for firewood because he wanted to make a BBQ since, from the past few hours, his clone and Sylvia had caught a few fish.


    He also had been eager to try the beasts'' meat that he had stored in his inventory because this would be his first time trying the delicacy of meat from strong beasts.


    When Cain had set up a simple fireplace and started the fire, everyone started to gather around him while helping him with other things.


    While looking at the others who were busy with their own things, Cain decided to use his 1x Peak-level Special Summoning Pool since he had nothing to do as well as going to look at what summoned character that he would summon this time.


    Because depending on what summoned character he would summon this time around, the plan will also act accordingly since the summoned character this time was of at least King Rank.


    "System, use my 1x Peak-level Special Summoning Pool." Cain ordered the system.


    He hoped that he would at least summon a strong person at the Peak-level King Rank because since he used the special summoning pool, he was confident that he would summon a character that has a special ability that could fight a higher rank.


    [Ding! Congratulations! You have summoned Conqueror Rank Awakener (Rank 11), Fenix Valthorne, The Pyroblade Alchemist.]


    Cain was surprised when he saw the notifications because he didn''t expect that he would summon a strong person at the Conqueror Rank Awakener, as he was only hoping that he would summon a Peak-level King Rank summoned character.

 Chapter 46 Fenix Valthorne, The Pyroblade Alchemist

    ''With him, I don''t think I need to worry about my safety within this Low-level World.''Cain thought to himself as he finally felt relieved that at least he wouldn''t be in any danger because the strongest within this world was only at Conqueror Rank.


    Which meant that Cain didn''t need to be scared of the strongest person in this world since the new summoned character was of the same rank as them, and he was confident with him as he was summoned by the system.


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    Let alone the fact that the new summoned character was summoned by using the Special Summoning Pool.


    Naturally, Cain still needed to be careful because he would only be doomed sooner if he was arrogantly roaming around and offending everyone just because he had a very strong subordinate.


    Because even though this world was a Low-level World, there might be someone or forces that have a connection to the Higher-ranking World or even the Main World.


    That''s why even though he felt relieved that he would at least be safe when he was in this Low-level World, he needed to think in the long term, as he didn''t want to be stuck in this world forever.


    "Woahh, someone will come out the portal again." Sylvia stopped what she was doing as she noticed that there was a void portal as big as 3 meters formed 5 meters in front of Cain.


    Everyone''s attention immediately turned to the void portal, and a few seconds later, a middle-aged man in his early 50s, about 2 meters tall, emerged before the portal vanished into thin air.


    He wore a simple white and red robe and carried twin red curved swords on his back.


    When Cain looked at him, he was extremely satisfied, as he expected the summoned character this time to be extremely powerful if he were to judge based on the appearance.


    "My Lord!" Fenix immediately kneeled on his knee the moment he saw Cain, who was looking him up and down with a smile while nodding as if he was feeling satisfied.


    "Good, no need to be so formal with me from now on."


    Cain nodded with an approving look before taking out the carcass of the Fire Chicken of Peak-level Lord Rank beast and the Fire Lizard that Nix had killed before.


    "Now, your first job is to cut and clean up a small part of their bodies for our meal since the fire is ready." Cain ordered Fenix as he waved his hand.


    "..."


    Fenix looked at Cain with a confused expression as he stood there and didn''t move before hearing Cain''s next sentence.


    "What? Do you want me to do it by myself?" Cain frowned when he looked that he just stood there looking like an idiot while looking at him instead of doing his job right away.


    "No, My Lord. I''m sorry." Fenix bowed and immediately took the dead bodies before starting to chop them up skillfully.


    Cain then asked the system to check Fenix''s personal information, as he was also curious about how strong he was.


    [Name: Fenix Valthorne]


    [Age: 53]


    [Race: Half-Human, Half-Phoenix]


    [Awakener Rank: Mid-level Conqueror Rank]


    [Attribute: Perfect-level Fire Element]


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    [Skills: Flareblade Technique, Burning Slash, Ashstorm Surge, Ember Veins]


    [Strength]: 300 million


    [Agility]: 310 million


    [Health]: 385 million


    [Sense]: 275 million


    [Energy]: 330 million


    When Cain checked the information, he was shocked to see his stats because he had 3 whole talents in the SS ranks, and his stats should''ve been at least two times more compared to ordinary humans of the same rank.


    His stats were even stronger than ordinary Low-level Heroic Rank (Rank 12).


    Because ordinary Low-level Heroic Rank''s average stats were at 250 million points.


    However, after checking Fenix''s stats properly, he found out the reason.


    The main reason was probably that Fenix was Half-Human and Half-Phoenix, which boosted his overall stats to be more than normal humans have.


    Cain then checked Fenix''s talents and skills to see which one he wanted to copy because these talents and skills were definitely stronger than the things he copied from Dante and Kael.


    Because even though the system let him copy any talents, skills, etc., the system gave him the restriction to only be able to copy three things.


    That''s why he decided to erase the things that he had copied previously and change them with Fenix''s talents and skills.


    Although Kael''s talent [Wind Manipulation] was an SS Rank talent, the thing that he copied also included the experience of the person that had it.


    Which was why he decided to also delete Kael''s talent, because not only was the experience that Fenix had over his talents and skills higher, it was also more compatible to him since he also has a really high level of mastery over fire because of his bloodline.


    After looking at Fenix''s talents and skills for a while, Cain decided to copy all of Fenix''s talents because these talents were so awesome that if someone had them, they could be considered as unkillable cockroaches.


    [Infernal Rebirth (SS+ Rank) - If the host is killed in battle, the host can rise from his ashes once in a while in peak condition for a while before temporarily being weakened.]


    [Immortal Ember (SS Rank) - When being critically injured, flames immediately engulf the body and heal it completely while releasing a fiery shockwave. This skill can only be used sparingly because it drains stamina.]


    [Infernal Ascendance (SS- Rank) - The host transforms, creating massive flaming wings and radiant fire surrounding his body. In this state:


    > All fire attacks deal double damage.


    > He gains the ability to heal allies with his flames.


    > His presence alone scorches enemies within a certain radius.


    This form lasts for a limited time, so it''s advised to use this only when in dire circumstances.]


    Looking at the talents that he had copied, he was extremely satisfied because at least he got another life insurance with them.


    Cain then had a thought that since Fenix was this strong, why don''t they set the bar higher in his plan to rob the other?


    "Hehehe." Cain smiled viciously, looking at Fenix, who was still busy chopping the chicken''s body.


    Fenix immediately shivered out of nowhere, which surprised him as he immediately scanned the surroundings before continuing with his job after he found that there was nothing wrong within his surroundings.

 Chapter 47 Triple SS Rank Talents

    "System, integrate all of the Fenix''s talents that I just copied." Cain instructed the system as he had prepared himself to accept the information.Cain then suddenly felt a surge of information rush into his mind, and he suddenly understood how to utilize the talents that he just got.


    At the same time, he also felt the familiar unknown energy entering his body, running through his entire body as if changing something inside his body.


    Subsequently, Cain checked his personal information, as it had already become his habit to check his stats whenever something got updated.


    [Personal Information]


    [Gacha Points: 8,800] [Evolution Points: 12,173,890]


    [Name: Cain Frostbane]


    [Age: 18]


    [Race: Human]


    [Bloodline: 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox]


    [Attribute: High-level Ice Element]


    [Beast Master Level: Diamond Rank Beast Master (Rank 6)]


    [Contracted Beast: Ice Dragon (Diamond Rank Beast)]


    [Talent: Infernal Rebirth (SS+), Immortal Ember (SS), Infernal Ascendance (SS-)]


    [Skills: Ice Claw, Ice Spike, Ice Breath, Frost Armor]


    [Strength]: 137,502


    [Agility]: 125,002


    [Health]: 150,002


    [Sense]: 125,002


    [Energy]: 472,506


    [Summoning Pools: 2x Random-Level]


    Looking at his personal information, Cain felt content as he finally found new talents that basically could make him an unkillable cockroach depending on the enemy''s strength.


    Because as long as his enemies didn''t completely overpower him, leaving him helpless, Cain was confident in his ability to survive even the toughest situations.


    A few minutes later,


    After Fenix had finished cutting the beasts'' meat to smaller portions, everyone gathered in front of the fire and started to grill the meat.


    While waiting for the meat to be cooked, they chatted to each other casually.


    Sylvia, in particular, was full of curiosity, asking numerous questions about life beyond the village as she was really curious and couldn''t wait to experience it.


    After chatting for a while, the meat was finally cooked and ready to be served.


    Looking at a piece of the chicken''s leg in his hand, Cain unknowingly drooled his saliva because this was going to be his first time eating beast''s meat.


    When Cain took the first bite, his eyes lit up with amazement because he felt an energy that surprisingly increased his physical strength.


    Even though it barely made him even just a little bit stronger and had almost no influence on his strength, he was rather pleased when he experienced this in person.


    Despite the fact that he knew that eating the beast''s meat would increase the overall strength depending on the beast''s strength, he hadn''t thought that the feeling was this comfortable.


    Cain then immediately ate the entire piece of meat quickly before taking another portion as he thought that he hadn''t had enough.


    "Big Brother Cain, can I also have a portion, please?"


    Sylvia asked Cain with a cute begging expression as she unknowingly drooled over when she saw that he was really enjoying eating the chicken''s meat.


    "No, Sylvia. You''re too weak to eat this beast''s meat because your body will explode if you try to eat it. Do you still want to try it?" Cain explained with a smile before teasing her as he stuck out the meat in her direction.


    "Hmphh! Such a meanie!" Sylvia pouted and continued eating her fish.


    ¡­


    After they finished their meal, Sylvia immediately went to the river with Elara and Anya as she wanted to continue fishing.


    While thinking about his next plan, Cain remembered something and directly asked Fenix.


    "Fenix, why is your title the Pyroblade Alchemist title? Are you an Alchemist?"


    Cain asked as he wondered why Fenix''s title had Alchemist in it since when he checked Fenix''s talents and skills, he didn''t find anything Alchemist-related.


    "Yeah, but my skill as an Alchemist is only decent at most." Fenix replied with a smile.


    "Ohh, can you make this medicinal liquid?" Cain threw a white token that contained the information about the Mystic Cloud Medicine Liquid Refining Technique.


    Fenix then took the token and scanned the content inside them and immediately answered as if it was nothing. "If it''s just making these medicinal liquids, it wouldn''t be a problem for me to make them."


    When Cain heard it, he was rather pleased that he wouldn''t need to trouble himself to search for an Alchemist and commissioned them to make these.


    If so, he would also need to leak the refining technique to the Alchemist who didn''t have any ties to him, and it would be a problem if the refining technique was leaked to the outside world.


    Even though this refining technique wasn''t that precious, Cain wanted to have his kingdom as the only one that could produce it, which would help him in building a reputation for his kingdom in the future.


    "Good, how confident are you in making these medicinal liquids?" Cain asked as Fenix said that his Alchemist skill was only decent, making him think that there might be a possibility of failure in refining it.


    "100% success rate." Fenix replied while waving his hand as if it was nothing for him because if it was just at this level of Alchemist, he could even do it with his eyes closed.


    Cain nodded at the confidence Fenix showed to him and decided to ask further, because he was curious about the limit in his Alchemist''s skill since this was going to be crucial for the development of his kingdom in the future.


    "It seems you''re quite skilled as an Alchemist. What''s the extent of your abilities? For instance, what ranks are the pills, medicinal liquids, and other things you typically produce?" Cain asked with a smile.


    "Oh, my skill is decent at most because I can only refine up to Heroic Rank (Rank 12), and the success rate also depends on the complexity of the process. With that said, my success rate for anything below Heroic Rank is quite high." Fenix explained with a smile.


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    ''This guy¡­.''


    Cain grinned with resentment as he looked at Fenix with a vicious smile because this entire time Fenix was just being modest.


    He thought that his skill as an Alchemist was really at a decent level and nothing much, but it seemed that he was quite skilled as an Alchemist.

 Chapter 48 Trouble at the City Gates

    After learning that Fenix was also a quite skilled Alchemist, Cain suddenly had a new plan and thought about it for a while before deciding to proceed with the new plan that he had just come up with.Cain then came to the girls who had been fishing and chatting happily by themselves and said, "Sylvia, Elara, Anya¡­ I have something important to take care of. You all can continue doing your own thing, alright? We''ll meet at the mansion tomorrow."


    Because Sylvia and Elara wanted to sleep in their home today since they would start living in the manor in the future, Cain thought that instead of wasting his time here, he might as well use his time to do something more important.


    "Okayyy!" Sylvia responded as she raised her small hand in the air.


    "Be careful!" Elara said with a worried expression.


    "Should I come with you?" Anya asked hesitantly because she knew that Cain already had a new subordinate that was way stronger than her.


    "No, you need to stay here with them while protecting them in case something unexpected happens." Cain nodded his head as he looked at Anya.


    "Okay then." Anya sighed, seemingly disappointed that she wouldn''t be by Cain''s side.


    Subsequently, Cain left with Fenix and Nix, heading towards the Velmara Kingdom.


    ¡­


    After a few hours of flying at Nix''s top speed, Cain finally saw the capital city of the Velmara Kingdom from his position high above.


    He immediately instructed Nix to slow down and fly at a lower altitude.


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    After flying slowly at a lower altitude for a while, Cain finally heard the system notifications that he had been waiting for.


    [Ding! Detected a Low-level Dominator Rank Beast Master 4 km ahead.]


    [Ding! Detected a Silver Moon Wolf, a Low-level Dominator Rank Beast 4 km ahead.]


    [Ding! Detected a Peak-level GrandLord Rank Awakener 4 km ahead.]


    [Ding! Detected a Peak-level GrandLord Rank Magician 4 km ahead.]


    ¡­


    Numerous notifications from the system flooded in his mind as he went closer to the city gate.


    Cain then ordered the system to update the scan function to only detect everything starting from the King Rank.


    Because if he hadn''t updated the restriction, he might go crazy with the countless notifications that would keep flooding into his mind since this place was the capital city of the Velmara Kingdom, which was filled with strong people as well as countless treasures above the Lord Rank.


    When they had almost arrived at the city gate, Cain instructed Nix to land at a distance from the city gate since he didn''t want to attract too much attention for himself.


    Afterwards, Cain put Nix into his beast space before heading towards the city gate with Fenix by foot.


    A few minutes later, Cain finally saw the sight of the city wall looming overhead, about 50 meters tall.


    Above the city gate, there was a statue of a majestic silver moon wolf and a massive plaque emblazoned with silver words ''Lunovale City.''


    "That''s really grand for a mere first-rate force," Said by the king from an unranked force.


    Cain stopped for a few seconds as he looked at the scene before him and thought that he would reform his kingdom''s capital city gate.


    Because after looking at the other kingdom''s capital city gate, his kingdom looked like more of a town at most and couldn''t be said to be a kingdom.


    Subsequently, Cain joined other people lining up to enter the city, since there were already a lot of people lining up patiently to enter the city.


    While waiting patiently, Cain scanned the people who were lining up on a whim.


    He was surprised to find that the people lining up were filled with strong individuals ranging from Lord Ranks to even Dominator Rank, though he only detected one person who had reached the Dominator Rank.


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    "Make a way!"


    A loud, commanding voice echoed from the outside city''s direction, catching everyone''s attention.


    Cain then tilted his head since he was curious about the person who shouted arrogantly and ordered the others to make a way for him.


    He saw that there was a big fire lion with a young man and a middle-aged man on its back.


    Cain subconsciously scanned them and found that the young man was about 19 years old and had reached Low-level Lord Rank Beast Master, while the middle-aged man had reached Low-level Dominator Rank Beast Master.


    As for the lion, it was the middle-aged man''s contracted beast since it had reached the Low-level Dominator Rank Beast.


    When Cain caught a clear look at the young man''s expression, he was instantly irritated. The young man carried himself with an air of superiority, as if everyone waiting in line was beneath him and should obey his commands without question.


    Cain''s patience, who was already nearing his limit, was immediately snapped when he saw this person who came out of nowhere and ordered people arrogantly to make a way for him while he had been patiently lining up for more than 5 minutes, but his queue had just halved from the moment he came.


    As soon as everyone in line heard the voice and saw the person who had spoken, they immediately stepped aside, as though this behavior had become the norm.


    Coincidentally, the direction the young man was heading in was right where Cain stood, as he had chosen the middle spot in the line.


    When others noticed that two people, Cain and Fenix, were still standing firm in the middle of the road, they were surprised and thought that Cain and Fenix were either audacious or just ignorant.


    "They''re done for¡­"


    "They don''t know what''s good for them.."


    "Should we remind them?"


    Everyone then started chattering as they looked at Cain and Fenix, who were only standing there unwaveringly while watching the lion approached them.


    "Young men! Step aside if you don''t want to get into trouble!" An old man was kindly reminding him and Fenix.


    Cain tilted his head and smiled at the old man. "Don''t worry, I know what I''m doing."


    He then glanced at Fenix with a vicious smile. "Just toss them aside. If they keep making a scene, let me show you how to handle it."

 Chapter 49 The Flarehart Family

    When the young man saw that Cain and Fenix didn''t go out of the way and even stood there as if to challenge him, he immediately became irritated and ordered the middle-aged man behind him."Just step on them." The young man smiled viciously, looking at Cain and Fenix before continuing. "We need to make an example once in a while so that people will know their place in the future."


    "But Young Master, I couldn''t even detect that big guy''s rank. What if he''s stronger than me?" The middle-aged man responded after he looked at Fenix and tried to measure his rank.


    The young man''s eyes narrowed, but his expression shifted to mild amusement. "Oh, so that''s why they''re so confident."


    He then waved his hand and ordered. "Call the head butler in case something unexpected happens."


    ¡­


    "Captain, should we intervene?" One of the guards asked the captain, who sat and leaned on the walls while petting his wolf.


    "There''s no need to interfere, that young man said he knew what he was doing. Besides, the big guy with them seems strong, either stronger than me or using some kind of treasure to conceal his rank"


    The captain replied with a smile as he thought that he would see an interesting scene since being the captain guard, who always guards the city gates and welcomes important guests, was boring.


    "But¡­"


    Before the guard could finish his sentence, he was cut off by the captain, "Relax. Either way, we benefit. If we don''t interfere, one of two things will happen: either the Flarehart Family will be humiliated today or the worst scenario for them is their death."


    The reason the captain didn''t want to meddle in this was basically because he would only lose something since interfering with the Flarehart Family would only bring trouble for him.


    The Flarehart Family was one of the five first-rate families in the Velmara Kingdom and could be considered the strongest family in the Velmara Kingdom after the Royal Family.


    That''s why they had always been arrogant, and the royal family also let them do so because it wasn''t worth going against them for something like this.


    Naturally, the Royal Family had warned them to not go overboard and always to know their boundaries.


    Otherwise, once the Royal Family made a move, the consequence wouldn''t be so simple as they would bear the wrath of the true ruler of this kingdom.


    Because even though the Flarehart Family was a really strong first-rate family, their strength was still pale in comparison with the Royal Family, let alone the entire Velmara Kingdom.


    ¡­


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    A few seconds later, the big lion, who was as big as 6 meters, had arrived in front of Fenix and stepped its paw on him as it was ordered to step on them.


    Fenix, who saw a big paw intending to crush him, calmly raised his right hand in response as he immediately caught one of the lion''s claws mid-swipe.


    Without hesitation, Fenix swung his arm to the side as he intended to throw the lion since Cain ordered him to do so.


    The lion flew hundreds of meters away before it stabilized itself by scratching the ground with its claws.


    "Young master, this is bad¡­ That man is really strong, he might have awakened a strength related talent, and his rank is likely higher than mine."


    The middle-aged man frowned when he realized that his guess was true.


    However, since the young man was consumed by his ego, he ignored it and said, "Then we''ll wait for the head butler. Once he arrives, I''ll teach these fools a lesson for daring to block my path."


    "Okay then." The middle-aged man sighed as he was helpless since he couldn''t do anything and could only obey his master''s order as a servant.


    His master''s personality has always been conceited, as he always got what he wanted since he was born.


    His position within the family was also pretty high because he was loved by the elders of the family since he had a pretty good talent and could be considered a genius.


    Subsequently, the middle-aged man ordered the lion to walk slowly towards the gate as he intended to delay the time while waiting for the head butler to come.


    Less than a minute later, an old man in a black and white butler''s suit appeared near the gate and immediately looked for the young master of his family.


    After finding that the young master was fine, he instantly felt relieved because he was informed that the young master sent emergency help at the city gate.


    "Butler Hu, These two dared to disrespect our Flarehart Family!" The young man pointed his finger at Cain and Fenix.


    Fenix only smiled playfully in response, while Cain''s reaction was really different from what everyone had expected, which even stunned everyone present, including Fenix. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "W-what? You''re from the Flarehart Family?" Cain stammered, bowing slightly with a cupped fist. "I apologize for our earlier behavior. We didn''t realize who you were."


    "Why are you still standing stupidly like that? Quickly apologize too." Cain glanced at Fenix, who was stunned with Cain''s response.


    Fenix came back to his senses when he saw that Cain''s expression was serious and immediately apologized too.


    "My apology because I didn''t recognize you as a member of the Flarehart Family. Please forgive my earlier rudeness."


    The young man''s ego immediately soared high to the sky as he thought that they were acting like that because they didn''t know that he was from the Flamehart Family.


    However, unlike the young master of his family, who became proud, the head butler was shocked and became wary when he saw Fenix because he couldn''t check his strength.


    He then thought of two possibilities: either Fenix used a king rank treasure to hide his cultivation or his rank was higher than his.


    As a seasoned assassin with a sharp sense for such things, the butler leaned toward the first option.


    ''If he truly were stronger than me, he''d have to be at least High-level King Rank. But that''s impossible. Why would someone of that caliber bow to a young master of a mere first-rate family?'' The butler thought so.

 Chapter 50 Teach Them a Lesson

    Looking at the situation where Cain and Fenix, who seemed to be serious about his apology, the head butler was confused and immediately acted cautiously as he thought about the worst-case scenario that might happen if he handled it poorly. Discover stories at empire"Your Excellency, there''s no need to apologize. It was all just a misunderstanding."


    The butler said, bowing slightly before approaching Cain to help him stand. From his earlier interaction with Fenix, he surmised that Cain was the one in charge.


    "Glad we cleared that up," Cain replied, scratching the back of his head with an awkward smile.


    "Hahaha, let''s put this misunderstanding behind us and move forward as friends." The head butler laughed and looked at the young master of the Flarehart family.


    "Alen, you''re about the same age as this young master. It would be good for you two to get to know each other better."


    "But, they¡­" Alen wanted to find an excuse as he wanted to teach them a lesson but immediately shut his mouth when he saw the head butler''s serious gaze directed at him.


    He was also confused why the head butler was acting like that towards them.


    "Please forgive Alen. He may come off as rude sometimes, but deep down, he''s just a little spoiled." The head butler said with a kind smile.


    "It''s okay, you don''t need to be so polite since we''re friends now." Cain waved his hand.


    "Alen, come and apologize. This young master must come from at least a first-rate force, just like you." The head butler hinted at Alen so that he wouldn''t be too arrogant as Cain also had the background of at least the first-rate force.


    The head butler thought so because after looking at the traces that happened here, the butler noticed deep claw marks on the ground where the lion had been, he deduced that the lion was thrown away.


    Considering that the lion had reached Low-level Dominator Rank and Fenix wore a treasure of King Rank to hide his rank, he was certain that Fenix was a strong awakener who had reached Peak-level Dominator Rank or even might have reached Low-level King Rank like him.


    Therefore he was 100% sure that Cain and Fenix were at least from the first-rate force or even from one of the top forces.


    That''s why the head butler immediately acted polite before, because if Cain and Fenix were from the top force as he thought of the worst-case scenario, then it would really bring a lot of trouble not only to Alen but the entire family.


    When Alen heard it, he immediately came back to his senses since he had just been consumed by his ego and hadn''t thought of that possibility before.


    He thought that even though Fenix was a strong awakener and even stronger than his servant, this place was his territory since his family was the strongest family after the Royal Family.


    Previously, he was consumed by his own ego because there were two unknown people who didn''t take his words seriously, his only thought at that time was he wanted to at least teach them a lesson, as this was the first time that strangers looked down on him.


    Subsequently, Alen ordered the middle-aged man to hurry there as he wanted to make things right since he was the one who started this.


    Alen stepped forward, forcing a smile as he extended his hand. "My friend, I''m truly sorry for my earlier behavior. It was a misunderstanding."


    "It''s okay, I don''t mind it." Cain waved his hand as if he really didn''t mind about the incident that just happened.


    When Cain shook hands with Alen, he introduced himself with a smile, "I''m Cain, and I''m from a faraway place. This is my guardian, Fenix."


    "Nice to meet you, Cain. I''m Alen Flarehart from the Flarehart Family in the Velmara Kingdom." Alen introduced himself proudly as he mentioned the details, even though Cain had already known it.


    Cain''s smile widened as he patted Alen''s shoulder, "Oh, are you really from the Flarehart Family?"


    Alen was taken aback when he heard the strange question that Cain asked, even though it was obvious that Cain knew it.


    Though he still answered Cain''s question, he was also confused about what Cain had up his sleeve by asking such an obvious question. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Of co¡­"


    Boom!


    Before Alen could answer it properly, Cain''s left hand immediately grabbed his neck, and his head was immediately on the ground before he even knew it.


    "So what if you''re from the Flarehart family!?" Cain shouted after he smashed Alen''s head on the ground because he had endured enough.


    He even activated his bloodline power to the second tail to triple his stats as he wanted to overwhelm Alen completely and teach him a lesson.


    "Does that give you the right to act so arrogantly, expecting everyone to clear the way for you? Even if this is your territory, does that justify your actions earlier?"


    Boom!


    Cain smashed his head again after he let out his thoughts that pissed him off and ordered Fenix.


    "Fenix, if these two dare to make a move, smash their heads into the ground too."


    "Yes, My Lord." Fenix replied gleefully, cracking his knuckles since he couldn''t wait to experience smashing someone''s head on the ground too.


    Fenix even thought that his lord was such a coward because he knew that everyone here was nothing to him and he didn''t need to be afraid, but still acting like a coward, which honestly disappointed him.


    However, his opinion about Cain being a coward was immediately shattered by this incident.


    "..."


    "..."


    "..."


    Everyone was stunned with the sudden, unexpected move that Cain suddenly did out of nowhere.


    Even Alen, who had his head smashed on the ground twice, could only remain silent as he was really confused with the situation he was in.


    The head butler was the first person to realize what had just happened and immediately became angry.


    "You! Who are you and why are you doing this? Do you intend to go against the entire Flarehart Family?" The butler shouted as he pointed his trembling finger at Cain.


    When Fenix saw that the butler had pointed his finger at Cain, he immediately made a move as he appeared beside the butler and smashed his head on the ground like Cain did with Alen.


    This scene had left everyone dumbfounded, especially for Alen''s servant and the guards who were watching it from afar.


    Because they knew that the butler of the Flarehart Family was a genuine Low-level King Rank Awakener.


    Even the butler himself was extremely shocked that he didn''t expect the big guy to be much stronger than him, to the point that he couldn''t even react, even though he was a well-known assassin who specialized in speed.


    "What are you doing?! I didn''t make a move. I only pointed my finger!"


    The butler immediately complained as he remembered that Cain ordered Fenix to smash his head if he ever made a move, but he just pointed his finger out of anger!


    Cain raised an eyebrow at Fenix. "He claims he didn''t make a move. Is that true?"


    "Hehe." Fenix chuckled mischievously and made an excuse. "But My Lord, pointing a finger is still making a move, isn''t it?"


    "Fair enough." Cain nodded his head innocently.


    "..."


    "..."


    "..."


    The absurdity of the situation left everyone speechless.

 Chapter 51 Blackmailing the Flarehart Family

    Cain cast a glance at Alen, who had been utterly silent, his vacant gaze resembling that of someone trapped in one of Anya''s illusions. Irritated by the lack of response, Cain lightly smashed Alen''s head against the ground once more.Boom!


    "Hey! Answer me! Are you deaf?!" Cain''s voice was sharp, his patience wearing thin.


    Despite the blow, Alen remained unresponsive, his empty eyes staring into nothingness. Frustrated, Cain struck again, this time with more force.


    Boom!


    This time, the impact cracked Alen''s forehead, causing blood to stream down his face and jolting him back to his senses.


    "Huh?" Alen became confused because when he came back to his senses, his vision was blurry and had a red color effect as blood was all over his face.


    "Answer me!" Cain slapped his right cheek as he was irritated that Alen acted like nothing had happened before.


    Alen became more confused when he saw that Cain slapped his face blatantly when they had just become friends.


    He then looked at the head butler and found out that he was also in a similar situation as him.


    "What just happened? Why are you doing this to us? We did nothing wrong!" Alen asked Cain with an angry expression.


    ''Did this guy get an extreme shock that he forgot what happened from the moment I smashed his head?'' Cain thought Alen was so shocked that his mind was blank for a moment.


    "I asked you, So what if you''re from the Flarehart family!? Does that give you the right to act so arrogantly, expecting everyone to clear the way for you? sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Even if this is your territory, does that justify stepping on others just because they''re in your path?" Cain asked with a serious expression and glanced directly into his eyes.


    "I-It was just a misunderstanding, we cleared it up before-" Alen answered without an ounce of guilt in his face.


    "Do you think I''m as dumb as you?! It was a ''misunderstanding'' because we''re strong enough to defend ourselves!


    If we weren''t, we might have even lost our lives! Do you think your power gives you the right to trample on people whenever you feel like it?" Cain interrupted with a sharp gaze.


    "I-It was really¡­"


    Before Alen finished his sentence, he was cut off by Cain.


    "Shut up! I don''t want to hear any words from you anymore. I''ll forgive you this time, but mark my words¨Cif I find out you''ve pulled a stunt like this again


    I swear to God I''ll find you, and you wouldn''t even be able to hide even if you go to the corner of this world! Do you understand?" Cain said as he slapped Alen''s cheek once more to make him remember his words clearly.


    Alen nodded his head in response, as he wasn''t stupid enough to go against Cain and Fenix, who could even overwhelm the head butler, who had reached Low-level King Rank Awakener completely.


    Boom!


    "Answer me properly!"


    "I-I understand." Alen answered hesitantly with a low voice as he was embarrassed.


    Boom!


    "I can''t hear you, what did you just say?"


    "I understand, Young Master Cain!" Alen immediately shouted loudly with a firm voice as he was already embarrassed at this point.


    "Good!" Cain nodded satisfiedly before he let go of Alen and waved his hand, indicating to Fenix to let the butler go.


    Boom!


    Fenix smashed the butler''s head so hard that it made a big crater and cracked its skull.


    "Y-You!" The head butler was taken aback because Fenix smashed his head out of nowhere as he didn''t even make a sound, let alone a move.


    "What? You got a problem with that?" Fenix smiled playfully at the butler.


    "N-No problem," The butler stammered, "But why?" Read new adventures at empire


    Boom!


    "Why? Because you''re his butler. Shouldn''t you take responsibility for his actions too?" Fenix smashed his head once more with a kind smile as he couldn''t wait to smash his head again.


    Realizing he couldn''t win this argument, the butler gave a forced smile, raised his thumb, and said, "Fair enough."


    "..."


    "..."


    "..."


    The bystanders were left stunned, their jaws hanging open. None could believe their eyes.


    The young master and head butler of the mighty Flarehart family had been thoroughly humiliated by two strangers in front of an audience.


    "So, do you want to do it by yourself or should I do it for you?" Fenix glanced at Alen''s servant, who was still sitting on the lion''s back after he let the butler go.


    "Let me do it by myself, sir!" Alen''s servant immediately jumped on the ground and banged his head on the ground by himself three times.


    Boom!


    Boom!


    Boom!


    After his head was smeared in blood like Alen and butler Hu, he stopped and looked at Fenix in relief as he saw Fenix seem to ignore him as he walked towards Cain.


    Looking at Fenix, who was walking towards him with a smile on his face, Cain instructed, "Scratch your palm so that we can blackmail¡ªuh, request compensation from the Flarehart family."


    "Oh, what a fun plan!" Fenix immediately smiled widely as he hadn''t thought that this trip would be this fun.


    He then made a light scratch on his palm, enough that it would be noticeable without making it bleed, before he used his strength to suppress his regeneration on his palm so that it wouldn''t be healed.


    "Lead us to your place," Cain demanded, glancing at the butler, who was feeding Alen a healing pill.


    "We''ll need proper compensation for the physical and emotional damage you''ve caused."


    "What do we do now? Should we really take them to the palace?" Alen asked with a worried face after he wiped all of the blood from his face.


    "What''s done is done. We have no choice but to inform the family head and let him prepare."


    The butler then took out a red token from his storage space, infusing it with energy to send a detailed message to the Flarehart family head about the unfolding situation.

 Chapter 52 The Flarehart Familys Strength

    "why are you all staring at us with those ridiculous expressions?" cain''s sharp gaze swept over the crowd.the onlookers'' faces reflected a mix of fear, awe, and confusion as they observed him and fenix.


    when everyone heard cain''s complaint, they immediately diverted their attention as they were terrified by cain''s way of handling things. explore hidden tales at empire


    meanwhile, the captain of the city guards noticed cain heading toward the city gates. reacting swiftly, he stepped forward with urgency, his subordinates following suit.


    looking at a few city guards approaching him in a hurry, cain thought that he was in another trouble and immediately made a quick plan in case they wanted to trouble him.


    his plan was simple: just blame them for letting this kind of thing happen in their presence as they didn''t even help him.


    however, things were not as cain had expected because as soon as the city guards were in front of him, they immediately bowed while cupping their fists.


    "welcome to lunovale city, young master," the captain said loudly, his tone filled with regret.


    "i deeply apologize for allowing such an incident to occur before you even entered the city. this was my failure, and i accept full responsibility.


    please, if there must be punishment, let it fall on me alone, because this is entirely my own fault and has nothing to do with the other guards or even the kingdom."


    "captain, we¡­"


    when the other guards heard it, they tried to take the blame too but immediately shut their mouths when they heard their captain''s voice.


    "quiet!" the captain tilted his head for a moment as he looked at his subordinates before continuing,


    "sir, as i said before, this is entirely my fault. please don''t implicate the innocents."


    when fenix heard it, he instantly took a heavy step forward and said, "my lord, shall we deal with this worthless man here and now? it would save us the trouble of wasting time later."


    fenix released a little bit of his killing intent that instantly made the captain guard''s entire body shiver.


    cain waved his hand in response and said, "stop fooling around, fenix. we have more important matters to attend to."


    "but, my lord, i wasn''t joking," fenix replied with a serious and displeased voice.


    "..."


    cain was speechless with the response and thought that he really needed to teach him carefully because fenix''s brain seemed to be a little bit screwed.


    when fenix saw that cain was serious about letting the captain guard go, he quickly caught on, letting out a hearty laugh.


    "hahaha! of course, i was just joking, my lord."


    when the captain guard heard it, he immediately kneeled on his knees and thanked cain, "thank you for your mercy, young master cain."


    cain then helped the captain guard to get up. "it''s not your fault anyway, so don''t think too much about it."


    the other guards felt relieved that cain wasn''t an unreasonable person who took advantage of situations as they had thought since they saw that cain wanted to blackmail the flarehart family because of this situation.


    "young master, this is your identity token. it will help you avoid any unnecessary trouble within the city. such tokens are essential for most transactions and services."


    one of the guards handed a silver token similar to the one that thane gave him before.


    the difference between them was that the quality in the token itself was different, with the token that was in his hand being worse in quality, and it had his name on it.


    ¡­


    as cain walked through the city, he noticed hundreds of people walking everywhere on the street, which was approximately 50 meters wide.


    a few notifications rang in his mind as there were many people and treasures of dominator rank and above the further cain went inside the city.


    after walking for more than ten minutes, they had finally arrived in front of a huge mansion with two majestic fire lion statues in front of the door.


    in front of the door, there were already two guards who seemed to have been waiting upon their arrival.


    "young master alen, butler hu," they greeted, acknowledging the pair before turning to cain and fenix. "sirs, please follow us. the family head is awaiting your arrival in the main hall."


    alen''s body instantly shivered when the guards mentioned the family head because he knew his father really well and what kind of person he became when he was angry.


    the guards immediately led the way into the main hall, followed by only alen and butler hu behind them with a fearful expression, as alen''s servant wasn''t allowed to go inside with them.


    cain and fenix, however, followed leisurely, exuding an air of indifference as if the mansion were their backyard in the first place.


    after they arrived in front of a huge ornate hall adorned with intricate carvings of lions. they heard a majestic man''s voice from behind the massive doors ahead.


    "come in."


    before stepping in, cain discreetly reactivated his system''s scan function and scanned the hall.


    because he had deactivated the scan function the moment he scanned a lot of treasures as he was afraid to be consumed by his greedy emotion and might even plan some crazy shit after scanning these treasures.


    when he scanned the entire hall, he was surprised because he scanned a lot of people who had reached king rank beast masters and awakeners.


    the hall was filled with individuals of remarkable strength.


    among them, three peak-level king rank beast masters stood out, alongside 11 high-level king ranks, 25 mid-level king ranks, and 62 low-level king ranks.


    except for the three people who had reached the peak-level king rank as beast masters, the high, mid, and low-level were mixed with beast masters and awakeners.


    though most of them were beast masters since the flarehart family was known for its fire lion as their contracted beast.


    ''no wonder the flarehart family is second only to the royal family.''


    cain thought to himself that with this strength, the flarehart family was even stronger than some weak first-rate kingdom, and he wouldn''t be surprised if he heard of a new kingdom with the flarehart family as the royal family if they ever wanted to make a new kingdom.


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 Chapter 53 Three choices

    as cain stepped into the hall, a familiar scene greeted him. it reminded him of the royal council chambers back in his own kingdom, where people stood in rows on either side of the hall, while the leader presided from a high throne elevated on a platform accessible by a short flight of stairs.however, unlike when he was at the royal council before, where there was only one throne, this time cain saw three thrones where three people sitting on them, each having their own fire lion beside them.


    on the left, cain saw an old man in a white and red robe with long white hair sitting on the throne, looking at him with a curious expression. s§×arch* the n?velfire(.)net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    on the right, another old man, this one with fiery red hair and dressed in a crimson robe, glared at cain with barely concealed anger.


    seated on the central throne was a middle-aged man with red hair, wearing a white and red robe.


    unlike the others, his demeanor was calm, though his fingers tapped rhythmically on the armrest, a subtle gesture that seemed to control the atmosphere in the room.


    low murmurs filled the hall as the crowd whispered among themselves, their eyes fixed on cain as he advanced toward the center of the room.


    the moment cain reached the midway, the room abruptly fell silent when the family head, seated at the center of the throne, halted his tapping finger.


    cain raised an eyebrow and glanced at fenix, asking about his thoughts. "what do you think?"


    fenix swept his gaze across the crowd with a quick look before answering cain,


    "meh, that''s all there is to it." fenix grimaced with a casual shrug..


    "good," cain said with a nod of approval, lifting his gaze toward the thrones.


    naturally, their conversation was easily overheard by those inside the hall, as their heightened senses, a result of being powerful beast masters and awakeners, made it impossible to miss.


    their reactions were varied¡ªsome were angry, others surprised or confused, while a few even showed fear.


    however, cain didn''t care about the other''s reactions as he was curious about the reactions from the three people who sat on the thrones.


    to his surprise, the family head''s reaction was still calm while the old man on the left also still had the same reaction.


    however, the old man on the right was a different story.


    his expression twisted with rage, as though he was moments away from lunging at cain and fenix.


    "this young friend, what is your purpose in coming here so abruptly?" the family head asked without any expression as he started to tap his fingers again.


    "let''s cut to the chase since i don''t have much time, and i''m sure most of us here were busy too. i''m here because i want to ask for compensation for the physical and emotional damage caused by your son."


    cain replied with a smile before glancing at fenix, "show him your wound."


    fenix raised his hand and opened his palm, showing the ''scratch'' that was barely visible, and people wouldn''t even notice it if they didn''t look at it carefully.


    "how audacious!" the old man on the right bellowed, slamming his fist into the armrest of his throne, shattering it instantly.


    "do you really think you can leave this hall alive after making such an audacious demand?"


    "ohh, are you the one in charge here?" cain shifted his gaze to the old man calmly.


    the old man hesitated, glancing nervously between the family head and the other elder before coughing and replying, "no. why do you ask?"


    "then shut your mouth, old man. i only talk to the one in charge." cain said sharply before shifting his gaze back to the family head.


    everyone was shocked when cain scolded the old man because the one that he just scolded was the first elder, one of the strongest in the family who had reached the peak-level king rank beast masters.


    the old man was immediately enraged and stood up, but before he did something out of line, the family head raised his left hand, signaling the old man to sit and calm down.


    "what compensation do you seek?" the family head asked, his voice calm. "and what if we refuse to grant it?"


    "well, before our discussion becomes any pointlessly longer, i''ll give you three choices." cain paused as he raised three fingers in the air.


    cain raised his index finger. "the first choice, i''ll take some of your treasures that i want or deemed interesting in my eyes, and i''ll forget about what happened today."


    "the second choice." cain raised his second finger before pointing at alen and the old man on the right while saying, "i''ll kill your son, and that old man must take one move from my subordinate. afterward, we settle things and walk away with no further grievances."


    before cain could elaborate, the old man on the right stood abruptly. "i''ll take one move! let''s end it here!"


    cain only glanced at the old man and noticed that the family head didn''t seem to bother with it as if he also wanted to test fenix''s strength.


    cain was pretty sure that if fenix''s strength was not strong enough to the point that the family head thought it was impossible to win against him with the entire flarehart family''s strength, the family head would immediately order everyone to attack him.


    otherwise, there was no reason why the entire family''s strong people would have gathered in here if it wasn''t for it.


    "remember, you only have one move to crush him completely." cain waved his hand unbotheredly as he noticed fenix''s gaze, who was impatient to crush the old man.


    fenix immediately smiled viciously as he unsheathed one of his swords and took a heavy step forward.


    as fenix took the first step, he immediately released two-thirds of his strength as he enveloped his sword with blazing crimson red flames, intending to use his [burning slash] skill with enough energy to kill both the old man and his contracted beast.


    everyone instantly felt the horror when fenix released his strength, especially the old man whose body was shivering in fear as he regretted that he had just made the stupidest choice in his entire life.


    even though they had a guess that fenix was a strong awakener who had reached the conqueror rank awakener, they only thought that he would at most reach the low-level conqueror rank.


    because having a conqueror rank awakener as a guardian was already extremely rare enough, and only one of the strongest forces in this world could afford that.


    let alone someone on fenix''s caliber, who was definitely stronger than those low-level conqueror ranks, even by releasing his strength casually.


    the family head himself was shocked and immediately used his brain to the fullest in a split second as he didn''t want the worst-case scenario to happen to his family.


    at first, he thought that fenix was a really strong man who had reached around the peak-level king rank as he completely overwhelmed butler hu.


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    if so, he would''ve attacked them, as cain and fenix were daring enough to blackmail them in broad daylight and had ruined their family''s reputation.


    even if fenix had reached the low-level conqueror rank, the family head was confident enough to have a battle with him using the entire family''s strength since beast masters were usually stronger than awakeners as their contracted beast was stronger than most awakeners in the first place.


    naturally, the family head wouldn''t go overboard because he knew that cain must have a really strong background that he couldn''t offend.


    however, he was sure that if he asked for compensation from the force behind cain, they would definitely give him something since it was reasonable to do so because cain was the one who started this.


    "please stop!" the family head immediately shouted and stood up with a worried face when he saw fenix was about to swing down his sword.


    looking at the family head, who was anxiously trying to stop fenix, cain raised his hand in response and ordered. "wait."


    "do you have any last words for him?" cain asked with a smile as he teased him for letting this happen in the first place.


    "no! we''ll not choose the second option. tell me the third."


    the family head replied with an awkward smile before sitting down and wiped the sweat on his forehead when he saw fenix had cancelled his skill.


    "a wise choice." cain nodded his head and continued to explain the third option.


    "the third option is simple. all of you against the two of us in a battle. simple, isn''t it?" cain said, casually pointing to the crowd before gesturing toward himself and fenix.


    "oh, don''t worry too much because i wouldn''t implicate the innocent in your family after killing¨Cahem, beating all of y¡­"


    before cain could finish, the family head raised a hand in surrender.


    "i''ll choose the first option."


    sigh!


    "how boring. i was hoping for some action."


    fenix sighed and complained as he thought that he could have fun like he did previously by smashing someone''s head on the ground.


    "well, if you''re bored, you can smash that old man''s head as long as you don''t kill him. that old man''s face is ugly anyway, so bashing it on the floor will help him improve it." cain said as he waved his hand casually.


    "what if someone sneak attacks you?" fenix asked worriedly as he thought about cain''s safety first before anything else.


    "don''t worry, they can''t kill me." cain shrugged his shoulders.

 Chapter 54 Flarehart Familys Treasure room

    everyone was left speechless when cain shamelessly allowed his subordinate to smash the first elder''s face, claiming it would somehow improve the elder''s handsomeness."y-you!" the first elder stammered, pointing an accusatory finger at cain.


    fenix smirked when he heard that cain allowed him to entertain himself by banging the old man''s face on the floor at the very least.


    boom!


    before anyone could react, fenix vanished, reappearing in an instant to slam the elder''s head into the floor, creating a small crater.


    ¡­


    when he returned to cain''s side, his expression was one of satisfaction. he had smashed the elder''s head several times until it was fully covered in blood.


    he stopped when a twinge of pity struck him, watching the old man beg desperately, his humiliation laid bare before the gathered crowd.


    subsequently, the family head led cain and fenix towards the treasury room as they walked out of the building and headed into the further mansion, leaving everyone in the hall to stay silent for a while before chattering filled the entire hall.


    when they had almost arrived at a huge building not far away from the building they had been to, the family head took out a red token and removed one by one the formations around the building as it was covered with a lot of formations for safety measures.


    ''so this is the kind of formation i''ve read about in novels.'' cain thought as he watched the transparent barriers dissipate before his eyes. stay updated through empire


    ''i should implement something like this in the royal treasury hall later.''


    cain became interested in giving formations in the important places in the kingdom later on.


    though he realized he would need to recruit an expert to handle such tasks, as he didn''t have any subordinate who was capable of doing so.


    after the head family removed all of the formations as they walked towards the building, they then finally arrived in front of huge doors with intricate carvings of lions in the door.


    before the family head opened the door, cain fully activated his scan function, as he had only activated it again specifically for scanning living beings when he was about to enter the hall previously.


    [ding! detected 100,000,000 low rank dominator crystals]


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    [ding! detected thousands of medicine materials in the dominator rank]


    [ding! detected¡­]


    ¡­


    countless notifications rang in his mind, and cain immediately instructed the system to stop giving him the notifications any further as it annoyed the living out of him.


    when the family head opened the door, cain immediately saw numerous things in front of him as the massive building was filled with treasures.


    a few towering piles of white crystals, each emanating energy of varying intensities.


    he also saw a few huge piles of beast cores with different colors and ranks.


    while rows of shelves filled with treasures were lined up as if welcoming him to take them up.


    cain''s inner greed surged as he took in the sheer wealth before him since he was basically penniless at the moment.


    because in his memory, he didn''t even have a lot of money or treasures as he was oppressed by the other princes and princesses.


    that''s why, when he saw the enormous wealth in front of him, his inner emotion started to sway him up to take all of the treasures for himself.


    cain immediately took a deep breath as he tried to control his emotion before opening his eyes slowly and starting to look around.


    meanwhile, fenix only stood there expressionless, as this amount of wealth was nothing to him since he was a quite well-known alchemist and had accumulated a lot of wealth in his entire life.


    after looking around for a little bit, cain nodded and looked at the family head,


    "it seems that you''ve accumulated quite a bit of wealth." said by the once-penniless prince of an unranked kingdom.


    "hehe. it''s nothing compared to your wealth, young master cain." the family head replied, scratching the back of his head with a smile.


    "good! now, i''ll take half of your wealth as compensation for my losses."


    cain nodded before ordering the system to take exactly half of the things inside the treasury room.


    a second later, half of the things inside the room instantly disappeared as the system moved them into his inventory.


    looking at the huge loss that his family had just suffered, the family head complained hesitantly.


    "this¡­ isn''t this too much for compensation?"


    cain''s expression darkened. "it''s too much for you, but not for me. consider yourself lucky i''m letting this matter slide. otherwise..."


    his chilling tone silenced any further complaints. after a pause, cain added,


    "since i''m in a good mood, i''ll allow you to ask for my help once as long as your request isn''t excessive." cain waved his hand before walking out of the building with fenix.


    "t-thank you." the family head felt relieved as he at least got something in return.


    "wait!"


    the family head ran and approached the duo as he forgot about something.


    "how can i contact you if i need help in the future?"


    the family head asked with an awkward smile since he only knew about their names and didn''t even know where cain and fenix were from.


    cain glanced at fenix and nudged him with an elbow. "give him a token so he can reach you."


    "hand me a jade token." fenix said as he opened his palm.


    the family head then took out their family token and handed it to fenix politely with both hands.


    fenix immediately used his phoenix flame as it enveloped the jade token and erased the flarehart symbol before replacing it with a phoenix symbol.


    subsequently, he bit his thumb and dropped his blood on the jade before tossing it to the family head.


    "you can use this to contact me for once. make sure you don''t waste the opportunity at that time."


    fenix reminded the family head before looking at cain as if informing him that he had done his job.

 Chapter 55 Testing the Best Wine

    "oh, by the way, if you can even afford the price, i can help your fire lion evolve further into a conqueror rank beast."cain smiled as he gave him another bonus for a chance to become stronger if he could afford the price.


    "thank you, young master cain!" the family head immediately bowed when he heard cain''s words as he finally saw a glimmer of hope in him becoming a conqueror rank beast master.


    because he knew that the fire lion''s aptitude had only reached king rank beast no matter how many times his family had done countless experiences in evolving their fire lion''s aptitude beyond king rank beast.


    now that cain had spoken about how he could help him in evolving further his fire lion, his inner desire that had been buried for a long time as he had reached the end of the route immediately burned up.


    he then thought of how to make a huge fortune, as he was pretty sure that cain''s price would be exorbitant, likely surpassing even the flarehart family''s original wealth before cain claimed half of it.


    even though it sounds extremely expensive that you couldn''t even pay with your entire wealth to even let your contracted beast evolve further, if someone could pay with their entire wealth to be able to go further like him, he was sure that many people would do it.


    after all, investing everything into power would eventually yield returns far greater than the loss.


    ¡­


    cain and fenix strolled leisurely through the city, stopping at various shops.


    cain purchased daily necessities and furniture, intending to build a house within his beast space for a haven for him to take a rest if he ever tired and needed to have a rest.


    eventually, cain found a big restaurant and stepped inside to gather information, knowing the place was buzzing with conversations about big events, rumors, etc.


    however, his objective wasn''t only to gather information, as he had been eager to experience the taste of the wine from this fantasy world for a while. sear?h the novel?ire(.)ne*t website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    he hadn''t had the time to do so after he woke up because he had always been busy and hadn''t even rested yet, as this might have been the busiest day in his entire life.


    after sitting at a table by a window on the second floor while overlooking the bustling city, cain then flagged down a waiter and ordered all of the best food and the finest wine this restaurant offered.


    shortly after, a waitress in her early twenties, dressed in a graceful red robe, brought over the food and the wine that cain and fenix had ordered.


    after the waitress put down the food and the wine, cain seized the opportunity and asked,


    "could you tell me how to get to the starlight auction house?"


    cain asked because he was new in the city and wanted to go there after taking a rest, as he was exhausted mentally after experiencing a lot of things in a day.


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    "oh, is this your first time in the city?" the waitress asked with a graceful smile.


    cain nodded. "yes, i''m new here. i''d appreciate your help."


    sliding a low-rank platinum crystal toward her, he added, "take this for your trouble."


    since he had just acquired a lot of wealth by taking half of the flarehart family''s treasures of lord rank and above, he didn''t mind spending a little bit of money on something like this.


    fortunately he had bought the daily necessities and the furniture for the house, so he had a lot of energy crystals below lord rank.


    otherwise, he wouldn''t have any energy crystals below lord rank as there were no treasures below lord rank inside the flarehart family''s treasure room.


    when the waitress saw that cain wanted to give her something in exchange for mere information that everyone in the city knew about, she immediately shook her head and said.


    "there''s no need for something like this, sir. everyone in the city knows about it, and you can even ask them too. so, you don''t need to give something in return."


    even though she said something like that, she still looked at the energy crystal with glittering eyes before explaining,


    "as for the starlight auction house''s location, you''ll be able to find it if you head towards the city center since its building is the largest there."


    cain noted her restraint, a rare quality in this harsh world.


    despite her evident need, she refused to take advantage of the situation.


    he smiled warmly. "take it anyway. it''s nothing to me, but it could mean something to you."


    "this¡­" the waitress hesitated for a little bit before glancing between cain and the crystal before finally accepting it with a bow.


    "thank you, sir. if you need anything else, please don''t hesitate to ask."


    "you may go now," cain said with a dismissive wave of his hand. then, with a polite nod, he added,


    "and thanks for the directions, by the way."


    "oh, okay then. i''ll go now since there are more customers these days." the waitress said before hurrying off.


    cain nodded in response and instantly uncorked the wine, savoring a sip of it.


    ''the taste is really different. i can even feel an extremely small amount of energy in the wine.''


    cain thought to himself, as he thought that the fine wine he had been paying for thousands of dollars on earth was pale in comparison to this wine.


    fenix, however, grimaced after his first sip. "trash. how dare they call this the best wine?"


    "..."


    "..."


    "..."


    cain''s good mood instantly ruined after hearing fenix''s remark.


    "fenix, go inside my beast space and build a simple house for me," cain said with a playful smile.


    "because i want to have some rest after this."


    "can''t we just stay at an inn? it would be much more comfortable," fenix grumbled, his expression sour after enduring the disappointment of the so-called ''best wine.''


    "just build it seriously. i''ll wait here while you get it done." cain said as he waved his hand and put fenix into the beast space.


    he then instructed the system to move the necessary equipment and furniture from his inventory into the beast space, ensuring everything was ready for the construction.

 Chapter 56 The Promise

    ''now, i can finally enjoy my time tasting different cuisines of this world.''cain thought after he chased away fenix, as this guy would only ruin his mood with his harsh comment about things he hadn''t even experienced yet. s~ea??h the n??efire.¦Çet website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    to be fair though, fenix should honestly feel like that since the stronger the things, the tastier it tastes, according to most of the novels that he had read.


    because fenix was a strong person who had reached conqueror rank awakener, he should''ve tasted dishes that were made from beasts and treasures of at least the same rank as him.


    an hour later, cain had finished eating all of the dishes as well as collected a lot of information by ''eavesdropping'' on every conversation within the restaurant.


    the most interesting news he had gathered this whole time was that people talked about the origin of the starlight auction house.


    some people guessed that its headquarters was located in the main world, and some people guessed that it was from either the mid-level world or at most the high-level world.


    these people guessed that was because this time, the timing for the auction that the starlight auction house held monthly just happened to be in this kingdom.


    as one of the strongest merchants in this world, they only held auctions every once in a while, more precisely every month, and the place was randomly chosen from the first-rate forces.


    they also held a big auction that they only held once a year, and the place they chose for this auction was also randomly chosen but only to be held in one of the top force''s locations.


    as cain was still lost in thoughts while ''eavesdropping'' on the conversation within the restaurant, he came back to his senses when he noticed that fenix had been calling him out for a bit after he finished his job.


    cain then made a projection in the beast space and looked at the simple house fenix had built in more than 30 hours.


    the house was built really simply from the outside, as it was just built from wood that fenix took from the beast space.


    the building itself was spacious, around 600 square meters, featuring a luxurious bedroom with an attached bathroom and a cozy living room equipped with high-end furniture.


    even though the looks from the outside were just like a simple wooden house, the interior was different, as cain had bought a lot of furniture that was the most expensive within the stores he had visited.


    subsequently, cain summoned fenix out before calling the previous waitress, because he wanted to ask for the bills as well as booking the best room since this restaurant also has an inn.


    "..."


    fenix was speechless when cain wanted to book a room, because he had already tirelessly built the house by himself for more than a day.


    "why are you booking a room after making me build a house for more than a day?" fenix asked as they walked towards the room through the backyard of the restaurant.


    cain only glanced at fenix and asked coldly. "what? do you have a problem with that?"


    "of course not, my lord! i''m really honored instead since i can build the house for you by myself." fenix immediately shivered and quickly flattered cain while laughing awkwardly. experience more on empire


    "good. from now on, all hard labor will be your responsibility." cain only nodded in response, as he thought that fenix was stupid enough to ask about something like that when there was an outsider.


    naturally he wouldn''t explain it to him as the reason he wanted to take a rest on the beast space was because of the difference in time.


    since it would be disastrous if the news was leaked that he had a beast space that was 30x faster than the outside world and he could let not only his contracted beasts but every living being go inside it.


    because with only that function, a lot of strong forces would definitely target him, as they could make good use of it with a lot of things.


    when they arrived in front of the room, the waitress handed the key and said, "this is the key, sir. the room is soundproof, with formations to ensure privacy."


    "how much is the total?" cain asked.


    "the total for the meals and the room is two low rank diamond crystals, sir!" the waitress answered with a smile.


    cain then tossed three low-rank diamond crystals before immediately entering the room so that the waitress wouldn''t refuse it.


    "thank you so much." the waitress bowed as she unknowingly let out a few tears slipped from her eyes, feeling that she might finally have gathered enough money for her little sister''s treatment now since cain gave her a big tip twice.


    even though cain was still inside, he sensed and even knew about what happened outside his room and felt that at least he had done a good deed in this new life.


    he then opened a portal towards the beast space and instructed fenix to guard the outside for a while since he wanted to have a rest properly inside the beast space.


    ¡­


    "what is your ''main body'' doing right now? why did you leave in a hurry earlier?" anya pinched cain''s arm as he closed his eyes, resting under a tree.


    cain''s clone opened his eyes slowly and looked at anya before answering, "there is something that i need to take care of so that i can help nix recover from his injuries."


    "oh, okay. what about your promise after you become the king?" anya asked as she pouted unhappily.


    "how about this? tomorrow, you and the others will go to the velmara kingdom, and we''ll do it there." cain suggested because he was also helpless as he had always been busy.


    otherwise, how could he resist the temptation when a beautiful girl like anya was the one who wanted to do it with him.


    "really?" anya asked with an excited expression.


    "of course. but first, let''s convince elara and sylvia," cain added with a smile.

 Chapter 57 Stepping into the Starlight Auction House

    "sylvia, elara, how about visiting the velmara kingdom tomorrow and attending an auction?" cain asked as he petted their head affectionately.sylvia tilted her head curiously. "big brother cain, what''s an auction?"


    "well, an auction is an event where rare, valuable, and extraordinary items are sold to the highest bidder. it''s basically where rich people compete to buy what they desire by offering higher prices." cain explained as he looked at sylvia with a smile.


    sylvia''s eyes widened, but her expression turned downcast as she bit her lower lip. "b-but, sylvia still doesn''t have any money because sylvia hasn''t worked yet."


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    "silly girl, don''t worry¡­ your big brother is rich. i''ll buy anything you want in the velmara kingdom later." cain pinched her cheek as he fist-bumped his chest proudly.


    "really? but sister elara said that you don''t have a lot of money because you were oppressed by those bad princes and princesses." sylvia looked at cain with an innocent face.


    cough!


    cain coughed as he glanced for a bit at elara before explaining to sylvia with a smile.


    "it''s true that i didn''t have much back then, but now i''m the king! besides, someone in velmara recently gave me a lot of money."


    cain said smugly as he was embarrassed that sylvia just said he was poor when he tried to show that he was rich.


    sylvia smashed her fist into her palm. "oh, right! big brother cain is the king now, so you must be rich!" s§×ar?h the n?vel?ire.net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "that''s right. so, don''t worry about money because i have a lot of money and can buy you anything you want." cain smiled at her while patting her head softly.


    "pinky promise?" sylvia''s eyes lit up when she heard it, as this was going to be her first time shopping.


    cain smiled, responding to her pinky promise, and pinched her cheek softly.


    "yeayy! big brother cain is the best!" sylvia immediately jumped and hugged cain as she couldn''t contain her happiness.


    ¡­


    half an hour later,


    after a restful sleep, cain awoke 15 hours later, feeling refreshed.


    after taking a quick shower under a nearby waterfall, he reentered the outside world, ready to visit the starlight auction house.


    cain and fenix then left the restaurant and headed towards the center of the city.


    as cain felt that it would be too long if they walked there, he immediately summoned nix and hopped into his back before giving him the direction and reminding him to fly there slowly.


    on the way there, cain finally realized how backwater his kingdom was compared to the velmara kingdom because, from the liveliness alone, the difference was really significant as he saw a lot of people going in and out of the variety shops.


    out of curiosity, cain reactivated his scanning ability. notifications flooded his mind instantly.


    [ding! detected a peak-level dominator rank beast master 200 meters west ahead.]


    [ding! detected a peak-level dominator rank beast 200 meters west ahead.]


    [ding! detected a low-level king rank awakener 250 northeast ahead.]


    [ding! detected a peak-level dominator rank radiant moonstone 150 meters southeast ahead.]


    ¡­


    cain was surprised as he didn''t expect to receive this many notifications.


    he then ordered the system to change the function again, as he only wanted to scan things of at least king rank since he didn''t want to be bombarded with numerous notifications.


    after a while, cain finally saw a massive building from afar and guessed that this should be the starlight auction house''s building since there were no other buildings as big as this building.


    when cain''s distance was only 4 km away from the massive building, he immediately heard a notification that caught his attention.


    [ding! detected a peak-level conqueror rank awakener 4 km ahead.]


    cain wondered why the person that could be considered as the strongest in this world had come to this place when the strongest person in this place was only at the peak-level king rank.


    however, after pondering for a moment, cain formed a plausible guess about the identity and purpose of such a powerful individual.


    the peak-level conqueror rank awakener''s location aligned perfectly with the massive building he had spotted earlier¡ªthe starlight auction house.


    it seemed likely that someone of this caliber would be drawn here for a significant reason, perhaps to acquire or protect an extraordinary item being auctioned.


    when they were about to arrive, cain instructed nix to land at a distance from the massive building as he wanted to go there by foot.


    standing in front of the towering building, cain realized how prestigious this place was!


    the starlight auction house''s building was really massive when he looked at it directly by standing in front of the building.


    people were constantly coming and going in an endless flow, but it was impossible to take your attention away from the huge plaque emblazoned with the silver words ''starlight auction house'' hanging above the huge doors.


    because cain wanted to have the real experience of bidding at the auction tomorrow, he deactivated the system''s function specifically in scanning treasures since it would be no fun if he knew the things that would be auctioned from the start.


    walking into the buildings, cain and fenix quickly walked to one of the many empty counters and were greeted by a man in his early 30s with white hair who wore a white robe.


    "welcome to the starlight auction house. how can i help you?" the receptionist asked with a smile.


    "i''d like to auction some treasures and purchase high-level medicinal materials." cain replied back with a smile.


    the man''s eyes brightened, thinking that he might make a fortune if cain bought and auctioned high-level treasures, as he could also earn a small commission from the transaction that happened through him.


    he immediately regained his composure and asked, "could you specify the rank of the items you wish to auction and buy? because i''ll arrange for you to meet with the person in charge of that rank for you to discuss further."


    "the treasures that i wish to auction and buy are only in the dominator rank." cain replied as he waved his hand calmly.


    the receptionist nodded quickly, his excitement barely contained. "understood. i''ll make the arrangements immediately."

 Chapter 58 Liang Feng, Peak-level Conqueror Rank Awakener

    meanwhile, in a room somewhere on the second floor, a beautiful girl and an old man sat together, chatting happily while playing chess.suddenly, the old man took a white jade token from his waist and exclaimed, "young lady, it''s time for you to learn."


    "follow me to meet the person in charge, sir."


    the receptionist said, walking ahead while cain and fenix followed behind.


    while on the way, cain looked around curiously, as this was his first time experiencing visiting a big shop that sells everything.


    contrary to the starlight auction house''s name that looks like a force that only focused on auctions, it was actually just the same as every other merchant who dealt in everything profitable.


    cain had heard that the starlight auction house''s name originated from the first time they got into the business as an auction house.


    as the time went by, the auction became bigger, and they branched out towards what they were now.


    after the receptionist led cain and fenix into a room on the second floor, and before the receptionist could knock on the door, there was an old man''s voice from the inside,


    "come in."


    cain and fenix then walked inside as the receptionist opened the door and gestured for them to enter on their own.


    as cain walked inside, he saw an old man in a white robe with long white hair sitting in a chair, stroking his long white beard as he looked towards him and fenix curiously, and a gorgeous young maid stood near the table.


    the old man immediately halted his stroke on the beard as he was shocked when he examined fenix since he detected that fenix had reached mid-level conqueror rank awakener.


    however, the one that shocked him the most was that he sensed an unknown danger from fenix even though he had reached the peak-level conqueror rank.


    the old man instantly continued stroking his beard while keeping an eye on fenix and was ready to make a move whenever he felt something was wrong.


    he then looked at cain and became surprised again as he couldn''t detect his rank.


    after a quick thought, the old man guessed that it would only be normal for cain to wear a high-level treasure that could hide his rank from him since cain was even accompanied by fenix, who had reached mid-level conqueror rank.


    after cain and fenix stepped inside, cain immediately sat in front of the old man while fenix remained standing beside him, exuding a protective presence.


    the maid immediately prepared a glass of tea and poured it in front of cain before pouring tea for the old man.


    the maid was gorgeous, with a graceful body that was already mature for her young age and long silver hair. she was dressed in a black and white maid''s dress.


    "since this is our first meeting, allow me to introduce myself. i am liang feng, but you may call me old feng. i belong to a branch family of the liang clan, the founders of the starlight auction house. for now, i''m overseeing this branch." continue reading stories on empire


    liang feng smiled kindly while introducing himself and explained a little bit since his situation was kind of weird, as someone that could be said to be one of the strongest in this world was sitting in a place like this.


    cain nodded respectfully. "pleasure to meet you, old feng. my name is cain frostbane. i''m here for three reasons." he raised three fingers.


    "first," cain began, "i want to purchase alchemy refining materials, specifically those of dominator and king ranks." cain explained before waving his hand, signaling fenix to give the list of the medicine materials.


    while they were on the way here, cain had ordered fenix to list the materials needed for refining the mystic cloud medicine liquid of dominator rank.


    cain also gave him a spatial ring filled with all of the alchemy refining materials that he got from the flarehart family and asked fenix to tell him what pills and medicine liquids of at least dominator rank that he could make from all of the materials he just gave him.


    even though cain had ransacked half of the flarehart treasury''s room and got a lot of alchemy refining materials, fenix said that he still needed quite a few materials for him to make the pills and medicine liquids cain had requested after fenix told him the list of the pills and medicine liquids that he could make from the materials cain had given him.


    "here''s the list of the materials that we want to buy." fenix tossed a scroll of paper filled with the list of the materials. s§×ar?h the novel?ire(.)ne*t website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    old feng caught it and read for a few seconds before nodding, "let me confirm if we have these in stock."


    old feng then took the white jade token from his waist and asked someone to check if this branch had the materials that cain and fenix wanted to buy.


    after waiting for a few seconds, old feng got the reply and smiled at cain. "we have everything you''re looking for. is there anything else?"


    cain nodded as he was satisfied and thought that if the starlight auction house didn''t even have them, he might even have to go to another place or let them transfer the materials from another branch.


    "that''s good. second, i''d like to auction some medicinal liquids and pills. though, i''ll deliver the items later today or by tomorrow at the latest."


    "oh, what kind of items will you be auctioning?" old feng asked curiously because he expected to see something interesting, as the one who will auction it was accompanied by a strong man that he deemed dangerous.


    "you''ll see soon enough, but i can tell you one of them might catch your interest. it is a medicinal liquid that enhances the ability to boost the stats by 3x in absorbing energy from energy stones, training, killing beasts, etc. though, the highest medicinal liquid that we can produce at the moment is only at dominator rank." cain explained with a smirk.

 Chapter 59 Liang Feng vs Fenix

    old feng was surprised when he heard it because the best medicine liquid on the market had the effect of only doubling the boost at most. even the gorgeous maid couldn''t hide her shock, though she quickly composed herself within seconds.unfortunately for the starlight auction house, the highest medicinal liquid that cain could produce was only at dominator rank.


    otherwise, it would''ve become a revolutionary product, elevating their reputation to unparalleled heights if they could officially cooperate with cain.


    nevertheless, even at its current level, it would be highly sought after by cultivators of dominator rank and below.


    "these medicinal pills and liquids would undoubtedly become priorities for the first-rate and second-rate forces¡ªif their quality is as extraordinary as you claim." old feng smiled and expressed his doubts.


    because he wanted to confirm about the goods before spreading the information, since if the quality wasn''t the same as cain said before, their reputation would be ruined for spreading misinformation to increase the masses for the auction.


    old feng''s thoughts about his doubts made sense since even the best medicinal liquid that was sold in the main world only had doubling the effects at most.


    "you don''t need to worry about quality. the one who can refine these medicines is right in front of you." cain waved his hand, reassuring old feng before looking at fenix.


    "oh, are you also an alchemist, sir¡­?" old feng asked with a tone of asking fenix''s name. enjoy exclusive content from empire


    fenix smirked in response. "i''m fenix, and my alchemy skill is just so-so. however, you don''t need to worry about the quality because i''ll guarantee you with my neck on the line."


    "you''re too humble, sir fenix," old feng replied with a respectful nod, his demeanor softening after he knew that fenix was an esteemed alchemist master. "if you say so, i''ll trust your word."


    alchemist was one of the most prestigious professions in this novel since only talented and genius people could become one.


    their ability to create pills and medicinal liquids that supported cultivation paths made them indispensable.


    even powerful factions avoided offending them unless absolutely necessary.


    "hmmph!" fenix only snorted fenix snorted dismissively, clearly uninterested in flattery.


    "my last objective coming here is to acquire the ice dragon blood essence, and i''d like to buy it directly from you." cain said it calmly, looking directly into the old feng''s eyes.


    when old feng heard it, he immediately frowned, thinking that cain must be joking since the starlight auction house had already spread the information to the top forces in this low-level world.


    so, if at that time they cancelled the ice dragon blood essence to be sold, their reputation would be ruined in an instant.


    "young master cain, you must be joking. the starlight auction house has already advertised the ice dragon blood essence to the top forces in this world. canceling its sale now would ruin our reputation."


    old feng explained as he shook his head while looking at cain with a solemn expression.


    cain only smiled in response and said. "it''s not that your auction house can''t sell it to me¡ªit''s that the current deal doesn''t make it worth the risk for you. but..." cain leaned forward, his voice calm yet cutting. s~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lfire .net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "you''ll have no choice but to make the deal at the end of the day, considering the safety of your young princess." his gaze shifted to the maid standing nearby.


    cain guessed that the maid was almost certain to be the daughter from the main family and should be the family head''s daughter, as she could be considered as a rare genius even in the main world.


    because she had reached the peak-level dominator rank at such a young age, and cain knew that it was definitely impossible if she wasn''t from the main family in the main world.


    when the beautiful maid heard it, she immediately became shocked for a split second before coming back to her senses and jumping towards old feng, seeking his protection.


    old feng''s expression immediately became blackened as his hand moved towards the sword at his waist, preparing to make a move while locking his eyes on fenix''s movement.


    "you dare threaten me? you''re underestimating me too much, young man." old feng said with an angry expression as he glanced at cain while still monitoring fenix''s movements.


    "how confident are you?" cain asked casually while looking at fenix, who smiled playfully as if he didn''t take the old man seriously.


    "my lord, aren''t you looking down on me too much? if it comes to a fight, you already know how it''ll end, don''t you? even though the old man is really strong, he wouldn''t be a problem for me." fenix chuckled at cain''s question.


    old feng deepened his frown when he heard that fenix didn''t take him seriously when he was only at mid-level conqueror rank while he had reached the peak-level conqueror rank.


    let alone the fact that he was one of the strongest people in this entire low-level world and the strongest person in the starlight auction house, who was ordered to act secretly to become the young miss'' bodyguard, he was confident in his strength that at least nobody in this world could win against him without paying a heavy price.


    let alone underestimating him like fenix did, which made the old man''s pride take a huge hit because he thought that fenix might have looked down on him just because he was an alchemist who was known for their reputation for being arrogant.


    if he hadn''t been on his important duty of protecting the young princess of the starlight auction house, he would''ve directly attacked fenix for his empty words and disrespecting him even though he was an alchemist since fenix was the one who started it.


    "are you confident in those words?" old feng grinned his teeth and looked at fenix as he was pissed by his words.


    "hahaha." fenix only laughed in response before replying with a chuckle.


    fenix''s grin widened. "how about this?" his tone suddenly grew serious, his playful demeanor vanishing.


    "if you can survive even one move from me, i''ll offer you my loyalty. i''ll become your slave, refine pills for you for the rest of my life, or even be your dog if that''s what you want. so? do you dare?"


    the room grew tense as fenix''s words hung in the air. his gaze locked with old feng''s, daring him to take the challenge.

 Chapter 60 Pill with Pill Veins and Pill Clouds

    "hey, hey, calm down, everyone." cain clapped his hand to attract the attention and lighten the situation before explaining to old feng further."as i said, it''s not that your auction house can''t sell it to me¡ªit''s that the current deal doesn''t make it worth the risk for you. that''s why i''m giving you the opportunity to propose a deal that would allow us to cooperate while letting me buy it directly."


    fenix immediately went back to his usual self as the old man immediately lost in his thoughts, thinking about how he could make the most out of this deal.


    after thinking thoroughly for more than a minute about any possibility and deal that would happen with every choice that he made, the old man asked with a hesitant expression.


    "we might be able to work something out, but i''ll need to report this to the higher-ups first. would you mind waiting for a moment?"


    cain only nodded his head in response before sipping his tea again and thought that although the tea was definitely better than every tea he had tested on earth, it was still pale worse in comparison with the wine he had tasted previously since he preferred wine more than tea.


    "by the way, do you have any good wine? i''d rather have that over tea." cain requested it when he saw old feng just about to use the white jade token to communicate with his higher-ups.


    when the old man heard it, he immediately took out the best wine he had, placing it on the table.


    he then glanced at the young princess who wore the maid dress in disguise, instructing her to pour it for cain.


    the maid quickly prepared a glass and poured the wine for cain.


    as she was curious about something, she couldn''t hold herself back and asked cain. s§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lfire .net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "hey, which force are you from? and why are you in this low-level world?" she asked cain casually since she thought that she didn''t need to be polite to him.


    "tell me your name first, and the reason why you''re coming to this world. after that, i''ll answer your question."


    cain didn''t immediately answer and instead asked her back, as he was also curious why the little princess of the starlight auction house came to this low-level world.


    "you!" she pouted cutely since this was the first time that someone was acting towards her like this.


    because usually someone would even flatter and try to get close to her since she was the precious little princess from the starlight auction house, but this time cain didn''t even seem attracted to her and had even wanted to do bad things towards her for a mere ice dragon blood essence.


    "my name is liang yuchen, but you may call me yuchen. the reason i''m here is because i want to go inside a secret realm near this kingdom that will open in a week or so as my first experience going outside to the real world."


    when cain heard it, he immediately became interested since he also wanted to experience this fantasy world more, as this was just his first day coming to this world.


    cain''s interest piqued. "oh? tell me more about this secret realm and why it''s your chosen training ground."


    yuchen crossed her arms, attempting to turn the tables. "answer my question first! aren''t you curious? i''ll share the details once you answer."


    however, to her surprise, cain immediately became uninterested as he said, "never mind, then. i can find out about the secret realm from someone else."


    "you¡ªyou!" yuchen pointed her finger at cain as she was speechless that she couldn''t win against him no matter what.


    yuchen snorted unhappily before explaining it to him in detail. stay connected through empire


    the reason why she chose the secret realm was because the elder from her family chose this secret realm for her to practice in.


    because the secret realm only allowed people below king rank to enter, meaning the strongest person that could enter was at the same level as her, the peak-level dominator rank.


    additionally, it contained an extremely rare dominator rank herb that can only be found in this secret realm.


    even though it was only at dominator rank, which couldn''t really enter the eyes of big forces like the starlight auction house, the effect of that herb was the one that caught their interest.


    the herbs had the effect of enhancing the breakthrough pill of peak dominator rank by a whole 10-20% if added to the ingredients for refining the pill with the correct method.


    however, the one that caught their interest wasn''t because of this effect, as the herb had another effect that was sought for by the big forces.


    the effect was to increase the chance of forming the pill veins and pill clouds on the pills.


    if the breakthrough pill had the pill veins on it, it could increase the 80% chance of successfully breaking through the barrier and stepping into the king rank.


    no matter what their profession, as long as they were not beast masters, the pill could help them break through to the low-level of king rank.


    not only that, it could also help the person in stabilizing their rank after the breakthrough.


    which meant that they would be able to save from months to years of time depending on the individuals.


    unlike him, who had the system and didn''t need to stabilize his rank each time he became stronger, other people needed to stabilize their rank for a long time.


    that''s why the pill that had the pill veins on it was sought after.


    naturally, the effect of the herbs was limited since it could only help them depending on their ability as an alchemist.


    after using these herbs, some alchemists might have a chance of 0.1% in refining pills with the pill veins, some might have 0.5%, and some might even have 1%.


    their chances were entirely based on luck and their own ability.


    even though their chances seemed to be too little, refining pills with the pill veins was almost impossible for them in the first place, and with using quantity, quite a few breakthrough pills with pill veins had been refined every time the secret realm was opened.

 Chapter 61 Betting with the Refining Technique on the Line

    as for the breakthrough pill that had pill clouds on it, it could increase the 100% chance of successfully breaking through the barrier and stepping into the king rank.not only that, it could also immediately help the person stabilize the realm as well as continue helping them increase their stats.


    depending on the quality of the pill, it could even help them directly break through to the mid-level of king rank.


    because the pill clouds would continuously absorb world energy, multiplying their medicinal efficacy over time.


    that''s why each pill might have different medicinal efficacy.


    even though the pill veins didn''t have that effect, it was still an extremely rare treasure whose price wouldn''t decrease no matter how long the pill had been refined.


    because the pill veins could maintain the same medicinal efficacy forever, unlike normal pills that would decrease in quality as the time goes by.


    after hearing the explanation about the herbs and pills from yuchen, cain felt relieved because his memory about these was vague, and with yuchen explaining it to him again, he immediately remembered them all once again.


    she also explained that every time this secret realm opened, there would be a lot of people from the main world entering, especially the descendants of the big forces and students from the celestial summit academy since this small world was managed by the academy.


    after hearing the detailed explanation, cain immediately set his target to become stronger quickly since he was still at diamond rank beast master.


    his small goal at the moment was to reach dominator rank beast master or at least at the level he was confident enough he wouldn''t have a chance to be killed through battle no matter how strong and how many the enemies were.


    because even if it looked like a lot of big forces'' descendants and students from the academy were entering the secret realms casually and seemed like they treated the secret realm as a training ground for them, the reality hit differently.


    the secret realm was a dangerous place in itself since it was filled with a lot of strong beasts, and some even had reached king rank beasts.


    the reasons why the big forces and the academy casually sent their geniuses were because they were confident in their strength and made them realize the harshness of the world by sending them to the secret realm since there were always casualties in each expedition from the past because of the danger of the beasts as well as the other people.


    that''s why after they were inside the secret realm, almost everyone had become their enemy unless you trust someone with your life, and they wouldn''t betray your trust in the face of benefits.


    because there were cases that even if they were at first teammates, after they were faced with a huge benefit, they immediately backstabbed each other without any hesitation.


    cain then asked yuchen, "can anyone enter the secret realm?"


    yuchen crossed her arms and smirked, clearly intending to withhold her answer.


    cain sighed. "alright, fine. i''ll tell you about myself since it''s no big deal."


    "i''m from a humble, unrated kingdom in this world," cain began with a playful grin.


    "and as of recently, i became the king of that insignificant kingdom."


    when yuchen heard it, she felt like she was being played by cain this whole time and immediately became angry as she stomped her feet angrily while walking back towards old feng and said.


    "you shameless bastard! i''m not talking to you again!"" yuchen glared sinisterly as if he wanted to kill cain only by looking at him.


    "hahaha, you''re the one who approached me first, not the other way around. remember that!" cain pointed his finger playfully at her, causing her to tilt her head as he was embarrassed to look directly at him.


    cain then added, "look, it''s not like i lied to you. in fact, i''ll wager the refining technique for the medicinal liquids we discussed earlier. if i''m telling the truth, you owe me a favor and a full day for a date. how about it? do you dare to take the bet?"


    yuchen was extremely surprised when she heard it because she knew that the value of the refining technique should be extremely high.


    but the bet was quite weird in itself, as she wondered why his request was to have a date with her.


    ''does he¡­ like me?'' she immediately blushed when she thought about it, but she immediately came back to her senses when she heard an unexpected voice coming out of old feng''s mouth.


    "deal!"


    "wait! what do you mean by saying that, old feng?" yuchen frowned at old feng, who immediately interrupted her out of nowhere.


    old feng then placed back the white jade token to his waist before glaring at yuchen silently.


    both of them were glaring at each other without saying anything as they seemingly communicated through expression.


    "young miss, just take the bet since you won''t lose anything substantial." old feng raised her left eyebrow.


    "what do you mean by not losing everything! i will owe him a favor and have to date him for a full day." yuchen frowned before she clicked her tongue.


    "young miss, remember the gain. if you get the refining technique and present it to the elders at home, you will definitely be rewarded immensely." old feng only smiled.


    "but, what if i lose?" yuchen pouted unhappily, thinking that she would be taken advantage of by cain.


    "do you really think what he said was true? that''s impossible, and you know it yourself within your heart." old feng looked at yuchen with a serious expression, trying his best to convince her to take the bet since cain''s wager was extremely tempting even for him.


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    "fair enough." yuchen nodded as she thought that it made sense since it would''ve been impossible for someone from an unrated kingdom to have a strong awakener at conqueror rank to be his subordinate.


    inwardly, cain smirked, pleased to see the situation unfolding in his favor when he guessed that yuchen would take the bet. sea??h th§× novel?ire(.)ne*t website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 62 Accept the Bet

    "i accept the bet," yuchen declared confidently, a smug smile tugging at her lips. "now, tell me the details, and we''ll inspect everything thoroughly. don''t forget to prepare the refining technique you promised to wager."cain''s smile widened as she agreed. the favor and full-day date he''d requested were now in the bag, seemingly without much effort.


    even though the favor from yuchen might not appear significant on the surface, if he utilized it properly, he would be able to gain something, as she was basically everyone''s sweetheart in her family or even the entire starlight auction house.


    as for the date, well, he just came up on the spot, and he didn''t mind at all, considering yuchen was a stunning beauty on par with elara, anya, and lyra.


    "since you''ve agreed, don''t regret it later," cain smirked before explaining his background to them.


    after listening to cain''s nonsense about his background, old feng and yuchen became overjoyed. sear?h the ¦Çovelfire.¦Çet website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    in their minds, the refining technique was as good as theirs. wasting no time, they summoned someone to verify the technique''s authenticity.


    "while we wait for the inspection results, let''s move on to the main business," old feng said as he stroked his beard softly.


    "to clarify, since the bet involves the refining technique and the outcome is still uncertain, we''ll proceed with negotiations as if the bet doesn''t exist.


    if you win, we''ll finalize the deals immediately. naturally, if we win, there won''t be any deal at all." old feng explained and paused for a second before continuing,


    "however, you need to know that it would be natural for us to not make a deal if we won the bet, right?"


    cain chuckled lightly "naturally, but let''s cut to the chase since you wouldn''t win this bet anyway."


    after a quite long negotiation, cain and old feng finally made the final deals in case cain won the bet.


    they agreed that the distribution rights outside the low-level world were held by the auction house.


    this meant cain couldn''t sell the technique freely; all sales outside his world would go through the auction house.


    even though it looked like cain was at a huge loss here, cain didn''t care about it too much since he thought that if he got the refining technique of dominator rank from the lottery, he believed the system''s lottery would eventually reward him with superior techniques in the future sooner or later.


    moreover, limiting the distribution rights minimized risks. cain wasn''t yet powerful enough to fend off the myriad dangers that would arise if his technique gained too much attention.


    because even if he could sell it and gain huge reputations for his kingdom, he would''ve also faced the countless unknown troubles that would surely come at him since his force wasn''t strong enough to deter any other big forces from getting the refining techniques for themselves.


    let alone the fact that the main world was crueler than this low-level world, with forces being destroyed everyday and new forces striving to survive and grow stronger.


    even if cain summoned a powerful character in the future, he wouldn''t take a high risk unless he had the confidence that he could at least defend his kingdom safely.


    even so, cain had demanded more in return. seizing the opportunity that old feng and yuchen were still ecstatic as they thought that the deal wouldn''t happen in the first place, resulting in them agreeing with his demand.


    needless to say, his demand was also within their acceptable scope since if it was too much, they wouldn''t accept it too.


    his demand was for the auction house to provide alchemists to him as he thought it would be too much for him to overwork fenix since fenix was his only subordinate who was an alchemist.


    of course, cain wasn''t stupid enough to just let the alchemists know about the refining techniques.


    that''s why he demanded that the alchemists work for him for an indefinite amount of time without going back to work for them, as he wanted to ''imprison'' them for an amount of time and tame them before giving them the freedom they deserve.


    because if he didn''t tame them properly, they might even leak the refining techniques, so cain needed to be extra careful in doing things, even if it meant using an unorthodox method.


    "now that the negotiations are done, where are the alchemy materials i asked for?" cain inquired with a smile.


    "give me a moment," old feng said as he took out the white jade token and contacted someone.


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    after waiting for a minute or so, a middle-aged man in his late 50s who had reached the peak-level king rank awakener walked inside the room and handed a spatial ring respectfully to old feng before going out of the room.


    old feng tossed the ring to cain with a smile. "here are the materials you requested."


    cain caught the ring and handed it to fenix, instructing him to check the materials to see if there was something missing or wrong with them.


    "there are no problems with the materials." fenix informed after he checked them thoroughly for a few seconds.


    cain nodded at fenix before glancing back at old feng and asking. "how much for these materials?"


    old feng chuckled while smiling widely as if he was in a really good mood. "there''s no need to pay for these materials, it''s all on the house."


    old feng thought that since he would get the refining technique from cain for free, he might as well give something in return.


    cain only laughed in response before remembering his main objective coming in here and asked the old man.


    "old feng, about the ice dragon blood essence¡ªcan you hand it over now? also, can i pay for it later, perhaps by tomorrow before the auction begins?"


    "this¡­ it''s not that i doubt you or something, but even the higher-ups said that you need to pay in advance, and the amount should be twice the amount of the usual auction price.


    however, you don''t need to worry because if the final price in the auction is lower than the amount you give, we''ll refund the difference after the auction." old feng explained with an awkward smile.

 Chapter 63 The Dragon Races True Intentions

    cain raised an eyebrow and asked, "oh? how much exactly is twice the usual auction price for the ice dragon blood essence? and, by the way, what rank of dragon does this blood essence come from?"old feng stroked his beard thoughtfully before answering. "the blood essence comes from a conqueror rank ice dragon (rank 11). as for the price, it''s typically around 50 million low rank king crystals. so, to pay in advance, you''ll need 100 million low rank king crystals."


    when cain heard it, he immediately frowned as he hadn''t expected that the price would be this high.


    he thought that it would probably come from a king rank ice dragon since they chose this place to auction it, and he would have enough money after obtaining half of the flarehart family''s wealth, but he was wrong, completely wrong.


    ''should i use fenix''s twin swords as collateral?''


    cain thought and glanced at fenix but quickly dismissed his thoughts since cain needed fenix to be at his peak in case something unexpected happened when they raided a top force later.


    when fenix felt the gaze, he instantly shuddered as he thought that cain must have thought something bad about him.


    cain''s eyes narrowed thoughtfully as he suddenly recalled something and asked old feng, "old feng, is the reason you''re auctioning this blood essence to recruit fresh blood for the dragons?"


    when the old man and yuchen heard it, they were surprised at first but immediately overjoyed since they thought that must be from the main world, as he knew the reason behind them auctioning the ice dragon blood essence.


    this meant they would definitely 100% win the bet against cain.


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    old feng smiled widely and answered. "you''re absolutely right. that''s indeed one of the reasons why we auction it."


    cain nodded in response and thought that his guess was correct.


    the dragon race often used such methods to expand their forces by spreading their blood essence.


    those who refined had the chance to become half-dragons, but this tactic was more about creating expendable soldiers for their battlefields.


    in fact, the dragon race actually despised the half-dragon race since it was such a disgrace to them. sea??h th§× n?velfire.n§×t website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    if not for the fact that they needed cannon fodder in the war, they didn''t even want to be connected by these lowly half-dragon races.


    that said, exceptional individuals among the half-dragons who demonstrated remarkable talent or contributions would even be given the real chance to become the dragon race.


    this slim chance was what enticed people to seek dragon blood essence since at least they had a chance to become the real dragon and part of the dragon race.


    even if they only became a half-dragon race and were looked down upon by the real dragon race, they still had quite a bit of social status and were respected in the main world.


    though, it depends on the places since not everyone in the main world had lower status than even the dragon race, which meant the half-dragon race in their eyes was nothing for them.


    cain then just remembered that he had something that was definitely worth more than ice dragon''s blood essence.


    it was his own blood essence, more accurately the diluted blood that cain had in his beast space.


    "old feng," cain said, tapping his fingers on the armrest, "i have something that''s worth more than your ice dragon blood essence. however, i''ll only show it to you once. i won''t leave it as collateral because it''s too precious."


    old feng''s interest piqued since he thought that he would see an extremely rare treasure. "it depends on what it is. if it''s truly as valuable as you claim, i''ll trust you and hand over the ice dragon blood essence first."


    cain nodded. "can you isolate this room completely with your full strength?"


    old feng instantly stopped his stroke on his beard and became serious as he thought that cain wasn''t joking at all since he was even required to completely isolate this room with his full strength.


    he then nodded before taking the token and informed his subordinate to not panic with the disturbance that he was about to make.


    old feng then used his full strength as he enveloped the entire room, making it impossible for someone to spy or detect any movement inside the room unless they were much stronger than the old man.


    when old feng used his full strength, not only the starlight auction house but the entire capital city was immediately in chaos since everyone sensed the overwhelming power coming from the center of the city.


    everyone thought that someone had angered a powerful person and immediately cursed whoever that was.


    even inside the royal palace, the king, who was the strongest person in the kingdom, was immediately shocked since he knew that this power should belong to the person who had reached the peak-level conqueror rank.


    ''could this be related to those troublemakers earlier?'' the king thought about the reports that he received from his subordinates more than an hour ago.


    he even felt the strong power coming from the flarehart family when fenix was about to kill the first elder with one move and thought that the flarehart family was done for because they offended the wrong person this time.


    he then ordered everyone to evacuate and stay away from the starlight auction house since if the battle would happen, even he was helpless to help in evacuating and might even get injured or worse, killed.


    now, he could only pray and hope that a miracle would happen because if the battle between strong people who had that kind of power happened inside the capital city, he could only cry inside since this city would be destroyed from the battle.


    naturally he needed to go in person to help evacuate and prevent the aftermath from destroying the capital city.


    as the king was lost in thoughts, he was surprised to receive a message from the starlight auction house.


    after checking the message, he instantly felt relieved that apparently he didn''t need to worry about this disturbance.


    he then ordered his subordinates to calm the situation inside the capital city as everyone was in a state of fear.


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 Chapter 64 The Worth of Cains Blood

    cain surveyed the room, his gaze lingering on the silver, transparent energy that enveloped it. after a moment of thought, he shook his head and muttered, "not enough."he then glanced at fenix and ordered. "fenix, you do it too."


    fenix frowned for a bit since he was confused as to why cain made such a big deal about it.


    however, he still did it since this was cain''s order.


    channeling his power, fenix added a layer of red, transparent energy over the silver aura. the red energy radiated a terrifying intensity, surpassing even that of old feng.


    when old feng sensed it, he was stunned by fenix''s strength.


    despite fenix being only at the mid-level conqueror rank, his strength clearly outmatched old feng''s


    no wonder he was really confident in himself.


    let alone the fact that he knew fenix hadn''t even gone all out was also bothering him.


    fortunately, he didn''t take fenix''s bet a while ago. otherwise, he might have really died at that time.


    the reason cain did this was because he speculated from a few things that had happened to him before.


    where the system told him to not activate his bloodline abilities unless it''s necessary, to the point where the system had reminded him to become stronger as fast as he could because there will be an unknown disaster coming for him sooner or later.


    at first, when the system reminded him and he checked that there was an unknown mid-level dominator beast master, he thought that this was the one the system mentioned about the disaster.


    but after thinking carefully, it shouldn''t be the one, and it might only be related to his bloodline since he deduced that the system reminded him after he fully activated his bloodline from the previous accident where he received the blessing.


    as well as when thane silverfang, who was the envoy of the velmara kingdom, told him to be careful because there were cases where a group of people were hunting beasts or humans that have a high level of bloodlines.


    also, the fact that the system instructed him to seal the place completely before it took a drop of his blood while he was inside the beast space bothered him.


    that''s why he guessed that he should be careful from now on when handling things related to his blood essence or activating his bloodline abilities.


    after feeling that this was the best he could do since he couldn''t bring old feng and yuchen to his beast space, he immediately made a projection inside the beast space and took out a drop from the small pit he had built when the system told him to do so.


    he also saw that dante seemed to be still refining the blood and didn''t seem like he would be finished in a short time.


    subsequently, cain put the drop of blood into a vial and took it out to the outside world.


    cain then tossed the vial at old feng and reminded him with a serious expression. "don''t open it! i''m already taking a risk by letting you have a chance to look at it."


    when old feng caught the vial and heard cain''s reminder, he became nervous since without opening it alone, he could already feel the terrifying aura the blood had emanated.


    the old man then looked at the vial from different angles as he moved around the vial since he was curious about what kind of blood that emanated this terrifying aura even when it was sealed.


    yuchen was also curious and acted like old feng, who looked at it with intense curiosity that could be seen in her beautiful eyes.


    after letting them look at it for a few seconds, cain immediately opened his palm and said seriously, "time''s up. hand it back." stay tuned for updates on empire


    reluctantly, old feng returned the vial.


    "what do you think? did i lie to you?" cain asked with a smile after he caught the vial and put it into his inventory.


    old feng nodded in response and said, "the quality is undeniably way above the ice dragon''s blood essence. but¡­ what kind of blood essence is this?


    because i really need to know the details to determine the quality since i''m also already taking the risk by giving it to you first without any collateral if it is really that precious."


    cain frowned at the question and asked with a serious expression. "do you really need to know?"


    old feng nodded as he stroked his beard softly. "yeah, i need to confirm it before making this decision."


    cain then thought for a bit while closing his eyes as he tapped his fingers in rhythm.


    after half a minute passed, cain opened his eyes and took a deep breath before saying. "this is the blood essence of the 9-tailed heavenly demon fox. refining it grants a chance to awaken the 9-tailed heavenly demon fox bloodline and even immediately awakening the 1st tail." s§×ar?h the ¦Çovelfire.¦Çet website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "however," cain added gravely, "if you failed in awakening the 9-tailed heavenly demon fox bloodline, you will undoubtedly be dead. naturally, if you are from the fox race or even the 9-tailed heavenly demon fox race itself, your chance to succeed in awakening the bloodline is higher."


    when the old man heard it, he was extremely shocked since he knew the meaning of awakening the 9-tailed heavenly demon fox bloodline and even awakening the 1st tail.


    this meant that whoever refined it and awakened the bloodline, they could be said to soar into the heavens in a single step.


    because the 9-tailed heavenly demon fox race was the strongest within the fox race and even the entire canine types of beast races.


    it was different with people when they refined a dragon''s blood essence and step by step became a dragon race by becoming a half-dragon race, since if they succeeded in refining this blood, their status would be immediately the same as that of those dragon races.


    however, the consequences of failing to refine this blood appeared to be a little harsh, as even when people refine the dragon''s blood essences that were being sold, the consequences are not as severe.


    they could even still benefit from it, as their stats will be increased if they were to fail to become half-dragon race.


    if they were unlucky, they might get a backlash depending on the type of the dragon''s blood essence they refined.


    with the worst-case scenario leading to their death. however, this case was extremely rare to happen.


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 Chapter 65 A Fortunate Misunderstanding (1)

    let alone the fact that it had the chance of awakening the first tail, which meant that they would immediately become the royal family of the 9-tailed heavenly demon fox race, which had already been considered as the royal family itself in the fox races as they were the strongest race in the canine type beasts.in the 9-tailed heavenly demon fox race, an individual''s status and strength were determined by the number of tails they had awakened and the purity of their bloodline.


    however, the number of tails mattered most. the more tails one awakened, the greater their power, granting them the ability to dominate and even suppress those with fewer tails or a less pure bloodline.


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    for instance, if someone who had awakened to the 3-tails met someone from the 9-tailed heavenly demon race who hadn''t awakened any tail, they would''ve been able to suppress them easily even if they were stronger than them.


    though, it would also depend on the disparity between their strength too. s§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lfire .net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    because if the difference in strength was too huge, even if they had awakened to the third tails, they couldn''t suppress the one who hadn''t awakened any tails because the effect of the suppression would be much less.


    the reason why old feng knew about this information was because he was from the branch family of the liang clan from the main world, and he had been in the industries for a long time.


    yuchen was surprised too, but her reaction wasn''t as shocked as old feng''s since she didn''t know the details of it.


    because even though she was from the main family of the liang clan, most of her time in her entire life was just practicing and playing in her home, and she had just started to experience the outside world by attending the celestial summit academy not long ago.


    that''s why she didn''t know the meaning of having the chance of awakening the 1st tail and didn''t seem as shocked as old feng did.


    "this¡­ you''re not joking, are you?" old feng was in disbelief since the effect was too good to be true.


    he thought that if there was really blood that had the effect like this, the 9-tailed heavenly demon fox race would definitely make a move to get their hands on this blood and even trace its source.


    because if they could get their hands on more blood like this, their force would immediately grow at a rapid pace since they could help their younger generations more in awakening their tails.


    they could even expand their race by letting those of the fox race who had more chance in refining this refine it so that they could become one of them.


    cain smirked. "why would i joke about something like this? do you doubt me?"


    "to be honest with you, i don''t. however, i will believe you because even if the effect isn''t as you claimed, i believe that blood would definitely be better than the ice dragon''s blood essence." old feng shook his head and explained as he waved his hand.


    "well, i can prove it," cain said with a sly grin, "but know that curiosity killed the cat. are you willing to take that risk?"


    old feng immediately became serious and thought for a second before waving his hand at yuchen and saying, "young miss, could you step outside for a moment?"


    old feng was extremely curious about it and decided he wanted to hear it.


    however, he didn''t want to implicate yuchen since this information seemed to be dangerous as he felt that things didn''t seem right.


    that''s why he wanted yuchen to go out so that she wouldn''t be implicated in this if things went wrong.


    "no! i want to know too." yuchen pouted cutely as she crossed her hands on her chest.


    old feng could only shake his head helplessly and look at cain, waiting for him to prove it.


    cain then activated his bloodline until the third tail and transformed partially as three tails emerged from his lower back, destroying the back of the chair and shocking everyone, including fenix.


    however, fenix wasn''t as shocked as old feng and yuchen since he thought that it would be only normal if his lord had some capabilities.


    after leaving old feng''s jaw opened for a few seconds and yuchen, who stared at him with wide eyes opened, cain immediately took his tails back.


    because even though he already felt safe by the double protection from fenix and old feng, he still had a hunch that it would only lead to troubles if he continued activating his bloodline ability.


    cain then waved his hand, instructing fenix to take back the barrier since he didn''t need it anymore as he had shown enough.


    when fenix retracted his barrier, old feng instantly came back to his senses and also retracted his barrier before he stood up right away, bowing deeply at cain.


    "your excellency, please forgive our earlier disrespect. we failed to recognize your greatness," old feng immediately shivered as he begged for a pardon and used his power to make yuchen bow too.


    he then glared at yuchen with a serious and nervous expression, signaling her to follow what he did.


    realizing the gravity of the situation she was in, she immediately apologized with a scared voice.


    "y-your excellency, i deeply apologize for my rudeness earlier. please forgive me!"


    yuchen started crying a little bit as she sobbed because she was scared that she had just offended one of the strongest forces in the entire world and brought trouble to the starlight auction house and her family.


    cain chuckled as he waved his hand. "relax. if i were truly offended, neither of you would be standing here now."


    his words were a clear warning, implying that their lives had been spared only because he had chosen to be lenient.


    both old feng and yuchen understood the weight of this and remained silent, their hearts racing with lingering fear.

 Chapter 66 A Fortunate Misunderstanding (2)

    old feng and yuchen were extremely terrified right now because they thought that the person who was in front of him was from the royal family of one of the strongest races in the world.although their force was considered strong enough in the main world, they were still pale in comparison with one of the strongest races in the main world.


    because their faction was only a subsidiary faction of the palace of celestial light, that was also considered one of the strongest factions in the main world.


    old feng, understanding the significance of someone awakening a third tail, felt even more dread than yuchen.


    even though he didn''t know the details, he once heard that even some of the higher-ups in the 9-tailed heavenly demon fox had only awakened until the third tail.


    he also heard a rumor that even the current clan head of the 9-tailed heavenly demon fox race had only awakened to four or five tails.


    let alone the one who was in front of him was only in his early twenties at most, and he even had awakened until the third tail.


    even if he hadn''t awakened any tails yet, both of them still couldn''t afford to offend him in the slightest since cain was from one of the strongest forces, who was technically on par with the palace of celestial light.


    not to mention that cain was even from the royal family within the race, and his status should''ve been really high, as he even had awakened until the third tail in his young age.


    most likely, cain should''ve been at least the young master or even the future head of the clan.


    that''s why old feng made an instant decision to force the young miss that even he didn''t dare to treat any slight disrespect with apologizing to cain immediately because their fate was basically in cain''s hand.


    because even if cain killed them unjustly, the starlight auction house wouldn''t be able to do anything and could only remember it to their heart since even the palace of celestial light wouldn''t make a fuss with another faction in their level over something like this.


    fortunately, cain wasn''t like those so-called entitled young masters who saw everyone who had lower status than them as nothing but just an ant.


    at this rate, old feng wouldn''t even dare to take the bet even if they won and could only curse himself to believe that someone would bet something that precious for a silly bet.


    seeing their nervousness, cain said in a displeased tone, "didn''t i tell you to relax? don''t make this awkward. as long as you keep your lips sealed, there''s nothing to worry about."


    when they heard it, they stood straight while smiling awkwardly.


    old feng then remembered something and immediately walked politely towards cain and took out a vial before handing it to cain with both hands as he bowed.


    "sir, this is the ice dragon''s blood essence that you requested. you don''t need to pay for it too, this is nothing anyway. if you ever need anything else, simply say the word, and we''ll deliver it immediately. there''s no need for you to come in person."


    old feng informed cain as he bowed before standing and scratching the back of his head while smiling kindly.


    "that won''t be necessary. i''ve already said i''ll pay, but it may take until tomorrow." cain waved his hand and smiled.


    "of course, sir." old feng replied as he thought that this was just a polite gesture of robbing someone because tomorrow, cain might forget to bring money or would extend the time until an indefinite amount of time.


    however, it didn''t matter to him since he had the intention to give it in the first place.


    old feng continued, "is there anything else you wish to purchase?"


    cain shook his head and asked, "can you list the nearby top forces that are particularly wealthy? especially those whose wealth comes from less-than-honorable means."


    cain was still considering robbing the other forces since he was a man of his word, and since he had already stated that he would pay for the blood essence, he would most certainly pay for it.


    that''s why he asked old feng about the information related to wealthy forces since he didn''t know anything at all, and the old man would definitely know more about that information.


    when the old man heard it, he immediately became confused as to why cain wanted to know about it.


    however, he didn''t think too much as he was afraid to delve into something that he shouldn''t know and could only not drag him but the starlight auction house into the muddy water they couldn''t afford to interfere with.


    subsequently, old feng explained in detail the information he asked for before.


    "thanks for the information." cain nodded satisfiedly and continued.


    "by the way, if your higher-ups ask about the ice dragon''s blood essence, feel free to explain the situation. however, i must remind you not to let this incident leak beyond trusted individuals. otherwise, it won''t just be you but your entire faction that faces dire consequences."


    cain reminded them with a misleading word that could be interpreted with them being able to report about this incident but only to the trustworthy person.


    he was certain they would definitely report it to the highest rank within the faction since this matter was really important and could decide their faction''s fate if they took a wrong step in handling it.


    cain''s purpose was to let them report it to the clan head, who was yuchen''s father, as this would only bring him endless benefits since they would think that he was someone of a really high status from the 9-tailed heavenly demon fox race.


    that''s why before he explained it to both old feng and yuchen, he had thought about it for a while regarding a lot of possibilities that would happen if he revealed it to them.


    "i understand." old feng nodded seriously.


    "good, i''ll take my leave now. no need to see me off." cain immediately stood up and drank the wine that yuchen had poured for him and said,


    "what a great wine!" cain was surprised when he drank it because the taste of this wine was indeed way better than he had just tasted in the restaurant before.


    cain immediately took the jar and put it in his inventory while walking towards the door.


    "thanks for the wine." cain said as he raised and waved his hand before his figure couldn''t be seen by old feng and yuchen.


    a minute later, after cain and fenix''s figures couldn''t be seen anymore by old feng and yuchen, yuchen opened her mouth as she wanted to ask about something but immediately shut her mouth when she saw the old man raise his hand, signaling her to not speak at the moment.


    after waiting for a little bit more, old feng tilted his head and looked at yuchen. "inform the clan head immediately and explain the situation."


    ¡­


    walking down the bustling street, fenix asked cain in a low voice as he was curious about something. "my lord, do you still intend to rob a top force? may i ask why?"


    "money, of course. what else?" cain only glanced at fenix in response.


    "my lord, i think you don''t have to rob anyone because¡ª"


    before fenix could finish his sentence, he was cut off by cain as he was still thinking about a lot of things.


    "shut up. i''m thinking about something important. if you have free time, use it to refine the medicinal liquids and pills with the materials you already have." cain immediately put fenix into the beast space as he waved his hand casually.


    inside the beast space, fenix was displeased because he was just about to say that if cain was short on money, he could help him since he had a lot of treasures in his spatial bracelet that would definitely be worth more than the ice dragon''s blood essence. explore hidden tales at empire


    however, now that cain cut him off without letting him explain, he didn''t think about it anymore since cain might have a weird hobby and used poverty as an excuse.


    fenix then started to build a simple house far away from cain''s residence since he wanted to find a quiet place so that he could focus on refining.


    meanwhile, in the outside world, after cain had walked for quite a bit, he finally arrived in front of a tall and grand pagoda.


    the place in front of him was named nightshade pagoda, and it''s known for its specialty in high-quality dishes and wine.


    however, not a lot of people knew that this faction had a black market business they had been doing for a long time that only influential people or strong people would be able to participate in.


    cain then walked inside the building and immediately headed towards the stairs as he wanted to go to the highest floor since only the best dishes and wines would be served on that floor.


    however, when he was about to go further into the fifth floor, he was stopped by a fat man who had reached peak-level grandlord awakener and was asked to give an identification for him to be able to go forward into the fifth floor.


    "identification, please," the man demanded, his voice firm. s~ea??h the n?vel(f)ire.¦Çet website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    when he was asked about an identification for him to prove that he was worth proceeding forward to the next floor, he immediately thought of the token that thane gave him to participate in the auction since he thought that it might also be useful in this kind of scenario.

 Chapter 67 Side Mission

    cain thought that even if the token wasn''t useful, he had already thought of bribing the gatekeeper rather than resorting to force.summoning fenix to break through was a last resort he wanted to avoid. explore more at empire


    fortunately, when he took out the silver token, the fat man immediately stepped aside, allowing him through without hesitation.


    as cain ascended the stairs, he heard people shouting prices one by one as if they were bidding on something.


    when cain stepped onto the fifth floor, the scene before him came into full view. round tables were scattered across the room, each occupied by groups of people.


    their attention was fixed on a platform at the front. on the platform stood a beautiful woman, likely in her early twenties, alongside a cage about two meters big.


    what surprised him was that when he saw the cage, he immediately heard system notifications that he hadn''t expected at all.


    [ding! you have received a side mission]


    [side mission: rescue the unfortunate little foxes]


    [time limit: 1 day]


    [failure: - ]


    [reward: two random rewards!]


    cain''s gaze sharpened as he saw the contents inside the cage.


    inside the cage were a young boy and a little girl, their fox-like features immediately catching his eye¡ªtwo fox ears atop their heads and a single red tail each. they were clearly of the fire fox race.


    the boy appeared to be around eleven years old, while the girl looked no older than seven. their clothes were tattered, and their expressions betrayed fear and exhaustion.


    looking at these two unfortunate little foxes, cain felt touched as he was somehow always reminded of his little brother from his past life whenever he saw children.


    cain then decided to help them out since this was happening right in front of his eyes.


    even if he didn''t get the side mission, he would''ve still helped them, as helping them was nothing for the current him too.


    while people were still bidding with a low price, cain immediately shouted. "1,000 low rank dominator crystals."


    people were surprised that someone was willing to pay that much for these two lowly creatures in their opinion.


    their attention immediately shifted to cain, who was walking leisurely towards the stage.


    after a few seconds of silence, the beautiful woman immediately counted to three before announcing cain won the bidding this time around.


    cain then threw a spatial ring filled with 1,000 low rank dominator crystals at the auctioneer before approaching the cage with a kind smile.


    after the cage was opened by the auctioneer, cain made a beckoning gesture towards the boy and little girl to get out of the cage.


    the boy then slowly led the little girl towards cain as he looked at cain with a wary expression while in a protective stance with the little girl following behind him while holding his clothes tightly.


    when cain spotted that there were bruises all over the boy''s body and even there were some on the little girl''s body, he immediately grinned and frowned, making the boy step back as he was afraid when cain saw him with an angry look.


    as cain noticed that the boy was seemingly wary of him, he smiled and said, "don''t worry, i wouldn''t hurt either of you."


    cain immediately tilted his head to the audience and shouted, "who here has the best healing pills for these two? name your price, and i''ll pay it immediately."


    one of the people who sat near the platform stood right away and said in a loud voice. "i have top-tier healing pills for those below lord rank, it''s not even a problem for normal people to consume this."


    "how much?." cain asked in an impatient voice.


    "just one¡ªi mean 10. 10 low rank dominator crystals will do." the man hesitated before gathering his courage and naming an absurd amount of price as he only tested his luck.


    "take it." cain threw a small bag containing 10 low rank dominator crystals as he didn''t want to waste any more of his time haggling over this little money.


    the man caught the bag and was surprised when he checked the content inside the bag, which was the same amount as he had stated before.


    he started to regret that he didn''t name a higher price since this was basically an easy money-making opportunity that wouldn''t come twice.


    he then threw two pills at cain reluctantly, as he already got his money.


    when cain caught the pills, he ordered the system to check the pills to see if there was something wrong with it.


    after confirming that the pills'' effects were indeed the same as the man had claimed them to be, cain immediately tilted his head and looked at the boy and little girl with a warm smile.


    "these will heal your injuries. trust me, they''re safe." cain opened his palm and extended his hand at the boy.


    the boy hesitated for a few seconds before he took out the pills.


    however, he didn''t give one to the little girl yet as he wanted to try it for himself first in case it was poisoned or had a bad effect.


    after eating the pill, the boy was stunned as he felt a stream of energy running through his body, healing the bruises on his body immediately.


    the boy then turned his body and opened his palm, ordering the little girl to take the pill too. "eat it."


    the little girl stared at the pill for a few seconds before making up her mind and shook her head cutely. "no, brother eli saves it first."


    the little girl continued. "ayla is still going to be fine without eating it."


    "ayla, eat it!" the boy insisted as he said with a firm attitude.


    "b-but, brother eli needs it more than me. what if brother eli is getting hurt again in the future?" the little girl sobbed weakly as her thoughts instantly flashed with her memory of his brother, who was always protecting him and got hurt badly every time he did so.


    "don''t worry, i just became stronger after eating this pill. there''s even some energy left so that whenever i get hurt, i will be immediately healed." the boy reassured the little girl as he made up some lies on the spot.


    cain shook his head helplessly as he could feel that they should''ve been through a lot even though they were still a little.


    "little girl, take the pill. you don''t need to worry about anything anymore. as long as i''m here, no one will hurt you."


    cain stepped forward and squatted down, smiling at them.


    the boy was surprised and immediately stuffed the pill into the little girl''s hand before turning around and bowing deeply. "master, thank you for the pills, and i''m really sorry for my rudeness to you before. please, don''t implicate my sister in this."


    the boy forgot to express his gratitude, as his first thoughts were immediately filled with healing his little sister too when he realized that the pill had healed his entire body in an instant.


    "master, thank you for the pills, and please forgive us since this is our first offense." the little girl immediately bowed deeply too and shivered as she was scared that they would get beaten after this incident.


    "hahaha, both of you don''t need to be like that from now on." cain helped both of them to stand up and continued.


    "from now on, call me big brother cain, okay?" cain said as he moved his hands, wanting to pat their heads softly.


    however, when he was about to pat their heads, they immediately closed their eyes tightly while clenching their fists and gritted their teeth as they unconsciously thought that cain wanted to beat them.


    cain''s hands stopped as he was surprised when he noticed it.


    he then patted their heads before caressing their heads softly and said, "little girl, eat the pill and don''t worry too much about anything else."


    the little girl was startled and came back to her senses as she was enjoying the feeling of a big hand caressing her head because the last time someone did that to her was her dead mom a few years ago.


    "mhmm-mhmm." the little girl nodded, showing a happy expression on her face.


    after she ate the pills, the bruises on her body immediately disappeared in an instant.


    "let''s go, we''re going to eat first before going somewhere else later." cain said as he picked up the little girl and walked out of the platform, letting the boy follow him silently behind him while looking at cain with a mixed expression.


    the boy was confused at the moment as he didn''t believe what just happened, he prayed silently inside his heart as he hoped that this wasn''t just a dream.


    as they walked towards the stairs that were heading towards the sixth floor, people were staring at them with a weird expression as they were shocked and didn''t believe the scene they had just finished.


    cain ignored the gaze of the people as he didn''t care about what other people thought while petting the little girl on his arm since he felt happy when he saw that the little girl also seemed to really enjoy it.


    however, when he was about to go into the stairs, he was stopped again by a jacked man who had reached low-level dominator rank awakener.


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    "you need to pay one low rank king crystal per person if you want to proceed further." the jacked dude said as he looked at cain with a weird expression since cain was bringing two poor little foxes with him.


    however, he thought that these two were his slaves so he didn''t care that much as his job was only taking fees from everyone who wanted to proceed towards the sixth floor.


    cain immediately tossed three low rank king crystals before continuing to walk up towards the sixth floor.


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 Chapter 68 An Arrogant Young Master

    as they stepped on the sixth floor, cain saw a lot of tables that were almost full, as there were a lot of people enjoying their meals and wine on their own.he guessed that these people might have arrived early as they wanted to participate in the big auction that will be held by the starlight auction house tomorrow night.


    each table was filled with someone that had reached at least king rank. some people had even reached the conqueror rank.


    cain then looked for an empty table and found a perfect place, as he saw that there was an empty table by the window.


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    however, when he was halfway to the table, cain was stopped by a young man in his early twenties who had reached mid-level lord rank awakener since this person was standing in front of him with his hands crossed on his chest while looking at the little girl and the boy with a disgusted expression.


    "stop!"


    why are you bringing such filthy slaves here? get out! just looking at them ruins my appetite."


    the young man asked with an arrogant expression as if he also looked down on cain, who only brought dirty-looking slaves with him and didn''t seem to have any guardian with him.


    cain didn''t look at the young man as his attention was focusing on the little girl who grasped his clothes tightly and looked at the young man in front of him with a scared expression.


    the boy also immediately tagged down cain''s clothes and said softly, "let''s go to another place, we can eat anywhere else."


    cain only smiled and patted the boy''s head and reassured him. "don''t worry, trust me."


    he then petted the little girl''s head. "little girl, close your eyes and ears for a little bit until i tell you to open them again, okay?"


    the little girl instantly closed her eyes tightly while pressing her small hands against her ears so that she couldn''t hear anything.


    "move!" cain said with a calm expression as he continued walking forward.


    when the young man saw cain seemed to not care about his warning at all, he became annoyed and shouted. "hey, did you not hear what i just said? i asked you to stop and get out of this place with your filthy sla¡­"


    before he could finish his sentence, cain had already arrived in front of him and slapped him, sending him flying to the side.


    a middle-aged man in his late 50s with red hair and wearing a red robe immediately caught the young man and asked with a worried expression.


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    the young man became angry when he was being embarrassed in front of many people because cain slapped him out of nowhere.


    "what are you doing right now? capture him for me!" the young man ordered as he pointed his finger at cain, who looked at him with a mocking smile.


    when cain heard it, he summoned fenix abruptly without informing him at all since the situation was urgent as he couldn''t defend himself against the middle-aged man.


    when fenix was being summoned in the outside world, his position was sitting cross-legged while his hands were extending forward as if there was a cauldron in front of him and his hands were touching the cauldron like an alchemist when they were still in the middle of refining something.


    fenix then opened his eyes since he felt something was wrong and realized that he was summoned by cain without even informing him at all.


    his emotions were immediately piled up with anger, but he didn''t dare to vent it at cain, so he asked cain with an angry voice, "who is this dumb fuck that i need to deal with, my lord?"


    "both of them." cain pointed his finger at the young man and the middle-aged man, who was about to charge at him but stopped when he saw fenix appear in front of cain out of nowhere with a weird posture.


    "these two motherfuckers¡ª" fenix stood up and stretched his neck and palms before walking towards them with a wicked smile.


    "don''t kill them." cain reminded fenix as he walked towards the table by the window, followed by the boy who was curiously glancing at fenix from time to time.


    as cain and the boy sat by the tables next to a window, cain immediately used his power to make a small barrier around him and the little girl since he didn''t want the little girl disrupted by the disturbance that fenix was about to make as he noticed that fenix was already face to face with the middle-aged man who stood in front of the young man.


    "do you know what you have done?" fenix asked with a harmless smile.


    the middle-aged man was nervous because the moment fenix walked towards him, he checked fenix''s rank, but he couldn''t detect anything.


    he then thought of two possibilities: either fenix used a king rank treasure to hide his rank or his rank was higher than his in the first place.


    however, thinking of how confident fenix was and from the danger he sensed the moment fenix approached him, he was sure that fenix had reached at least conqueror rank awakener.


    "sir, please forgive my young master''s faults, as he is still young and sometimes acts rashly." the middle-aged man apologized as he cupped his fist and bowed slightly at fenix.


    "no, no, no." fenix only shook his head slightly as he responded.


    "you''re apologizing to the wrong person. even if my lord forgives you, i won''t. you disturbed me during a refinement, wasting my precious alchemy materials." his tone turned icy.


    subsequently, fenix used his power to envelope his hands with red flames before he moved at a fast speed and immediately appeared in front of the middle-aged man.


    before the middle-aged man could react, fenix''s hand had already grabbed his face and smashed his head on the floor, creating a big crater.


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 Chapter 69 Smacking the Arrogant Young Masters Head

    afterwards, fenix let go of the middle-aged man and approached the young man, who had been retreating further, using his hands and feet on the ground as he was terrified when he saw that his guardian was suppressed so easily by fenix.fenix then approached the young man slowly with a wicked smile and looked at the young man as if he was going to kill him using his cold glare.


    fenix was pissed off because he was being disturbed while in the middle of refining the medicinal liquids cain had ordered him to do so.


    even if the materials were nothing in fenix''s eyes, as an alchemist, fenix naturally had some respect to utilize every material and not waste them as best as he could.


    but with this accident, his refining process immediately failed, and the materials had just become a waste.


    when fenix arrived in front of the young man, he smiled and reminded him, "in the future, don''t be an arrogant stupid motherfucker who''s always looking at everyone as if they were beneath you."


    fenix then grabbed his face and smashed it on the floor less hard than the middle-aged man since he was weaker, and fenix couldn''t kill anyone as cain ordered him to do so.


    boom!


    subsequently, fenix let go of the young man and walked towards cain.


    when the middle-aged man saw fenix ignoring them, he immediately went towards the young man and fed him a pill. "young master, are you okay?"


    "w-who are you?" the young man asked, as he was still in a shocked state and saw that the one who appeared in front of him had a big hand-burned mark across his face.


    "let''s get out of here first, young master." the middle-aged man said before he immediately helped the young man to get up and walked towards the stairs with a quick step.


    after their figures couldn''t be seen anymore from the sixth floor for a few seconds, everyone heard the young man''s scream.


    "ahhh¡­ my face!"


    everyone shuddered when they heard it before shifting their attention towards fenix, who was walking leisurely towards the young man who slapped the arrogant young man just now.


    however, they quickly continued their own things when fenix tilted his head and swept his gaze towards everyone.


    the boy was stunned when he watched everything with his own eyes.


    instead of feeling scared or something, the boy was rather impressed by the strength fenix displayed.


    because he thought that if he was as strong as fenix, he wouldn''t need to fear everyone and would be able to protect his little sister more confidently since strength was what mattered the most in this cruel world.


    "my lord, can you please warn me before summoning me next time?" fenix asked as he scratched the back of his head and smiled.


    "okay, from now on, i''ll remind you first." cain nodded before waving his hand and putting fenix back in the beast space.


    cain then removed the barrier and patted the little girl''s head. "little girl, you can open your eyes and ears now."


    the little girl opened her eyes and removed her hands from his ears before looking around and finding out that they were already sitting at a table by the window.


    "huh? are you okay, mast¨Ci, i mean big brother cain?" the little girl stuttered a little bit, as she was shy, and this was the first time that she acted casually with another person other than her brother. read exclusive content at empire s~ea??h the novel(f~)ire.net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "of course." cain said it proudly as he hit his chest lightly with his fist.


    the little girl felt relieved when she heard it, as she was afraid that cain would abandon both her and her brother because they could only bring troubles to him rather than being of any help.


    "don''t worry. none of this was your fault. that ugly guy was just jealous i had a cute little girl with me." cain reassured her as he pinched her cheek with a smile.


    "hehehe, thank you, big brother cain." the little girl giggled and hugged cain tightly as she really felt grateful to him.


    cain hugged the little girl in response and stroked her back softly.


    "by the way," cain said, settling her beside him, "we haven''t been properly introduced. what are your names?"


    "my name is ayla." ayla introduced herself excitedly before she pointed at the boy. "and this is my big brother, elion."


    "hello, big brother cain." elion greeted cain with an expression that was full of admiration.


    cain only nodded in response before glancing at the little girl and smiling. "my name is cain frostbane, but you can just call me big brother cain from now on."


    "okay, big brother cain." ayla nodded cutely.


    cain smiled and ruffled her hair before flagging down a waiter as he wanted them to eat to their heart''s content.


    a beautiful woman in her early 20s immediately walked towards cain with a little bit of a fearful expression as she watched the previous scene with her own eyes.


    however, before she arrived, someone passed her and arrived in front of cain in an instant.


    "hello, sir. i''m the manager of this place. i''m sorry for the previous inconvenience." a thin man in his late 30s dressed in a black suit with a long mustache bowed at cain.


    "why are you here? i didn''t call for you. send the waitress back¡ªi don''t need you as my server." cain waved his hand and said in a displeased tone, as he was dissatisfied that his beautiful waiter was changed into a man.


    "i''m sorry for disturbing you." the manager bowed again and cursed in his heart.


    ''wtf is wrong with this young man? how can he not follow the usual template reaction?''


    the manager then tilted his head and gave the beautiful waitress a look as if she would be in trouble if she made cain unsatisfied.


    because he noticed that the strong man was just this young man''s subordinate and it would be a terrible idea to offend this kind of person.

 Chapter 70 Elions Future Plan

    "aww, big brother cain, you''re so mean!" ayla giggled, covering her mouth with her tiny hands in a playful gesture.cain chuckled and patted her head. "oh, am i? well, i suppose i should give that manager something to do so he doesn''t get too bored."


    he turned to the manager and gave a simple order. "go buy clothes for both of them." s§×ar?h the n??el fire.n§×t website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    the manager nodded quickly. "yes, sir," he replied, hurrying off to complete the task.


    subsequently, cain ordered a lot of dishes and the finest wine, as he was curious about this place''s famed wine.


    shortly after, the waitress brought over the food and the wine that cain ordered.


    after the waitress put down the food and the wine, she explained which food could be eaten by ayla and elion since they were just normal people.


    because the food that was made from high-rank beasts contained an energy that would enter the person who ate it, it would be dangerous for normal people to eat the high-level dishes, as it could literally burst them to death since their body couldn''t handle it.


    looking at the expensive dishes in front of them, ayla and elion were drooling, as this was going to be their first time eating such expensive foods.


    "what are you waiting for? dig in. eat as much as you want, and if it''s not enough, feel free to order more." cain said as he smiled at both of them.


    ayla and elion immediately swept their saliva before taking as much food as they could grab with both hands and eating it greedily as if they hadn''t eaten for days.


    while looking at them eating happily, cain raised his empty glass as he signaled the waitress to pour the wine for him.


    after savoring a sip of the wine, cain thought that even though he fancied this wine, he would still choose the wine that old feng ''gave'' him as he fancied it better than this wine.


    however, he wasn''t going to complain about anything since compared to the wine on earth, this wine was hundreds of times better.


    suddenly, cain remembered something and looked at ayla, who was still eating foods left and right as her hands were full of food.


    cain then silently made a thin, translucent barrier around him and elion as he wanted to have a chat with the boy about something.


    "elion, what is your plan after this?" cain asked him with a serious expression.


    elion was startled when he heard cain''s voice.


    after looking at cain, who seemed to be serious, he immediately set aside his food and looked at his little sister, who was still enjoying her food happily.


    cain waved his hand. "don''t worry. she won''t hear this."


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    "this¡­" elion was hesitating for a few seconds as he looked at cain and his table from time to time.


    after he gathered his courage for a while, elion asked cain with a serious expression while clenching his fists tightly. though elion''s fists were trembling a little bit as he was nervous and scared at the same time.


    "big brother cain, can you teach me how to become stronger? i want to protect my sister."


    elion asked cain as he thought of the worst-case scenario that they wouldn''t be able to rely on cain anymore or even cain would abandon them.


    that''s why he asked to teach him how to become stronger instead of to help him to become stronger, as the meaning of the two was different.


    if cain was to teach him, he would still be able to become stronger by himself in the future even though cain wouldn''t be there with him.


    as for helping him to become stronger, even though this way was easier and faster since cain would help him, in case cain wouldn''t be there to help him, his progress would be stuck, and it would be hard for him to be able to go further.


    ever since he experienced a tough life with his little sister for a long time, his thoughts had become mature since he needed to use his brain so that at least his little sister and he would be able to survive.


    this was the main reason he chose to rely on himself because he needed to think of the worst-case scenario and should anticipate it by moving a few steps ahead.


    when he saw cain slap the arrogant man previously, elion really admired cain, as he didn''t seem to be afraid of any trouble that would come to him because of his deed.


    naturally, there were only two reasons why cain did so.


    the first reason was absolute strength, meaning that cain had the strength to not fear anyone as he was confident with his strength.


    the second reason was background, this meant that cain should''ve had a terrifying background to not fear anyone as he was backed by a faction strong enough to do whatever he wanted to do here.


    "do you want to become stronger?" cain asked, looking at elion with interest.


    elion nodded firmly. "yes!"


    "good. i can help you to become stronger at a fast speed. are you interested? don''t worry about your sister or anything since i wouldn''t abandon any of you and will at least protect both of you to the best of my ability." cain tapped his fingers on the table.


    he then continued with a smile. "there''s a significant risk involved. it could cost you your life."


    "this¡­ can you give me some time?" elion asked hesitantly, as he wanted to at least confirm their well-being after cain bought them since, until now, he still didn''t completely believe cain.


    even though it seemed silly for him to not believe cain until now, because even if cain had any hidden intention, he couldn''t do anything as he was as weak as an ant in cain''s perspective.


    cain shrugged nonchalantly. "take all the time you need. it''s your decision, after all."


    after cain and elion chatted for a little bit more, cain removed the barrier before joining in eating his own dishes.


    while eating his own dishes, he made a projection in front of nix, who was lying down near his house inside the beast space.

 Chapter 71 Nix Becomes Lord Rank Beast!

    cain tossed a vial at nix, his expression calm but firm."nix, refine this blood. it will help you recover your blood essence. i''ll see you outside soon."


    subsequently, cain took back his projection and waited patiently. fenix and nix both needed time to finish their respective tasks before cain could proceed with his next plan.


    his next plan was simple: after nix refined the blood essence, cain would immediately upgrade nix''s rank to the lord rank before departing to rob one or two top forces for today.


    ¡­


    after waiting for almost an hour, cain finally noticed that nix had finished with refining the blood essence and roaring loudly, disturbing fenix, who was sleeping soundly after being exhausted because he spent too much time in refining.


    cain then immediately made a projection in front of nix and patted his head softly.


    "nix, are you ready to become stronger again?" cain smiled.


    "roar!"


    nix roared as if to respond, "i''m ready to become stronger again, master."


    cain nodded satisfiedly and ordered the system before backing off as he wanted to make space for nix to grow bigger.


    "system, upgrade nix''s rank to lord rank."


    [ding! 10 million evolution points have been successfully deducted.]


    [ding! congratulations to the host! nix has successfully broken through to lord rank beast (rank 7)]


    along with the two notifications continuously ringing in his mind, cain watched nix''s body grow bigger at a fast speed.


    at the same time as nix had become bigger, he felt the unknown energy start to pour into his body once again as usual.


    "roar!"


    "roar!"


    "roar!"


    nix roared excitedly as he had just become stronger.


    after a little while, nix''s body stopped growing when it became approximately 15 meters tall and 45 meters long.


    nix''s body just became two-thirds bigger than when he was still at diamond rank beast.


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    nix roared once again as he spread his wings while flapping them vigorously, creating a big gust of wind in the surroundings.


    fortunately, cain immediately made a shield surrounding nix so that he wouldn''t destroy the house he had just built.


    more precisely, the house fenix had been painstakingly built by himself.


    this time, nix''s wings had grown as wide as 75 meters long when they were fully spread.


    cain then checked nix''s personal information since at this point it had already become his routine every time someone''s information changed drastically.


    [race: ice dragon]


    [attributes: high-level ice element]


    [rank: lord rank beast]


    [qualification: lord]


    [skills: ice claw, ice spike, ice breath, frost armor, ice storm]


    [strength]: 550,000


    [agility]: 500,000


    [health]: 600,000


    [sense]: 500,000


    [energy]: 630,000


    [ice storm - summons a massive storm of freezing winds and shards of ice. razor-sharp icicles and chunks of frozen hail rain down on enemies, dealing continuous area damage and inflicting frostbite. the storm reduces visibility and slows enemy movement, creating chaos on the battlefield.] stay tuned for updates on empire


    cain nodded satisfiedly when he saw nix''s stats that had been increased by 4 times and the new skill nix just obtained when he upgraded his rank.


    "system, copy the ice storm skill." cain ordered.


    not even a second later, cain suddenly felt a surge of information rush into his mind, and he suddenly understood how to utilize the skill that he just integrated.


    afterwards, cain checked his own personal information as he was curious about his improvement in stats coupled with the boost he got from the blessing.


    [personal information]


    [gacha points: 8,800] [evolution points: 2,173,890]


    [name: cain frostbane]


    [age: 18]


    [race: human]


    [bloodline: 9-tailed heavenly demon fox]


    [attribute: high-level ice element]


    [beast master level: lord rank beast master]


    [contracted beast: ice dragon (lord rank beast)]


    [talent: infernal rebirth (ss+), immortal ember (ss), infernal ascendance (ss-)]


    [skills: ice claw, ice spike, ice breath, frost armor, ice storm]


    [strength]: 550k


    [agility]: 500k


    [health]: 600k


    [sense]: 500k


    [energy]: 1.890 million


    when cain checked his stats, he was satisfied that his stats were even higher than nix''s.


    the main reason was his stats were doubled because of the blessing he got, and then his energy stat was tripled because of the bloodline ability.


    so, because cain got half of nix''s stats before being doubled by the blessing effect, his stats were basically the same as those nix had, except that his energy stat got tripled after that.


    feeling satisfied with his current achievement, cain then asked the system what the next step for him was to be able to continue upgrading nix''s rank.


    the little fluffy creature then showed up and explained to cain slowly so that he would understand what he needed to do in the future.


    after listening carefully to everything related to upgrading beasts from the system, cain immediately had an idea of what he needed to do before he could upgrade nix''s qualification and continue upgrading his rank.


    for normal beast masters, if their contracted beasts had reached their potential, the beasts wouldn''t be able to go further unless they could upgrade their beasts'' qualifications.


    naturally this method also applied even to cain.


    however, since cain had the primordial beast master talent that was integrated into the system, his way of upgrading his contracted beasts was different.


    there were two main ways of how cain''s contracted beasts were able to go further after their qualification had reached their potential.


    first, cain needed his contracted beasts to reach the peak level of the rank that they were stuck onto before he would be able to feed his contracted beasts with the evolution pill.


    as for how cain could get his hands on the evolution pill, it was simple: cain would be given the instruction of how to make one by the system since this ability to know every beast''s evolution route originated from his talent that had been integrated with the system.


    this was also the reason why cain could help the flarehart family head''s lion to go further in its journey to become stronger if he was able to afford cain''s price.


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 Chapter 72 MCs Companion

    even if this method sounded so simple, it was actually time-consuming since the time of beasts to be able to grow and become stronger was longer than normal people being awakeners or magicians.let alone the fact that every time cain''s contracted beasts were upgraded to the next rank, their ranks had the same start with the other beasts as they reached the low level of that rank.


    that''s why the first method was ignored by cain, as this was just taking him too much time since he needed to become stronger as fast as possible too.


    cain actually had the idea of using the first method because he had a solution for it.


    the solution was actually quite simple: finding one of the important characters that was originally the main character''s companion since his talent was really overpowered.


    this person''s talent was making him able to upgrade 10x the speed of anything he wanted.


    for example, if cain had this talent, he could literally apply this talent to one of his contracted beasts.


    after cain applied this effect, his beast would grow 10x faster.


    if this effect was applied to his contracted beasts and the beasts stayed inside the beast space, their effect would become a whopping 300x faster.


    that''s why, from the first time he was transmigrated here, one of his first objectives was to find this person and copy his talent.


    however, cain was busy the whole day that he actually forgot about this person.


    since he wouldn''t do the first option at the moment, cain decided to use the second option.


    the second option was to let his contracted beasts gain experience in real combat.


    this meant the system would give a percentage that could be filled when his contracted beasts killed a strong living being.


    naturally, there were restrictions in doing so.


    first, their contracted beasts couldn''t be helped by external intervention. for example, fenix hunted a really strong beast and heavily injured it since his intention was to let nix kill it in its last breath.


    needless to say, cain''s contracted beasts could cooperate with each other to hunt together.


    of course, their experience would be split between those who contributed to the killing.


    while cain was lost in thought as he was thinking about various things, he immediately came back to his senses when the manager came to the table.


    "sir, i''ve bought the clothes that you requested before." the manager handed a spatial ring with both hands as he bowed politely.


    "good. how much is the total, including the clothes?" cain nodded and asked as he took the ring and put it casually in his inventory.


    "there''s no need to pay for these, they''re on the house as this is your first time coming here." the manager waved his hand and smiled.


    "alright then." cain replied before picking up ayla, who already leaned against the chair as she held her big belly that was full of food.


    "let''s go." cain said at elion.


    ¡­


    meanwhile, somewhere in the main world, a few men in black robes riding on a massive eagle were chattering.


    "captain, don''t you think it''s weird that we just received the signal again with a really short interval between them before it vanished immediately?" one of them asked.


    the captain, who sat at the front, nodded in response. "yeah, this mission might be a little bit tricky, and i''m sure that it wouldn''t be easy to accomplish this.


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    that''s why after we arrive there, we would see the situation first while sending people to go inside the low-level world to have a look and gather information for us."


    "has the nearest branch force from that low-level world been informed?" one of the men who had a jacked body asked.


    "yes, they have been notified. so, don''t worry and rest while we still need a little bit more time before we arrive at that branch force."


    ¡­


    "big brother cain, where are we going?" ayla asked curiously with a sleepy voice.


    "we''re heading to an inn where you can wash up and rest." cain said as he pinched her cheek softly.


    "mhhmm-mhhmm." ayla nodded while stroking her head on cain''s body.


    after they had arrived inside the inn room that cain had booked previously, cain said to both of them with a smile, "both of you, don''t resist. i will move both of you to somewhere safe."


    when they appeared inside the beast space, they were immediately terrified when they saw a huge white dragon standing in front of them.


    elion immediately came in front of ayla and shouted as he spread his hands. "ayla, run!"


    ''is this the reason why he bought us?'' elion frowned as he thought that everything cain did before was just a fake act of kindness.


    "hey, hey¡­ don''t be scared, i forgot to remind you that this is my contracted beast, nix." cain made a projection inside the beast space and appeared beside nix.


    "both of you are inside my beast space. so, don''t worry about your safety since there are no dangers here." cain explained as he hugged nix''s head and petted him.


    ayla popped her small head behind elion and saw that big brother cain was enjoying himself with the big dragon.


    however, when she saw that the dragon didn''t seem to be scary as it was acting rather cutely with big brother cain, she immediately became curious and asked.


    "big brother cain, can i pet it too?" ayla asked with a cute begging face.


    "hahaha, of course you can. come here, ayla." cain laughed before reminding nix.


    "nix, be kind with them, okay?"


    nix growled in response as he nodded lightly. s§×ar?h the n?velfire.net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "hello. don''t eat me, okay? i''m a good girl." ayla waved at him as she approached slowly.


    nix then compressed his size until he was about five meters big, as the current size was too big, and he might accidentally hurt ayla because he was still not accustomed to his current size of body.


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 Chapter 73 Robbing a Top Faction

    "wow! the dragon has become smaller, big brother cain!" ayla exclaimed excitedly before running towards nix. s§×ar?h the nov§×lf~ire.net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.sigh!


    ''i guess i think too much.'' elion sighed as he was relieved and even felt a little guilty towards cain as he had thought badly about him for a moment.


    "hahaha¡­ come here, elion. keep an eye on your sister so that she won''t play too much." cain laughed as he watched ayla trying to get up on nix''s back as she climbed from nix''s head, moving slowly towards his body through nix''s neck.


    "by the way, i left some clothes for you both on the table inside that house. treat it like your own while you''re here. i have something important to take care of, but if you need me, just shout my name loudly."


    cain explained before he disappeared and appeared in front of a small house that fenix had built for his own.


    "fenix!" cain shouted as he busted the door with a kick, sending the door flying away.


    fenix was startled and opened his eyes abruptly before realizing that it was cain this time who disturbed him from his sleeping.


    "what is it, my lord?" fenix rubbed his eyes as he sat on the bed and looked at cain with sleepy eyes.


    "do you need help waking up, or will you handle it yourself?" cain asked as he snapped his fingers, creating small white flames that made fenix shudder.


    smack!


    fenix slapped himself and immediately stood straight like a soldier. "i''m not sleepy at all, my lord."


    "good. let''s get to work now. go wash yourself up first if you want to take a bath first." cain retracted the white flames and waved his hand before disappearing from fenix''s sight.


    "i will take a bath first then." fenix saluted as he fist bumped and bowed slightly, as he knew that even if cain wasn''t there, he must know everything that happened in here.


    after waiting for a few minutes in the outside world, cain immediately summoned fenix and reminded ayla and elion to stay there for a while since the difference in time was 30x faster inside the beast space.


    subsequently, cain and fenix set off as cain summoned nix and instructed him to head to the west.


    cain''s first target was the force behind the arrogant man who tried to stop him in the nightshade pagoda and even insulted ayla and elion right in front of him.


    after he asked the waitress about the arrogant young man, he knew that the young man before was from the huo family, one of the top families in this low-level world.


    he was even informed that huo family''s patriarch was a strong awakener who had reached mid-level conqueror rank.


    moreover, the huo family itself was already a strong top family even if you don''t count the patriarch, as they had another strong awakener who had also reached mid-level conqueror rank and a few in the low-level conqueror ranks.


    that''s why the arrogant young man was full of himself, as he was the young master of the huo family.


    after flying for almost half an hour at nix''s top speed, cain instructed nix to slow down as he felt that they should''ve been close enough to the huo family''s place.


    huo family'' place wasn''t inside the city or somewhere crowded, as rumor said that huo family''s location was once a village, and huo family originated from there.


    after a few minutes, cain finally heard the notifications he had been waiting for.


    [ding! detected a peak-level dominator rank awakener 10km ahead.]


    [ding! detected a high-level dominator rank awakener 10 km ahead.]


    [ding! detected a high-level dominator rank awakener 10 km ahead.]


    [ding! detected a high-level dominator rank awakener 10 km ahead.]


    ¡­


    numerous notifications from the system flooded in his mind as he went closer to the huo family''s residence.


    his detected range had become wider after his beast master''s rank upgraded to the lord rank.


    from 4 km range when he was still at diamond rank beast master to 10 km range at the moment.


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    after nix flew 3 more kilometers, cain suddenly instructed nix to stop and landed at a nearby open field as they were in the middle of the jungle.


    cain then made a clone as he waved his hand and said while casually leaning against a massive tree, "fenix, go with my clone. i''ll wait here for your success."


    looking at his surroundings, cain found a really nice big tree around there and immediately sat below the tree as he would be waiting for them in here.


    in case there would be a big battle, cain already prepared his clone to be sacrificed, as it actually didn''t matter that much for his clone to be dead except that there would be a cooldown with that specific clone.


    having clone ability was due to him possessing the 9-tailed heavenly demon fox and having awakened till the ninth tail.


    the amount of clones and strength between clones depended on how many tails were awakened.


    the strength of the clone was related to how many tails someone had awakened because if they had only awakened the fourth tail, they could only make a clone who had 40% of their strength.


    the amount of clones that they could make was also the same as the amount of tails they had awakened.


    so, in his case, cain could actually summon 9 clones with the strength varying between 10% to 90% of his strength.


    subsequently, fenix and his clone set off towards the huo family''s residence by running as cain put nix back inside the beast space to let him play with ayla and elion.


    "look, someone is coming." one of the guards exclaimed, reminding the others to not neglect their duties.


    when cain and fenix were about to arrive at the residence, they saw five guards standing in front of the big gates that had an intricate plaque with the red words ''huo family'' hanging above the doors.


    "stop!"

 Chapter 74 A Cheap Trick

    "state your business! if you have no valid reason to be here, you''ll be treated as intruders and barred from entering the huo family estate." one of the guards stepped forward and said with a firm expression. s§×ar?h the novel(f~)ire.net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality."fenix, take it easy on them. they''re just doing their job." cain waved his hand.


    hearing the order, fenix stepped forward with a grin across his face.


    "didn''t you hear me? i said stop, or we''ll be forced to use violence!" one of the other guards stepped forward and placed his hand on the sword in his waist.


    "move!" fenix said as he kept walking leisurely while stretching his hands.


    all of the guards, including the captain, who had reached peak-level dominator rank, immediately drew their swords and stood there firmly looking at fenix.


    in response, fenix enveloped his palms with fire while still walking towards the guards.


    "go!" the captain ordered one of the guards on his left to attack fenix when he saw that fenix was already only 20 meters away from them.


    a man who was in his early 30s immediately charged forwards at fenix and slashed his sword down, aiming to slash fenix in half.


    fenix only raised his hand as he caught the sword with his bare hand that was enveloped with fire and slapped the man on his cheek, flying him away to the side.


    "i told you to move." fenix said with a smile.


    "you! how dare you make a fuss in the huo family? do you not fear the wrath of the huo family? the captain stepped forward and looked at fenix with a frown.


    the captain realized that fenix was really strong to the point of him being helpless as he couldn''t do anything about it.


    that''s why he used the huo family as a threat to threaten fenix since it would be pointless with them stopping him if fenix was adamant in going inside the huo family.


    "i had an appointment with your patriarch." fenix said it casually as he continued his walk.


    the captain waited for a few seconds before bowing, "oh, why don''t you say that from earlier if you have an appointment with the patriarch? i''m sorry for our rudeness that we just showed. it''s just a misunderstanding."


    "but cap¡ª"


    before one of the guards could finish his sentence, he immediately shut his mouth when he saw the cold glare the captain gave to him.


    "open the door." the captain ordered as he waved his hand and stepped aside, opening the way to fenix.


    two of the guards immediately opened the doors before joining their captain in welcoming fenix.


    looking at the early problem that was solved, cain started walking towards the gate.


    "you can head further, and someone will naturally guide you to meet the patriarch." the captain informed as he made a gesture with a slight bow.


    fenix only nodded in response and decided to head inside first to see the situation as he noticed that cain had already followed him behind.


    however, what fenix and cain didn''t expect was that when cain passed in front of the guards, the captain immediately charged at him as if he wanted to capture him.


    the reason why the captain did this was because he knew that fenix was lying, because everyone who wanted to visit the huo family needed to hand the invitation letter to the guard before they let them in.


    that''s why the captain waited for a few seconds before he decided to play along as he gave fenix a few seconds to hand over the invitation letter, but fenix didn''t seem to even know about this.


    he also chose to capture cain to hold him as a hostage since he knew that cain must be important to fenix.


    he guessed that because he heard the previous conversation from cain and fenix since they didn''t even bother to hide it too.


    unfortunately for the captain guard, the moment he charged at cain, fenix immediately noticed it and disappeared from his position, leaving behind an afterimage because of the fast speed he moved.


    when the captain guard felt that everything was within his grasp, he instantly felt something was wrong as he looked at cain, who tilted his head and looked at him with a mocking smile.


    before he could react, the captain guard found that his head was on the ground in an instant as he felt that the back of his head was scorching.


    "what a cheap trick." fenix chuckled as he slammed the captain guard''s head on the ground.


    cain snapped his fingers as he used his bloodline''s ability [soulfire flame].


    a small white, transparent fire around 5 cm big appeared above his finger, and he immediately flicked the fire, sending it towards the captain guard whose head was pressed on the ground by fenix.


    everyone shivered when the fire appeared as their soul felt the lethal power from it.


    fenix immediately moved his hand when the fire was 15 cm away from his hand since he didn''t want to accidentally get hit and feel the excruciating pain.


    when the small, transparent white fire touched the captain guard''s head, he immediately screamed loudly in agony as he rolled around while holding his head with both hands.


    the other guards were terrified when they watched their captain scream and roll around while begging for forgiveness.


    even fenix shivered a little as he had experienced it once before.


    that''s why when he saw the white flame and felt that his soul was screaming for him to stay away from the flame, he instantly knew that this flame also attacked the soul.


    after a few seconds, cain snapped his fingers before walking away with fenix, heading deeper into the hou family''s massive mansion. enjoy exclusive content from empire


    when the captain guard felt the pain was gone, he immediately looked around and noticed that cain and fenix were walking away, heading towards the center.


    he then knelt on his knees and shouted. "thanks for your forgiveness, sir."

 Chapter 75 The Huo Familys Strength

    "my lord, a group is heading our way. how should we handle this?" fenix asked cain as he noticed that a few people were heading here."just show them a little bit of your power so that there wouldn''t be countless people coming one after another after this." cain answered.


    a few seconds later, cain and fenix saw that there were a few people blocking their way.


    all of them had reached king ranks, as there was someone between them who had even reached the peak-level king rank. explore new worlds at empire


    the middle-aged man with red hair and a beard in his early 50s who had reached the peak-level king rank stepped forward and asked with a wary expression. "what''s your purpose in coming here, and which force are you from?"


    the reason why he was wary of fenix was because he couldn''t detect fenix''s rank and even felt an extreme danger coming from fenix.


    "take me to see your patriarch!" fenix ignored his question and ordered him instead as he released his aura, showing a little bit of his strength.


    when the middle-aged man sensed it, he was surprised as he felt the terrifying strength from fenix, and he knew that it was just a part of his strength since fenix didn''t even bother much when he released his aura and ordered them to take him to see the patriarch.


    "this¡­ the patriarch was still in the middle of meeting with the other elders, sir. can you want to wait for a little bit? because i need inform the patriarch first." the middle-aged man smiled and scratched his head as he explained it to fenix.


    fenix shook his head lightly before looking at the man with a serious expression.


    "no! just take me there. this is not a request! do you understand?"


    the middle-aged man hesitated a little bit before nodding at fenix. "okay then, follow me."


    subsequently, fenix waited for cain to catch up with him as he wanted to be close with cain so that he could protect him better in case something like before were to happen once again.


    when they arrived in front of the huge doors, and before the middle-aged man could knock on the door, fenix immediately busted the doors as he kicked them.


    everyone inside the hall was shocked that someone dared to barge into the tiger''s den as all of the higher-ups from the family were gathered here.


    coincidentally, the young man and the middle-aged man that cain met in the nightshade pagoda were present.


    when they saw that fenix stepped inside the hall, they shivered as they remembered where their heads were smashed on the floor.


    especially the young man who had a trauma as he was being embarrassed in front of other influential people, especially one of them was his childhood crush.


    "it''s him, he''s the one who''s done this to us." the young man pointed his finger at fenix.


    the patriarch who sat on the throne looked at fenix with a frown and was surprised to find that fenix had also reached mid-level conqueror rank like him.


    however, there was something that bothered him, it was the fact that he sensed the danger coming from fenix even though they were on the same rank.


    as cain and fenix stepped inside the hall, they saw a lot of people with similar situations they had been in when they visited the flarehart family.


    the difference between them was the difference in the strength of the people inside the hall. s~ea??h the n?vel?ire.net website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    cain was scanning from a distance using his main body, as the distance between him and the hall was around 9 km.


    this was the reason why cain ordered nix to go further because he wanted his main body to be within the scan range of the hall where fenix and his clone were heading to.


    the hall was filled with individuals that have remarkable strength.


    among them, two mid-level conqueror rank awakeners were the strongest among them, alongside four low-level conqueror rank awakeners.


    there were also a lot of people who had reached king rank awakeners.


    13 peak-level king rank awakeners stood out, alongside 29 high-level king ranks, 67 mid-level king ranks, and almost 150 people who had reached low-level king ranks.


    except for the 6 people who had reached the conqueror rank as awakeners, the other people were mixed with awakeners and magicians.


    though most of them were awakeners, reaching almost 90% of the people present.


    ''no wonder that young man was so arrogant before.'' cain thought to himself as the strength of the huo family was indeed impressive.


    "so, you''re the one who did this to my son?" the patriarch looked at fenix with a cold stare.


    fenix smirked in response. "well, i am. what are you going to do about it?"


    the patriarch''s eyes lit up when he saw that fenix didn''t seem to be scared at all. "oh, you''re really confident with your strength, aren''t you?"


    "hahaha." fenix laughed and waved his hand. "although my strength isn''t much, it''s definitely enough for the likes of you."


    "interesting." the patriarch nodded before asking fenix. "so, what''s your reason for coming here even after you''ve taught my son a lesson?"


    "it''s simple. i''m here because i want to ask for compensation for the emotional and alchemy materials damage caused by your son." fenix explained.


    the patriarch immediately frowned when he heard it, as he was enraged yet confused because there was no correlation between alchemy materials and what had happened inside the nightshade pagoda.


    "what kind of compensation do you want? and what do you mean by alchemy materials damage that my son caused?" the patriarch asked.


    "i just want some of your treasures, that''s it. as for the alchemy materials loss that was caused by your son, i can''t explain it to you, but just know that your son''s deed caused me the loss of some alchemy materials."


    when fenix explained it, some people were immediately enraged, as fenix''s explanation didn''t make sense, let alone the fact that what he had done was too much, yet he dared to come here and ask for compensation, which was simply taunting them in their territory.

 Chapter 76 Fenixs Skill [Burning Slash]

    "how dare you act so arrogantly in our territory!" an old man in his early 70s with long white hair shouted.the old man was one of the people who had reached low-level conqueror rank.


    in response, fenix simply unsheathed his sword and immediately swung it down casually while using his [burning slash] skill with a part of his strength as he adjusted it around a little bit stronger than a mid-level conqueror rank''s attack.


    swoosh!


    a 2-meter big crescent blade made of fire energy flew out of the sword, heading towards the old man at a fast speed.


    everyone was shocked as they felt the horror of fenix''s attack the moment he released the sword energy out of the blade.


    an old man who had reached mid-level conqueror rank immediately appeared to block the incoming sword by using all of his strength as he also swung his sword and used his [flame slash] skill.


    boom!


    an intense wave of heat and energy was released from the explosion as the skills collided with each other.


    "hmmph! keep your mouth shut unless you want to die, old man." fenix snorted before shifting his gaze back to the patriarch.


    fenix then unleashed all of his strength and said with a serious expression. "let''s cut to the chase. i want half of your entire family''s wealth. if you don''t want to do it, let''s battle it out right away since i''m busy right now."


    everyone inside the hall shuddered as they felt the terrifying power from fenix.


    not even the patriarch or the old man, who both had reached mid-level conqueror rank were spared as they now realized why fenix was so confident with himself.


    "so, the reason you''re coming here is to rob us?" the patriarch tried holding back his emotion as someone dared to so blatantly rob his family like this.


    "hmpph! how dare you tarnish my reputation like that? i just want some compensation, and it happens that you guys are poor, that''s why i want half of your treasures." fenix snorted.


    "good¨Cgood." the patriarch nodded as he gritted his teeth. "i''ll remember this."


    fenix waved his hand and smiled. "it will be easy to remember us since our handsomeness is out of this world."


    when cain heard it, he kicked fenix lightly to the side as fenix didn''t resist before giving him a look.


    "hahaha." fenix laughed awkwardly as he scratched the back of his head. "i meant, my lord''s handsomeness is the one that''s out of this world."


    cain nodded satisfiedly when fenix corrected his words.


    "..."


    "..."


    "..."


    everyone was speechless when they watched the scene before their eyes as they thought about how shameless they could be to act like this when the situation was still intense.


    "what?! do any of you have a problem with that?" cain frowned when he noticed that everyone looked at him and fenix with a weird look.


    everyone immediately shifted their attention as they tilted their heads away since they were scared that they might be the next person who would be attacked by fenix.


    "follow me." the patriarch had already accepted it, as he couldn''t do anything, as fenix''s strength was even stronger than a peak-level conqueror rank awakener.


    he guessed fenix''s strength was stronger because he had seen the battle between peak-level conqueror rank awakener, and compared with the strength fenix had shown, it was definitely worse.


    ¡­


    subsequently, cain and fenix followed the patriarch to the treasury room, and cain tossed a spatial ring before ordering fenix to fetch the treasures.


    after fenix took around half of the treasures, cain and fenix thanked the patriarch before he left, heading back towards cain''s main body.


    when they arrived in front of his main body, cain immediately summoned nix and waved his hand as he took back the clone.


    "let''s go to the next destination." cain urged fenix to act right away since he also needed to let nix kill other beasts so that he could continue getting stronger.


    "by the way, my lord. can i ask something?" fenix asked with a ''hehe'' facial expression.


    when cain heard fenix''s question, he stopped and turned around. "huh? just ask. why do you have so many questions?!?" s§×arch* the novel?ire(.)ne*t website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "can you promise me that you wouldn''t be mad at me?" fenix asked as he scratched the ground with his foot.


    cain frowned when he sensed that there was something fishy going on with fenix.


    "of course, why should i be angry with you just because of your question? are you dumb?" cain chuckled.


    fenix was relieved when he heard it and immediately asked his question. "is it really because of money that we rob the others?"


    "do you have short-term memory loss or something? didn''t i tell you that it is because of money? otherwise, what? pleasure in doing so?"


    cain scolded fenix before he turned around, as apparently the question fenix asked was just a dumb question.


    "wait, my lord. if it''s really because of money, i have a simple solution that you wouldn''t need to worry about money in this world." fenix said with a smile.


    when cain heard that fenix had a simple solution, he immediately stopped and turned around once again.


    "hahaha, i''ve known since the beginning that you''re actually smart, fenix."


    cain laughed and asked fenix with a smile because if fenix''s solution would be able to save his time, he would really be grateful towards him.


    because he just wanted to help nix finish his progress before sleeping and wait for tomorrow to pick up anya and the others.


    of course, cain''s main reason wasn''t because of his promise with anya. it was definitely not because of it.


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    when fenix saw that cain seemed to be in a good mood, he immediately explained the simple solution he had in mind.


    "my lord, if you''re really short of money. my solution is that, why don''t i give my treasures to you? even thought i don''t think that i''m rich, i was an alchemist, and i have saved up a lot of treasures. so, you definitely wouldn''t have any problem in this world, since the strongest is only at conqueror rank."

 Chapter 77 Nixs Third Battle

    fenix decided to give his treasures to cain because he was bored with robbing other forces for something he literally regarded as pennies.when cain heard it, his smile immediately disappeared and changed into a flat expression as he looked at fenix while asking the system.


    ''system, can i refund a summoned character? even if you changed it into someone less powerful or unique, i don''t mind it.''


    "no!" the system replied with a simple answer.


    "..."


    "..."


    "..."


    "nix, please hold my body tightly." cain instructed nix as he looked at fenix, who seemed to be waiting for his answer.


    nix was confused why his master instructed him to hold his body tightly, but he still did it since it was his master''s order.


    the moment nix''s claw held his body tightly, cain immediately crashed out as he swung his arms, tried to charge at fenix, etc while shouting at fenix as he was extremely pissed off because fenix just told him about it now.


    "you motherfucker, why didn''t you tell me before we did all this shit?" cain shouted loudly like a madman as he tried to charge at fenix but was being held on by nix.


    "you fucking twat! is your brain only for decoration or something? why did you just tell me now instead of a while ago, or at least before we robbed the huo family?!?" cain swung his hands in a random direction like a kid''s fight.


    "come here, you piece of shit!"


    ¡­


    cain crashed out for a few minutes as he vented everything out at fenix while fenix was awkwardly standing there looking at cain as he didn''t know what to do.


    his defense was that he tried to tell cain before, but he was immediately being sent to the beast space and ordered to make the medicinal liquids and pills.


    huft!


    huft!


    huft!


    cain breathed haggardly as his mouth tired after cursing fenix for a few minutes without stopping at all.


    after taking a rest for a minute, cain extended his hand to fenix. "where are your treasures?"


    "they''re all here, my lord." fenix took off his bracelet from his wrist and handed it to cain with both hands while bowing deeply. "i apologize, my lord. it was never my intention to hide anything from you."


    ''oh, so his treasures are in his bracelet.'' cain thought as he took the red bracelet and looked at it with interest.


    he only knew that spatial treasure was always in the shape of a ring.


    that''s why he thought that fenix was a poor bastard since he didn''t see any ring on fenix''s fingers.


    subsequently, cain put fenix into his beast space and said, "as your punishment, refine all of the medicinal liquids or pills that you can from the treasures that we got from the huo family. don''t forget to give a list of alchemy materials that you need in case some materials are missing."


    cain then added, "you''ll remain in the beast space until you either contribute enough to redeem yourself or i need you again."


    ''fck, i shouldn''t have told him about this.'' fenix cursed and regretted his choice to tell cain about his doubts.


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    "let''s go, nix. i will find a suitable beast for you to fight." cain jumped on nix''s back and patted lightly.


    "fenix is such a dumbfck, isn''t he? why didn''t he tell me about it earlier? if he''d told me earlier, we wouldn''t have wasted so much time!" cain tried looking for validation with nix being on his side.


    "roar!"


    nix nodded in response and roared before flying away in the direction cain instructed him.


    in nix''s pov, everything his master said was the truth since he had a blind faith in his master.


    ¡­


    after flying for almost an hour, they arrived in a mountain range where cain checked in the map that this place was filled with beasts of the lord until dominator rank, a really perfect place for nix to fill up his experience.


    as for where cain got the map, it was given to him by old feng when he explained about the top forces and their places.


    cain then instructed nix to slow down as he activated his scan and ordered the system to modify the setting again since he needed to scan beasts in the lord ranks too, as they were the main target.


    unfortunately, he was still in the 24h punishment, so any nix''s kill would be a waste since he wouldn''t get any rewards from the system.


    he even wondered if his reward for his side mission was delayed because of the punishment or if he wouldn''t get his rewards since he was still in the 24h punishment period.


    after flying for a few minutes, cain finally heard a notification that he had been waiting for.


    [ding! detected a moose, high-level lord rank beast 10 km northwest ahead]


    [race: moose]


    [attributes: high-level wood element]


    [rank: high-level lord rank beast]


    [qualification: lord]


    [skills: elemental wood, heavy stomp, mid-level regeneration]


    [strength]: 475,000


    [agility]: 435,000


    [health]: 550,000


    [sense]: 420,000


    [energy]: 450,000


    after cain checked that the moose didn''t have anything dangerous that would endanger nix''s life when they fought, he immediately instructed nix to head towards the moose.


    when they almost arrived, cain was shocked when he saw the moose, as its body was huge, around 20 meters tall, even bigger than nix.


    other than its enormous size, it appeared similar to typical moose. sea??h th§× n?velfire.n§×t website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    cain then ordered nix to land at a distance as he wanted to watch the battle and stand guard while scanning the surroundings in case the nearby beasts would be attracted by the fight.


    the moment cain jumped on the ground, nix immediately roared as if challenging the moose.


    "roar!"


    however, the moose ignored nix as it wasn''t a beast that would become aggressive every time someone entered their territory.


    noticing that he was being ignored once again like he experienced with the lizard, nix became annoyed and directly used his [ice storm] skill.

 Chapter 78 Killing The Moose

    [a/n]i''m making an early note because this is important. so, i''m experimenting with my chapter being paraphrased with ai, and this is the result of it. what do you think of this? i need your opinion on it.


    if you like this one rather than my own description in the fight, or you don''t like it, look at this chapter''s comment and like my comment because i will make two comments, and you will know which one to choose. it''s always welcome to even give your opinion and make a comment yourself.


    don''t worry about me giving author notes is to fill the wc because i guarantee you that i wouldn''t do this kind of thing.


    ...


    a lot of ice spikes formed around the moose, surprising the moose that it immediately became wary of nix as it used [elemental wood] skill, and built a thin barrier made out of wood since it sensed that the spikes weren''t lethal.


    the moose''s wooden barrier creaked under the pressure as frost began to creep across its surface. cracks splintered outward, fine fissures spreading as the overwhelming cold weakened its structure.


    the moose, sensing the threat escalating, stomped its colossal hooves into the ground with its [heavy stomp] skill.


    the earth rumbled like a drumbeat, shockwaves rippling outward. nix''s ice storm faltered momentarily as cracks tore through the ground, disrupting the dragon''s footing.


    nix let out an angry roar, frost swirling around its shimmering silver-blue scales. with a beat of his wings, he soared into the air, avoiding further tremors.


    from above, nix''s icy eyes locked onto the moose. frost gathered in his jaws as the dragon prepared his next attack.


    the moose raised its head, its enormous antlers gleaming with a faint green glow as it unleashed [elemental wood] again.


    massive wooden roots burst forth from the earth, twisting upward to ensnare the dragon. like titanic serpents, the roots lashed toward nix, trying to bind his wings and drag him back to the ground.


    looking at the incoming attack, nix responded by spreading his wings wide, releasing dozens of jagged ice spears as he used [ice spike] dozens of times.


    the frozen projectiles shot downward, piercing the roots and shattering them mid-air. some of the shards struck the moose''s flank, leaving frostbitten wounds across its thick hide.


    the moose bellowed in pain, shaking its massive body. its eyes glowed faintly as its [mid-level regeneration] began to activate, the frostbitten wounds knitting together slowly.


    however, nix noted something crucial¡ªthe healing process wasn''t instant.


    nix responded with a guttural growl as his frost armor shimmered, ice plating encasing his body to boost his defenses. he dove toward the moose like a glacial meteor, claws extended.


    nix''s claws gleamed with sharp layers of frozen energy as he struck the moose''s side.


    the impact was thunderous¡ªicy talons ripping through fur and flesh, leaving a massive gash that sprayed frozen mist into the air.


    the moose staggered but countered immediately as it stomped again with [heavy stomp], this time channeling its full strength.


    the earth erupted violently beneath nix, a shockwave smashing into his armored body and sending him skidding backward, his claws gouging trenches into the ground but nix quickly regained his footing.


    the moose, though wounded, wasn''t finished. its antlers pulsed with emerald energy, channeling its remaining strength into a final desperate [elemental wood] attack.


    giant roots thicker than trees shot out of the ground, wrapping around nix''s legs and wings. the moose''s muscles tensed as it pulled, trying to drag the dragon into a crushing embrace of wood and earth.


    nix roared in frustration, struggling against the constriction. frost crackled where his scales touched the roots, but the moose was relentless.


    looking at nix, who seemed to struggle to break free, cain clenched his fists and shouted. "nix, use ice breath and break free!" continue your adventure with empire


    with cain''s shout, nix''s chest expanded as his lungs filled with freezing energy. his jaws opened wide, releasing an avalanche of icy mist.


    the frost hit the roots directly, spreading across them like liquid ice, freezing them solid in moments.


    nix''s wings flexed powerfully, and with a surge of strength, he shattered the frozen roots, sending shards flying in all directions.


    nix launched into the air once more, his breath heavy but his determination unwavering. sear?h the novelfire.net* website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    from above, he glared down at the moose, whose chest rose and fell laboriously. its regeneration was slowing, unable to keep up with the relentless assault.


    nix who saw this immediately determined to end the battle as he flapped his wings and soared higher. frost gathered around him, the air turning bitterly cold.


    noticing the dragon''s movement, the moose tried to use one last root attack as its antlers crackled with energy. the ground trembled violently as wooden tendrils erupted toward the sky.


    nix roared as he used [ice storm] attack, and a blizzard of ice and snow exploded from nix''s body, swirling violently around the moose. the wind howled, frost covering the battlefield in an unrelenting cascade.


    the moose, already weakened, struggled to move as the temperature plummeted. its wooden armor splintered and cracked, unable to withstand the force of the icy onslaught.


    the moose''s body began to stiffen. its movements slowed to a crawl as ice crept up its legs, across its massive frame, and finally over its antlers.


    it let out a deep, echoing bellow, the sound of defiance and defeat¡ªbefore falling silent.


    the ice storm subsided, leaving behind a battlefield blanketed in snow and frost. in the center stood the moose, frozen solid, a towering monument of glimmering ice.


    its once-proud antlers were now encased in a crystalline sheen, a testament to nix''s overwhelming power.


    nix descended slowly, landing beside his fallen foe. his breath came in heavy clouds of frost, and his wings folded at his sides.


    despite his exhaustion, he let out a triumphant roar that echoed across the frozen landscape.


    cain approached cautiously, his boots crunching on the ice-covered ground. he then came to nix and petted him, a proud smile on his face. "that was a good show you''ve shown me, nix."


    nix rumbled softly in response, his white-blue scales shimmering in the pale light. cain scanned the area one final time, ensuring no other beasts had been drawn by the epic battle.


    after ensuring that no beasts were attracted by the commotion, cain put the moose''s frozen carcass into his beast space and jumped onto nix''s back.


    "let''s go back first, nix." cain patted nix''s body.


    the moment nix flew to the sky, cain heard the system notifications that he had been waiting for.


    [ding! nix has killed the high-level lord rank beast.]


    [ding! nix''s experience at lord rank has increased to 50%.]


    after cain heard the system notification, he thought to himself, "it seems nix only needs to kill one more beast and i would be able to make the experience into 100%."

 Chapter 79 Nix vs Water Python

    ¡­Around two hours later,


    Cain was back to the previous mountain range after he was back to the inn and let Nix recover enough inside his beast space.


    Naturally, all of this could happen in a short time because of the difference in time as well as the 10x accelerated recovery effect that was being combined.


    These two being combined had the same effect as Nix having to rest for around 300 hours in the outside world.


    Subsequently, Cain searched around as Nix was hovering around the mountain, and only after 10 minutes did Cain finally hear a notification that caught his attention. sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    [Ding! Detected a Water Python, High-level Lord Rank Beast 10 km Northeast ahead]


    [Race: Water Python]


    [Attributes: High-level Water Element]


    [Rank: High-level Lord Rank Beast]


    [Qualification: Lord]


    [Skills: Water Blast, Water Armor, Tail Slap]


    [Strength]: 450,000


    [Agility]: 440,000


    [Health]: 500,000


    [Sense]: 460,000


    [Energy]: 435,000


    After Cain determined that the python did not have anything dangerous that could endanger Nix''s life if they fought, he immediately directed Nix towards Northeast.


    Cain then instructed Nix to fly towards the location he had informed him of.


    Only after their distance was around 100 meters away that Cain was finally able to see the huge water python.


    The python was lying beneath a big tree and seemed like it was still digesting food as its belly was bulging, making its belly look more than twice as big as the normal circumference.


    Its body circumference was as big as 2,4 meters and was over 60 meters in length.


    Subsequently, Cain ordered Nix to land at a distance once again as he wanted to observe the battle while standing guard in case the nearby beasts would be attracted by the fight.


    Cain did this because he didn''t want to make the same mistake again and he thought that he needed to be extra careful in doing things from then on.


    As Cain jumped on the ground, Nix directly roared when he saw that the python had noticed their presence and seemed to be in a defensive state.


    Roar!


    Looking at the python who had been into a defensive stance as its scales glistened with faint ripples of water energy gathered around it, Nix immediately spread his claws as glacial energy pulsed from his body. The air chilled instantly, frost forming on the nearby grass and leaves.


    The Water Python hissed, its forked tongue flicking as it raised its head high, towering like a living column.


    A sphere of water began to coalesce around its scales, shimmering with a faint blue glow. The snake''s eyes locked onto Nix, its gaze cold and calculating as it readied itself for the fight.


    Nix, unbothered, roared once more, a declaration of dominance that echoed through the forest. He then used his [Ice Spike] and shards of ice materialized in the air above him.


    With a burst of force, he unleashed a volley of razor-sharp [Ice Spikes] that shot straight toward the Water Python. Each shard whistled through the air, deadly and precise.


    The python reacted swiftly, its [Water Armor] shimmering brighter as it coiled tighter. A thick, translucent layer of water formed around its body like a flowing shield.


    When the ice spikes struck, they collided with the armor, breaking apart into icy mist and leaving only shallow gashes along the snake''s scales.


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    The python, seeing its opportunity, struck back with a fast speed. Its massive tail whipped around with a deep whoosh, aiming for Nix with its [Tail Slap] skill.


    The sheer force of the tail''s movement tore through the air, snapping branches and splitting the ground where it passed.


    Nix''s reflexes proved superior. With a single beat of his wings, he shot upward into the sky, the python''s tail slamming into the ground where he had stood just moments before. A shockwave spread through the earth, rocks and soil erupting from the impact.


    Hovering mid-air, Nix''s body began to glow with frost once more.


    Nix roared again, and a violent blizzard materialized around the battlefield. A vortex of snow and freezing winds engulfed the Water Python, obscuring it from view. The temperature dropped sharply, frost forming over the surrounding trees and earth.


    Inside the storm, the python hissed angrily. Its body slithered through the snow with growing difficulty as frost began to stick to its scales, slowing its movements. Yet, the python was relentless.


    Through sheer willpower, it gathered water energy in its jaws and launched a retaliatory attack.


    A cannon-like stream of pressurized water burst forth from the python''s mouth, cutting through the icy storm like a blade.


    Nix veered to the side just in time, the water blast narrowly grazing his armored flank.


    Despite his speed, a small section of frost armor shattered from the hit, sending shards of ice to the ground below.


    Nix''s wings flared wide as his chest expanded, glowing with icy energy. He opened his mouth and unleashed a torrent of frost.


    The Ice Breath hit the python head-on, a freezing mist that spread over its body, crystallizing the water armor and locking it in place.


    The Water Python thrashed violently, but the ice spread quickly. Its water armor turned into solid chunks of frozen mass, clinging to its scales and weighing it down.


    The python let out a furious hiss, its movements slowing even further under the encroaching frost.


    Nix descended like a glacial predator, his claws glowing as they sharpened with frost energy.


    Nix dove with blinding speed, his claws striking the python''s exposed flank. The impact was brutal¡ªicy talons ripped into the thick scales, shattering frozen sections of its armor and leaving deep gashes in its flesh.


    The python writhed in agony, its tail slamming into the earth reflexively, but it was too slow.


    Still unwilling to surrender, the python summoned its remaining energy. With a final desperate hiss, it coiled and swung its tail upward in one last attempt to crush Nix.


    But Nix didn''t retreat. Instead, his body shimmered once more as his Frost Armor thickened, a final layer of protection.


    The python''s tail connected with a deafening crash, sending shockwaves rippling outward. Nix was forced back slightly, but he roared defiantly, unfazed.


    Seeing his chance to end the battle, Nix charged again, frost swirling violently around him. This time, he unleashed his full strength.


    Dozens of jagged ice lances shot forward, piercing through the python''s weakened armor and embedding deep into its flesh.


    The python''s body trembled as it let out a final, guttural hiss. Its movements slowed¡­ then stopped entirely.


    The massive snake collapsed onto the ground, the light in its eyes dimming as the frost fully overtook its body.


    The battlefield was silent except for the faint sound of ice crackling. Nix landed gracefully near the python''s body, his wings folding against his sides as he let out a victorious roar that echoed through the trees.


    Cain then came to Nix as he stroked his body softly, feeling proud that Nix who was just a small little guy had become this big and strong.


    Even though he had never experienced having kids, Cain guessed that this should be the feeling of the parents being proud of their kid for their achievements.

 Chapter 80 100% Experience

    This time, when Cain was still enjoying his moment with Nix, he heard a few notifications from the system that made him immediately take the python''s corpse before jumping on Nix''s back and ordering Nix to get out of this place since he had done with his business here.The notifications that he heard from the system were from a few beasts that had reached Grandlord Ranks approaching his place.Cain guessed that they must have been attracted by this commotion.


    He wondered why there were no beasts of Grandlord Ranks that were attracted by the previous Nix''s fight when he killed the moose.


    However, he quickly dismissed his thoughts about it as it didn''t matter to him anyway.


    A few seconds later, Cain finally heard the system notifications that he had been waiting for.


    [Ding! Nix has killed the High-level Lord Rank Beast.] Your next read awaits at empire


    [Ding! Nix''s experience at Lord Rank has increased to 100%.]


    Cain was relieved when he checked the notifications, as he finally would be able to upgrade Nix''s rank again after he fed him with the evolution pill.Subsequently, Cain asked the system what materials he needed to make the evolution pill. "System, what are the materials needed to refine Nix''s evolution pill?"


    The little fluffy creature then appeared hovering above him as usual before answering him with a nod as if he was satisfied with Cain''s pace in doing things.


    "First of all, you do understand that the way of upgrading your contracted beasts when they have reached the limit of their potential is that you need to fill their experience and evolve their qualification first, right?


    However, because you''re bound to the system now, you also need to fill up your experience like Nix just did, and the difficulty of filling up your experience also depends on your luck since it will be random."


    It then added, "Naturally, you can also choose not to rely on the system to instantly upgrade your contracted beast so that you and your contracted beasts don''t need to fill up your experience by shutting down the function of instantly upgrading your beast using evolution points.


    Of course, the system will still tell you how to continue upgrading any beast''s qualification in the future. Now, do you still want to continue relying on the system''s function of instantly upgrading your beast''s rank or not?"


    When Cain heard it, he immediately lost himself in thoughts about the pros and cons, as he also needed to think about the long term.


    After thinking about it for a while, Cain answered, "I will choose to rely on the system, and I think there must be a reason why the system does this in the first place, right?"


    "You''re right. The main reason why you need to fill up the experience is so that you need to experience your power in that rank before you continue to become stronger.


    Because if you never experience any battle, you wouldn''t be able to fully understand your strength and control them well. Resulting in your combat power becoming way weaker compared to the others." The system explained before continuing.


    "If that happens to you, it would be similar to a kid wielding a rifle, but they don''t know how to shoot properly.


    Of course, even if a kid wields a rifle in direct combat facing an experienced shooter wielding a glock, there''s still a high chance of the kid winning, as they could just bombard the experienced shooter.


    Naturally, that would only be the case when they''re facing direct combat with the weaker enemy. But what if they were to be put in the middle of a jungle?


    I''d bet with my neck that the kid will die without even realizing how he died, as there are many factors that would affect him since he is inexperienced in combat."


    Listening to the system''s simple explanation, Cain nodded as if it made sense to put it in that perspective. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Looking at Cain, who seemed to understand what he just explained, it then added, "This is why, from now on, you need to fill your own experience since you will continue to upgrade Nix''s rank.


    However, don''t fret, as you only need to fill the experience once for every rank regardless of how many beasts that you need to upgrade in that particular rank, because I''m sure that sooner or later you will have more than two or three beasts. Now, do you still want to choose to rely on the system?"


    Cain replied with a serious expression, "Yes!"


    The fluffy creature nodded before giving him the list of the alchemy materials he needed to refine Nix''s evolution pill.


    There were a few materials that were needed to refine the evolution pill.


    The first material was the Snowveil Essence, a Grandlord Rank treasure. It was a condensed liquid extracted from frozen waterfalls in the north region.


    The second was the Frozen Dewberry, a Lord Rank treasure. It was a small berry that absorbs the frost of dawn, amplifying cold elemental energy.


    The third material was the Frigid Star Bead, a Lord Rank treasure. It was a bead formed in frozen lakes under starlight, the effect was to harmonize the energy flow.


    The fourth material was the Frozen Spirit Leaf, a Lord Rank treasure. It was a translucent leaf that was said to contain the essence of a frozen spirit beast.


    The last material was the beast core of a Grandlord Rank Beast with the Ice attribute.


    The little creature also explained to him about the details that he needed to do in the future.


    Because this was Nix''s first time upgrading his qualification, there were no restrictions on obtaining the materials of the evolution pill.


    So, Cain could obtain it in every possible way, such as the most simple way by buying them through merchants or someone.


    However, after this, the difficulty will be randomized since Cain would even need to obtain them by going to the place on his own or simply buying the materials but also going there to pick up the materials on his own, as transporting the materials to him wouldn''t be allowed by the system.

 Chapter 81 The Clan Head of the Liang Family (1)

    The difficulty itself was also being randomized from the easy, normal, hard, and hell levels.Naturally, Cain had thought of a loophole by knowing the materials first and just buying them before refining them, but this plan was quickly dismissed by him since the system was smarter than him.


    Because even if Cain knew the materials, he wouldn''t be able to refine them, as the most important part was the refining technique and how to process them precisely since even the slightest mistake would fail the refining process of the evolution pill and ruin the pill.


    Cain was also being informed that his difficulty in filling the experience would be randomized from the easy, normal, hard, and hell levels.


    His difficulty in filling the experience would be related to how many experiences he would get every time he killed a beast.


    For example, if the difficulty in easy level was to kill two beasts of the same or slightly higher rank, the normal level would definitely be harder than the easy level.


    Be it in the sheer number or stronger beast, or even both.


    Not only that, it could even be given a mission that he needed to do if he wanted to upgrade himself to the next level.


    After digesting the new information really well, Cain decided to go back to the inn and rest for a while before going to the Starlight Auction House to buy the alchemy materials for Nix''s evolution pill and the remaining alchemy materials Fenix had listed before. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


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    Inside a grand and majestic hall, a middle-aged man with silver hair in his late 40s sat on the throne.


    The middle-aged man was having a meeting as there were a lot of people gathered in the hall, seemingly discussing something important.


    After a while, the middle-aged man waved his hand and announced with a stern expression, "Okay, the meeting is over, everyone is dismissed."


    The moment everyone got out of the hall, the middle-aged man''s expression became cheerful as he picked up the silver token in his waist and communicated with someone.


    "Little Chen''er, why did you contact me a few times before? Didn''t I tell you that I''m in the middle of an important meeting?"


    Old Feng and Yuchen, who were still chatting while playing chess inside the room, were immediately overjoyed when they saw the silver token glow.


    Yuchen instantly grabbed the token and shouted. "DAD!! I told you that this is really important, why did you not answer it immediately?!?"


    "Hahaha, what is this so-called important chen''er? Do you already miss me and want to go back home?" The middle-aged man laughed and teased Yuchen.Yuchen pouted and snorted.


    "Hmpph! Dad, can you be serious? This is really important because this matter is related to one of the strongest factions in the Main Word!"


    When the middle-aged man heard it, he was stunned as he didn''t believe what his lovely princess just said.


    He then asked with a serious note, "Little Chen''er, you do know that if you''re joking, it''s not funny, right? Because this matter is related to one of the strongest factions in the world. And we will be in big trouble if we don''t handle it well."


    "Of course I know, that''s why I said to stop joking around and be more serious because I''m really serious right now." Yuchen replied.


    "Okay, wait for a sec." The middle-aged man immediately became serious as he took out a token and activated the full formation in this hall.


    "Now, tell me what kind of massive trouble you just made when you were just away for a few days, Liang Yuchen?!" The middle-aged man asked with a frown.


    Yuchen instantly shivered when she heard that her dad was being serious at the moment.


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    "I''ll let Old Feng tell you in person." She said as she handed the token to Old Feng without even waiting for a reply.


    The middle-aged man only shook his head helplessly when he heard it.


    Subsequently, Old Feng explained in detail to the clan head, such as Cain and Fenix''s reactions, the shape of Cain''s tail, etc.


    After Old Feng explained the story for almost half an hour, the clan head immediately used all of his brain cells to think about it for a while, as this matter could lead to their downfall if this wasn''t handled properly.


    The clan head then spoke with a solemn voice. "First of all, I could guarantee you that he is a legit one because back in the day when I was young, I was lucky enough to meet one of the geniuses from the royal family of the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox race.


    The reason why I said that this young master Cain is legit was because back then, he also displayed the same as that young master Cain did.


    However, what I saw back then was just someone who had only awakened the first tail.


    That genius was even being regarded as one of the geniuses in the royal family itself, as his guardian alone was even stronger than my father at that time since he accompanied me back then.


    If it wasn''t because he revealed that he was from the Royal Family of the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox race and proved it by showing his tail, almost nobody in this world could detect them if they were adamant about disguising themselves."


    The clan head explained it in detail about his experience, as he also had witnessed it with his own eyes.


    When Old Feng heard it, he immediately shivered, because he had dared enough to almost have the guts to take one move from Fenix before.


    Old Feng thought that if it wasn''t because Cain calmed the situation before, there was definitely a little bit of a chance that he would take the bet and lose his life in the process.


    No wonder he sensed an unknown danger coming from Fenix the first time he saw him.


    Old Feng guessed that Fenix must have sealed most of his strength, as the Low-level World wouldn''t allow anyone above Conqueror Rank to enter it.

 Chapter 82 The Clan Head of the Liang Family (2)

    "What should we do now?" Old Feng asked with a worried expression."Relax. Since Young Master Cain has revealed his true identity to you, he must have his reasons. First, recall your men who were investigating his origins. Second, be ready to provide any assistance he might need.


    I suspect that one of the reasons he showed you was because of this, since he showed you his true identity, it might have meant that he needed our faction to help him for some reasons.


    So, this might be our chance to soar to the skies if our faction can come under the future patriarch of the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox race and support him when he needs it right now. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Moreover, if he truly has an interest in little Chen''er, we should tread carefully. Do you understand?" The clan head explained.


    Old Feng''s eyes lit up as he understood the assignment. "I understand, sir."


    "Good. Now, let me speak to Yuchen." The clan head said.


    Old Feng then handed the token to Yuchen with a kind smile, "Your old man wants to have a word with you."


    When Yuchen saw that Old Feng''s expression seemed a little bit weird, she frowned for a second before taking the token since she thought that there wouldn''t be a problem since he was smiling at her.


    "What were you and Old Feng talking about, Dad?" Yuchen asked curiously.


    The clan head laughed, "Hahaha, ask Old Feng yourself later."


    He then added, "By the way, little Chen''er, what do you think of Young Master Cain?"


    "Huh? What do you mean by that?" Yuchen was confused with the sudden weird question.


    "I mean exactly what I asked. What''s your opinion of him after meeting him?" The clan head asked with a wicked smile across his face.


    "Oh, hmmm¡­" Yuchen said as she thought about it carefully for a few seconds while placing her fingers on his chin.


    "Hmmph! That guy is just shameless and irritating. But¡­ he''s also unpredictable. I can''t quite figure him out." Yuchen described Cain with her honest opinion to her dad.


    The clan head laughed and teased, "Hahaha, it seems that my lovely little princess has finally taken interest in someone."


    When Yuchen heard it, she screamed, "Dad! Don''t start with this again! I''m not interested in marriage. Go find someone else¡ªmaybe Second Sister or Big Brother! I''m still young!"


    "Alright, alright. I wouldn''t tease you anymore. But remember, our clan''s future may depend on this. Don''t you want your grandfather, who has always doted on you, to live longer?


    His lifespan has neared his limit, and you know it yourself that he can''t break through to the next rank since he was injured¡­ Okay, let''s not bring that up again." The clan head stopped talking further for a second before continuing.


    "Anyway, at least don''t create problems and be careful to not offend him."


    Yuchen clenched her fists tightly when she heard it. "I know, Dad."


    She remembered the reason why her grandpa was injured; it was because she created a small problem that led to almost an all-out battle between two big factions, which then caused her grandpa to be heavily injured at that time.


    When she was still reminiscing about the sad memory for a few seconds, Old Feng''s voice immediately made her come back to her senses.


    "Young miss, young master Cain is here!" Old Feng exclaimed as he held the token in his hand.


    She was surprised when she heard it since it was just a few hours ago that Cain came here.


    She then informed her dad, "Dad, he''s here. I''ll contact you later."


    The clan head frowned when he heard it, wondering what Cain was up to by coming there a few hours later after he was there.


    "Be cautious and remember what I said." The clan head reminded.


    He then removed the formation inside the hall before calling someone over.


    Half a minute later, an old man stepped inside with an annoyed expression. He wore a white robe with long white hair flowing down his back, as well as a white beard and mustache.


    Even though he was old, his body was perfectly in shape as he walked over with a firm step.


    "Xiao Tian, why did you summon me so urgently?" he grumbled. "I was spending time with my grandson. He just started walking today!"


    The old man frowned, looking at the clan head as if he would teach him a lesson for disturbing his precious time.


    When the clan head heard it, he waved his hand and laughed, "Hahaha¡­ Old Kong, your temper seems to have become worse since your youngest grandson was born."


    "Cut the crap, let''s get to the point. Why did you call me here?" Uncle Kong asked impatiently, as he was already annoyed that the clan head summoned him when he was still playing with his grandson.


    The clan head immediately activated the formations in the hall, making the old man turn serious as he realized the seriousness of the situation.


    Because the formations were only engaged when a major conversation involving the family or the Starlight Auction House occurred.


    The clan head''s expression immediately turned serious after he activated the formations. "Old Kong, this matter concerns one of the strongest factions in the world. Can you do me a favor with this one?"


    Old Kong''s face became solemn when he heard it, as this matter turned out to be related to one of the strongest factions, no wonder the clan head activated the formations before talking about it.


    After the old man pondered for a few seconds, he sighed.


    Sigh!


    "Can you guys at least let me watch my adorable grandson grow up first?"


    The old man then continued, "Tell me what''s this all about."


    Old Kong thought that this mission was going to be extremely dangerous and he might even lose his life in the process.


    However, the thing that concerned him was not his life but wanting to watch his grandson grow up stronger with his own eyes.

 Chapter 83 The Unseen Disaster Draws Near

    One of the main reasons the clan head chose Old Kong for the task was his unwavering loyalty to the family. Despite his wild and brash personality, Old Kong was always willing to sacrifice everything to protect them."Old Kong, the situation isn''t as dire as you think," The clan head smiled, reassuring the old man.


    He then added, "In fact, this might even be an opportunity for our family to free ourselves from reliance on the Palace of Celestial Light."


    Old Kong''s eyes lit up when he heard it as he was surprised that instead of trouble coming in their way, an opportunity came to them.


    The old man then impatiently urged the clan head to explain about it.


    After listening carefully to the explanation, the old man nodded and asked with a smile, "What''s your plan now?"


    The old man asked, knowing that the clan head must have thought about this and come up with a plan.


    Otherwise, he wouldn''t have summoned him since he wasn''t that smart and cunning to be involved in making plans for something this important.


    "We''re hosting a major auction in a few months, correct? Let''s use it as a pretext for you to personally oversee things. We''ll expand the list of items and move the event to Emberport City. That way, you can monitor Yuchen and Cain closely." The clan head suggested as he looked at Old Kong with a smile.


    The clan head thought that by doing so, there would be Old Kong, who could monitor Yuchen and Cain''s movement and provide support in case Cain needed their help.


    He thought that since Cain decided to hide his identity, he would need someone to help him do things as he didn''t want to be exposed by using their own power.


    The clan head and Old Kong then talked about it further, as this matter might change their future to be independent and not relying on the Palace of Celestial Light anymore.


    Because even though their faction was the subordinate of one of the strongest factions, their relationship was actually more of like someone who provided a huge sum of money to be able to operate and be ''protected'' by them.


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    Inside a hall, a middle-aged man dressed in white sat on a throne and looked at the young man in front of him and an old man in a white robe with gray hair and beard.


    "Draven, remember that this mission is really important not only for our family but for yourself too. So, don''t mess around and do things carefully." The middle-aged man reminded the young man with a serious expression.


    "I understand. My mission is to observe and report everything we find in that Low-Level World. I also have to enter the secret realm, so no one will suspect our presence there."


    The young man repeated his mission, indicating that he remembered his mission very well.


    The middle-aged man nodded when he saw that his son seemed to remember his mission and wouldn''t mess around.


    He then looked at the old man beside the young man and said, "Old Yan, please look after him and remind him strictly in case he would mess around."


    The old man cupped his hands and bowed, reassuring the middle-aged man as he said, "Don''t worry, patriarch. I''ve been watching him grow up since he was a newborn baby, so it''s natural for me to remind the young master if he was about to do something that would ruin the mission."


    "Good, I''m counting on you both to give valuable information before the team arrives. It''s crucial that the main branch sees us in a favorable light." The middle-aged man said.


    After chatting a little bit more, the young man and the old man immediately set off, and only after they had gone for a while did the middle-aged man wave his hand.


    A man in a black robe appeared instantly and kneeled before the middle-aged man. "What are your orders, sir?"


    The middle-aged man said plainly, "Send your strongest man in the Peak-level Conqueror Rank to follow the two of them and report to me every once in a while."


    The man in black only nodded before disappearing into thin air.


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    "Long time no see." Cain greeted with a smile as he stepped inside.


    Old Feng laughed and greeted with a bow, "Sir, there''s no need for you to come in person. A word from you, and we would have delivered the items.


    "Old Feng, do you dislike me that much since you don''t want to see me?" Cain chuckled, teasing Old Feng.


    Old Feng immediately shuddered and bowed deeply, "No, I don''t mean it that way, Sir¨C"


    Before Old Feng continued further, Cain laughed and waved his hand, "Hahaha, I was just joking, Old Feng. I know what you meant."


    Cain then continued, "I''m here to buy alchemy materials again and a few treasures that might be a little bit hard to find. Here''s the list of the materials and the treasures that I want to buy."


    Cain tossed a scroll of paper filled with the list of the materials at Old Feng.


    When the old man reviewed the list of the treasures that Cain wanted to buy, he was surprised to find that the highest rank of the treasures that Cain was looking for was only at the Grandlord Rank.


    He thought that it would be an extremely rare treasure in the Main World or something.


    Old Feng then explained, "Coincidentally, we have the Snowveil Essence in stock since it was supposed to be auctioned tomorrow. As for the other three treasures, I will confirm it with someone in charge right away."


    The old man then took the token and contacted the branch manager of this place and found that only Frigid Star Bead was available.


    However, the branch manager told them that he had information about the Frozen Spirit Leaf; it was said that one of the big families in the Velmara Kingdom had it.


    Old Feng then ordered the branch manager to get the item with everything possible, even if it would resort to violence, and do it as soon as possible.


    Subsequently, Old Feng contacted the other branch managers and asked around to see if someone had Frozen Dewberry, a Lord Rank treasure, or at least knew the whereabouts of it.


    After asking around for a while, Old Feng finally sighed in relief as he was contacted by a branch manager from a place in the north, and he said that he had the Frozen Dewberry and would immediately send the treasure by himself.


    While waiting around, Cain was bored and asked, "Old Feng, do you have more of that wine? Where did you get it?"


    When Old Feng heard it, he took out a few jars of the same wine as before. "These are yours, Sir. I bought them from the Verdant Blossom Hall."


    "Thanks for the wine and the information." Cain put the wines into his inventory, leaving only one jar of wine, and opened it himself.


    However, before he poured the wine for himself, Yuchen immediately came to him and helped him by pouring it for him.

 Chapter 84 Normal-level Difficulty

    "Why are you looking at me with that weird look? Is there something on my face?" Cain asked teasingly as he touched his face, pretending to inspect himself.Yuchen''s eyebrows lit up as she didn''t realize that she stared at him too much. "Uh, N-no, there''s nothing on your face, young master Cain."


    She said and immediately looked down, feeling embarrassed.


    Cain only nodded in response before sipping the wine and waited for the items to be delivered since Old Feng said that it wouldn''t take long.


    Around five minutes later, a middle-aged man in his late 50s came and brought the Frozen Spirit Leaf.


    Afterwards, not even half an hour later, an old man with gray hair, wearing a white robe, also came in a hurry and handed the Frozen Dewberry to Old Feng before immediately leaving right away.


    "All the requested items are here, sir." Old Feng handed a space ring with both hands as he bowed politely.


    Cain took the space ring and asked, "How much do I owe for these materials and treasures?"


    "They are on the house, sir. You don''t need to pay anything for them." Old Feng smiled in response.


    "Alright then, I''ll take my leave." Cain walked, and before his figure disappeared from Old Feng and Yuchen''s sight, he added, "Thanks for these things."


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    Subsequently, Cain went back to the inn and took the two little siblings out of the beast space, as they had been there for a few days.


    The moment Ayla was taken out of the beast space, she looked around and found that she was in the room before she was moved to the beast space.


    When she saw that Cain was looking at her and her big brother with a smile, she immediately ran and jumped on him.


    "Big Brother Cain, you finally let us out. It''s boring there because there is only me, my brother, and Nix."


    Cain caught Ayla and patted her back. "I''m sorry, Ayla."


    Ayla shook her head and looked at Cain with a cute smile on her face. "It''s okay. Even if it was boring, at least we were free and safe. So, I''m really thankful to you instead, Big Brother Cain."


    Touched by her words, Cain gently stroked her hair. "You don''t need to thank me. You''re like a little sister to me now. So, think of me as your big brother too, alright?"


    Ayla nodded vigorously, feeling overjoyed that someone treated her like this. "Thank you, Big Brother Cain!"


    Ayla sobbed as she cried from happiness.


    Cain could only hug her and pet her back to comfort her.


    Elion only stood there, watching them silently since he didn''t want to ruin the moment while clenching his fists tightly.


    He thought that if he was strong like Cain, his sister wouldn''t suffer for a long time and could live happily like any other little kid.


    A minute later, Cain put Ayla down and reminded, "Both of you will stay in this inn with my clone. Don''t go outside until tomorrow, okay?"


    Cain waved his hand and made a clone, surprising Ayla and Elion.


    "Wow! There are two Big Brother Cains now!" Ayla jumped excitedly before circling around his clone curiously as she examined his clone''s entire body thoroughly.


    "This is my clone, you can assume that he is the same as myself. Because I still have something to do, I''ll let him accompany both of you here." Cain explained.


    He then added, "Stay here patiently first, okay? Tomorrow I will introduce you to your new friends."


    "Really? Will we have friends?" Ayla came in front of him and held his hand with shimmering eyes.


    "Of course, we will also go shopping and do a lot of things. So, take a lot of rest and prepare yourself for tomorrow." Cain patted her head softly.


    "Yeay! Ayla can''t wait to buy candies and snacks." Ayla unknowingly drooled her saliva as her thoughts were filled with things she had always wanted to eat.


    After chatting for a little bit more, Cain left the inn and immediately headed towards the previous mountain range.


    On the way there, Cain gave the alchemy materials and the treasures to Fenix and ordered him to refine Nix''s evolution pill first, as he also gave Fenix a small white dragon scale that was given by the system.


    The white dragon scale was filled with the information of how to refine Nix''s GrandLord Rank evolution pill. sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "System, what is the difficulty of filling my experience now?" Cain inquired.


    Not even a second later, Cain heard notifications from the system and immediately checked them.


    [Ding! Calculating the difficulty¡­]


    [Ding! You have received the difficulty of normal-level.]


    [Normal-level: Kill other living beings, including humans, beasts, etc., until the experience reaches 100%.]


    [Restriction: The host can''t increase his stats by activating the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox bloodline. However, the host is allowed to use his bloodline''s abilities.]


    [Progression: 0%]


    Cain was surprised when he checked notifications, as he didn''t expect there would be restrictions.


    He also didn''t expect that the system included humans in it, as he thought that it would be other races.


    He then asked the system, "System, how strong are these targets, and how many do I need to defeat?"


    "Figure it out by yourself." The system replied lazily, not bothering to even appear.


    However, a second later, when Cain was about to curse the system, it then added, "It''s similar to Nix''s way of filling his experience. However, your percentage will sometimes be high and low as it will also be randomized."


    "I see. Thanks for the information."


    Cain then thought about what kind of method and skill he would use to kill his enemies after this.


    After Cain was lost in his thoughts for a while, he came back to his senses when he heard numerous notifications from the system, indicating that he had entered the mountain ranges.


    Subsequently, Cain instructed Nix to fly around while he was going to scan beasts that he wanted to choose as his first target.

 Chapter 85 Lightning Cow

    After Nix had been circling the mountain ranges for around 5 minutes, Cain immediately detected a beast that he decided to be his first target.[Ding! Detected a Lightning Cow, Peak-level Lord Rank Beast 10 km West ahead]


    [Race: Lightning Cow]


    [Attribute: High-level Lightning Element]


    [Rank: Peak-level Lord Rank Beast]


    [Qualification: GrandLord]


    [Skills: Lightning Strike, Lightning Stomp, Lightning Ram]


    [Strength]: 700,000


    [Agility]: 600,000


    [Health]: 650,000


    [Sense]: 600,000


    [Energy]: 680,000


    Looking at the cow''s stats, Cain was pretty confident that it was pretty easy for him to kill it.


    However, since he didn''t want to take too much risk as he couldn''t disturb Fenix or want to activate his bloodline power to boost his stats.


    He decided that this would be a perfect time to test his combat power as well as fill his experience in the meantime.


    Because he thought that he also needed to rely on himself more, as he didn''t want to be someone who fought behind his contracted beasts in the future.


    Let alone that, technically speaking, Cain was way stronger than Nix if he ever fought seriously, it was just that he hadn''t thought too much of it since he had summoned characters who were stronger than him, and he didn''t need to take action himself.


    Nevertheless, after he was informed by the system why it also wanted him to fill his experience, he thought about it thoroughly and decided that he wanted to master his own strength more.


    The most important thing that made him do this was because he was sure that at one point in the future, he could only rely on his own strength and no one.


    Unknowingly to Cain, the little fluffy creature had been watching him from above him but decided to not show himself, and it finally nodded satisfiedly at Cain when he had 100% made up his mind to learn more about his own strength and didn''t want to rely on others too much.


    However, Cain''s next thoughts shocked the little creature, making its body almost fall over as if something stumbled its leg when it walked.


    ''For now, I''ll just finish this quickly and worry about mastering my strength later. I''ve got Fenix as backup, so no need to overthink it.'' Cain thought to himself.


    ''This guy is not locked in at all.'' The fluffy creature almost stumbled mid-air, glaring at Cain in disbelief before vanishing into thin air.


    Cain then instructed Nix to head towards the cow''s location in the west.


    The area he was in at the moment was indeed filled with lightning, as this area was known as the Lightning Veil Ridge.


    Even though the name was called Ridge, it was actually almost flat as the mountain was massive, and he didn''t know why it was called Lightning Veil Ridge on the map.


    As Cain didn''t want to bother himself with something pointless, he immediately focused himself on scanning his surroundings.


    He was being cautious because when he checked the cow''s information, he found that it had GrandLord qualification.


    Cain then thought the worst-case scenario with the cow was being a descendant of a strong GrandLord Rank Beast.


    It was not that he was scared of it, but since he was being cautious, he needed to think about a lot of possibilities that might happen.


    When they were about 200 meters away, Cain saw a vast grassland ahead and noticed that in the distance, there was a big white cow around 10 meters big.


    The only difference about this cow compared to a normal cow was that its horns were white-purplish, and there were lightning marks on the horns.


    After scanning that it seemed there was no lightning Cow that had reached the GrandLord Rank beast nearby, Cain immediately made a plan and instructed Nix to land at a distance.


    He then put Nix into the beast space before approaching the cow blatantly without hiding since the cow had noticed them too but did nothing as its attention was locked on them while eating the purple grasses on the ground.


    However, when it noticed that Nix was gone and Cain was heading towards him, it immediately became wary and looked at Cain as if measuring its strength. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Sensing that Cain had only reached Low-level Lord Rank, the cow''s wariness subsided, though it kept a watchful eye on him.


    The reason the cow could sense Cain''s rank was because he had ordered the system to remove the concealment on his rank so that the others would be able to tell his rank as long as their rank was higher than his.


    When his distance was about 50 meters away from the cow, Cain directly unsheathed his sword on his waist and enveloped it with his foxfire while using only a little bit of his energy, around 1/20th or 50,000 energy stats.


    Cain then pretended as if he used a lot of strength when he swung his sword before breathing haggardly, looking at the crescent moon-shaped sword energy that was engulfed in flames heading towards the cow.


    Swoosh!


    Looking at the incoming attack, the cow snorted before mooing and using its skill [Lightning Strike].


    The lightning marks on the horns were shimmering with purplish color before they shot out a 30 cm big lightning bolt and collided with Cain''s skill.


    Cain immediately ran away in panic when he saw the incoming lightning that was still heading towards him after piercing through his attack.


    Naturally, Cain didn''t run at full speed while looking with a fearful expression at the cow for a few times as he ran away as if he was scared that the cow would go after him.


    The cow was naturally irritated by the interruption and instantly chased Cain confidently when it saw that Cain was running for his life.


    Cain was adapting faster and faster so that the cow couldn''t catch up to him while attacking it with a little bit of his strength, as his goal was only to annoy the cow.

 Chapter 86 Killing the Lightning Cow

    Cain, who had already run a few kilometers, immediately stopped and turned around as he smiled, looking at the cow as if it were his prey instead of the fearful expression that he had just shown a moment ago.Cain then directly enveloped his sword again with flames while using half of his energy, as he wanted to try how strong this attack was when he used it with half of his energy.


    When the cow watched the terrifying power in Cain''s sword, it realized that something was wrong right away.


    However, before it could do anything, Cain already swung his sword down, releasing a huge 5-meter crescent moon-shaped sword energy that was engulfed in flames heading towards the cow at a fast speed.


    Swoosh!


    The cow immediately reacted by using all of its strength on its skill [Lightning Strike] since it felt that it was too late to dodge.


    The lightning marks on the horns were shimmering with dark purplish color and shot out a two-meter purple lightning bolt, intending to stop the incoming attack.


    Unfortunately for the cow, the quality of its attack power was already worse compared to Cain''s foxfire, let alone the fact that Cain''s attack also contained more energy than its attack, resulting in the lightning bolt being blasted away by the flames.


    Not only that, the crescent moon-shaped flame was still going forward, heading towards the cow.


    As the cow was desperate and had left with no more choice, it quickly burned its blood essence away, boosting its stats.


    It then used the [Lightning Stomp] skill while raising its right hoof and gathered lightning around it and stomped it on the incoming attack.


    Although with a desperate attack, the cow was able to stop Cain''s attack, it was not without any price, as its hoof was almost being split into two by the flames and was burned in the big gash. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Feeling that it couldn''t stand a chance and it even almost lost its life, the cow immediately ran back towards where it came from while mooing in a loud voice.


    Moo!!


    As Cain had already anticipated this, the moment it turned back and started to run away, Cain directly enveloped his sword again with the last remaining of his energy and swung his sword down, aiming at the cow.


    An attack that was just a little bit worse than the previous one instantly came at the cow at a fast speed.


    Because the cow was focusing on its escape while mooing a few times desperately, it didn''t even realize when its body was split into halves while burning the slashed parts.


    The cow''s body split into two, and the blood evaporated as the flames burned the body and even the blood that was spilled over from it, creating a lot of steam.


    [Ding! 1,000,000 Evolution Points have been deducted for the cost of filling the energy.]


    When he checked the notification from the system, he started to regret it as the cost of filling his energy was 1/10th of the cost when he upgraded Nix to Lord Rank Beast.


    Cain had ordered the system to fill his energy whenever he used it completely, as he didn''t want to feel the exhaustion since it felt uncomfortable.


    However, after thinking in the positive light, he was happy that at least he had this overpowered function, as this could come in handy in case of emergency.


    Cain then dismissed his thoughts since he didn''t want to think about something like this too much and walked towards the corpse.


    Looking at the corpse in front of him, Cain actually felt satisfied, unhappy, and helpless at the same time.


    He was satisfied because his strength was much stronger than he had anticipated.


    However, he was unhappy since more than 10% of the cow''s body was burned to a crisp as the result of his attack.


    He also felt helpless that he must have a lot of Evolution Points to fill his energy in case he needed to fill his energy a few times in the future.


    At this rate, he really needs to change his strategy in filling his experience, as his Evolution Points were only able to charge his energy for one more time.


    Cain then put the corpse into his beast space and summoned Nix since he wanted to find his next target right away.


    [Ding! You have killed the Peak-level Lord Rank Beast.]


    [Ding! The progress at Lord Rank has increased to 15%.]


    The moment he jumped on Nix''s back, he heard two notifications that he had been waiting for since he was curious about how much percentage he would get in killing the Peak-level Lord Rank Beast as Low-level Lord Rank.


    When Cain checked the notifications, he was surprised to find that his experience had only increased to 15%.


    He thought that it would be at least one-third, considering the difference in rank and the possibility of lowering the percentage from the randomization the system had mentioned.


    He also thought that it might also be related to the difficulty, as his difficulty was normal-level.


    Cain then asked the system since he wanted to confirm which factor caused the experience to only increase 15%.


    Despite waiting for almost a minute, the system was still silent and seemed like it didn''t want to answer his question.


    "Tch, stingy bastard." Cain cursed, clicking his tongue in dissatisfaction.


    Feeling unhappy that the system ignored him, Cain patted Nix''s body and instructed him to fly around the mountain ranges again.


    However, when Nix just took off from the ground, Cain heard a notification that made him frown, as the worst-case scenario that he had thought of was coming true.


    [Ding! Detected a Lightning Cow, Peak-level GrandLord Rank Beast 10 km West ahead]


    The moment he saw the notification and saw that the one who came was probably the cow''s parent since it had reached Peak-level GrandLord Rank Beast, Cain immediately instructed Nix to stay still.


    The reason why he didn''t flee right away was because he was still thinking about a lot of possibilities as he thought of a crazy plan.


    But, since Cain didn''t want to make a mistake because of his poor judgment, he decided to think about it carefully first, as it wouldn''t be too late for him and Nix to run away, considering that the cow couldn''t fly like Nix did.

 Chapter 87 Cain vs Peak GrandLord Rank Lightning Cow

    After thinking about it for a while, Cain decided that he would try to kill it with one of the strongest attacks he could come up with at the moment.He thought that even if he couldn''t kill it with the attack, he would try to kill it with the second move since he still had enough Evolution Points to charge his energy one last time.


    Even if he still couldn''t kill the cow by then, he had his last backup plan, which was to immediately activate his bloodline power to boost his stats and kill it by himself even if it meant he wouldn''t get the experience for killing it.


    Cain was confident that no matter how strong a GrandLord Rank Beast was, when he decided to go all out and activated his bloodline power, he would be able to kill it.


    He then checked the cow''s information since he hadn''t had time before, as he immediately thought about what he would do the moment he detected the cow.


    [Race: Lightning Cow]


    [Attribute: High-level Lightning Element]


    [Rank: Peak-level GrandLord Rank Beast]


    [Qualification: GrandLord]


    [Skills: Lightning Strike, Lightning Stomp, Lightning Armor, Lightning Ram]


    [Strength]: 3,500,000


    [Agility]: 3,100,000


    [Health]: 3,250,000


    [Sense]: 3,100,000


    [Energy]: 3,400,000


    After looking at the cow''s information, he immediately instructed Nix to land on the ground since he had a plan in mind.


    He then put Nix back into the beast space as he waved his hand while looking in the cow''s direction, waiting for its arrival.


    A few seconds later, Cain finally saw the cow when it was 200 meters away from him.


    Cain noticed that it resembled the previous cow but was only slightly larger compared to the cow he had just killed, around 10% bigger.


    He thought that it might be because it was a female cow, so even if its rank was a whole rank higher than the previous cow, their sizes weren''t much different from each other.


    When the cow was 100 meters away from Cain, it immediately became enraged.


    Because when it saw Cain, it noticed its descendant''s dead body that was split and burned apart beside the human in front of him.


    It then directly charged forward to Cain as it wanted to vent its anger by killing the human who should''ve been the one who killed its descendant.


    Looking at the huge cow charging at him while mooing loudly in anger, Cain unsheathed his sword before using his talent [Infernal Ascendance] for the first time.


    Two gorgeous wings made out of fire were spread out of his back, spanning around five meters wide.


    The temperature in the surroundings instantly rose sky high, the grasses and even the leaves on the nearby trees were immediately scorched into ashes.


    Cain then put the cow''s dead body back into the inventory as he noticed that it was slowly burned away since it was right next to him.


    Not even a second later, Cain enveloped his sword with white flames as he used [Soulfire Flame] with almost all of his energy, leaving only a little bit.


    Because he didn''t want the system to auto charge his energy using his last one million Evolution Points since he also wanted to test his guess.


    Theoretically, he should be able to kill the cow in front of him because when he used his talent [Infernal Ascendance (SS- Rank)], his attack related to fire would deal double damage.


    Considering the fact that double of his energy was more than all of the cow''s energy, he guessed that his attack should overwhelm its attack even if the cow went all out.


    Because the skill that he used at the moment was only available when someone awakened the fifth tail, which meant that the quality and strength of the power itself were beyond higher compared to the cow''s skill.


    However, this was just Cain''s calculation, and he couldn''t confirm it since the system didn''t answer his question and told him to find it out by himself.


    The moment Cain used his talent, the cow became wary as it sensed the danger when it saw the wings spread out of Cain''s back.


    Yet, it still charged forward, since it was blinded by anger as its only descendant was killed by the human in front of it. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    However, when it saw the white flames enveloping the sword and sensed the extreme danger from the terrifying power contained within the flames, the cow immediately regretted its choice to charge forward at Cain.


    Because the cow thought that Cain was only at the Low-level Lord Rank, and even if he had something up his sleeves, it was confident that it could kill Cain as the gap between their ranks was huge.


    But the cow immediately came back to its senses when it felt the danger coming from its soul the moment Cain enveloped his sword with the white flames, as this was the first time it felt this feeling of extreme terror.


    Unfortunately for the cow, its distance was already very close, and it was impossible to dodge the attack when it saw that Cain had already raised his hand and slashed it forward.


    Swoosh!


    A huge 8-meter crescent moon-shaped sword energy that was engulfed in white flames was heading towards the cow at a quick speed.


    The moment Cain raised its hand, the cow had already reacted unconsciously by using all of its strength as it used [Lightning Strike] and [Lightning Armor] skills.


    The lightning marks on the horns were lit up with a dark purplish color while its entire body was instantly enveloped by a visible purple armor.


    The moment the marks on the horns were fully lit up, a three-meter purple lightning bolt flew out of them, intending to at least reduce the power of the incoming attack as the cow felt that Cain''s attack was so terrifying that it was unsure if its lightning bolt would even be able to stop it.


    Unfortunately for the cow, the moment the lightning bolt clashed with the white flames, it was instantly devoured completely by the flames as the crescent moon-shaped energy was still charging forward at itself.


    When the white flames touched the cow, Cain was surprised that the flames didn''t cause wounds or damage and started to envelop the cow instead.


    MOO!!


    The cow was mooing in pain, falling to the ground the moment the flames started to envelop its body.


    After a few seconds, the flames fully enveloped the cow''s body and immediately turned its massive body into ashes in less than a second.


    When Cain looked at the cow''s body that had gone into nothingness, his first reaction was dissatisfaction since now he couldn''t try the cow''s meat, which had reached the Peak-level GrandLord Rank.


    At this rate, if he used the [Soulfire Flame] skill to kill all of the beasts, all of them would be reduced to ashes, leaving him with nothing.


    Not even the beast core was spared.


    However, he was also satisfied that his guess was on point as he was able to kill the cow with one move.


    As Cain was lost in thought thinking about a few things, he immediately summoned Fenix after he heard two notifications from the system and checked them.


    [Ding! You have killed the Peak-level GrandLord Rank Beast]


    [Ding! The experience at Lord Rank has increased to 100%]

 Chapter 88 Cains Past

    Feeling satisfied that his experience had reached 100%, Cain immediately hopped onto Nix''s back and instructed him to go back to the inn as he wanted to end the day.On the way there, Cain checked on Fenix and found that he had already refined Nix''s evolution pill as he was sleeping soundly while there was a space ring and note that said ''Evolution Pill''.


    Cain then moved the space ring into the inventory and let Fenix sleep however much he wanted.


    He also checked on Dante and found that he was still struggling with refining his blood, so he just ignored Dante since he couldn''t do anything about it.


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    "Big Brother Cain, over here!" Ayla waved his hand and made a gesture for him to sit beside her as she tapped the seat on her left.


    Cain smiled and waved back as he walked towards the table by the window.


    "Little girl, aren''t you eating too much?" Cain asked as he pinched Ayla''s cheek.


    "Hehe." Ayla giggled in response.


    Cain then flagged down a waiter and ordered all the best food that Ayla and Elion had eaten, as there were dozens of empty plates on the table.


    Shortly after, the waitress that served Cain the first time he was here with Fenix came while bringing the food that Cain had ordered.


    "Sir, it''s a pleasure to see you again." The waitress bowed as she couldn''t express her gratitude before because Cain immediately went inside his room after he gave her a huge tip.


    "Likewise." Cain responded with a smile.


    "Go ahead, eat as much as you like. I know you''re still hungry." Cain said to Ayla and Elion.


    Ayla immediately ate the food on the table as if she was afraid that she wouldn''t be left with any food if she didn''t act quickly.


    While Cain, Ayla, and Elion were eating while chatting happily, Cain''s body shivered when he watched what Ayla did.


    Ayla picked up a shrimp and waved it at Elion, speaking excitedly as she moved her body left and right. "Brother, look! My shrimp is bigger than yours!"


    This scene was what made his body shiver because this was exactly what his dead little brother did to him a week before an accident that took not only his little brother but his entire family''s life.


    He really remembered this scene since that dinner was the last dinner he had with his family.


    A week after that dinner, when he was on a business trip, he suddenly got a call from a hospital in the city where he lived that their family got into a car crash.


    Unfortunately, they couldn''t save any of his family.


    His dad, mom, and little brother died because of the accident.


    While his dad and mom were instantly pronounced dead on the scene, his little brother miraculously survived and was brought to the hospital before he died because he lost too much blood and couldn''t get the treatment immediately after the accident.


    However, when he was informed of his little brother''s last words from the doctor, he felt that the world immediately crumbled before him.


    The doctor informed him that the moment his little brother woke up after he was unconscious from the crash accident, he immediately looked after him.


    "Brother Jake, where are you? Jack is scared."


    These were his little brother''s last words before he was unconscious again and was announced dead.


    The reason his little brother immediately looked after him was probably because he was the closest to his little brother, as he doted on his little brother too much.


    Not only that, he was also probably the closest person to his little brother since the person who spent the most time with him was him.


    Because he spent most of his free time with him and his parents were mostly working, even his mom started to work again after his little brother was more than two years old.


    He then asked the witness why the car accident happened in the first place and found out that apparently a car crashed into his family''s car.


    After investigating the accident further, he found that the one who caused all of this was a man in his early 20s who was on drugs.


    The thing that enraged him the most was that the young man who crashed into his family survived and didn''t suffer much.


    He then went to a court to sue the man, using the evidence from the hospital that the man was on drugs and was the one who caused the accident that took his entire family''s lives.


    However, strangely enough, the judge decided that the evidence was invalid and not strong enough before dismissing the case.


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    This made him become enraged as he guessed that the judge should''ve been bribed.


    After that, he investigated further and found that the man was the son of one of the higher-ups in the government.


    He then went to the hospital and found that even the doctor that gave him the statement that the man was on drugs had also been bribed, as he turned his back on him and said that the man wasn''t on drugs.


    Frustrated but undeterred, Jake sought the help of a hacker friend to retrieve CCTV footage of the accident as concrete evidence.


    Yet, even with this, his case was dismissed again.


    This harsh reality hit him hard at that time.


    Realizing that legal means would lead nowhere, Jake made a desperate decision.


    He asked his hacker friend to find a hitman, determined to take justice into his own hands.


    When his friend heard it, he was surprised and thought that Jake (Cain) had gone insane.


    "Jake, you might regret this for the rest of your life," he warned.


    But Jake''s resolve was unshakable. His clenched fists and steely gaze left no room for doubt.


    With his friend''s reluctant help, Jake began to plan, ensuring he had an airtight alibi and would be seen publicly when the assassination took place.

 Chapter 89 Revenge from a Past Life

    After the assassination, police knocked on Jake''s door in the middle of the night and arrested him under suspicion of murder.Thankfully, Jake had proof of being at a five-star hotel lobby during the time of the incident, having a meeting with a client. With this alibi, the case was dismissed.


    His final act of revenge was a smug, satisfied look directed at the victim''s parents as he walked out of the courtroom.


    When he was still reminiscing about his brother, he came back to his senses because he sensed that someone was tugging on his robe.


    It was Ayla who was looking at her with a cute, sad face as she was about to cry.


    "Big Brother Cain, are you okay?"


    "Huh, of course I''m oka¨C" Before Cain could finish his sentence, he found that tears were streaming down across his face unknowingly.


    He then wiped his tears quickly before patting Ayla''s head. "I''m okay, I was just remembering something sad. You don''t need to worry about it."


    Cain added as he petted her head softly, "Thank you, Ayla."


    "Hmmm-hmmm." Ayla closed her eyes and enjoyed her head being petted by Cain.


    Subsequently, Cain and the others continued eating their meals before going back and taking a rest in the room.


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    Cain slowly opened his eyes, sat up on the bed, yawned, and looked left and right at his bedroom. His eyes were just barely open because he was still sleepy.


    After dozing off for a minute, Cain got up and took a hot shower to refresh himself in the morning.


    When he came out of his bedroom, he found that Ayla and Elion were already in the living room, and dressed up as if they were ready to go.


    "Big Brother Cain, you''re finally up! Let''s go!" Ayla came in front of him and jumped a few times as if she couldn''t wait to meet her new friends.


    "Alright, alright, we''ll leave now." Cain shook his head helplessly before walking towards the door.


    "Yeay! Let''s go, brother Eli!" Ayla looked at his brother, who was still sitting on the couch, watching his little sister excitedly with a happy expression.


    The three of them then walked out of the inn and hopped into Nix''s back before Nix flew away, heading towards the Elarion Kingdom''s direction.


    "Wow! This is so much better than riding Nix inside the beast space!"


    Ayla exclaimed as she stood up and opened her arms widely even though there was no air as Nix shielded his body with his power so that Ayla and Elion would be able to ride on him since if he didn''t shield it, both of them would definitely be blown away and fall off.


    "Ayla, be careful not to fall off." Elion knocked her head lightly before forcing her to sit down again.


    "Hahaha, don''t worry. As long as you''re not intentionally jumping down, you won''t fall." Cain laughed, looking at the quarrel between Ayla and Elion in front of him.


    When she heard it, Ayla pouted cutely and looked at her brother in dissatisfaction, "See? Even Big Brother Cain says to not worry about it."


    She then stood up and put her palm above her eyes while looking around as if she was able to see clearly, but the reality hit her hard.


    "Big Brother Cain, I can''t see much from up here. Can we go lower?"


    "No, you wouldn''t be able to see it clearly too and might even get sick motion. That''s why I told Nix to fly high so that at least you can still enjoy the view without any problems." Cain smiled and shook his head as he explained it.


    "Oh... okay," Ayla nodded her head before accepting the reality and looked around to search for something interesting.


    A few hours later, Cain finally detected Sylvia and the others, which meant that the distance between them was only 10 km away.


    Before Nix landed on the ground, he compressed his body size to become smaller, around 5 meters big.


    When Nix landed on the ground, Sylvia immediately ran up to him excitedly. "Nix! Big Brother Cain!"


    Sylvia then jumped at Cain, hanging on his body like a koala. "Let''s head to Velmara Kingdom right away!"


    Sylvia said excitedly, as this was going to be her first time experiencing the outside world since she never even went far away from the village before.


    "Hold on, Sylvia. Let me introduce you to some new friends first." Cain said as she petted her hair.


    "New friends? Where?" Sylvia''s eyes lit up as she thought that she had new friends that she could play with.


    "Wait a second." Cain put her down and waved his hand, taking out Ayla and Elion, as he had put both of them inside the beast space before they arrived here.


    After Cain took Ayla and Elion, they looked left and right before they finally found that Cain was behind them.


    Cain then introduced Sylvia, pointing at her, "This is Sylvia."


    He added, "And these are Ayla and Elion. They''re siblings."


    "Hello, Big Sister Sylvia." Ayla was the first one to speak as she waved her hand while hiding behind his brother, seemingly a little bit shy.


    Sylvia was surprised when she heard that someone called her big sister, as this was her first time to be called that.


    Even though she wasn''t the youngest in the village, the reason why someone had never called her that was because she also didn''t interact much with the people in the village except a few people near her house.


    "Hello, Little Sister Ayla. Don''t be shy! Come here. I caught a lot of fish today, we can eat together!"


    Sylvia smiled kindly as she was extremely happy that someone called her Big Sister.


    "Really? How did you catch so many fish?" Ayla''s attitude changed 180 degrees while unknowingly drooling over the fact that she couldn''t wait to eat a lot of fish.


    Sylvia puffed out her chest proudly. "Of course! I''ll show you! Come on, let''s go to the river." Explore more stories with empire


    "Let''s go!" Ayla immediately walked towards Sylvia before following her towards the river excitedly.


    Everyone shook their heads watching the little girls interact as they thought that both of them seemed to be gluttons. S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 90 Dantes New Strength

    While everyone was chatting and eating happily, Ayla told the story of how she and her big brother were rescued by Big Brother Cain.When everyone heard it, they immediately felt sad and thought that they should treat both of them better, especially Ayla.


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    "Nix, fly slowly first, okay?" Sylvia hugged Nix''s head as she petted it softly.


    Ayla followed Sylvia, hanging on Nix''s neck like a koala while Elion was below her in panic trying to catch her in case she lost her grip.


    "Let''s pick up Lyra before heading to the Velmara Kingdom," Cain smiled, watching the kids playing around with Nix happily.


    Cain needed to pick up Lyra too because she nodded eagerly when he asked her if she was interested in coming to the Velmara Kingdom to join in the fun of participating in the auction.


    He thought Lyra didn''t need to secure his mansion or the capital city because there shouldn''t be an issue in a short period of time, and the cooldown of swapping with his clone was almost over too.


    "Wow! We can see everything below from up here! It''s so beautiful." Sylvia exclaimed, watching the scenery clearly as Nix was flying at a slow speed and quite a low altitude.


    "Finally! I couldn''t see anything last time because Nix flew so high and fast." Ayla nodded in agreement while whining because she couldn''t see much before.


    Cain only smiled as he was enjoying the liveliness and thought that it would be great to live in peace like this forever.


    While on the way to his mansion, Cain was surprised that he sensed a movement inside his beast space and found that apparently Dante had successfully refined the blood.


    One of the reasons that Dante could refine the blood faster was because he was helped with the system as it informed him about it.


    Naturally, the reason the system helped Dante was because he was his summoned character and related to the system.


    However, the system had also told him that it only helped Dante in fastening the process of refining, and that''s it.


    Which means that given Dante wasn''t able to refine the blood, the system wouldn''t even bat an eye and save him, resulting in Dante''s death.


    Cain then made a projection inside the beast space, appearing in front of Dante, who had opened his eyes and felt his new strength as he opened and closed his palms many times.


    When Dante noticed that Cain had appeared in front of him, he immediately knelt on his knee and thanked him. "Thank you for the opportunity that you''ve given to me, My Lord!"


    Cain waved his hand and smiled, "It''s nothing, you''ve also helped me a lot. Consider it a reward for your efforts.


    He then added as he helped Dante get up, "I''m glad that you''ve successfully absorbed it without any issue."


    Cain patted Dante''s shoulder with an approving nod.


    "It''s just a fluke, My Lord." Dante scratched his head in response.


    Cain shook his head and replied, "No! If you were not competent enough, you would''ve died. So, you can feel proud of yourself that you''ve achieved an incredible feat."


    "By the way, you smell bad right now because it seems like a lot of impurities have escaped from your body. Go wash up."


    Cain waved his hand, sending Dante into his bathroom so that he could wash himself before he let him out of the beast space.


    He then burned the black liquids that were scattered on the ground around as they were the impurities from Dante''s body.


    Before Cain took back his projection, he remembered something and immediately checked Dante''s information as he was curious about his stats after his strength had increased to a new level.


    [Name: Dante]


    [Age: 30] Discover more content at empire


    [Race: Half-Demon, Half-Elf]


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    [Awakener Rank: Peak-level Dominator Rank]


    [Attribute: Peak-level Dark Element, Peak-level Fire Element]


    [Talent: Essence of Darkness (S), Abyssal Resilience (S), Abyssal Harvest (S+), Master of Shadows (S-)]


    [Skills: Dark Slash, Silence Reaper, Unseen Hunter, Shadowmeld, Shadow Bind, Shadow Step, Umbra Cloak]


    [Strength]: 24,000,000


    [Agility]: 26,500,000


    [Health]: 18,000,000


    [Sense]: 22,000,000


    [Energy]: 20,000,000


    When Cain checked Dante''s information, he was surprised that Dante''s rank immediately jumped into the Peak-level Dominator Rank.


    Cain thought that Dante''s stats had also increased drastically that he should''ve been stronger than most Low-level King Rank Awakeners.


    Cain even had the thoughts of using his blood in the pool to form a powerful army, estimating that there should be at least tens of thousands in the small pond he had created, given the density and mass of his blood were heavier than regular blood.


    However, this method was cruel as the success rate wasn''t that high to begin with.


    Even if the person who absorbed it belonged to the Fox race, the success rate was only about 10% at most.


    Naturally, it also depended on many factors, such as the strength of the person who refined it, the quality of the bloodline, etc.


    But this method was also dangerous since if this information leaked, a large number of forces would pursue him.


    Cain then quickly dismissed his crazy plan, as he had just been transmigrated into this world less than one day.


    It would be hilarious if he died the next day because of his stupidity.


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    When Cain picked Lyra up, there was another person who followed them, it was Kael who could be said to be one of the closest people to the original Cain.


    He said that he also wanted to experience the outside world too, as he had always been training hard with limited resources to protect ''Cain'' as his personal bodyguard before this.


    So, after he thought that Cain didn''t really need his protection anymore since Cain himself was even stronger than him, he might as well want to join in the fun when he saw that a lot of people were riding on Nix''s back.


    Naturally, Cain allowed him to join them since he knew from the memories that he got from the body that Kael had really tried his best in becoming stronger and protecting him with his life on the line.


    When they had almost arrived at the city gate, Cain instructed Nix to land near the city gate as he wanted the others to experience it starting from the gate like he did before.


    As Nix landed near the gate, everyone on the gate immediately shifted their attention towards Nix since they had never seen a gorgeous Ice Dragon in their entire lives.


    "Big Brother Cain, after looking at the Lunovale City''s gate and walls, doesn''t Eldoria''s capital feel more like a town compared to this?"


    Sylvia put her hand on her chin, looking up at the massive city gate, and tilted her head to Ayla beside her as they held each other''s hand happily.


    "You''re right, Big Sis Sylvia. I think Big Brother Cain needs to rebuilt the Capital City''s gate and walls." Ayla nodded in agreement cutely.


    Elara and Elion immediately knocked their little sister''s head as they had gone too far in roasting Cain blatantly like that.


    "Ouch!" Sylvia and Ayla put their hands on their heads in unison.


    Feeling the stare of Elara and Elion, they instantly ran towards Cain and hugged him.


    "Hehe, of course we were just joking because the Elarion Kingdom is the best in the world." Sylvia said as she looked at Cain with a guilty smile.


    "hmmm-hmmm, because what matters the most is strength, and since Big Brother Cain is the strongest, his kingdom is obviously the best." Ayla nodded.


    Cain only shook his head helplessly, as he hadn''t expected that he would be roasted by two little girls.


    "What both of you said wasn''t wrong, I indeed need to rebuild the city gate since they look shabby." Cain patted their heads softly.


    When they heard it, both Sylvia and Ayla tilted their heads and looked at Elara and Elion, sticking out their tongues cutely as if mocking them that Cain wasn''t mad at them.


    "Alright, let''s head inside and explore. Feel free to pick out anything you like, I''ll cover it."


    Cain tossed a few space rings filled with a lot of crystals to Dante, Kael, Anya, and Lyra in case they were separated.


    Cain had reminded them that each group must have a strong person with them just in case something unexpected happened.


    As they were walking towards the gate, they were surprised when they noticed that a few guards approached them with quick steps.


    Dante immediately appeared in front of everyone in case they ever wanted to make trouble with them.


    However, everyone including people who were queuing in front of the gate except Cain and Fenix, were surprised when they saw that the guards bowed deeply as they shouted in unison.


    "Welcome back, Young Master Cain. I''m sorry for not welcoming you earlier."


    "There''s no need to be polite, I''m only here to accompany my little sisters visiting Lunovale City" Cain smiled and patted Sylvia and Ayla who were hiding behind him as they were afraid when they saw the incoming guards.


    The guards immediately smiled kindly, "Welcome to Lunovale City, Little Misses."


    Sylvia and Ayla immediately became eased when they saw that they weren''t bad people.


    "Greet me with my name! I''m Sylvia!" Sylvia said excitedly as she wanted to feel the feeling people greeted her like they did with Cain.


    "Me too, me too! My name is Ayla!" Ayla raised her hand as she didn''t want to be left out.

 Chapter 91 A Challenge for Nix: A Clash of Beasts

    When everyone heard it, they shook their heads helplessly watching the two little girls'' behavior.Naturally, the guards could only obey the little girls'' request, as Cain said that they were his little sisters.


    "Welcome to Lunovale City, Little Miss Sylvia, Little Miss Ayla." They bowed at Sylvia and Ayla consecutively.


    Both of the little girls were giggling away when they saw it.


    "Okay, let''s queue in line and wait¨C"


    Before Cain finished his sentence, the captain guard immediately interrupted, "Young Master Cain, there''s no need for any formalities. You may proceed directly into the city."


    The guards stepped aside, creating a clear path for them. The captain then added, "Would you like an escort, considering you have such a large group with you?"


    Cain shook his head, waving a hand dismissively as he took the lead. "That won''t be necessary," he said, guiding the others into the city.


    The bustling streets of Velmara City stretched before them, a mix of color and music.


    Towering pagodas, floating lanterns, and vivid booths selling everything from rare beast eggs to enchanted trinkets adorned the cobblestone streets.


    The air buzzed with the chatter of merchants, the growls of exotic beasts, and the faint hum of magical auras.


    Everyone had scattered into a few groups.


    The first group was Cain, Sylvia, Ayla, Nix, and Fenix.


    The second group was the trio of young ladies: Anya, Elara, and Lyra.


    The third group was Dante, Kael, and Elion.


    As Cain wanted Nix to enjoy this rare occasion, he instructed Nix to compress his body to become really small, around 45 cm.


    Naturally, since Nix''s body was compressed, most of his strength was also being suppressed.


    Cain followed alongside Fenix, his hands caressing Nix in his arms, exuding a calm and protective aura as Sylvia and Ayla walked in front of him.


    "Big Brother Cain! Look at that!" Ayla exclaimed, pointing at a street performer juggling fireballs with one hand while spinning a glowing crystal with the other.


    "Can we watch, please?" Sylvia begged with a cute face as she was also curious.


    Cain chuckled, stopping to let the little girls enjoy the show. "Alright, but don''t wander too far."


    The performer grinned, noticing two cute little girls being captivated by his performance.


    He then added a style by tossing the crystal high into the air, where it burst into a shower of multicolored sparks.


    Ayla clapped enthusiastically as she really enjoyed the show.


    "Big Brother Cain, can we give him something? That was amazing!" Ayla giggled, tugging on Cain''s sleeve.


    Cain handed a Low Rank Platinum Crystal with a smile. "Go ahead."


    Ayla took the crystal without knowing its value and ran towards the performer, who tipped his hat and thanked her deeply when he saw that the tip was really generous.


    As they continued down the street, the sweet scent of caramelized sugar floated through the air, catching Ayla''s attention. "Candy! I smell candy!"


    "Really? Where is it?" Sylvia asked excitedly, looking at the place where Ayla pointed.


    Both of them directly ran towards a stall overflowing with colorful candies.


    An elderly man with a long white beard greeted both the little girls warmly.


    "Welcome, little ones. What would you like to try? We have honey drops, dragon fruit chews, and even the best seller, frost-mint shards!"


    Ayla''s eyes sparkled as she pointed to a jar of glittering blue candies. "Those! They look like tiny stars!"


    "Uhmm, I also want the frost-mint shards, please!" Sylvia said while putting her hand on her chin, seemingly thinking for a while before deciding to choose the same as Ayla chose.


    Cain stepped forward and asked. "We''ll take a bag for each of those, please!"


    He then added, "By the way, what''s your recommendation for someone who loves sour flavors?" He asked as he also wanted to try some.


    The old man chuckled and handed Cain a pouch of ruby-red candies. "These are phoenix fruit bites, sour enough to make your toes curl!"


    Ayla peeked over Sylvia''s shoulder while already nibbling on a frost-mint shard. "Oh, can I try one too?"


    Cain handed her a piece, watching with amusement as her face scrunched up cutely before handing it in to Fenix.


    "Big uncle, try this." Ayla extended her hand high towards Fenix as she was curious if the big uncle would feel the same way as she did.


    "No, I don''t like sour things." Fenix shook his head decisively before immediately nodding his head and took the candy as he noticed the cold glare from Cain.


    When his face scrunched up worse than Ayla''s did, everyone laughed as they enjoyed the lively moment between them.


    Subsequently, after Cain paid for the candies, they moved on and passed a shop where animated paper kites danced in the wind.


    Sylvia was interested in a kite shaped like a dragon with a beautiful white color.


    "Big Brother Cain, can we get that one? It looks just like Nix!" Ayla pleaded with a cute face as she tugged on his sleeve.


    Cain nodded with a smile, patting her head softly. "Alright, alright. Do you want to buy it too, Sylvia?"


    Cain looked at Sylvia, who seemed to be interested in a kite shaped like a nine-tailed fox with its tails shimmering with rainbow colors.


    Sylvia nodded eagerly as she pointed at the kite in the shape of a nine-tailed fox.


    Cain then tossed another Low Rank Platinum crystal to the shopkeeper. "Keep the change."


    The shopkeeper was surprised when he saw the crystal and thanked Cain a few times before bringing down the kites with a flick of her wand and handing them to Sylvia and Ayla.


    "Thank you, Big Brother Cain! We''ll take good care of them!" Both of them jumped excitedly as they hugged their kites.


    As Cain led the two girls through the bustling streets, their attention was suddenly drawn to a commotion coming from a large open area.


    They followed the sounds of clashing weapons and shouts to a sprawling training ground situated in the heart of the city.


    The sight was mesmerizing. Martial artists sparred with one another in designated rings, their swift movements blurring as they exchanged strikes.


    Nearby, awakeners practiced their skills, unleashing bursts of elemental power into targets that shimmered with protective runes.


    Beast tamers directed their partners, majestic creatures ranging from huge bears to ferocious foxes¡ªthrough intricate drills, displaying the seamless bond between master and beast.


    "Wow!" Ayla gasped, her eyes sparkling with amazement. "Big Brother Cain, can we watch for a bit? Please?"


    Sylvia clapped her hands in excitement. "I''ve never seen so many martial artists and beasts all in one place! It''s incredible!" sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Cain chuckled as he looked at the little girls'' excitement. "All right, but just for a little while. Don''t wander off too far."


    He then glanced at Fenix, ordering him to stay vigilant in case there''s an incident where the aftermath of the battle would harm the little girls.


    "Don''t worry, My Lord. Even if someone intentionally attacks them with full power, it wouldn''t be faster than my reaction." Fenix waved his hand, reassuring Cain to not worry as the people here weren''t worth much in his eyes.


    All of them then made their way to the sidelines, where a crowd of spectators cheered on the ongoing duels.


    One particularly intense match caught Ayla''s attention, it was a young martial artist wielding a flaming spear who faced off against a magician who conjured icy barriers and frost shards to counter his relentless attacks.


    The clash of fire and ice was captivating and drew cheers from the spectators when the match was over, won by the young martial artist who wielded the flaming spear.


    "I also want to become as strong as him someday!" Ayla declared as she clenched her fists with a serious expression, looking at Cain. "I''ll be the strongest martial artist in the future."


    Sylvia giggled, teasing Ayla. "You? Strongest martial artist? I thought you''d rather spend your time eating sweets."


    Ayla pouted, puffing out her cheeks cutely. "I can do that! Just watch me!"


    Cain ruffled her hair with a kind smile, "You''ve still got plenty of time to train. But first, let''s see what else this city has to offer."


    "Hehe, Big Brother Cain is the best!" Ayla hugged him and looked at Sylvia, sticking out her tongue, "Wle!"


    "Alright, let''s go!" Cain said as he got up and looked around to see where he should explore this place.


    As they continued exploring the training ground, a beastmaster noticed Nix in Cain''s embrace.


    A middle-aged man accompanied by a sleek silver-furred panther approached with a respectful bow. "Pardon me, sir. Is that an Ice Dragon? Because I''ve never seen a Dragon in my entire life."


    Cain smiled politely as he petted Nix, "Yes, Nix is an Ice Dragon. He''s my only companion at the moment."


    The middle-aged man nodded, clearly impressed. "He seems really remarkable. I bet that he''d win against any beast within the same rank here. Would you be interested in a friendly match?"


    The middle-aged man thought that even if his contracted beast would stand a chance since it had reached Mid-level Lord Rank Beast.


    Before Cain could decline, Ayla''s eyes lit up, and she immediately jumped around excitedly as he looked at the middle-aged man. "Yes, let''s do it! Nix is the best, and he''ll win for sure!"


    Sylvia was also excited since this was going to be her first time watching Nix fight.


    She then looked at Cain with a cute look as if she would cry if Cain declined her. "Big Brother Cain, I also want to see Nix''s battle. Please?"


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 Chapter 92 Nix vs Panther

    Nix originally didn''t want to bother to fight a weakling, but as soon as he saw Sylvia wanting to see him fight, he immediately stroked her head at Cain softly as if begging him to let him fight for Sylvia.Sigh!


    ''When is it going to be my time in fulfilling Anya''s promise-I meant to take a rest before tonight''s auction.''


    Cain sighed and thought to himself.


    He then glanced at Nix, who had already jumped down and snorted as he shook his wings, as if eager to show off his strength in front of Sylvia.


    "Alright, just a quick match." Cain replied.


    A vast ring was immediately cleared, and the silver panther stepped into the ring first, its fur shimmering under the sunlight.


    Nix slowly decompressed his size until he reached around five meters, as he strode forward confidently, his scales were shining like polished obsidian.


    Subsequently, the protective barrier was activated, enveloping the arena as they didn''t want to be affected by the fight since most of them weren''t even strong to begin with.


    The crowd gathered, buzzing with excitement at the sight of the two majestic beasts facing off against each other.


    When the match began, the panther charged forward, leaving a blur of speed as its speed was considered top notch within the same rank.


    Nix countered effortlessly as he dodged and parried the panther''s attack.


    He then flapped his wings once, sending a gust of wind that forced the panther to retreat.


    The panther didn''t back down as it zigzagged with incredible agility, finding an opening before attacking Nix. Its movements left afterimages that astonished the spectators.


    Nix stood firm, his eyes glowing with a calm as he watched the panther''s movement closely.


    When the panther charged again, Nix raised his claw and met it mid-air, sending a shockwave through the arena when they collided.


    Clang!


    The panther twisted midair, using the recoil to flip and land elegantly.


    It then opened its mouth, unleashing a piercing howl that sent glimmering sound waves toward Nix.


    Nix reacted instantly as he spread his wings and created a translucent barrier of wind that shattered the sound waves before they could reach him.


    Nix counterattacked as he roared and created a few ice spikes before sending them to the panther, aiming to trap it.


    Looking at the incoming attack, the panther leapt and twisted through the air, evading the spikes with incredible speed.


    As it landed, its claws shimmered, and a crescent-shaped blade of silver energy shot from its claws, slicing through the air and heading straight towards Nix.


    Nix countered by using his [Ice Breath] skill, exhaling a beam of frosty breath and instantly freezing the energy blade mid-air before it shattered into harmless fragments.


    Noticing that his attack was being countered effortlessly, the panther growled and used its skill, creating a silvery fog that began to fill the ring.


    "Big Brother Cain, I can''t see the fight. Is Nix going to be okay?" Sylvia seemed to be worried with Nix as she tugged Cain''s clothes nervously.


    Meanwhile, Ayla pouted unhappily since she couldn''t see the fight and enjoy it.


    Cain chuckled and patted Sylvia''s head. "Don''t worry."


    Nix narrowed his eyes as he felt that his vision was restricted and immediately flapped his wings, creating a chilly gust that dissipated the fog.


    The moment when the fog dissipated, the panther leapt high into the air, its claws glowing with a silvery aura as it descended a spiraling dive, aiming to strike Nix''s head.


    Reacting swiftly, Nix roared back and used his [Ice Storm] skill, unleashing a storm of ice spikes swirling around him in a protective vortex.


    The panther''s claws met the icy whirlwind, and sparks flew as silver clashed with frost. Forced to retreat, the panther landed a few feet away, growling as its silver aura intensified.


    It then used its own elemental attack as a barrage of shimmering silver orbs that streaked towards Nix like missiles.


    Looking at the incoming attack, Nix flew into the sky before using his [Ice Breath] skill once again, freezing the orbs mid-air.


    Nix immediately dove sharply, intending to attack the panther as he felt that he was always the one who was being attacked. His claws were enveloped in a layer of ice as he used the [Ice Claw] skill and aimed them at the panther.


    The panther responded by enveloping its body with a reflective silver shield, bracing itself for the impact.


    Nix''s icy claws clashed against the shield, and the collision created a burst of cold and silver energy that sent shockwaves through the ring.


    The crowd gasped as both beasts were momentarily pushed back, but the panther was definitely pushed further than Nix.


    Nix growled, his breath visible in the chilly air, and he immediately became a little bit serious as he formed a big ice spike above him.


    The panther, who sensed the danger instantly, crouched low and channeled its energy into its legs before charging forwards in a burst of speed. At the last second, Nix sent the ice spike towards the panther.


    With incredible agility, the panther twisted midair, avoiding a direct hit but not escaping it entirely as the ice spike grazed its flank, leaving a trail of frost in its body.


    Landing awkwardly, the panther growled and prepared to use the remaining of its energy to make the last attack.


    When he noticed that the panther was about to make a strong move, Cain raised a hand and said, "That''s enough. There''s no need to push further."


    The middle-aged man nodded in agreement and showed an expression of admiration. "Nix is truly a strong dragon. It''s been an honor."


    Nix let out a satisfied growl as he walked back to Cain proudly.


    Ayla and Sylvia immediately ran up to him as they were both excited after watching Nix''s fight.


    "I knew that you would win, Nix!" Ayla exclaimed as she jumped and hung on Nix''s leg like a koala.


    Sylvia nodded enthusiastically as she petted Nix''s head. "That was amazing, Nix! I''m glad that you''re fine."


    After letting the two little girls play with Nix for a while, Cain instructed Nix to become small again as he wanted to head towards the next destination.


    They then strolled into the bustling marketplace, where stalls overflowed with goods from across regions.


    Exotic silks shimmered in the sunlight, enchanted trinkets hummed with latent energy, and weapons gleamed with intricate runes.


    Sylvia paused at a jewelry stall, her gaze fixated on a simple bracelet adorned with a small, glowing gemstone.


    "Do you like it?" Cain asked.


    Sylvia hesitated as he bit her lower lip before nodding shyly, thinking that it must be expensive since the price tag was 100 Peak Rank Lord crystals.


    Cain immediately tossed a space ring filled with exactly 100 Peak Rank Lord crystals at the shopkeeper.


    After checking the contents inside the space ring, the shopkeeper then handed the bracelet to Cain with a smile.


    Cain then placed the bracelet around Sylvia''s wrist before patting her head. "If you want to buy anything, just say so. Don''t worry about the money because I have enough to let you buy this entire market if you want."


    "Thank you, Big Brother Cain!" Sylvia thanked him as she hugged him tightly.


    Ayla, who was interested in something, instantly dragged Cain toward a stall selling dolls shaped like beasts. "I want that Ice bear!"


    She pointed to a fluffy white bear with crystal-like accents. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Cain bought it without hesitation as he watched Ayla hug it with pure happiness.


    Their journey continued, and they eventually found themselves outside a bustling restaurant, its wooden facade adorned with lanterns glowing softly with runic inscriptions.


    The tantalizing aroma of roasted meats, spiced broths, and freshly baked bread wafted through the air.


    Ayla''s stomach growled audibly, and she held it with a grin.


    "I guess it''s time to eat," Cain said with a chuckle. "Let''s go in."


    The interior of the restaurant was warm and inviting, filled with the chatter of the customers and the clinking of dishes.


    A young man in traditional robes guided them to a cozy corner table near a window overlooking the lively street.


    As they sat, Sylvia and Ayla marveled at the enchanted crystal chandeliers that bathed the room in a soft, golden glow.


    After a while, a beautiful waitress in her late 20s arrived, presenting them with a menu etched onto a glowing slate.


    Ayla''s eyes widened at the sight of the options. "Look! They have Beast Tamer Platters! What''s that?"


    Cain glanced at the description. "It''s a mix of dishes inspired by the beasts tamed in the region. Phoenix Fire Skewers, Thunder Wolf Noodles, and Ice Fang Soup."


    "I want that!" Ayla exclaimed, bouncing in her seat as she couldn''t wait to try it.


    "Me too, me too!" Sylvia raised her hand as she was also curious because this was going to be her first time eating outside.


    She then added, pointing at a dish called the Starlight Feast. "This one sounds pretty, I also want this!"


    "Let''s order three of these and other dishes then." Cain placed the order.


    Shortly after, the beautiful waitress brought over some of the food that Cain had ordered, transforming the table into a feast.


    The Phoenix Fire glowed faintly, releasing a pleasant heat with each bite. The Thunder Wolf Noodles crackled with lightning-like sparks, and the Ice Fang Soup radiated refreshing chill.


    Sylvia''s starlight feast consisted of a glowing salad and a sweet, sparkling drink that tastes like stardust.


    Naturally, what Cain had ordered wasn''t dishes that were made from high rank beasts as he ordered these mainly for both little girls.

 Chapter 93 Visiting a Beast Shop

    "It''s so pretty!" Ayla''s eyes lit up as she exclaimed and tried to reach out for the glowing salad in Sylvia''s Starlight feast before Sylvia playfully pushed her hand away."No touching my food!" Sylvia puffed out her cheeks. "It''s mine!"


    Cain chuckled at their quarrel. "Ayla, wait for a bit, okay? They haven''t given us all the food that we ordered. So, just eat what''s in front of you first."


    Ayla''s expression that had saddened instantly became happy before she looked at the dish in front of her first. "Okay!"


    Ayla then looked at the dish in front of her and immediately dug into the Phoenix Fire Skewers, her face lighting up with delight as the perfect spicy flavors danced on her tongue.


    "This is so good!" She smiled, her cheeks flushed from the mild heat.


    Sylvia took a mouthful bite of her sparkling salad, and her face glowed almost as much as the dish itself. "It''s sweet!"


    She then sipped the stardust-like drink and savored the fizzy sensation. "This drink tasted like magic!"


    Not to be outdone, Cain ate the Thunder Wolf Noodles, feeling the electrifying thing that left a slight tingle on his tongue.


    The food wasn''t extravagant compared to the dish he had before, but the unique flavors and, most importantly, the joy on the little girls'' faces made the meal unforgettable.


    As they ate, the bustling city outside the restaurant came alive with the sound of street performers and merchants selling their goods.


    Sylvia''s elven ears perked up at the sound of a lute playing a lively tune. "Big Brother Cain, can we go see the music after this?" She asked with a begging, cute face as if she would cry if Cain declined her request.


    Ayla nodded enthusiastically while her mouth was still full of skewer meat. "Weah! En Waybe hi ken wain samhing fan hu hu!"


    Cain shook his head and looked at Ayla. "Ayla, what are you trying to say? In the future, don''t talk while you''re still chewing food because it''s a rude thing to do. Do you understand?"


    He reminded Ayla with a kind smile as he thought that he needed to teach her a simple manner.


    Ayla swallowed them and responded to Cain while nodding seriously. "I understand, Big Brother Cain."


    She then added, "Oh, I said: Yeah! And maybe we can find something fun to do!"


    Cain smiled and wiped Ayla''s face with a napkin. "Alright, alright. I guess we''ll do that later after we''re done here. But remember, don''t wander too far, okay?"


    Both girls nodded obediently, though Cain noticed the mischievous glint in Ayla''s eyes and immediately glanced at Fenix to keep an eye on her, as he didn''t want to bother much with keeping a close eye on them every second.


    After finishing their meal, they then stepped out into the bustling streets and headed towards the source of the music sound that Sylvia wanted to visit before.


    Sylvia clung to Cain''s arm as they made their way towards the music, her eyes widened as they watched the sights of jugglers, fire-breathers, and vendors selling a lot of things.


    Ayla went ahead, stopping occasionally to adore shiny things or a lively performer.


    Cain let out a soft sigh but didn''t reprimand her as he just realized that her curiosity seemed to be boundless.


    "Don''t wander too far, Ayla." He called out as they reached a small square where a bard was playing his lute.


    The crowd was clapping along, and Ayla immediately joined in, her small hands clapping out of sync but with full enthusiasm.


    After they enjoyed the bard''s performance, Cain tossed a Low Rank Platinum crystal at the bucket before starting to wander around once again.


    Ayla tugged on Cain''s sleeve and asked while making a cute face. "Big Brother Cain! Can we go to a beast shop? Please, please?? I want to see all the cute beasts!"


    Sylvia followed along as she petted Nix on Cain''s arms. "I want to see them too! Maybe they have cute beasts like Nix!"


    Cain wanted to reject them, but seeing their enthusiasm was hard for him to resist. "Alright, let''s go there and look around. But remember that we''re there just to look around."


    Ayla and Sylvia cheered, grabbing each other''s hands and jumping around. "Yeay!"


    Cain then ordered the system to scan a place filled with beasts and proceed to lead the little girls there.


    After walking for a few minutes, they arrived in front of a large building with a colorful sign of "Wild Wonders Emporium."


    The shop was filled with the soft chirps, growls, and hisses of various beasts spilling out into the street.


    Cain stepped inside first and saw the sight of rows of cages, each filled with a different type of beast. The interior was warm and well-lit, and the faint smell of hay and herbs lingered in the air.


    A young man in his early 20s approached with an apron dusted with feathers. "Welcome to Wild Wonders Emporium! Looking for a companion beast, or just here to look around?"


    "Just looking around, accompanying my little sisters as they wanted to see around." Cain replied with a polite smile.


    "Well, you''ve come to the right place." The young man said with a laugh. "Feel free to look around, but be careful not to startle the little ones."


    The little girls nodded earnestly, their eyes already darting from cage to cage as if looking for a beast that caught their interest.


    Ayla immediately ran to a glass tank where tiny lizard-like creatures with shining scales were perched on rocks. "Big Brother Cain, look! They sparkle like jewels!" She exclaimed as she pointed at the lizard.


    "Those are Crystal Geckos," the young man explained as he walked over. "They''re popular for their bright scales and gentle temperament. Perfect for young beast tamers."


    Meanwhile, Sylvia had wandered to a cage where fluffy, rabbit-like creatures with long ears and a single horn on their foreheads were hopping around.


    "What are these?" She asked as she crouched down, hoping to get a better look.


    "Those are Lunar Hoppers," the young man explained. "They''re nocturnal and have a special ability to glow softly in the dark. They''re also quite loyal."


    Sylvia reached out carefully, and one of the Lunar Hoppers sniffed her hand before nuzzling it.


    She giggled. "It''s so soft!"


    Cain glanced around, his gaze drawn to a corner of the shop where more secure cages held beasts that were clearly stronger and exotic.


    A small crowd had gathered there, admiring creatures within.


    Cain glanced at Fenix, reminding him to watch over the little girls before walking over towards the crowd, as he was also curious.


    He saw a young Storm Griffin flapping its small, lightning-charged wings.


    "That one''s a handful," The young man said with an annoyed expression as he appeared beside him.


    He then explained, "It''s rare for our shop to have something so high-energy, but the owner just couldn''t resist taking it in."


    "Looks like it''d be such a hassle taming it." Cain chuckled as he watched the young griffin zap a perch with a small bolt of electricity.


    "Oh, it definitely is. But with the suitable and strong master, it could grow into a powerful companion beast."


    "Big Brother Cain! Come here!" Ayla called out, interrupting his thoughts.


    He then turned to see both girls huddled near a cage filled with eggs of various sizes and colors.


    "They have beast eggs!" Sylvia said excitedly, as she once had a beast egg too.


    "Look at this one! It''s blue and shiny!" Ayla pointed to an egg.


    "That''s a Frostscale Serpent egg," the young man said. "Its mother was a strong Platinum Rank Beast."


    Ayla then pointed to a smaller, golden egg. "What about this one?"


    "That''s a Sun Ember Sparrow egg. They''re tiny but fiery little beasts." The young man explained with a smile.


    Ayla looked up at Cain with wide eyes. "Big Brother Cain, can I get one? Please??"


    "You''re still too young, Ayla. What are you going to do with it?" Cain chuckled as he ruffled her hair.


    "Hmmph! I also want to ride on my own beast, you know." Ayla snorted and looked at the golden egg as she imagined being carried by her own beast.


    Cain laughed and pinched her cheek. "Do you want to torture the small sparrow to carry you? Look at your belly, it''s almost giving up because you ate too much."


    "You''re such a meanie!" Ayla pouted unhappily as she puffed her cheeks and pushed his hand away.


    Sigh!


    Cain sighed. "Originally I wanted to buy one for you and Sylvia each, but now that you''re unhappy, I guess I will only buy Sylvia. Which one do you want, Sylvia?" He looked at Sylvia and ignored Ayla.


    Ayla immediately jumped on Cain and hung like a koala while biting his body a few times softly. "Big Brother Cain! I also want one too!"


    "Alright, alright. I will buy one for you too." Cain ruffled her hair as he shook his head.


    "Yeay! Thank you, Big Brother Cain!" Ayla looked up at Cain with an overjoyed expression, thinking that she was finally going to have her own beast. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Cain even had the thought of buying the entire shop as he thought that giving some of the beasts to reward the high officials of his kingdom since he promised that he would give better rewards in the future.


    He thought that the rest of the beast would be used to fill his beast space to make it lively.


    Naturally he had thought of the safety measures since once in a while people such as Sylvia and the others were going to the beast space.

 Chapter 94 Buying Every Beast in the Shop

    He had ordered the system to scan the beast shop as he wanted to estimate how many beasts there were in the shop, but he found that even though this shop might have a lot of beasts, the quality of these beasts wasn''t high in his eyes.Because the best quality in the shop had only reached King Rank qualification, and they also only had one beast, that was the griffin that he had seen previously.


    Though there were some beasts that had Dominator Rank qualifications, these beasts couldn''t enter his eyes anymore unless they had a special ability that caught his interest.


    That''s why he thought that he would give these to his subordinates as rewards to motivate them to work harder for him so that it would be easier for him to do his own things without the need to interfere in the kingdom''s affairs too much.


    Because eventually, he would also need stronger subordinates, and it would be hard for them to grow by themselves without being supported, as their kingdom''s resources were also limited in the first place.


    This was one of the reasons that he wanted to help his subordinates to become stronger, as his original plan was also to develop his kingdom.


    After thinking about it carefully, Cain made a decision that he wanted to buy them all.


    He then looked at the young man and asked with a smile. "What''s your name?"


    The young man was stunned as he was confused that Cain asked his name out of nowhere but immediately answered while scratching the back of his head. "I''m Li Fenghai. Do you need something, sir?"


    "I do," Cain replied with a nod. "Can you call your manager? I have something important to discuss with you manager."


    "Of course, sir. Please wait a moment." Li Fenghai bowed before running towards the back of the shop, as he was just a normal person and couldn''t use a transmission token.


    Half a minute later, a fat man in his late 30s came with Li Fenghai and greeted him as he cupped his fists politely. "I''m the manager of this place. I heard that you have something important to discuss with me. May I know what it is?" sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Cain waved his hand with a smile. "It''s actually nothing much. I want to buy all of the beasts in this store, how much do I owe you?"


    The fat man was taken aback when he heard it, as he didn''t believe that someone would buy all of the beasts in the entire store, as there was no case where someone bought all of the beasts in any beast shop since it didn''t make sense.


    "Are you joking, sir?" The fat man frowned as he thought that Cain was playing a prank on him or something.


    Cain replied casually with a smile. "Do I look like someone who''s joking at the moment? Just count the price roughly and give me the estimate. You''ll see if I''m joking or not at that time."


    "Okay." The fat man nodded his head and ordered Li Fenghai, "Bring me the inventory list."


    "Big Brother Cain, are you really going to buy all of the beasts in this shop?" Ayla tugged Cain''s sleeve with an excited look as if she already pictured herself that she would be able to play with a lot of beasts in the future.


    "Of course." Cain patted her head softly with a smile.


    "Then can I pick another beast in the future?" Ayla asked eagerly, as she wanted to be a strong Beast Master like Cain ever since she watched Nix''s fight.


    "No." Cain shook his head, making Ayla pout unhappily as she puffed her cheek and looked to the side.


    He then crouched down and ruffled her hair, "Listen to me. It''s not that I don''t want to give you another beast, but your path to becoming stronger isn''t as a Beast Master. If you truly want to be powerful, we need to find a path that aligns with your potential."


    When she heard it, Ayla''s eyes lit up, and she immediately tilted her head, looking at him with a curious face. "How can I become stronger like you, Big Brother Cain?"


    Cain laughed and pinched her cheek. "There are many ways to grow stronger. Since you''re from the fire fox race, one of your best options is to follow a path similar to Uncle Fenix''s." Enjoy exclusive content from empire


    "Uncle Fenix?" Ayla tilted her head, intrigued. "Is he really that strong?"


    "Go ask him, and don''t underestimate him because he''s much stronger than me." Cain smiled before looking at Fenix as he wanted to shift the responsibility in explaining it to him.


    "Wow! Uncle Fenix, is it true that you''re stronger than Big Brother Cain? I thought he picked you up, just like he did with me.." Ayla asked with an innocent face as she immediately came in front of Fenix.


    Cain shook his head helplessly as he thought that this might be the first time Fenix was being underestimated by a little girl that she thought he was being picked up by her big brother like Cain did to her.


    "Of course I''m stronger than him. Let alone your big brother, If I claim to be the second strongest in this world, no one would dare to claim first." Fenix declared smugly as he looked at Ayla with a proud expression.


    When Ayla heard it, she immediately felt dejected and came back to Cain.


    Sigh!


    "Big Brother Cain, did you pick him up because he was being bullied for lying too much?" Ayla sighed and asked Cain with a gloomy expression.


    Cain instantly laughed loudly when he heard it, as he didn''t expect this kind of reaction from Ayla.


    "Hahahaha! Fenix, is this the first time you''ve been looked down on like this? By a little girl, no less?" Cain put his palm on his face before looking at Fenix with a tear in his eyes as he laughed too much.

 Chapter 95 The Storm Came Sooner Than Expected?

    Fenix gritted his teeth while stretching his palms, as he was pissed and his hands were itchy to beat someone up, but he could only swallow this humiliation since the one who pissed him off was a little girl and even Cain''s little sister now.A few seconds later, after having enough laughter, Cain said with a chuckle as he patted Ayla softly. "Ayla, he''s not lying when he says that. Uncle Fenix is really a strong awakener."


    "Really?" Ayla asked with a doubtful expression since he thought that Uncle Fenix at most only had a huge body and that''s about it.


    "Of course. Do you want me to prove it to you? I''ll show you how strong I am."


    Fenix responded immediately before Cain even had the time to reply, as he was eager to prove it to the little girl that he was really strong since his pride was hurt when he was being looked down on by a little girl.


    Ayla looked at Fenix seriously as she knitted her eyebrows, intending to see if Uncle Fenix was telling the truth or not.


    However, since Cain said so, she decided to trust him for now. "Okay then, show me how strong you are. But before that, can you tell me how I can become stronger?"


    Ayla asked with a wide smile as she walked at Fenix while scratching the back of her head shyly.


    "Hmpph! Didn''t you just call me a swindler?" Fenix snorted as he crossed his arms. Your next journey awaits at empire


    "Hehe¡­ I was just joking, Uncle Fenix." Ayla replied playfully while climbing Fenix''s huge body before hanging like a koala as if she didn''t want to get down before she could get her answer.


    "Come on, tell me how I can become as strong as you."


    Sigh!


    "Fine, you win!" Fenix sighed and started to explain it to her slowly as he picked her up in his arms so that she wouldn''t tire herself by hanging onto him.


    However, deep inside his heart, he still wanted to show her how strong he was since he knew that this little girl didn''t believe him, and it hurt his pride that he couldn''t wait to prove it to her.


    Sylvia was only watching on the sideline as she didn''t have much interest in becoming stronger like Ayla since her only wish had come true, which was meeting with her older sister.


    Naturally, Ayla''s wish to become stronger was mainly because she had suffered enough to realize she wouldn''t have suffered as much in the past if only she and her brother had been as strong as Cain.


    That''s why she wanted to become strong so that at least she wouldn''t burden her brother and even protect her brother because watching Elion being beaten badly to protect her was the least thing she wanted to happen again. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


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    Meanwhile, in a faraway place from the Velmara Kingdom, two people appeared above a huge platform that was being guarded by a lot of people.


    When they appeared, a guard approached them and handed them a map with both hands as he bowed. "Welcome to Elyndor World. This is a rough map of this Low-level World. Both of you are now in Celestara city. Enjoy your time while you''re here."


    "Thank you." The old man took the map and thanked the guard before leading the young man beside him to a nearby restaurant and booking a private room.


    After they arrived inside the room and ordered some food and wine, the old man activated the soundproof formation and took out a compass.


    "Young Master, let''s scan the target first before gathering more information." The old man said as he bit his thumb and dropped a blood on the compass.


    The young man only nodded as he looked at the compass with a curious expression.


    After a few seconds, the compass pointed towards the east while there were three dots that could be seen on it.


    When they saw the dots, they were shocked, and their faces immediately became solemn as they hadn''t expected this.


    Because the three dots were bigger than the others, even the smallest dots on the compass were still big and rare for them to find it whenever they used the compass.


    Let alone the fact that the second biggest dots were much bigger than the smallest, and the biggest dot was much bigger than the smallest dot, which horrified them.


    "This¡­" The old man hesitated and asked the young man. "What do you think of this, young master?"


    The young man closed his eyes and tapped his fingers on the table as he thought about a lot of possibilities for a while before opening his eyes and looking at the old man.


    The young man then explained to the old man about his plan slowly and expressed his opinion, as he thought that this matter was as serious as one could be since he hadn''t expected that their target was out of their caliber and there were even more than one.


    He explained that this was a huge opportunity for them to rise in a single step if they could finish their task on their own.


    Naturally, they needed to be extremely cautious in handling this matter since if they were to make a wrong step, not only would their lives be on the line, but they would also startle the snake and ruin the main branch''s secret plan, which could result in the annihilation of their family.


    The young man informed the old man that they needed more reinforcements since their target this time should be extremely hard to deal with.


    When the old man heard it, he immediately rejected this idea because their objective here was to gather information related to the target, not execute the plan by themselves since this was the order from the patriarch.


    However, after the old man heard the detailed explanation about the plan, he agreed to the young man''s request as he couldn''t resist the temptation.

 Chapter 96 The Plan

    The young man reminded the old man of a key thing in his opinion: that since the main branch took this seriously and sent a small team here, then this mission was going to be an extremely important mission but with the difficulty of not being that high.Because they only sent a small team, which meant that even though this was probably mainly due to the secrecy of the mission, the team would definitely be able to complete this mission on their own.


    However, if they could complete this mission even before the team arrived, the main branch would definitely notice them and even give a huge reward to them.


    The young man said that he could even be sent to the main branch as the reward since he was basically the one who completed the mission, and he told the old man that he wouldn''t forget his efforts in helping him complete the mission.


    The old man was swayed by the temptation since his contribution this time should be huge, but he still remained calm and was only going to decide it after he listened to the plan, as this matter wasn''t to be trifled with.


    Naturally, he had a solid plan since he wanted to complete the mission with 100% chances of success. But his plan was actually rather simple and would even depend on the situation at that time.


    First of all, he would ask for reinforcements from his father and say that it would be doable for them to do this on their own and didn''t need to wait for the team to arrive first.


    The part that would be hard was also in convincing his father to jump in the plan since if he disagreed with the plan, both of them wouldn''t definitely be able to complete the mission, as the old man alone wouldn''t be enough to handle the target.


    That''s why the old man''s position in this plan would be crucial for this plan to convince his father, as he was the one that was trusted by his father to go with him.


    If his father agreed to execute this plan and send some reinforcements, both of them would then approach the target''s location to gather the detailed information since they needed to confirm their strength first before taking the action.


    This moment was going to be the most crucial since they really needed to confirm thoroughly, as a single mistake in the judgment would lead to their death.


    Because depending on the strength of the targets, they would decide their next action, since if they even had the thought that with the reinforcements their percentage wasn''t 100%, they would immediately request more reinforcements to secure the chance of their success.


    After listening to the young man''s suggestion, the old man agreed, as he thought that it was worth the shot since this plan was going to be executed after they confirmed their chances were high.


    Otherwise, they wouldn''t even make a move and go back to their original mission, which was to gather information.


    Subsequently, the young man contacted his father about his plan.


    At first, he was scolded by his father badly when he mentioned that he would complete the mission on his own, but after his father listened to his son''s plan carefully, he thought for a while before asking the old man to confirm the things that his son had told him.


    After a while, his father finally agreed, but only after he confirmed it with his own way first, resulting in them being told by the patriarch to wait for a while.


    Around five minutes later, a man in his early 30s came to the duo. This man was the one that was being sent secretly by the patriarch after the duo set off.


    The young man and the old man were surprised that someone came to them in the span of minutes and immediately thought that they were being trailed by the patriarch''s man in the first place.


    The young man then persuaded the man with huge benefits since this plan didn''t have any risk in the first place, as they wouldn''t make a move unless they were certain that they would be able to complete the mission.


    After being persuaded for a while, the man finally gave in and informed the patriarch that the situation was still under control and to not worry about the young master''s misbehavior as he had verified it himself.


    The patriarch then finally fully agreed as he immediately sent the reinforcements that his son had requested. Your next read is at empire


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    "Sir, I have roughly counted them all, and the total would be 60,000 Low Rank King Rank crystals or 6 million Low Rank Dominator crystals." The fat man reported to Cain after he counted them all roughly.


    He then continued. "If you want, we can give discoun¨C"


    Before the fat man could finish his sentence, he was cut off by Cain as he threw a spatial ring filled with the exact 60,000 Low Rank King Rank crystals. "Count them first to see if there''s even a single piece missing."


    After the fat man caught the ring, he immediately looked inside to check the content and was surprised that Cain was really serious when he said he wanted to buy the entire beasts here." sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "I apologize for my rudeness before, sir." The fat man bowed deeply as he had doubted Cain previously.


    "Here''s compensation for you. Please accept it." The fat man wanted to return 10,000 Low Rank King Rank crystals for not only compensation but also as goodwill and formed a connection with Cain so that he could even become a regular customer in the future.


    However, Cain declined it since he didn''t really care that much and didn''t even think that he would come back here in the future too.


    "There''s no need to do that." Cain waved his hand with a smile.


    "Thank you, sir. If you need something else regarding beasts, you can come back here in the future, and I''ll help with your needs to the best of my ability." The fat man bowed and cupped his fists politely.


    >>>


    [A/N] For all of you who are here for the smut chaps, 4 smut chaps are finally out in the newest chapters (103-106) :))

 Chapter 97 Hell-level Mission

    "I do need something else here but with Li Fenghai instead." Cain said as he looked at Li Fenghai.He then continued. "Do you want to work with me? Coincidentally, I don''t have a subordinate who could tend these beasts. Don''t worry about the pay because I will pay you handsomely and even help you become a strong beast master. What do you think about it?"


    Li Fenghai seemed to hesitate when he heard it since he thought that he would probably leave this city, and this was the thing that made him hesitate.


    When the fat man noticed that Li Fenghai seemed to hesitate, he immediately said loudly, "Little Feng¡­ From today onwards, you don''t need to come here again, and this is your salary for the entire year as well as a little bonus for you."


    The fat man indirectly helped Cain as he fired Li Fenghai so that he wouldn''t hesitate about Cain''s offer as he had no choice.


    ¡­


    "Sir, can I go back to my home to give the money to my sister first? Because this matter is urgent since it''s also related to my little sister, who''s seriously ill at the moment." Li Fenghai asked for Cain''s permission with an awkward smile as they walked down the street.


    "Oh? Let''s go there right away then. By the way, Fenix is also a pretty skilled alchemist. So, he should be able to heal your little sister, right?" Cain''s eyes lit up before looking at Fenix teasingly.


    Fenix paused mid-explanation to Ayla, who had been comfortably nestled in his arms, listening intently. With a confident grin, he thumped his chest with a fist and declared proudly, "Don''t worry. If it''s just healing your little sister, I could even do it with my eyes closed!"


    Fenix did that as he wanted to show off in front of Ayla since Ayla was doubting his strength previously.


    "Thank you, sir!" Li Fenghai bowed deeply towards Cain and Fenix, as he would be extremely grateful to them if they could really cure his little sister.


    Both he and his older sister had been under immense stress due to their little sister''s serious illness. With no one else to rely on, they had spent everything they could afford on treatments, traveling to every place within their means, yet still failing to find a cure.


    That''s why after he received a lot of money from the manager that just fired him, he immediately thought of combining his money with his older sister''s to bring their little sister to a better place in case they would be able to cure her.


    Fortunately, fate brought them to Cain and Fenix¡ªskilled alchemists who not only claimed they could cure his little sister''s illness but even offered to treat her without hesitation. This act of generosity left him astonished, as alchemists were typically known for their conceited and profit-driven nature, placing their gain above all else.


    "Don''t worry about it, it''s nothing anyway." Cain waved his hand with a smile.


    Subsequently, Li Fenghai led them with a quick step, heading towards his residence in the west of the city.


    "By the way¡­ What''s an alchemist, Uncle Fenix?" Ayla asked Fenix in the middle of his explanation as they walked, following Li Fenghai, who seemed to be quite anxious.


    ''Why does this little girl''s curiosity seem to be limitless?'' Fenix started to regret his decision and felt that he was trapped by Cain as Ayla asked him about everything, literally everything that she was curious about.


    However, at the end of the day, he still explained them all to her as he didn''t want to be looked down upon by this little girl since she might think that he didn''t have the knowledge about the things she asked him. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


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    When they arrived in front of a small house in a slum, Li Fenghai immediately went inside for a few seconds before going out with a confused expression.


    He then asked his neighbor about his little sister''s whereabouts and found that she was taken away by his older sister to see an alchemist.


    He was surprised for a second before dismissing his thoughts and quickly led Cain and the others away, heading towards the alchemist''s place informed by his neighbor.


    However, when they were about to arrive at the alchemist''s place, they heard someone shout,


    "Get the fuck out of here. I told you that I can''t cure her illness. Go ask another alchemist!"


    At the same time when someone said that, Cain saw the beautiful waitress that he had given her tips twice previously being kicked out of the manor and falling onto the street.


    She held a thick blanket in her arms tightly as she fell, and Cain was stunned by the scene that he momentarily froze and was unable to react in time to catch her.


    He came back to his senses when he noticed Li Fenghai rush at the waitress and exclaim. "Sis Mei, little Yue."


    "What happened? Why did he kick you out?" Li Fenghai asked with a worried expression as he helped Li Meiling stand up.


    "Fenghai. What are you doing here? Aren''t you supposed to be still working at this hour?" Li Meilin frowned when she saw her brother, as she thought that something bad might happen.


    "I quit my job. Now, I''m working for Young Master Cain." Li Fenghai pointed at Cain, who was smiling kindly at Li Meilin.


    When Li Meilin saw that the one her brother talked about was Cain, she was shocked as she didn''t expect to see him here instead of in the restaurant or the inn.


    "Oh, it''s you, sir!" Li Meilin bowed slightly before walking slowly towards Cain.


    "Sis Mei, do you know him?" Li Fenghai was confused when he saw that his older sister seemed to know Young Master Cain.


    "Well, you could say that he is a regular customer at the place where I work." Li Meilin answered as she glanced at her brother.


    "Yeah, it''s me. I didn''t expect that we would meet here." Cain responded with a smile.


    However, his expression immediately froze when he saw a translucent data panel in front of him as the notification rang in his mind.


    [Ding! You have received a Hell-level Mission]


    [Objective: ¡­]


    [Time Limit: ¡­]


    [Failure: ...]


    [Reward: Upgrade the system''s level]


    >>> The detail of the mission will be revealed in the next chapter hehe :))

 Chapter 98 Frostheart Immortal Body

    [Ding! You have received a Hell-level Mission][Objective: Cure Yuexian]


    [Time Limit: -+ One Week]


    [Failure: - ]


    [Reward: Upgrading System''s Level]


    When Cain saw the mission he received, he was stunned, as he hadn''t expected a Hell-level mission right off the bat when he was here to only accompany Li Fenghai and cure her little sister''s illness.


    ''Don''t tell me¡­'' Cain thought as he looked at the thick blanket in Li Meilin''s arms.


    When he scanned the little girl''s name in Li Meilin''s arms, Cain frowned because the mission given by the system was apparently to cure Li Fenghai''s little sister.


    [Name: Li Yuexian]


    [Age: 5]


    [Race: Human]


    [Physique: Frostheart Immortal Body]


    [Rank: - ]


    [Attribute: - ]


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    [Description: On her fifth birthday, Li Yuexian''s dormant Frostheart Immortal Body unexpectedly awakened. This caused an uncontrolled surge of frost qi to spread through her small body, freezing her blood, internal organs, and meridians.


    The awakening of such a rare and powerful constitution overwhelmed her immature body, threatening to encase her entirely in ice and ending her life within a week.]


    Cain was shocked once again when he checked Li Yuexian''s information as he found that she had the Frostheart Immortal Body that he didn''t even recall existed in his memory within the novel.


    Though, he was confident that the level of the Frostheart Immortal Body should be pretty high considering that the mission was of hell-level difficulty and the reward was the upgradation of the system itself.


    Cain then made a projection inside the beast space before asking the system how he could cure Li Yuexian since he had no idea of how to cure her illness.


    He was also pretty sure that at least the system would tell him the method to cure it.


    The little fluffy creature appeared in front of his projection and explained to him that he needed the Crimson Sun Ice Lotus Pill and the Ice Phoenix Feather.


    Not only that, these two treasures'' ranks were of the Emperor Rank, which could be considered as almost the highest ranks before the Era of the God descended.


    When Cain heard it, he immediately became speechless because his progress was still at the Low-level World that could be considered a secret realm in itself by the people in the Main Continent.


    Even the place where this Low-level World located was on a different continent than the Main Continent, that''s why he was speechless when he needed treasures at the level where the one who possessed them could be considered as one of the strongest beings in the world.


    Cain then complained to the system that it didn''t make sense for him to be given the mission of this level at the moment.


    However, the system simply responded by saying that if the system gave him a mission, then it would definitely be possible for him to complete it because the system wouldn''t give an impossible mission to the host.


    The system then explained to him that he could only tell him about the materials of the Crimson Sun Ice Lotus Pill and the method of refining it.


    The Crimson Sun Ice Lotus Pill was a pill designed to balance ice and fire energies within the body as it neutralized excess frost Qi while reinforcing the body.


    There were four main materials that he needed to refine the pill.


    _Crimson Sun Flame Essence: A fiery essence harvested from the core of a dormant volcano.


    _Nine-Petal Ice Lotus: A rare flower that contained pure ice Qi that harmonized with a physique related to ice attributes.


    _Heavenly Frost Dew: Dew collected from the leaves of an ancient Frostwillow tree, famous for its soothing properties.


    _Silver Snow Ginseng: A mystical herb that replenishes life force and strengthens meridians.


    When Cain heard these materials, his expression became more solemn as he had heard the two of them, and they were even considered as extremely precious treasures even for those strongest forces in the world.


    After the little fluffy creature explained the materials to him and gave him a token containing the refining method, it immediately disappeared and left him an advice.


    "Use your brain. Bravery will lead you to success. This mission is not impossible¡ªif you''re bold enough."


    Cain immediately put aside his thoughts at the moment as he noticed that he had made the others in the outside world wait for him since he had spent a few minutes inside the beast space listening to the little creature''s explanation.


    Meanwhile in the outside world, Cain''s expression had been changing from time to time in a few seconds, but when someone wanted to disturb him, Fenix raised his hand and reminded him in a low voice to not disturb him.


    Because Fenix had noticed that sometimes Cain was lost in his own thoughts for a while, seemingly thinking about something.


    That''s why he wanted to let Cain finish his thoughts and let him come back to his senses naturally.


    "Uh? Sorry guys, I was thinking about something important just now." Cain smiled apologetically.


    Li Meilin waved her hand dismissively. "No need to apologize. But, Sir, may I ask why you came all the way here with my brother?"


    "Your brother told me his little sister is seriously ill. I decided to accompany him because Fenix is an alchemist, and I thought he might be able to help. After all, your brother works for me now, so I wanted to lend a hand."


    Cain explained to Li Meilin before looking at the blanket in her arms and spoke with a serious expression as he shook his head. "But... I didn''t expect that not even Fenix could cure your little sister with his ability." S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    When Fenix heard it, his face immediately became solemn as he didn''t expect that Cain would say so.


    At first, Fenix thought that Cain was joking, but after he looked at Cain''s serious expression, he instantly scanned the little girl''s body with his power.


    Fenix was shocked when he discovered that he didn''t even know about the little girl''s illness.


    He then asked Cain with a solemn expression. "My Lord, do you know what''s wrong with her?"

 Chapter 99 Kick the Alchemist

    Cain glanced at Fenix and nodded. "I understand her condition and even know how to cure it. But as of now, curing her is beyond our capabilities."When Li Fenghai heard it, he immediately felt as if the world was crumbling before his eyes, thinking that not even Cain and Fenix could cure her little sister''s illness.


    He then knelt on his knees at Cain''s feet and begged. "Young Master Cain, please save my little sister! I would do anything for you in return."


    Sigh!


    "Li Fenghai, stand up. There''s no need for this. I promise I''ll do my best to help her."


    Cain responded as he helped him to stand up and thought that he was also going to try his best to complete the mission anyway since he definitely wouldn''t miss the chance of upgrading his system''s level.


    Cain then walked towards Li Meilin and asked her, "Can I see her?"


    Li Meilin was confused why his brother was begging Cain, as she didn''t know, like her brother, who listened to Ayla and Fenix''s conversation and believed that Fenix was the strongest awakener in this world as well as a skilled alchemist on top of that.


    However, she didn''t think much and nodded to Cain''s request before unfolding the blanket.


    In the blanket, Cain saw a little girl who had frost patterns spreading across her body as her skin turned pale. He also noticed that her breath became faint as ice crystals formed with each exhalation.


    "What''s her name?" Cain asked Li Meilin out of courtesy even though he already knew her name.


    "M-my name is Li Yuexian." The little girl whispered weakly as she opened her eyes.


    Cain smiled and ruffled Li Yuexian''s hair. "What a beautiful name. Can I also call you Little Yue?"


    "Hmmm-hmmm." Li Yuexian nodded her head slowly.


    "Don''t worry, Little Yue. I''ll do my best to make you better so you can run around and play with Ayla and Sylvia." S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Li Yuexian responded with a smile. "Thank you."


    "Uncle Fenix, why can''t you cure her illness? Didn''t you say that you could cure her even with your eyes closed?" Ayla asked Fenix innocently.


    "Be quiet!" Fenix glanced at Ayla for a second before continuing to assess Li Yuexian''s body thoroughly.


    Ayla immediately shut her mouth before looking down sadly and started to cry as she was sobbing softly.


    Cain noticed it when he heard Ayla''s sob and tilted his head only to see that Ayla was crying while wiping her tears with her left hand.


    He then came to Fenix and took Ayla from his arms before hugging her as he petted her back. "Why are you crying, Ayla?"


    "Wahhh¡­ U-Uncle Fenix yelled at me! I only wanted to know why he can''t help Little Yue!" Ayla immediately cried loudly as she explained the reason she cried while hugging him tightly.


    Cain frowned and stared at Fenix, who was smiling at him awkwardly as he stretched his head.


    However, before Fenix could explain it to Cain, he was kicked in his belly by Cain, stepping back a few steps as he didn''t dare to use his strength to withstand the kick.


    "See? I kicked him for you. Stop crying, okay?" Cain patted Ayla''s head, comforting her to not cry any further.


    Ayla''s cry immediately subsided, tilting her head to look at Fenix and sticking out her tongue as if mocking him that he was kicked by Cain.


    Cain shook his head helplessly when he saw it before he asked Li Meilin, "By the way, why did you get kicked out earlier?''


    "Oh, it was because The alchemist refused to return my money after claiming he couldn''t cure Little Yue." Li Meilin explained it with an annoyed expression as her wealth was basically robbed by the alchemist.


    Cain frowned when he heard it, thinking that how could someone take advantage of someone''s misfortune and do something like this?


    He then glanced at Fenix before putting Ayla down and patted her head. "Stay here for a moment."


    "Let''s go get your money back." Cain said as he looked at Li Meilin and started walking towards the manor.


    Li Meilin and Li Fenghai immediately followed Cain along, leaving behind Ayla and Sylvia, who were looking at each other confusedly.


    "Wait for me!" Ayla shouted, running with Sylvia as they wanted to follow along.


    "What is it, Ayla?" Cain tilted his head and looked at the little girls running towards him.


    Ayla jumped into Cain''s arms and said, "I want to come with Big Brother Cain!"


    "Me too, me too." Sylvia raised her hand, looking at Cain with a cheerful expression.


    Cain sighed but nodded. He handed Ayla to Li Fenghai. "Alright, but you stay with him, okay?"


    "Okay." Ayla nodded her head obediently.


    Cain let them follow along as he thought that he might as well show them the reality of this world where strength matters the most if you don''t want to be stepped on by the other.


    He then continued to go inside the manor directly as the door was opened and saw that a lot of people had gathered in front of the building as if waiting for their turn to go inside.


    Coincidentally, when Cain had almost arrived in front of the building, he saw the door being opened slowly, revealing a middle-aged man in his early 50s and a man in his early 30s.


    "Don''t forget to take one pill a day from now on, and the poison will be gone in a week or so." The middle-aged man said with a smile as he looked at the man in his early 30s.


    However, when the middle-aged man noticed that there was a group heading towards him, he was shocked to see the woman he had just kicked not too long ago being one of them.


    "You bitch! it''s you again?" he barked, pointing a finger at her. "Didn''t I tell you to leave? What, you think bringing friends will scare me? Do you even know who I am?"


    Before Li Meilin could reply, Cain flagged down the middle-aged man with a smile, "Hello sir, I''m not with her. I''m here because I would like to request your services. Would this be enough to skip the line?"


    Cain took out a Peak Rank Lord crystal from his inventory and showed it to him as he approached him with a harmless smile.


    When the middle-aged man saw the crystal on Cain''s hand, his eyes immediately lit up greedily, ignoring Li Meilin as he cupped his fists at Cain.


    "Of course, sir."


    However, when Cain arrived in front of him, Cain suddenly kicked him in the stomach, sending him flying into the building and breaking the glass that was filled with medicines as he hit the counter.


    "Sike." Cain said as he kicked the middle-aged man while controlling his strength as he didn''t want to kill him accidentally, resulting in breaking a few of his bones.


    As the middle-aged man was sent flying into the building, the other customer who was at the outside building looked at Cain with a horrified expression before they immediately ran outside the manor as they feared being implicated in this accident.

 Chapter 100 Cains Plan to Take Over the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox Race (1)

    "I just gave him a taste of his own medicine. Now, it''s time to get your money back." Cain said as he looked at Li Meilin, who was shocked when she saw the scene as she thought that he was daring enough to mess with Alchemist.Subsequently, Cain strode over to the middle-aged man, grabbed his spatial ring, and casually snapped the man''s ring finger.


    "Ahhh!" The middle-aged man held his left ring finger as he shouted in pain.


    "Do you not know who I am? I''m¨C"


    Boom!


    Before the alchemist could finish his sentence, Cain stepped on his head and banged it on the floor.


    "I don''t give a fuck about who you are, and you''re welcome if you want to call your backer or anyone you think can save you, feel free to call them right now." Cain said as his feet pressed down on his head, enabling him to lift it.


    "Here''s your communication token. I''ll wait here patiently since I''m a man of my word." Cain took out a red token from the middle-aged man''s space ring and gave it to him before throwing the space ring to Li Meilin.


    "Take it as your compensation." Cain said with a smile, looking at Li Meilin, who caught the ring with her jawhead opened widely.


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    "You think you can get away with this? Do you have any idea who you''re messing with?" The middle-aged man gritted his teeth in embarrassment.


    "You''ve got a few minutes to call whoever you want. But don''t take too long because I don''t have time for your childish games." Cain lifted his feet and immediately took out a chair from his house inside the beast.


    When the middle-aged man felt that Cain had lifted his foot, he instantly lifted his head slowly.


    However, before the middle-aged man could lift his head up, his head was immediately smashed on the floor by Cain again.


    Boom!


    "Who told you that you could lift your head?" Cain sneered as he stepped on the man once again.


    "..."


    "..."


    "..."


    Everyone was speechless when they saw that Cain didn''t even take this situation seriously, as if he was just enjoying himself by doing this.


    Sylvia was a little bit scared when she saw Cain''s action, as she never expected that the kind Big Brother Cain in her imagination was this cruel.


    However, Ayla felt amazed instead. Feeling that Big Brother Cain was really strong since he didn''t seem to fear alchemists.


    Because she knew from Fenix that almost everyone didn''t want to mess with them since they generally also relied on the products that were produced by them, and alchemists were pretty solid towards each other.


    Meaning that if you basically offended one of them, it could even lead to most of the alchemists also feeling offended, resulting in them not taking your commissions from you in the future.


    This was the reason why most people wouldn''t offend any alchemist, as they couldn''t afford to do so.


    However, Cain was different, as he already had Fenix, and the guy in front of him was merely a Gold Rank Alchemist, which actually wasn''t even worth much in this kingdom.


    "Serves you right, you bad guy!" Ayla giggled, thinking that someone bullied Li Fenghai''s older sister and little sister.


    Everyone laughed when they heard Ayla mock the middle-aged man. But her next sentence made them speechless since they never expected the words that came out of the little girl''s mouth.


    "Big Brother Cain, can I step on his head too?" Ayla asked with an expression full of excitement as she wondered how it felt stepping on the other''s head and acting like a proper bad guy.


    Cain only shook his head in response. "Ayla, that''s not a nice thing to do. Don''t imitate me, alright?"


    Ayla pouted, puffing out her cheek as her request was rejected.


    However, Cain''s next sentence made Ayla''s eyes lit up, feeling motivated to become a strong awakener.


    "f course, if you become strong enough, you can do whatever you want to your enemies, provided that you can control your strength wisely and with restraint."


    "..."


    Everyone was lost for words when they heard it, as they originally thought that Cain was being a proper Big Brother who educated his little sister properly.


    Subsequently, Cain made a projection and thought about his next plan inside his beast as he wanted to think his plan carefully regarding his Hell-level mission.


    Because the system said that he would be able to complete the mission if he used his brain and became brave enough.


    From these two hints, Cain used all of his brain cells to think about a lot of things as well as the possibility of doing so for more than an hour.


    After thinking about it carefully, Cain finally found a way to have the best chance to complete the mission after linking everything that he could think of with his situation at the moment.


    His plan was to lure the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox Race to come to him and make them help him with his mission.


    Because this was probably the most feasible thing to do to complete the Hell-level mission.


    Cain remembered that in this world, the rank and level of the bloodline and physique was really important since they had their own advantages. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The advantage of having a high-level bloodline was obviously to suppress those who had low-level bloodlines within the same race, or even those from sub-races, such as the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox, being the royalty in the entire fox race.


    The effect not only stopped in that as it could even be used to suppress those of the same type of beast, like with him on suppressing canine-type beasts or even beasts in general, depending on the level of the bloodline and strength.


    That''s why when Cain activated his 9-Tailed before, the first that got suppressed the most was the duo Foxes.


    However, provided that Cain successfully lured someone from the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox race, he wasn''t confident he could suppress them as he was really weak, and he was certain that the one who was sent at that time should be strong enough to handle the situation in case it went south.

 Chapter 101 Cains Plan to Take Over the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox Race (2)

    Naturally, Cain had an idea to save his life at that time if his plan to suppress them failed and they wanted to attack him because of it.It was as simple as he would immediately flee by swapping with his clone that he would''ve already been sent to a faraway place at that time.


    Even if he was able to suppress them, Cain still had a long way to go to complete his mission since his next step was to at least get full support from the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox race, since Cain recalled that two of the materials needed for refining the pill were in the hands of the forces comparable to their race.


    Needless to say, Cain even had a wild thought of suppressing the strongest individual in the entire 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox race and controlling him so that he basically wouldn''t need to fear any strongest force as long as he didn''t offend multiple of them.


    But Cain wasn''t confident since there were multiple factors, such as the strength and, most importantly, the bloodline level of the strongest individual.


    Though, he guessed that at most they would''ve awakened until the 6th tail or even the 5th tail in his opinion.


    However, despite these hard conditions that he had to achieve first, he still had the most important part, which was to find someone capable of refining the pill.


    Because he was certain that not many people in the entire world would be able to refine the pill with a high percentage success rate.


    Let alone the fact that making them refine a pill for you would be such a hassle in itself.


    Not to mention, he also needed to collect the materials, which were already hard in the first place.


    In a nutshell, Cain knew that he was fucked when he received the Hell-level mission that had almost countless possibilities in every step that he took, leading to the ever-changing scenarios and plans that he needed to adapt to since everything shouldn''t go according to his plan.


    Fortunately, Cain had the beast space because if he didn''t have it, this mission would''ve been impossible in the first place since he only had around one week to cure Little Yue.


    As one of the beast space''s functions actually was to not only speed up 30x the flow of time but also to slow down the flow of time compared to the outside world.


    Which meant that if Cain wished the flow of time in his beast space to be slowed down 30x, he would be able to do so, leading to the 30 days worth of time in the outside world being the same as 1 day inside his beast space.


    That''s why Cain felt relieved that at least he still had roughly around 7 months to do the mission, which could be considered as quite a plenty of time if everything was going according to his plan.


    Originally, when Cain was informed by the system about this function, he was speechless since he thought that who would be in their right mind to slow down the flow of time when it could be used much better if the flow of time was faster.


    At the same time when Cain was still thinking and trying to find a better plan while refining his plan, a few people had arrived in front of the alchemist''s manor and walked inside it.


    The moment they stepped inside, Fenix instructed Ayla to inform Cain that the alchemist''s reinforcement had arrived.


    Ayla immediately stopped her activity before running towards Cain as she was busy looting the medicines in the room left and right since she was informed by Fenix that she was free to pick whatever she fancied.


    "Big Brother Cain, some people just came in," she said, nudging him with her head since her hands were full.


    When Cain felt that someone shook his body, he instantly came back to his senses as he opened his eyes slowly.


    "Thanks for the reminder, Ayla." Cain patted her head and shook his head when he saw a bunch of items in her arms.


    "Hmmm-hmmm." Ayla nodded her head and asked him eagerly. "Big Brother Cain, do you have something to store these? There are still a lot of things in here, but my hands are already full."


    Cain took out a spatial bag from his inventory and gave it to her with a smile. "This is a spatial bag, you can fill it up with everything as long as it''s not a living being. Though the space is definitely a lot smaller compared to the space ring, it''s pretty handy for you to use since normal people are able to use this freely."


    "Thanks, Big Brother Cain!" Ayla chirped, quickly transferring items into the bag. S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He then added, "By the way, why are you taking all of that? If you need money, I can give you some. Robbing people isn''t right, you know."


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    Ayla, who had already been busy putting the items away one by one, tilted her head and looked at Cain with an innocent expression. "Huh? But Uncle Fenix said I could take whatever I wanted because the alchemist is a bad guy."


    Cain rolled his eyes when he heard it and decided to let her do what she wanted as he perceived that the people he was waiting for were already in front of the building.


    "Let them in." Cain ordered Fenix to step aside as he blocked the entrance with his huge body while looking at the people in front of him with a wicked smile.


    When the people stepped inside the building, they were shocked to see the situation as they hadn''t expected it to be this bad.


    Almost all of the items displayed on the shelves and glass tables were looted as they saw two little girls and one young man working together in synchrony on taking the items.


    However, their shock wasn''t stopped with that as they noticed the middle-aged man, who was on his knees while his head was touching the floor.

 Chapter 102 Keeping Anyas Promises

    "You! Do you realize the consequences of your actions? An old man wearing a gray robe, who was in the front of the three people who had come here, asked Cain while staring at him with a solemn expression."Hahaha¡­ Don''t think too highly of yourself. You''re worth nothing in my eyes." Cain laughed as he looked at the three of them, two of whom had reached Diamond Rank Alchemists while the old man had reached Lord Rank Alchemist.


    Cain immediately waved his hand, signaling Fenix to take action as he didn''t want to waste his time bickering with them over this.


    The reason why he was wasting his time here was so that he would have had a little bit of time to think about the Hell-level mission, as by the time he gathered together with the others after this, he wouldn''t have too much time considering the fact that it would be lively at that time.


    Let alone the fact that he also needed to fulfill his promise with Anya after this.


    When Fenix saw the signal, he showed a wicked smile before instantly disappearing and appearing in front of the old man.


    The old man was surprised as Fenix appeared in front of him out of nowhere.


    However, before he could even realize it, his head was already on the ground as Fenix grabbed it and banged it on the floor.


    Boom!


    "If any of you ever move, I will smash his head again." Fenix smiled, looking at the other two men who opened their jaws as they were dumbstruck with the scene that unfolded before them.


    "Y-you¨C"


    Before one of the men could continue speaking any further, Fenix already smashed the old man''s head again.


    Boom!


    "Wait! I didn''t even move, I only spoke just now¡ª"


    Boom!


    Once again, the old man''s head was smashed on the floor by Fenix as he shrugged his shoulders innocently.


    "Didn''t I tell you not to move? Why are you moving your lips?"


    "..."


    "..."


    "..."


    Everyone except Cain was speechless when they heard it, as they hadn''t expected such a shameless excuse.


    "You! If you want to beat me up, just admit it. Why hide behind such a ridiculous excuse?" The old man gritted his teeth as he was pissed that this was his first time being humiliated this badly.


    "Oh? It seems that you''re an understanding person. Yes, I do want to beat you silly." Fenix kicked the old man out of the building before holding each of the other two''s heads with his massive hands and dragging them out of the building.


    Fenix dragged them because he didn''t want to show excessively to the little girls as he had been lenient enough when he banged the old man''s head, as he only smashed it in moderation since he didn''t want to show blood smeared on the old man''s face to the little girls.


    After loud sounds couldn''t be heard from the outside, Cain looked at the middle-aged man and reminded him with a heavy tone. "Remember! This is only a reminder for you to not take any advantages from the others. If I ever find something similar like this in the future, you''ll definitely regret it at that time."


    "Let''s meet with the others." Cain stood up, looking at the trio of looters, and shook his head before walking towards the exit.


    When he stepped outside, he saw three people with his head full of bandages as they stood straight in front of Fenix obediently.


    Subsequently, they walked out of the manor and headed towards the restaurant as it''s time to meet with the others.


    On the way to the restaurant, Cain glanced at Li Meilin and asked with a smile. "Do you trust me to take care of your sister? Because I''ll need to bring her somewhere so that at least I''ll have more time to focus on curing her. You''re welcome to come along, of course."


    Li Meilin hesitated for a few seconds before she agreed when she saw his brother nod firmly at her as he thought that this might be their only chance if they wanted her sister to be cured from her illness.


    "Good." Cain nodded at her before picking up Li Meilin and smiled as he stroked her hair softly. "Little Yue, hold on just a bit longer. I promise I''ll do everything I can to heal you."


    Little Yue nodded weakly and thanked him from the deepest of her heart as she whispered faintly. "Thank you, Big Brother Cain."


    Cain smiled in response before he used his power to make a huge barrier surrounding his house inside the beast space and slowed the flow of time inside the barrier.


    He then put Little Yue in his bedroom and reassured Li Meilin and Li Fenghai, who were in panic when they saw the disappearance of their little sister. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    After reassuring both of them by putting them inside the beast space too, Cain and the others proceeded towards the restaurant to meet with the others.


    When they arrived inside the restaurant, Cain saw that the others had already sat down and enjoyed their meals.


    The two little girls immediately ran to the table and joined in the feast, making him shake his head as he didn''t believe that the little girls'' appetites were boundless.


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    As Cain felt the stare from Anya from time to time, he only smiled in response and opened his mouth first.


    "Anya, are you ready to become stronger?" Cain asked, looking at Anya, who seemed anxious when she heard it.


    "Uh... Okay!" Anya nodded her head softly.


    When Elara heard it, she immediately felt sad as she thought that Cain might even forget that he promised he wanted to help her become stronger.


    Naturally, Cain noticed it and said reassuringly as he licked his lips mischievously, "Don''t worry, Elara. You''re next."


    Her face lit up in delight. "Really? Okay!" she exclaimed, her sadness vanishing instantly.

 Chapter 103 Deep Kiss [R18]

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    "My Lord, can you help me become stronger too?" Fenix''s eyes lit up when he heard the conversation and thought that Cain had a way of helping someone to become stronger.


    When Cain heard it, his body immediately shuddered as he thought, ''I don''t swing that way, you MF! Fortunately he didn''t know what he was talking about. Otherwise, he would definitely regret it if he ever said something like that to me.''


    "Don''t ever say something like that again! The method I''m using to help Anya and Elara is¡­ unique. I''ll help you grow stronger in the future, but we''ll discuss that another time." Cain reminded Fenix as he looked at him with a solemn expression.


    When Fenix noticed Cain''s expression, he felt that he had said something that shouldn''t be said, but he was confused as he didn''t know what it was.


    "No hurries! I have all the time in the world." Fenix smiled shyly as he stretched the back of his head.


    "Big Brother Cain, what about me?" Ayla chirped, raising her hand. "Can you help me become stronger too?" Her innocent eyes sparkled with excitement.


    When Cain heard it, his expression immediately blackened as he shook his head, reminding himself. ''Remember Cain! You''re not a pedo and never will be. Ayla is a cute little sister, just like Sylvia.''


    Looking at Cain, who shook his head with a weird expression, Ayla pouted as she puffed her cheek. "Hmmph! So stingy."


    Cain came back to his senses when he heard Ayla''s voice before smiling kindly and ruffling her hair. "You''re still too little, Ayla. Wait until you''ve grown up, and I''ll help you then."


    ''Pause! That sounded horribly wrong!'' Cain thought to himself.


    Quickly recovering, he added, "What I mean is, your body needs to mature first. Only then can it safely handle cultivating the world''s energy, okay?"


    Ayla''s eyes lit up when she heard it. "Then, is there a way for me to grow up faster so I can start practicing sooner?"


    Cain chuckled at her enthusiasm. "There is. If you consume medicinal treasures every day to strengthen your body, it could speed things up."


    "Oh! Do we have any of those treasures from the bad guy we dealt with earlier?" Ayla asked curiously as she put the spatial bag on the table.


    Cain shook his head with a wry smile. "The bad guy before was just a poor bad guy. So, There''s no way he''d have treasures like that."


    Hearing this, Ayla pouted in disappointment but quickly perked up with an idea. "Big Brother Cain, can you ask Uncle Fenix if he has any medicinal treasures to help me? I want to get stronger so I can beat up bad guys!"


    She clenched her small fists and began mimicking boxing moves, punching the air with a cute expression.


    Cain couldn''t help but laugh. "Why don''t you ask him yourself? He''s right here, and he definitely heard you."


    "Hmmph!" Ayla puffed her cheek in response while casting a quick glance and immediately looked away as she was scared that Fenix stared at her.


    "Alright, I''ll ask him for you."


    "Alright, I''ll ask him for you," Cain said with a chuckle before turning to Fenix with a mischievous grin. "Fenix, do you have any medicinal treasures for Ayla?"


    "I do, but my treasures are¨C"


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    Before Fenix could finish his sentence, Cain cut him off. "Good! Give them to Ayla, then." S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "But My Lord¡­ My treasures are wi¨C"


    "Do you have them or not?" Cain interrupted again, barely suppressing his laughter as he enjoyed teasing Fenix.


    When Fenix saw Cain''s expression, he finally realized that Cain was teasing him this whole time since he knew that all of his treasures were with him.


    "No, I don''t have them, My Lord." Fenix could only swallow the humiliation and scratched his head as he answered.


    "See? He doesn''t have what you want." Cain shrugged and looked at Ayla, who immediately became disappointed when she heard it.


    "Tch! I knew it, he was a scammer all along!" Ayla said she thought Fenix was a scammer since he bragged too much and even claimed that he could cure Li Yuexian''s illness, but in the end it was Big Brother Cain who came to the rescue.


    Cain immediately burst into laughter loudly as he couldn''t hold it any longer.


    Fenix''s expression darkened, thinking that his image on Ayla''s perspective had been confirmed as a scammer.


    He hadn''t thought that being looked down on by a little girl was somehow more frustrating than being looked down upon by all of the enemies that he had encountered before.


    ¡­


    After a bit more lighthearted chatting, Cain and Anya finally made their way toward the room.


    When they had arrived in the room, Cain made a clone to guard with a wave of his hand and made a portal leading to the beast space at the same time.


    Stepping through the portal, he saw the scenery of a waterfall near his house as he deliberately chose this place since his house was being occupied with the three siblings.


    Fortunately, he already made a barrier surrounding the house so that the space inside it was completely different from the one where he was, similar to when he made a place where he stored the pool of his diluted blood.


    Noticing that Anya had stepped inside the beast space, Cain asked Anya with a smile. "Anya, are you sure about this? If we go through with this, you will be mine¡ªonly and forever."


    Cain said that as he tried to give his summoned characters their choice with their own lives.


    When Anya heard it, she looked down in shyness before nodding weakly. "I know."


    Cain took a step closer, his expression tender yet firm. "You also realize that I won''t have just one woman by my side," he reminded her, his voice steady but filled with sincerity. "You''ll have to share me with others."


    "I''m already yours to begin with, My Lord. So, being one of your women is already the greatest blessing I could ask for." Anya replied softly as she played with her hands in nervousness.


    When Cain arrived in front of her, he held her hands and pulled her closer towards him until their bodies were almost pressed against each other. "Thank you, Anya."


    He then placed his hand on her chin, lifting her head as he wanted to look at Anya directly.


    "You look gorgeous in your white gown, Anya."


    After Cain said that, his hand immediately moved on her cheek, guiding her into a deep kiss.


    When their lips met, Cain then guided her again as his tongue intertwined with hers while he slowly led her towards a nearby tree.


    As her body was pressed against the tree, Cain started to move his hand from her cheek downwards towards the big mountains that he was craving the most.


    The moment his hand reached the huge mountain that he couldn''t grasp with one hand, he then squeezed her breast gently as his other hand started to catch up and squeezed the other breast.


    Cain released his lips, creating a short bridge of saliva between their tongues as they disconnected.


    He then pulled the white gown down only enough for her boobs to pop out of it before starting to lick one as his other hand played with the other boob while twitching its nipple playfully.

 Chapter 104 Titjobs [R18]

    "Mmmnh~" Anya bit her bottom lip as Cain sucked while playing with her huge mountains, her body stretched forward as she felt pleasure from it.''Holy fuck, these breasts are huge, yet they''re so plump and fluffy.'' Cain thought to himself as he still couldn''t believe what had happened to him right now.


    He was still in shock that he even had doubts this was only a dream.


    After a few moments of Cain enjoying Anya''s big mountains as he pleased, his other hand then started sliding down towards her pussy.


    His hand then ignored her underpants as it immediately made contact with her pussy, and he used his middle finger to enter it and play with it while he was still in his own world with the huge breasts in front of him.


    "Nnngh~" Anya moaned as she felt extreme pleasure she had never felt before, her body trembling and her waist dancing a little uncontrollably.


    "Ahhh~"


    "Mmnh~"


    "Ngnn~"


    Anya''s lewd moaning from time to time sounded like an art piece of music that aroused him and his dick more and more.


    A minute later,


    "I feel something is going to come out," Anya said as she unknowingly grabbed his head and pulled his hair.


    "AAAhhhhh~"


    Liquid started to gush out like a flowing waterfall near them as she arched her back before falling to the ground, positioning her face right in front of the bulging monster that was being held down by his pants.


    "Did you feel good, Anya?" Cain asked as he looked at the half-naked, beautiful half-human and half-kitsune kneeling before him.


    "Mhmm," Anya responded while covering her face with her hands before nodding her head as she felt embarrassed.


    When Cain looked at Anya, he thought that it was weird seeing her embarrassed like this, as she had even been bold enough to seduce him a few times before.


    However, he didn''t want to think too much since he wanted to fully enjoy this moment.


    "Good, now that you have felt good. It''s time for you to make me feel good too, right?" Cain said as he undressed himself, and a huge 8.5-inch dragon popped out of the nest.


    *Gulp*


    Anya gulped nervously, surprised by the size of it, as she had never seen a man''s dick before.


    "Wh-what should I do?" Anya asked stutteringly as she watched the huge dragon as if it were ready to go into battle at any time.


    "What do you think you should do in this situation?" Cain answered with a cheeky smile.


    "C-can I use my hand first?" Anya asked as she gulped again and continued, "Because I don''t think it would fit in my mouth¡­"


    "Okay then," Cain nodded, thinking that it was her first time and she might still be nervous.


    Anya then grabbed his shaft with her soft hand gently, and as soon as she touched his little brother, Cain felt electric bolts flowing through his body, starting from his butt and ending just above his neck.


    His body was trembling in pleasure as Anya used her other hand to grab his rod and started to stroke it slowly and gently.


    ''God damn it! I didn''t expect it would be this good. I can''t hold on for much longer,'' Cain thought, and immediately grabbed the back of Anya''s head and shoved his massive dick into her mouth.


    "Use your mouth, Anya," Cain said as he only put the tip of his dick into her mouth and let her clumsily move her head back and forth slowly with a cute expression.


    ''Fck, I still can''t believe a beautiful half-kitsune is sucking my dick right now,'' Cain thought as jolts of pleasure attacked him from time to time.


    "Anya, transform your ears. Let me see your beauty fully with them." Cain ordered as wanted to fully experience it since it was almost the same as having sex with a beautiful woman.


    Anya then half-transformed her body as her ears transformed into white fox ears but without showing her three fluffy white tails.


    When Cain saw that, he immediately felt that he was about to cum, as this scene aroused him on another level.


    Cain opened his eyes fully, as he had before only opened them halfway, and immediately grabbed the back of Anya''s head, pulling her head as he forcefully shoved his dick deeper before cumming inside her mouth.


    "AAhhh~"


    Cain moaned in satisfaction as he looked at Anya and saw that his jizz was spilling from her mouth before pulling out his little brother, who had calmed down a little bit.


    *Cough*


    *Cough*


    *Cough*


    Anya coughed as she spilled his thick jizz on the ground before wiping her mouth with her hand and looking at Cain as if asking for instructions.


    "Clean it up, Anya," Cain ordered as he held his dick and slapped it against her cheeks left and right a few times while the leftovers of his jizz started to smear her cheeks. S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Anya nodded as she understood the assignment and started to grab his half-erect dick before putting it into her mouth and stroking it gently.


    "Good girl," Cain said as he ruffled her hair while his little brother started to become passionate again.


    His dick then immediately stood strong again as he thought of something that he had been holding on to this whole time.


    "Anya, can you use your gorgeous breasts this time?" Cain asked as he placed his hand on her chin.


    "Mhmm-hmm~~" Anya nodded cutely as she pulled his dick out of her mouth.


    "Wuahhh~"


    This time, Anya didn''t spit his jizz out and swallowed it instead, which made him extremely aroused when he saw it.


    Cain then lay on the ground without caring about any dirt, as his focus was fully on the huge breasts that were being held by Anya''s hands as she started to position herself, approaching his crotch.


    As soon as the twin peaks engulfed his dick, countless electric bolts of pleasure started to run throughout his entire body as his body arched up while trembling in pleasure with his eyes half-opened.


    "Ahhh~" Cain unknowingly let out a moan when Anya started munching his dick with her beautiful flesh mountains while moving them slowly.


    Cain''s whole body was twitching uncontrollably as he couldn''t believe that a beautiful half-kitsune was giving him a breast job because he could only watch it through hentai when he was on Earth before, beating his meat as he watched it.


    However, here he was, having a breast job service, which was a million times better than the blowjob he had just received.


    Looking at Cain''s reaction, which meant he was really enjoying it, Anya started to increase her speed and licked Cain''s big dick that popped out from between her huge breasts.


    ''Holy fuck, I can''t hold it any longer,'' Cain thought as he was stimulated by this unbelievable scene.


    Cain''s jizz burst out, spreading all over her face as he reminded her that he wanted to cum all over her face.


    Cain''s jizz started to drip on her huge breasts as Anya also started licking the jizz around her mouth.


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    After licking the jizz around her mouth, Anya started to put his dick into her mouth as she stroked it slowly, letting out the leftover jizz and sucking them out cleanly.

 Chapter 105 Taking Anyas Virginity [R18]

    When he looked at Anya, who passionately sucked his dick, his dick started to become hard once again.''It''s amazing, I can''t believe my stamina is this strong. Is it because I''ve become much stronger? No wonder strong cultivators that I''ve read about in eastern fantasy novels have been having sex for a long time.''


    Cain then got up and down onto the ground and positioned himself between her legs.


    "Anya, I can''t hold it any longer." Cain smiled and began undressing her completely and threw her white gown and panties to the side.


    "Me too." Anya replied after Cain undressed her as she covered her face with her hands shyly.


    Anya lay down in front of him, naked, revealing everything with her gorgeous mountains and pink nipples, as well as her pink pussy that was clean without having a single hair despite her mature body.


    Cain was pretty sure that the woman in front of him was definitely the most enchanting figure that he had ever seen in his entire life. Compared to the pornstars on Earth, it would be such an insult towards Anya since the comparison between Anya and them couldn''t be measured.


    He paused for a moment, enjoying the scene since this was his first time having such a pleasure that he had never thought could happen in his life.


    Cain''s attention then shifted towards Anya''s gorgeous breasts since the favorite body part of the women that he loved the most was their breasts.


    His dragon that had started to wake up immediately stood up strong, and his hands began reaching for them as he started to suck her breast while biting the nipple playfully and used his other hand to massage with the other breast, feeling the soft and fluffy mountain that he couldn''t grasp fully with one hand.


    "Ahhh~"


    Anya softly moaned and started to grip the grass above her head with both of her arms as she closed her eyes, enjoying the sensation of Cain playing with her breasts.


    After playing with her breasts for a few seconds, Cain started to approach Anya''s lower body part as his head slowly moved down while licking her body.


    "This¡­" Anya covered her pussy shyly as she hadn''t expected that Cain wanted to use his head first instead of his dick.


    "Anya, why are you being embarrassed? There''s nothing to be embarrassed about, it''s beautiful." Cain chuckled and moved her hand away.


    Looking at the beautiful pink cave in front of him, Cain couldn''t contain himself as he grabbed the back of her thighs and lifted them up before immediately pressing his lips against her pussy and began exploring it with his tongue.


    "Ahhh~" Anya let out a loud moan when she felt Cain''s tongue had already entered her pussy and explored it wildly.


    Her back immediately arched upwards as she felt the tingling sensation running through her entire body.


    Cain started to enjoy the dish in front of him, feeling that it was the best dish he had ever tasted since it smelled like a flowery fragrance instead of like a musky scent.


    "Nngh~"


    "Mmnh"


    Anya moaned, her body writhed as she moved one of her hands to grab Cain''s hair before liquid flowed from her pussy.


    Cain let out the juices flowing from her pussy as he wanted her to be wet enough so that his massive dick could enter more easily in the tight pussy.


    Looking at Anya, who had already covered her face again in embarrassment, Cain grabbed the back of her thighs and lifted them up before he pressed the head of his dick against her pussy and slapped it a few times. Stay connected with empire


    "Anya, I want to see your beautiful face as we do it." Cain helped her by removing her hands away.


    "Okay¡­ Be gentle, please." Anya said softly, looking at Cain with a lovely look.


    Cain then rubbed her pussy with his massive dick while kissing her deeply one more time as he couldn''t help himself when he looked at her expression.


    "Don''t worry, it will hurt at first, but the pain will go away slowly afterwards."


    Anya only nodded in response before closing her eyes.


    Looking at Anya, who was ready with herself, Cain started to push the tip of his dick into her pussy slowly.


    "Nngh~" Anya arched her back and gritted her teeth in pain as her teardrops started to form in the corner of her eyes.


    She felt that her hymen was slowly being torn apart by Cain''s massive dick as she opened her eyes and saw that blood was seeping through her pussy.


    Cain stopped for a few seconds, wanting to adjust it before carefully continuing piercing through her pussy.


    Feeling his dick that was tightly wrapped by Anya''s tight pussy, Cain was pretty sure that this experience was much better than he ever had. He didn''t know why, but he thought that it might be because of Anya herself, who could be said to be his type.


    After Cain pushed his dick into her pussy for some time, Anya started to feel that most of the pain had been dissipated, leaving the feeling of enjoyment.


    "I will start to move slowly, okay?" Cain asked as he caressed her face and started to move his hips when he saw the nod from Anya.


    Thrusting slowly at first, Cain felt that Anya must have started to enjoy it since his dick was entangled by her pussy as he began to move.


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    "Ahhh!"


    Listening to Anya''s moan that sounded like heavenly music in his ear, Cain started to increase the speed while grabbing her hips.


    Anya''s gorgeous breasts were jiggling away as he intensified his movement, making his dick become hardened, and he immediately started to suck on them since he couldn''t hold himself when looking at the heavenly scene before him.


    "Ahhh!"


    "More, Cain!" Anya moaned loudly, "Fuck me harder!" Anya arched her back as she grabbed his back, feeling the enjoyment that she never had.

 Chapter 106 Creampie [R18]

    Read new adventures at empire''His massive dick is filling me up to the point of bulging my stomach.'' She thought to herself as she hadn''t expected that feeling having sex was this good.


    When Cain heard it, he immediately intensified his movement more as he stopped sucking on her breasts and grabbed her hips.


    "Anya, I will cum inside."


    After a few minutes, Cain felt that he couldn''t hold it anymore and wanted to cum inside her since he had been craving to do a creampie ever since he decided to have sex with her.


    "Me too, I felt something coming out!" Anya responded, rolling her eyes back as she opened her mouth with her tongue sticking out of it.


    When he saw Anya''s expression, he continued to thrust his massive dick into her and looked at the jiggly, gorgeous breasts that were moving in rhythm as if inviting him to play with them.


    "Ahhh!"


    "Ahhh!"


    Anya moaned more loudly when Cain, out of nowhere, started to thrust harder, and only a minute later, Anya let out a long, satisfied moan as she came at the same time as Cain.


    "Ahhhhhh~~~"


    Cain''s jizz immediately filled up her pussy, and their liquids started to flow out of the pussy the moment Cain pulled his entire massive 8.5-inch dick.


    "Ha!"


    "Ha!"


    Both of them breathed haggardly after the tense but enjoyable moment they were having together before they started to kiss as Cain played with her gorgeous breasts once again.


    "Anya, do you enjoy it?" Cain asked as he caressed her hair.


    "Mhhmm-Mhhmm, I love it." She answered shyly.


    His dragon immediately awakened itself when he heard it.


    "Let''s do it one more time, then." Cain helped Anya and pressed her against the tree before starting to kiss her passionately while playing with her breasts at the same time.


    "Turn around. This way, you''ll feel deeper stimulation." Cain immediately helped her in a doggy position as she let her face the tree.


    Cain then started to thrust his dick once again into her pussy slowly. However, he felt that something was a little bit off and instantly remembered what it was.


    "Lift your butt, Ayla." Cain instructed as he spanked her butt softly.


    When he saw Ayla lift her butt weirdly, Cain chuckled. "Not like that. Drop down your belly like how a cat would stretch."


    Cain helped her adjust her body before spanking her one more time. "Yeah, just like that."


    Cain slapped her juicy booty hard before starting to shove his massive dick immediately.


    "Clap!"


    "Clap!"


    Clapping sounds were made as their bodies interconnected and Cain thrust his dick deeply.


    "Ahhh!"


    "Ha!"


    Anya moaned in enjoyment as she thought to herself. ''He''s right. I can feel him coming deep inside me.''


    While thrusting his dick into her pussy, Cain grabbed her juicy booties and opened the view of her pussy.


    ''Gosh! What a beautiful view! Cain thought as he looked at the scene before his eyes.


    He felt that his dick was tightly wrapped inside Anya''s pussy as he started to intensify his movement.


    Cain immediately grabbed and started to play with the hanging gorgeous breasts when he noticed them as he couldn''t hold himself back at the alluring breasts that were jiggling around.


    "Ahhh!"


    "Pound me harder, Cain!" Anya begged as she felt the new sensation in this new position.


    ''Fck, this position just makes me can''t hold myself any longer.'' Cain thought as he somewhat regretted that he couldn''t enjoy it more.


    Cain then started to fasten his movement for a minute before he immediately pulled his massive dick and came into Anya''s back.


    "Ahhh!" Anya let out a relieved moan before she fell on her knees.


    ''Damn, it was so good that I couldn''t last long this time.'' Cain spanked Anya''s booty before kissing her gently as he played with her gorgeous breasts.


    After having a moment to themselves, both of them then washed up together in the waterfall before sitting together and watching the scenery of the beautiful waterfall near them.


    As Cain was wondering why the system notifications were so late, he immediately heard the notifications that he had been waiting for.


    But what happened next caught him completely off guard. The sudden shock of energy sent him stumbling backward, crashing against a nearby tree.


    His attention immediately snapped to Anya, who was now radiating a terrifying yet strangely familiar aura. Before he could react further, the little fluffy creature showed up and instantly warned him. "Seal this place immediately."


    When he heard it, Cain immediately sealed this place completely and asked the system worriedly. "What''s going on? What happened to Anya? Is she going to be okay?"


    The little creature chuckled and glanced at him. "What do you think will happen after both of your bodies are interconnected?"


    Cain''s eyes widened in realization, a mixture of excitement and confusion crossing his face. "Wait, does this mean I''m going to be a dad?"


    The fluffy creature almost tripped over its own feet at his words, glaring at him in disbelief.


    "I was joking!" Cain laughed awkwardly, scratching the back of his head. "Her bloodline is being upgraded, isn''t it?"


    "Hmpph! What do you think?" The little creature snorted as it crossed its small arms and looked to the side, scanning Anya''s body thoroughly.


    Looking at the creature who ignored him, Cain immediately opened the notifications as he was curious why he hadn''t felt the energy that made him become stronger even after he received the notifications.


    However, when he checked his notifications, he was surprised to see an error happening with them.


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    [Ding! Error has been detected.]


    [Ding! Calculating the rewards¡­]


    [Ding! Waiting for the process to be completed¡­]


    "What''s going on with the system? Why is there another error?" Cain asked in dissatisfaction when he saw that an error within the system happened once again.


    The little creature clicked its tongue. "Tch! You complain too much. Just be patient and wait."


    "Hmmph! Such a crappy system. No wonder it wanted me to upgrade it to level two by throwing the Hell-level mission at me."


    Cain snorted and immediately looked away when he saw the creature shot him a glare so sharp that Cain quickly averted his eyes, deciding it was best not to provoke it further.

 Chapter 107 The Bet Against the System and the Rewards!

    After waiting for almost a day, Cain finally saw the change with Anya as her aura had calmed down when she slowly opened her eyes.The moment she opened her eyes, Cain finally heard the notifications that he had been waiting for.


    [Ding! Calculating the rewards!]


    [Ding! Asking the host to choose between under or over. If the correct is made, the host will receive the better rewards, which was getting the % stats of Anya''s stats after she became stronger.]


    When Cain saw the notifications, he was surprised to see that he needed to choose between under or over for something like this.


    "System, can I decide this another way? I don''t trust you since I don''t know what string you might pull behind my back." Cain called out the system as he thought of a better method in his opinion.


    "Tch. What is it? If your suggestion is acceptable, I''ll allow it." The creature clicked its tongue as he glanced at Cain.


    "Let''s do a coin flip. You toss it, and I''ll call it in the air. Seems fair, right?" Cain chuckled, looking at the creature hanging in the air with a smug expression.


    When the little creature heard it, it became interested since it was basically the same with the 50% chance Cain would win or not.


    "Fine, but don''t cry if you lose." The little creature sneered and took out a silver coin with head and tail on each side.


    "Wait!" Cain shouted before the little creature could toss it in the air.


    "Don''t toss it from high above, come in front of me and toss it face to face." Cain said as the little creature was quite above in the air and he wanted to see the coin before it was being tossed first too.


    "Hmpph!" The little creature snorted before accepting Cain''s request and came in front of him.


    When it was hovering in front of him, it then placed the coins above its index finger and thumb that were ready to flick it.


    When Cain saw the side on top was a tail, he immediately knew the side he would choose even before the coin was thrown in the air.


    Because in his previous life, he had gambled a lot of times for fun with his friends by flipping coins, and he even did research about it and found something interesting.


    He found in an article, stating that researchers have found that airborne coins tend to wobble off-center, which could cause them to spend more time with their initial "up" side on top. This meant that the coin was more likely to land on the same side it started on.


    Not only that, he had also tested the theory and was surprised to find that although it wasn''t 100% correct, the possibility of it was definitely way higher than the initial chance, which should''ve been 50%.


    That''s why he noticed that some people concealed the coin''s starting position before flipping it to prevent the bias from influencing the outcome of a coin flip.


    The little creature then flicked the coin and tossed it in the air. As it spun through the air, Cain shouted confidently, "Tails never fails."


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    When the coin was flipping in the air, the time seemed to be slowed down as Cain and the creature were tensed by the bet, thinking which side the coin would land on.


    However, unfortunately for Cain, the moment the coin hit the ground and bounced back softly, the coin started to spin around instead of showing the result immediately.


    ''Fck¡­ When it comes to this, I don''t know the result and the chance anymore since it''s rarely happened in the past.''


    Cain thought, watching the slow movement of the coins as they moved really slowly in his point of view since Cain was a strong beast master, and from his POV, the coin''s movement speed was basically as slow as a snail move when he was an ordinary human.


    After seemingly a long time between the two of them, an unexpected accident happened as both of them watched the coin being stepped on by a slender leg, and their heartbeat immediately stopped as they hadn''t expected this.


    Cain and the creature instantly looked at each other before their attention shifted to Anya, who looked at Cain with an overjoyed expression.


    "Anya, can you step back for a moment?" Cain asked with a tense expression.


    Anya was confused with Cain''s request but immediately agreed since it was Cain''s request.


    The moment Anya lifted her right foot, the time immediately slowed down in Cain and the little creature''s perspective as they were curious about which side the coin landed on.


    When both of them noticed clearly the tail was the side that was facing up, Cain immediately overjoyed as he jumped around while raising both of his hands, acting like a kid.


    "Wuahahahahahaha! I won! I fucking won!" Cain jumped around for a few times before jumping onto Anya, surprising her so that she fell on the ground while Cain was on top of her.


    "Thank you, Anya! I love you so much!" Cain kissed her on the cheek, making Anya blush before nodding her head and replying. "I love you too, Cain."


    The little creature clicked its tongue as it felt dejected with its loss on the bet because it thought that Cain won just because an accident happened. It then snapped its small fingers before disappearing into thin air. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The moment the little creature snapped its fingers, Cain heard the notifications that he had been waiting for since the rewards would be counted after Anya had become stronger.


    [Ding! You have shared an intimate moment with Anya.]


    [Ding! Maxing the benefits as this is the host''s first time.]


    [Ding! You have received 50% of Anya''s stats.]


    [Ding! Anya''s stats have been increased by 100%]


    [Ding! The cooldown of this function is being randomized¡­]


    [Ding! The cooldown is set to three days. In the meantime, you are not allowed to have any intimate moments with Anya. Otherwise, this function will be deactivated permanently, and both of you won''t receive any corresponding rewards in the future.]

 Chapter 108 Anyas New Strength

    When Cain checked the notifications, he was surprised that he had received the maximum benefits since this was his first time.Cain then stood up and helped Anya to her feet before brushing the dirt off his clothes.


    A few seconds later, Cain felt the familiar yet unknown energy rush into his body once again.


    However, the moment Cain received the energy poured into his body, he was surprised as the energy was much more than he had expected.


    Though he quickly dismissed his idea since this was a good thing for him, and he guessed that Anya should have become much stronger after her bloodline was being upgraded, as he hadn''t even checked Anya''s stats yet because of the bet he had made with the system.


    Subsequently, Cain immediately checked his personal information the moment the energy stopped pouring into his body.


    [Personal Information]


    [Gacha Points: 8,800] [Evolution Points: 2,173,890]


    [Name: Cain Frostbane]


    [Age: 18]


    [Race: Human]


    [Bloodline: 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox]


    [Attribute: High-level Ice Element]


    [Beast Master Level: Lord Rank] Stay updated through empire


    [Contracted Beast: Ice Dragon (Lord Rank)]


    [Talent: Infernal Rebirth (SS+), Immortal Ember (SS), Infernal Ascendance (SS-)]


    [Skills: Ice Claw, Ice Spike, Ice Breath, Frost Armor, Ice Storm]


    [Strength]: 550k + 7.5 million = 8.050 million


    [Agility]: 500k + 10 million = 10.5 million


    [Health]: 600k + 6 million = 6.6 million


    [Sense]: 500k + 7 million = 7.5 million


    [Energy]: 1,890k + 18 million = 19.890 million


    When Cain checked his personal information, he was overjoyed since his stats had increased by at least 10 times on average!


    But then he realized that the increase was basically from 50% of Anya''s stats. So, Anya should''ve become much stronger at this moment.


    He then immediately checked Anya''s personal information as he noticed that Anya had also absorbed the energy that was given by the system.


    [Name: Anya Akane]


    [Age: 22]


    [Race: Half-Human, Half-Kitsune]


    [Bloodline: 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox (4-Tailed)]


    [Awakener Rank: Peak-level Dominator Rank]


    [Attribute: Ascendant-level Fire Element (1 rank above Perfect-level)]


    [Talent: Transformation (S Rank), Illusion Manipulation (S+ Rank)]


    [Skills: 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox skills (4-Tailed)]


    [Strength]: 15 million x 2 = 30 million


    [Agility]: 20 million x 2 = 40 million


    [Health]: 12 million x 2 = 24 million


    [Sense]: 14 million x 2 = 28 million


    [Energy]: 36 million x 2 = 72 million


    When Cain checked Anya''s personal information, he was taken aback when he found that Anya had immediately become a Peak-level Dominator Rank since she was at the Low-level Grandlord Rank before.


    "System," Cain asked curiously, "how did Anya become so much stronger just by awakening her bloodline to the fourth tail?"


    "Hmmph! You''re underestimating your bloodline too much. Just to let you know, Anya still has some blessing left from her bloodline''s upgrade that hasn''t been given yet since there''s a major wall that she needs to cross from the Dominator to the King Rank."


    The little creature snorted before explaining to Cain without showing itself up.


    When Cain heard it, he thought that it made sense since the ones who awakened 4-Tailed, even in the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox race, should''ve been the old monsters that could be considered as one of those who have reached the peak before the Era of Gods descended.


    However, this was basically just his guess since, as far as he remembered about the novel, the MC hadn''t had much interaction with the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox race. So, he actually didn''t have much information about this race except for a few things.


    Cain then continued to ask the system, "Then, when will Anya receive the rest of her blessing?"


    The system then explained to Cain slowly as her situation was quite different.


    While Cain was listening to the explanation carefully, Anya noticed that Cain seemed to be lost in his thoughts and decided to not disturb him as she waited below a nearby tree, enjoying the scenery.


    After Cain listened to the system''s explanation, he basically knew the reason why it hadn''t given the rest of Anya''s blessing.


    It was mainly because of the similar situation that he and his contracted beast needed to go through, either Anya had to refine the blessing slowly in the future by herself, or she needed to gain her own experience like him and Nix had gone through. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Because of the abundant amount that was unbefitting with her low rank at this time, the system decided to stop it when she had reached a big hurdle, which was the moment when people needed to reach from the Peak Dominator Rank to the Low King Rank.


    Even though each of the ranks was considered as a wall that awakeners needed to break through, the difference between rank when it reached the next fourth rank was much bigger than from the major rank in essence and difficulty.


    For example, every time living beings break through from the third rank (Silver) to the fourth rank (Gold), the sixth rank (Diamond) to the seventh rank (Lord), and so on.


    As for the amount of the blessing that was being held by the system, it didn''t explain it to him and only told him to find it out by himself in the future.


    Since Cain couldn''t decide this matter, he decided to ask Anya, as he thought that he wasn''t the one that would do it, whether to gather the experience like he and Nix did or refine the blessing slowly by herself.


    He then came back to his senses and noticed that Anya was leaning against a nearby tree while enjoying the scenery by herself.


    "Anya, I need to discuss something with you." Cain said with a smile as he walked towards her slowly.


    "Oh? What is it?" Anya got up and patted her white gown gracefully, cleaning it from the dirt.


    Cain then explained to her simply which method she would choose between killing beasts or refining the remaining blessing of herself, which basically would take a long time, from months to even years, depending on Anya herself.

 Chapter 109 Anyas First Battle

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    > I''m extremely sorry that I made this mistake because yesterday, I was a little bit hasty in writing the chapters, resulting in the error calculations :))


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    When Anya heard it, her eyes lit up. "No wonder I felt such a massive reservoir of energy still hidden within the depths of the bloodline that hasn''t been fully absorbed yet."


    She then added, "I''d rather take your approach and hunt beasts to gain experience quickly. Doing it in the beast space would just take too much time."


    Cain nodded in agreement. "Well, that''s your call, and honestly, I''d probably do the same if I were in your position. Let''s head back and regroup with the others¡ªabout an hour must have passed in the outside world by now."


    After stepping inside the portal and back into the outside world, Cain waved his hand as he took back his clone and the portal before walking out of the room, heading towards the others that were still in the restaurant.


    "Big Brother Cain, over here!" Ayla shouted and waved her hand when she noticed Cain was walking towards them with Anya.


    Cain only smiled in response as he thought that they must have been waiting for a while since the tables were already being cleaned up, leaving only a few jars of wine for Dante and Fenix.


    "What took you so long? We were this close to leaving without you!" Ayla puffed her cheeks in dissatisfaction.


    "Leaving? And where exactly were you planning to go?" Cain asked, patting her head softly.


    "Uncle Fenix wanted to show us his strength by hunting big beasts!" Ayla said it excitedly, mimicking a boxer as she punched forwards with her small hands cutely.


    When Cain heard it, he glared at Fenix coldly as if asking him what the hell was going on while he left them for around an hour.


    Fenix raised his hands defensively, replying through their telepathic bond, "My Lord, this isn''t entirely my fault! This little girl keeps calling me a fraud, saying I''m lying about being the strongest and an alchemist. Please, just let me regain some dignity this one time!"


    Fenix said it to Cain through the bond between them since Cain and his summoned character basically could do something similar to telepathy like he did with the system but with a certain limit.


    Cain shook his head before looking at Ayla with a smile. "Let''s rest for a few hours first. We''ll have plenty of time for beast hunting later."


    "Why not now?" Ayla pouted, puffing her cheeks even more.


    "Little girl, it''s because after the hunt, we''ll head straight to the auction. Plus, Anya will be hunting her own beast¡ªwhy not watch her show off her new strength? You''ll get to see how powerful she''s become."


    Cain pinched her cheek as he thought that there was no way he would go hunting without getting any rewards again. That''s why he wanted to take a rest until the cooldown expired.


    Fenix, Dante, and Lyra were a little bit surprised when Cain mentioned Anya''s new strength; they instantly scanned Anya and were taken aback when they found out that Anya had reached the Peak-level Dominator Rank in only around a day within the beast space.


    Fenix and Lyra were completely clueless as they didn''t know what method Cain used to help her become strong this fast.


    But, Dante on the other hand, had a clue, thinking that it must have been related to the blood because Anya''s bloodline was the same as his and Cain''s.


    Before Ayla could respond, Sylvia became excited when she heard that Anya was also going to show her fight since Anya basically could be considered as her first friend.


    "Really? Big Sis Anya is going to fight?" Sylvia asked excitedly.


    Anya came forward and ruffled her hair, "Of course. I''ll show you how strong I''ve become."


    Subsequently, Cain summoned Li Meilin out of the beast space and let her quit her job as well as book a few more rooms for the others, as one room wasn''t enough, and he wanted them to rest in the real world so that it would only take around a few hours.


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    A few hours later,


    Hovering above the sky near a new mountain range, Cain was scanning the surroundings as he wanted to find a beast for Anya''s first hunt.


    Cain planned to let Anya finish filling up her experience first before letting Fenix show his strength because this was his original plan all along, as helping Fenix show his strength was just a bonus gesture for lending Fenix a hand.


    After hovering around for five minutes, Cain finally detected a beast that he thought would be a perfect beast for Anya''s first hunt.


    [Race: Fire Leopard]


    [Attributes: Peak-level Fire Element]


    [Rank: Mid-level King Rank Beast]


    [Qualification: King]


    [Skills: Flaming Meteor Dive, Ember Wave, Inferno Tail Lash, Blazing Strikes, Fire Claw.]


    [Strength]: 30 million


    [Agility]: 35 million


    [Health]: 28 million


    [Sense]: 30 million


    [Energy]: 29 million


    After Cain checked the fire leopard''s information thoroughly, he informed Nix to go northeast, where the fire leopard was located.


    When the distance was just 300 meters away from the fire leopard, Cain was finally able to see the leopard.


    He noticed that it was just almost similar to any other leopard, except that its claws were burning trails on the ground. The trees around it were seemingly scorched and bore the scars of a battle.


    When it noticed the arrival of a group, it became a little bit wary when it detected two Dominator Rank Awakeners and one Dominator Rank Magician.


    Since Cain didn''t want to make the fire leopard wary of them, he told Anya to jump off while they watched the battle from above.


    Looking at the Anya, who looked as if she wanted to fight with it alone, it immediately snarled in response, and flames licked its maw as it prepared to attack.


    The leopard launched itself at Anya, moving with blinding speed. Its claws ignited mid-air, glowing white-hot as they slashed toward her.


    Anya darted to the side, her agility far outmatched its raw speed. The ground where she had stood erupted in flames as the leopard''s claws struck it.


    Anya retaliated instantly, summoning a whip as she used her [Advanced Foxfire] skill. The glowing, mystical flame lashed toward the leopard, but the beast dodged with feline grace, flipping midair to avoid the attack. It landed silently, its molten eyes locked on Anya.


    The beast roared, releasing a wave of fire from its maw. Anya raised her hand, conjuring a shield by using her [Advanced Foxfire] skill to absorb the attack, causing the mystical flames to dance harmlessly around her.


    Anya smirked, taunting the leopard, "Not bad for a cat."


    When the leopard saw Anya''s expression, seemingly mocking it, its claws immediately glowed brighter as it activated its [Blazing Strikes] skill, enhancing the power and heat of its attacks.


    It dashed toward Anya in a blur, its claws slashing in rapid succession. Each strike left flaming trails in its wake, forcing Anya to stay on the defensive.


    Anya gracefully avoided the strikes, her movements fluid and precise. She countered with a burst of her [Foxfire Explosions] skill, aiming to disrupt the leopard''s relentless assault.


    The explosions rocked the battlefield, and the leopard was forced to leap back to avoid being caught in the blast.


    The leopard''s tail ignited, and it used its [Inferno Tail Lash] skill to attack from a distance.


    The fiery tail whipped through the air, striking with explosive force. Anya narrowly dodged the first strike, but the second grazed her, sending her skidding backward.


    Anya wiped a little smear of blood from her cheek and smirked. "Looks like I need to take you a little bit more seriously. Let''s try my new ability on you, shall we?" S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Anya clasped her hands together, summoning four clones as she decided to try her new ability.


    An illusion materialized around her, and four clones appeared beside her, each radiating a fraction of her power. The leopard frowned as its eyes flickered between them, trying to determine the real Anya.


    The clones attacked simultaneously, coordinating their strikes. One clone darted forward, engaging the leopard in close combat. Another launched [Foxfire Explosions] to pin the beast down, while the remaining two circled, creating openings for Anya.


    The fire leopard roared in frustration, using its [Ember Wave] skill, a fiery shockwave that radiated outward. The clones evaded, but one was caught in the blast and dissolved into flames.


    Anya herself dashed forward, using the distraction to land a direct hit with her whip formed from the [Advanced Foxfire] skill, wrapping it around the leopard''s foreleg.


    The beast howled as the mystical flames seared its flesh, but it twisted violently, using its sheer strength to break free. It leapt into the air, its body igniting completely as it unleashed its ultimate skill, [Flaming Meteor Dive].


    The leopard rocketed toward Anya, a blazing comet of fire and fury. Anya''s senses sharpened as she calculated her next move. With a flick of her wrist, she directed her remaining clones to intercept.


    Two clones launched themselves into the path of the leopard, detonating in a brilliant display of [Foxfire Explosions] skills. The force disrupted the beast''s trajectory, but it powered through, landing with a thunderous crash that shook the ground.


    Anya had anticipated this. She leapt high into the air, conjuring a massive sphere above her as she used her [Advanced Foxfire] skill. The glowing orb of mystical flames pulsed with energy, casting the battlefield in an eerie blue light.


    The leopard snarled and lunged upward, using its powerful hind legs to close the distance. Anya smirked. "Got you."


    She hurled the sphere downward with all her might. The orb collided with the leopard mid-air, detonating in a fiery explosion that consumed both combatants in a blinding flash of light.


    "Boom!"

 Chapter 110 Anya vs Root Golem [Peak King Rank Beast]

    When the dust settled, Anya stood proudly. The fire leopard lay motionless, its flames extinguished.She exhaled deeply, her tails swaying behind her as she glanced at the others above.


    "Not bad for a warm-up," She said with a faint grin, turning back toward the group as Sylvia cheered her name.


    "Big Sis Anya!" Sylvia cheered as she jumped around excitedly, "You''re so strong! That big cat didn''t stand a chance against you!"


    "Wow! Now, I want to be like Big Sis Anya, and don''t want to be like Uncle scammer anymore." Ayla also cheered excitedly, following Sylvia jumping around on Nix''s back.


    Cain only shook his head as he watched the two little girls happily while Fenix could only gritted his teeth and wait for his turn to show the little girls about his strength.


    After Anya jumped onto Nix''s back and was welcomed by the two little girls as they hugged her on each side, Cain nodded in approval and tossed a vial at her. "Well done. Drink this and recover your energy in the beast space while I will prepare for your next opponent for you after this."


    Cain waved his hand and put Anya with the little girls inside the beast space before instructing Nix to just fly around in the surroundings while he would scan and look for a suitable and stronger beast.


    Naturally, Cain had ordered Nix to take the burned corpses of the fire leopard and the moment he put the corpse to his inventory, he finally heard the notifications that he had been waiting for.


    [Ding! Anya has killed the Mid-level King Rank Beast.]


    [Ding! Anya''s experience at Dominator Rank Awakener has increased to 25%]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 250 million Evolution Points]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 2x Random-level Summon Pools.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining a 1x Random-level Lottery Pool.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the side mission.]


    [Ding! Calculating the rewards¡­]


    [Ding! You have received one each Random and High levels of your choice between Summon Pool or Lottery Pool.]


    When Cain checked the notifications from the system, he was surprised to see the rewards that were late but immediately dismissed his dissatisfaction since the rewards were more than decent.


    Let alone the fact that the rewards he received from Anya''s kill could upgrade Nix''s rank was already bountiful enough. But he set aside his desire to upgrade Nix''s rank as he wasn''t in a hurry at the moment.


    Cain then ordered the system that he wanted to choose both for the Summon Pool as he wanted to gather them to make one Peak-level Special Summoning Pool again.


    However, the hardest thing was to not gather a lot of Summoning Pool chances but rather obtaining the Special Summon Pool chance.


    [Ding! Congratulation to the host for obtaining 1x High-level Summon Pool]


    [Ding! Congratulation to the host for obtaining 1x Random-level Summon Pool]


    Cain nodded in satisfaction before he noticed that Elara had been glancing at him from time to time like Anya did with him previously.


    "Don''t worry, Elara. I''ll definitely help you later, just wait a bit more, okay?" Cain smiled, reassuring her as he thought that it was because he actually was exhausted mentally for some reason after he let out his pleasure four times.


    Otherwise, he could''ve helped Elara ''become stronger'' right away when they were resting for a few hours before this.


    "I know." Elara smiled in response.


    Not long after, Cain finally detected a strong but perfect beast for Anya to hunt since the beast had a wood attribute, which was an advantage for Anya.


    [Race: Root Golem]


    [Attributes: Peak-level Wood Element]


    [Rank: Peak-level King Rank Beast]


    [Qualification: Conqueror]


    [Skills: Wrath of the Forest, Forest Rebirth, Nature''s Surge, Verdant Maelstorm, Root Bind, Thorn Barrage.]


    [Strength]: 68 million


    [Agility]: 60 million


    [Health]: 84 million


    [Sense]: 63 million


    [Energy]: 70 million


    After checking the golem''s information in detail and thinking about it for a while, Cain instructed Nix to directly head west.


    When their distances were about one kilometer away, Cain ordered Nix to slow down as he reminded Anya that her opponent this time was much stronger than the leopard and she needed to activate her bloodline''s power to at least double her stats or even more to kill it.


    The moment Cain had reached 300 meters, he felt that the forest was strangely silent, even though he sensed a lot of beasts in the surroundings.


    When Nix was 100 meters away, he spotted tall trees on all sides, their roots stretching across the ground like the tentacles of a great beast.


    At the center of a wide field stood the Root Golem, a colossal entity of knotted roots, moss, and ancient bark. It has glowing emerald eyes pulsed with energy that casted an otherworldly light across the field.


    The ground trembled with every step it took as it looked above, locking its eyes at Cain''s party.


    Anya immediately jumped onto the field with determination eyes as she prepared herself with a slight nervousness since her enemy this time looked domineering physically.


    Her fox ears twitch, and her tails swayed behind her because she could feel the oppressive energy radiating from the golem.


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    "Anya, don''t forget about your own abilities!" Cain chuckled as he reminded her through the telepathic bond.


    When Anya heard it, her eyes lit up as she realized that what Cain had said was true since she didn''t need to fear the golem that much because the only domineering with the golem was just its look.


    "Thanks for the reminder." Anya replied as she glanced at Nix''s direction before immediately activating the first tail''s power, doubling her stats.


    She then charged forward while conjuring a 3-meter flame orb above her palm as she raised her hand and threw it towards the Golem''s chest. The orb glowed of mystical flames pulsed with fire energy, creating a burst of fiery light.


    The Golem groaned, its body smoldering but it barely seemed to be affected. Instead, it retaliated by slamming its massive arms into the ground.


    A shockwave rippled outward, and thick roots erupted from beneath Anya''s feet. With a quick response, Anya flipped backward, narrowly avoiding the grasping roots.


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 Chapter 111 Killing the Root Golem

    "Tch, as expected. Such a small amount of energy barely has any effect." Anya clicked her tongue as she landed gracefully.Anya then directly spun her hands, summoning two whips as she used her [Foxfire Flame] skill. The red flames crackled as she lashed them towards the Golem''s legs, intending to topple the giant.


    The whips coiled around the Golem''s thick limbs, but the creature reacted with surprising speed. Using its skill [Root Bind], it sent a network of roots up the whips, trying to reach Anya''s hands. She released the whips just in time and leapt to a nearby tree branch.


    The Golem let out a guttural laugh, a sound that rumbled through the forest. With a wave of its massive arm, it used its skill [Nature''s Surge], summoning a torrent of thorny vines to lash at Anya.


    Anya gritted her teeth as she noticed the laugh while dodging the incoming vines. The sheer number of them made it nearly impossible for her to counterattack. "Fine, Let''s see how you handle this, you overgrown weed!"


    She immediately used her full strength since from before she merely tested the waters as she wanted to know what kind of tricks the Golem had because Cain didn''t inform her about the golem''s information at all.


    Anya vanished in a blur of motion, her speed now overwhelming. She reappeared behind the Golem, her hand blazing with a massive [Foxfire Explosion] as she used one fifth of her strength.


    Boom!


    She slammed it into the creature''s back, creating a deafening blast. Shards of bark and burning roots flew everywhere, and the Golem staggered forward.


    The Golem roared in pain and fury. It retaliated as it used its [Verdant Maelstrom] skill, spinning its massive arms to create a vortex of roots and debris. The whirlwind sucked in everything around it, including Anya.


    Caught in the maelstrom, Anya crossed her arms in front of her face, creating a solid Shield to protect herself from the flying shards. The shield held, but the force of the maelstrom flung her into a tree.


    Boom!


    She hit the tree hard, but the damage was minimal as a trickle of blood could be seen at the corner of her lip.


    "Not bad," Anya muttered, wiping the blood from her lip. "It seems that I need to up the game a little bit more."


    The Golem was surprised that Anya wasn''t hurt as much as it expected. It then immediately became serious as it roared, and used one of its strongest skills [Forest Rebirth].


    The ground split open, and massive trees erupted from it, their roots intertwining to form a living barrier around the field. Inside the barrier, Golem''s wounds began to heal as the forest lent it strength.


    "Oh no, you don''t!" Anya growled. She dashed forward, her speed a blur to the naked eye. Using her [Advanced Foxfire] skill, she conjured two flaming swords and began slicing through the roots with surgical precision. Each strike sent flames pouring over the battlefield.


    The Golem tried to counter with its [Thorn Barrage] skill, launching hundreds of sharp, poisoned thorns in her direction. Anya weaved through them effortlessly, her speed was extremely fast. She closed the distance between them, slashing at the Golem''s chest with her flaming swords.


    The Golem roared in pain, swiping at her with its massive arm. Anya ducked under the blow, flipping over its outstretched limb, and landed on its shoulder. She planted both hands on its head and unleashed a concentrated [Foxfire Explosion], using half of her energy left.


    The blast tore through the Golem''s bark-like armor, exposing the glowing green core in its chest.


    The Golem staggered, its core flickering. Realizing its vulnerability, it then immediately activated its most desperate skill [Wrath of the Forest]. The ground shook violently as countless roots, vines, and branches erupted in a chaotic frenzy. The entire field was now a deathtrap.


    Anya didn''t flinch. She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and activated her second tail''s power. Her stats triplet, and her fiery aura transformed into a blazing inferno. The heat alone began to scorch the surrounding forest, and the vines shriveled as they approached her.


    With a roar, Anya charged forward, dodging and slicing through the onslaught of roots. She created a massive spear as she used her [Foxfire Flame] skill, the weapon glowing with intense energy. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The Golem raised its arms to defend itself, but Anya was too fast. She leapt into the air, her fiery spear aimed directly at its exposed core.


    "Let''s end it now!" she shouted, driving the spear forward with all her might.


    The spear pierced the core, and the Golem let out a deafening roar. Its body shook uncontrollably as the flames spread from the core, consuming it from the inside out. The light in its emerald eyes faded, and the massive creature collapsed to the ground, its body disintegrating into ash and embers.


    Anya landed gracefully, her tails flicking behind her as she surveyed the battlefield. The clearing was scorched and silent, the once-mighty Golem reduced to nothing.


    She exhaled, letting her fiery aura fade. "That was tougher than I expected," she murmured, brushing ash off her shoulder.


    As Nix neared Anya''s location, Cain raised his hand, signaling him to halt. Without hesitation, Cain channeled a significant portion of his energy to unleash his [Ice Storm] skill.


    A chilling tempest erupted around the battlefield, rapidly cooling the area.


    Cain''s intention was clear¡ªto make the surroundings safer for the normal people within his group who might otherwise struggle with the oppressive heat from earlier battles.


    Anya, sensing Cain''s intent, quickly created a thin barrier of flames around herself. The mystical shield shimmered faintly, keeping the biting cold of the storm at bay and ensuring her footing remained stable amidst the icy winds.


    Once the storm had subsided, Cain surveyed the area, nodding in satisfaction at the cooled atmosphere. Confident it was now safe, he signaled Nix to descend. Nix landed softly near Anya, who stood waiting with a warm smile, her tails gently swaying behind her.


    "WOW! Big Sis Anya is super strong. That big tree before was so scary but she can kill it with ease." Ayla shouted as she ran towards Anya the moment she landed on the ground.


    "Big Sis Anya, how can you become strong immediately and kill it when you were a little bit struggling before?" Sylvia also ran towards her, following behind Ayla who had ran a few meters away ahead of her.


    Cain smiled and let the little girls bother Anya for a while since he wanted to upgrade Nix''s rank while waiting for the notifications from the system. Discover exclusive tales on empire


    However, right before he ordered the system to upgrade Nix''s rank, he set aside his thoughts about upgrading Nix''s rank as he heard the notifications and was curious about the progress as well as the rewards.


    [Ding! Anya has killed the Peak-level King Rank Beast.]


    [Ding! Anya''s experience at Dominator Rank Awakener has increased to 100%]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 700 million Evolution Points]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1,700 Gacha Points]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1x High-level Summon Pools.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining a 1x Random-level Lottery Pool.]

 Chapter 112 Nix Becomes GrandLord Rank Beast!

    When Cain checked the notifications, he let out a long sigh as he thought that Anya''s experience finally reached 100%."System, what''s next?" Cain asked the system since he didn''t know what to do next after filling Anya''s experience.


    Not even a second later, a notification rang in his mind, and Cain immediately checked it.


    [Ding! Do you want to upgrade Anya''s rank by letting her receive the remaining blessing?]


    Before Cain answered, he remembered something and replied, "Wait a moment."


    "Anya, come here!" Cain waved at Anya, signaling her to come to him as he decided to put her into the beast space first before letting the system give the blessing.


    Because he didn''t want to make a mistake like he did before with attracting the nearby beasts since it didn''t bring him any benefits in doing so.


    Let alone the fact that the process might take a while, which could lead to him waiting for her for nothing and might even miss the auction too.


    That''s why putting her inside the beast space was the best choice.


    "Little girls, stop bothering her for now!" Cain hits the little girls'' heads lightly as they hang on Anya''s body, bothering her by continuously praising and asking her questions.


    Both of them unhappily jumped on the ground before glaring at Cain angrily as they puffed their cheeks cutely.


    "Your Big Sis Anya is about to get even stronger. Why don''t we watch Nix grow stronger in the meantime?" Cain ruffled their hair as he changed the topic so that they wouldn''t be mad at him.


    "Really!?" Both of them exclaimed in unison, instantly overjoyed since they found a new interesting thing.


    "Of course!" Cain replied with a smile before immediately putting Anya into the beast space and sealing her surroundings.


    He then made a projection in front of Anya and ordered the system, "Upgrade Anya''s rank now!"


    Subsequently, Cain took back his projection and looked at Nix, who had already stood at the previous battleground as if waiting for Cain to let him become stronger once again.


    "System, upgrade Nix''s rank to GrandLord!" Cain ordered.


    [Ding! 100 million Evolution Points have been successfully deducted.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host! Nix has successfully broken through to GrandLord Rank Beast (Rank 8)]


    Along with the two notifications continuously ringing in his mind, Cain watched Nix''s body grow bigger at a fast speed.


    The moment Nix''s body started to become bigger, he felt the unknown yet familiar energy start to pour into his body once again as usual.


    "Roar!"


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    "Roar!"


    Nix roared excitedly since he could become this strong in the span of less than two days after he hatched from the egg.


    After a few moments, Nix''s body stopped growing when it became approximately 20 meters tall and 60 meters long.


    Nix''s body just became one-third bigger than when he was at Lord Rank Beast.


    Nix then spread his wings vigorously, creating a big gust of wind that felt refreshing as it was a little bit chilly.


    Cain noticed that Nix''s wing had grown as wide as 100 meters!


    Without further ado, Cain immediately checked Nix''s personal information as he was curious to see Nix''s new stats.


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    [Race: Ice Dragon]


    [Attribute: High-level Ice Element]


    [Rank: GrandLord Rank Beast]


    [Qualification: GrandLord]


    [Skills: Ice Claw, Ice Spike, Ice Breath, Frost Armor, Ice Storm]


    [Strength]: 2,750,000


    [Agility]: 2,500,000


    [Health]: 3,000,000


    [Sense]: 2,500,000


    [Energy]: 3,150,000


    Cain smiled satisfiedly as he checked Nix''s information since he had become so strong in a very short time that he pitied the original novel''s MC because he appeared out of nowhere with his cheat system.


    Subsequently, Cain checked his own personal information as he wanted to check his progress too.


    [Name: Cain Frostbane]


    [Age: 18]


    [Race: Human]


    [Bloodline: 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox]


    [Attribute: High-level Ice Element]


    [Beast Master Level: GrandLord Rank]


    [Contracted Beast: Ice Dragon (GrandLord Rank)]


    [Talent: Infernal Rebirth (SS+), Immortal Ember (SS), Infernal Ascendance (SS-)]


    [Skills: Ice Claw, Ice Spike, Ice Breath, Frost Armor, Ice Storm]


    [Strength]: 2.75 mil + 7.5 mil = 10.25 million


    [Agility]: 2.5 mil + 10 mil = 12.5 million


    [Health]: 3 mil + 6 mil = 9 million


    [Sense]: 2.5 mil + 7 mil = 9.5 million


    [Energy]: 9.45 mil + 18 mil = 27.45 million


    When he checked his stats, he felt such a pity that Anya''s half stats he received from the system weren''t included with increased effect from the bloodline.


    However, he didn''t think too much about it as he noticed that Fenix had been staring at him since he couldn''t wait to show off his strength to Ayla and at least get back the respect he deserves.


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    "Big Brother Cain, is Uncle Fenix really that strong?" Ayla bit her thumb, looking at Cain curiously.


    "Hahaha. You''ll see soon enough. Just wait a little longer." Cain patted Ayla''s head while scanning the surroundings as they had set off to look for a strong beast.


    However, as he patted Ayla''s head for a second, Cain finally detected a really strong beast that could definitely satisfy Fenix since his purpose was only to show off.


    [Ding! Detected a Water Rhinoceros, Mid-level Conqueror Rank Beast 20 km East ahead]


    Cain''s detection range had become 20 km now that he had become GrandLord Rank Beast Master, which actually helped him a lot since his detection range was basically doubled.


    When he detected the rhinoceros, he immediately instructed Nix to head East.


    Cain eventually saw the massive water rhinoceros after their distance was around 500 meters away.


    The rhinoceros was eating treasure grasses in an open field leisurely as if it didn''t care about the arrival of Cain''s group.


    "Watch closely, little girl!" Fenix chuckled as he tilted his head and looked at Ayla before jumping down on the ground.


    After landing on the ground, Fenix immediately unsheathed a sword and swung his sword lightly as he used Burning Slash with a low amount of energy since his intention was to draw the rhino''s attention.


    Swoosh!


    A 3-meter crescent moon-shaped sword energy made out that was engulfed in flames was heading towards the rhino.


    Sensing the incoming attack, the rhino tilted its head and glared at Fenix because it was pissed that someone disturbed its mealtime.


    It then made a simple water armor to envelope its body since it sensed that the attack wasn''t worth its serious attention.


    After the flames hit its body, it immediately gulped the remaining grasses in its mouth and glared at Fenix as it thought about what this human was doing in its territory.


    The reason why the rhino ignored Cain''s group before was because it had sensed Fenix, who had reached the same rank as itself, the Mid-level Conqueror Rank.


    It thought that there was no way a human of the same rank would dare to challenge him, as it knew that a human of the same rank wasn''t its opponent since it had dealt with humans numerous times.


    However, since Fenix had basically disturbed its meal and even taunted it with a weak attack, its pride as the ruler in the surrounding area couldn''t accept it, and it immediately charged at Fenix at full speed.


    Looking at the rhino, who seemed to be pissed off, Fenix only stood there motionless as he waited for the rhino to be close enough to him before making a move.


    When the rhino was already 100 meters away from him, Fenix immediately charged forward at it while raising his hand, preparing to use his skill when the time was right.


    In response to Fenix charging forward at itself, the rhino used its [Horn of the Deep] skill, channeling half of its power into a singular, earth-shattering strike that combines water and physical force.


    The moment Fenix arrived in front of the rhino, he swung down his sword as he used two-thirds of his energy.


    The Rhino was shocked as it didn''t expect the terrifying energy coming from the human who had the same rank as itself.


    It then immediately used its ultimate skill, [Torrential Spire Shot], as water started to form in front of its horn.


    Unfortunately for the rhino, it was too late for it to counterattack since Fenix had already released the massive crescent moon-shaped sword fire energy, and the sword energy had already penetrated its body, swiftly cutting itself into two.


    The rhino''s body was split into two, and the blood evaporated as the flames burned the body and even the blood that was spilled over from it.


    Fenix was satisfied when he looked at the corpse in front of him before he tilted his head and looked at Nix''s direction smugly as if this was just nothing.


    Cain shook his head when he looked at Fenix since he knew that Ayla wouldn''t be able to see his expression clearly and there was no point in him showing such expression.


    Subsequently, Cain instructed Nix to go there as he wanted to pick up the corpse as well as letting Fenix brag about this to Ayla because at least Fenix had done a great job so far, and with Fenix hunting beasts like this, he was also happy since he could reap the rewards from the system.


    That''s why he agreed to Fenix''s request since this was the same as killing two birds with one stone for him.


    The moment Nix flew towards Fenix, Cain heard a few notifications from the system and was surprised as he hadn''t expected that he would receive notifications this fast.


    [Ding! Fenix has killed the Mid-level Conqueror Rank Beast.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 3,5 billion Evolution Points]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 3,700 Gacha Points]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1x Random-level Summon Pools.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining a 2x Random-level Lottery Pool.]

 Chapter 113 Fenix vs Vine Serpent [High-level Conqueror Rank Beast]

    Checking the notifications, Cain was pleased and helpless at the same time because despite having enough Evolution Points, Nix''s rank couldn''t be upgraded due to a qualification restriction.When Cain noticed Nix had almost arrived near Fenix, he instructed Nix to stop as he jumped on Nix''s head and immediately used his skill [Ice Storm] with two-thirds of his energy, intending to cool down the battlefield so that Elara and the others wouldn''t be torched to death.


    Fenix conjured a thin barrier of flames around him as he realized Cain''s intention. The thin barrier shimmered faintly, keeping him from the storm outside the barrier since the storm was wildly ravaging the surroundings.


    Once the storm had subsided, Cain looked around and nodded in satisfaction with the breezy atmosphere. He then signaled Nix to descend.


    After Nix landed near Anya. Cain waved his hand as he took the corpse into the inventory.


    On the contrary, Fenix, who was walking towards Nix while expecting countless praise from Ayla, almost fell over when he heard Ayla''s words.


    "Big Sis Sylvia, don''t you think Uncle Fenix''s fight was boring? He defeated that big rhino with just one slash," Ayla said, tapping her chin thoughtfully. "Big Sis Anya''s fight was way more exciting."


    Sylvia nodded in agreement. "Yeah, Big Sis Anya''s fight is more epic because she actually exchanged blows with her opponents."


    ''These little girls.'' Fenix gritted his teeth when he heard their conversation.


    "My Lord, Can I hunt another beast? My hands are itchy because It''s been ages since I''ve had a proper challenge." Fenix looked at Cain as he begged to give him another chance since Anya was still unconvinced with his strength.


    "Fine! Let''s hunt another one then."


    Cain shook his head helplessly and thought that he might as well let Fenix hunt another beast, hoping that he would get many more Evolution Points so that he wouldn''t go out again in the near future.


    "Yeay! Another fight!" Ayla was overjoyed when she heard it, as she thought that she could watch another match.


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    Subsequently, Cain tossed a medicinal liquid at Fenix so that he could recover his lost energy while he searched for the next beast.


    15 minutes later¡­


    Cain finally detected a beast that fit perfectly with his criteria to be Fenix''s next target.


    [Ding! Detected a Vine Serpent, High-level Conqueror Rank Beast 20 km West ahead] S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    [Race: Vine Serpent]


    [Attributes: Peak-level Wood Element]


    [Rank: High-level Conqueror Rank Beast]


    [Qualification: Conqueror]


    [Skills: Flourish Renewal, Venomous Tempest, Thornbind Coil, Serpentine Speed, Tail Slap, Snaring Vines, Camouflage Cloak, Venomous Lash]


    [Strength]: 235 million


    [Agility]: 245 million


    [Health]: 260 million


    [Sense]: 250 million


    [Energy]: 230 million


    Checking the serpent''s information, Cain was quite surprised that it had many skills, as he hadn''t expected it to be this troublesome.


    However, since its enemy was Fenix, he didn''t care about it much and immediately instructed Nix to head west.


    After their distance was about 800 meters away, Can was finally able to see the serpent clearly.


    The serpent''s body resembled a massive snake, but instead of scales, its body was covered in thick, intertwined vines and leaves, giving it a plant-like appearance. The serpent''s tail narrowed into a root-like addition that could burrow into the ground, allowing it to merge seamlessly with the environment.


    "It''s been a while since I''ve dealt with snakes." Fenix nodded in satisfaction and jumped onto the ground while thinking that he needed to make an interesting battle rather than killing it quickly.


    That''s why Fenix decided to not use his talent, as he also wanted to give a little bit of a challenge to himself.


    Sensing a human had entered its territory, the serpent hisses loudly as if telling Fenix that he had entered into someone''s territory. It revealed fangs dripping with a corrosive liquid.


    The reason the serpent warned Fenix first was because, at its level, it rarely fought with the others since it had almost reached its pinnacle even in the entire world.


    However, it wasn''t a pushover either, as when it noticed that Fenix didn''t care about its warning, the serpent immediately lunged at Fenix without hesitation.


    Fenix already anticipated it and reacted by dodging to the side as his agility allowed him to evade the attack by a hair''s breadth.


    While dodging the attack, he swung his sword and used his skill [Burning Slash].


    The serpent directly responded by creating vines extended outward to form a protective barrier, intending to block the incoming crescent-shaped sword fire energy.


    Boom!


    The flames clashed with the vines but could only scorch a part of them as it failed to break through entirely.


    With a flick of its tail, the serpent retaliated by releasing a barrage of thorny vines infused with its [Venomous Lash] skill.


    In response, Fenix slashed through the projectiles midair, but one thorn grazed his left arm, leaving a shallow cut. A burning sensation spread quickly as the venom worked its way into his body.


    Fenix then used his [Ember Veins] skill, igniting his bloodstream with fiery energy to burn away the poison.


    "Interesting." Fenix mumbled, his lips curling into a smirk. "But your poison isn''t enough to take me down."


    Before Fenix could notice it, the serpent coiled around a massive tree and used its [Camouflage Cloak] skill to blend into the surroundings.


    For a moment, Fenix felt that the forest seemed to hold its breath as the serpent''s presence was almost undetectable.


    "It seems that it does have some interesting abilities." Fenix chuckled, as he hadn''t expected that it was quite hard to detect the serpent''s presence.


    Though, he found it quite reasonable since this was its lair, and the surroundings had basically become its playground. He then closed his eyes and relied on his heightened senses to locate the serpent.


    A faint rustle above alerted him just in time. The serpent struck from above, its jaws wide open to deliver a devastating bite.


    Fenix leaped back, narrowly avoiding the strike. Flames erupted from his body as he used his skill [Ashstorm Surge], creating a swirling vortex of fire around him.


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 Chapter 114 Killing the Vine Serpent

    The serpent hissed in fury as the vortex burned its scales and vines. It then countered by using its skill [Thorbind Coil], sending an array of thorny vines as it intended to ensnare Fenix.Fenix used his [Fireblade Technique], engulfing his sword in blazing fire, and with a single swing, he severed the vines and sent waves of fire cascading towards the serpent.


    The serpent flinched, its damaged scales steaming from the heat. It slithered rapidly across the battlefield, using its skill [Serpentine Speed] to outmaneuver Fenix.


    Closing the distance, it lashed out with its tail, empowered by its [Tail Slap] skill. The ground cracked under the force of the attack, sending Fenix flying into a nearby tree.


    Boom!


    Fenix groaned as he pushed himself up. "Not bad," he admitted while brushing ash off his shoulder.


    "But it seems that I need to get a little bit serious." Fenix grinned before charging forward.


    Their clashes became faster and more furious, with Fenix''s sword striking against the serpent''s reinforced vines. The serpent tried to entangle him again with its [Snaring Vines] skill as vines burst from the ground to trap him.


    Fenix countered with a powerful attack as he used his [Burning Slash] skill, cutting through the bindings and leaping toward the serpent. The battle raged on, both combatants trading blows, their energy reserves dwindling with each exchange.


    Realizing brute force wasn''t enough, the serpent began channeling its [Venomous Tempest] skill, conjuring a swirling storm of toxic spores and razor-sharp thorns. Continue reading stories on My Virtual Library Empire


    The air grew heavy with the deadly mist, forcing Fenix to step back and shield himself with his flames.


    "Running out of tricks, are we?" Fenix taunted, though his breathing had become haggard. He used his [Ashstorm Surge] again, the fiery vortex pushing back the venomous storm.


    As the serpent lunged for a final attack, Fenix saw his opportunity. Channeling his remaining energy, he used his [Ember Veins] skill to its maximum, boosting his strength and speed beyond their limits. His body burned with fiery veins, and his Flareblade glowed red-hot.


    He dodged the serpent''s strike and closed the distance in a flash. With a thunderous roar, he unleashed [Ashstorm Surge] and [Flareblade Technique] skills simultaneously, creating a devastating inferno around the serpent.


    The serpent writhed in agony, its body engulfed in flames. Desperate, it used its [Flourish Renewal], a last-ditch effort to heal itself by absorbing the energy from the surrounding vegetation. Trees and vines withered as the serpent''s wounds began to close.


    But Fenix wasn''t about to let it recover. He raised his sword high, creating the full power of his [Burning Slash] skill. The blade emitted a blinding light as flames surged around it.


    "Let''s end this now!" Fenix roared, bringing the sword down with all his might. The fiery crescent-moon-shaped sword energy cleaved through the serpent''s body, severing it in two. The flames consumed the remains, leaving nothing but charred earth and ash.


    Fenix stood amidst the scorched battlefield, his breathing becoming a little bit unstable as he had almost gone all out just now.


    "That was fun. It''s been a while since I''ve finally used my strength properly." He muttered, wiping blood from his cheek.


    Ayla''s eyes lit up brightly as she thought that Fenix''s battle with the snake was really amazing and thought that it would be great if she could become as strong as him.


    "Tch, come here!" Cain clicked his tongue as he watched the serpent''s body that had become ashes and found it such a hassle to cool down the surroundings as he also didn''t need to go there.


    The moment Fenix jumped onto Nix''s back, Cain heard the notifications from the system and immediately checked it as he was curious about the rewards this time.


    [Ding! Fenix has killed the High-level Conqueror Rank Beast.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 8 billion Evolution Points]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 6,400 Gacha Points]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 3x Random-level Summon Pools.]


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    ''Hehehe.'' Cain grinned widely as he thought that he didn''t need to hunt anymore because he already had enough Evolution Points for him to upgrade Nix''s rank until King Rank.


    However, despite the fact that he had enough Evolution Points, he still needed to upgrade Nix''s qualifications first.


    He even considered contracting a new beast, so after this, he made up his mind to buy the wolf cub at the auction or another beast if one piqued his attention.


    But before that, he decided to stop by at a place that was famous for its wine in this world, even the wine that he ''received'' from Old Feng before was from this place, and that wine was only one of the many finest wines in that place.


    "Uncle Fenix, please teach me how to become as strong as you!" Ayla immediately jumped onto Fenix and started to pester Fenix since her desire to become stronger was still as strong as before.


    "Didn''t you call me a scammer before? Now you''re begging me for help?" Fenix chuckled and ignored Ayla as his image had finally been restored to its place.


    "How about you, Sylvia? Want me to teach you how to grow stronger?" Fenix glanced and teased Ayla by offering Sylvia instead of her.


    However, Fenix hadn''t expected that Sylvia rejected him blatantly, as she didn''t have the thoughts of becoming stronger yet because being reunited with her older sister was already more than enough for the current her.


    "No, I''m happy just being with Big Sis Elara. That''s enough for me." Sylvia rejected as she hugged Elara beside her and shook her head.


    "AHHH¡­ Why her? Teach me instead!" Ayla bit Fenix''s body a few times cutely as she was pissed that Fenix offered Sylvia instead of her, who begged him for it.


    Cain only shook his head helplessly watching Ayla''s behavior before he instructed Nix to head south since, coincidentally, the place where he wanted to go wasn''t far from the mountain range.

 Chapter 115 Dozens of Peak-level Conqueror Ranks

    "Young master, they''ve moved again." An old man informed the young man, who wore white robes beside him."Oh? Good thing we brought several detection compasses," the young man replied, a sly smile curling his lips. "Otherwise, we wouldn''t be able to detect their movements after their strongest member activated their bloodline power and shattered the initial compass."


    "What shall we do next?" The old man asked.


    The young man thought for a while before giving the answer. "It''s time to act. Notify the others to join us. They should''ve brought at least one or two more people."


    "Understood." The old man nodded before taking out a small black dragon scale from his space ring and communicating with the others to gather at the designated place.


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    After more than an hour on their way to the place he was heading to, Cain finally had a response in his beast space as Anya had done with absorbing her blessing.


    [Name: Anya Akane]


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    [Race: Half-Human, Half-Kitsune]


    [Bloodline: 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox (4-Tailed)]


    [Awakener Rank: Peak-level King Rank]


    [Attribute: Ascendant-level Fire Element (1 rank above Perfect-level)]


    [Talent: Transformation (S Rank), Illusion Manipulation (S+ Rank)]


    [Skills: 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox skills (4-Tailed)]


    [Strength]: 75 million + 15 mil = 90 million


    [Agility]: 100 mil + 20 mil = 120 million


    [Health]: 60 mil + 12 mil = 72 million


    [Sense]: 70 mil + 14 mil = 84 million


    [Energy]: 180 mil + 12 mil = 192 million


    When Cain checked Anya''s stats, he raised an eyebrow in surprise. "Peak-level King Awakener already? I didn''t expect the remaining energy to push her this far in one go."


    ''It seems that I still underestimate my own bloodline and the effect that it could bring to others.'' Cain shook his head as he was happy and helpless at the same time.


    He was happy that it had much better benefits than he had expected, but he was also helpless since he still didn''t know much about it as the system wouldn''t tell him even after pestering it for a long time.


    When Anya started to call him out, he made a projection in front of her and asked with a smile. "How do you feel, Anya?"


    "I feel incredible!" Anya said, flexing her hands as though testing her newfound strength.


    Cain smiled as he knew the feeling Anya felt and was about to say something but stopped when he heard Anya''s next words that made him surprised.


    "But¡­ I also feel like something stopped me from fully refining the energy. It''s strange¡ªI can sense more energy left, but I can''t absorb it yet." Anya explained while looking at Cain curiously as if waiting for an answer.


    "System, is that true? Does it mean that Anya still needs to gain her experience again to be able to receive more blessings that haven''t been absorbed?"


    Cain asked the system immediately when he heard it, as he was surprised himself since he hadn''t expected that there was still more that needed to be absorbed.


    "It''s true¡­ However, since it''s just from King to Conqueror Rank, the difficulty to obtain experience will be lower and shouldn''t take much time." The little creature''s voice rang in his mind as it didn''t show itself this time.


    After getting the answer, Cain looked at Anya and ruffled her hair softly. "The situation is the same as before. Which one will you choose this time?"


    When she heard it, Anya immediately answered without hesitation. "Of course, I will choose the same as before." Your journey continues with My Virtual Library Empire


    "Good! However, we will do it after going to a place since I want to buy some wines there." Cain said with a smile.


    "It''s okay, I''m not in a hurry anyway." Anya responded as she waved her hand.


    "Let''s go out and greet the others then. The little girls have been asking me for a while regarding where you will go out of the beast space."


    Cain chuckled as he sometimes couldn''t hold himself back with the pestering from the little girls, but after thinking about their pitiful fate, he held himself as much as he could.


    The moment Anya came out of the beast space and appeared on Nix''s back, Sylvia noticed her presence and immediately came to her side. "Big Sis Anya, you''re finally out. Have you become stronger again?"


    When Sylvia exclaimed with a loud voice, it directly attracted Ayla, who was in Fenix''s back while listening to his explanation since she was eager to become stronger and had asked him countless questions that came to her mind.


    "Huh?" Ayla''s attention immediately shifted to Anya as she hadn''t noticed that Anya had appeared 2 meters in front of her since she was still focused on listening to Fenix''s explanation.


    She then climbed onto Fenix''s head and jumped at Anya while stepping on his head, using it as a stepping stone. "Big Sis Anya!"


    "This little girl is such a menace." Fenix could only grit his teeth as he looked at the little girl who was already in Anya''s arms and bombard her with questions.


    "Well¡­ At least I wouldn''t be bothered by that little girl anymore."


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    When they were about to arrive in one of the strongest kingdoms in this world, Cain was surprised as he detected probably around more than a dozen people that had reached the Peak-level Conqueror Ranks, which was strange in his opinion.


    Because even when they checked their information for a glance, he knew that they were from different forces and their stats were definitely better than normal Peak-level Conqueror Ranks.


    However, considering their locations, they looked like they were being gathered in the same place. Cain thought that there must be something there, and he would know it too when he got there.


    That''s why he didn''t worry too much about it and continued their journey swiftly to Xylarion City, the Capital City of the Thalvaris Kingdom.


    After they went inside the city and headed towards the place where the strong people gathered, Cain finally realized who and why these people gathered here as he arrived in front of a huge, towering pavilion.

 Chapter 116 Being Targeted by 9 Peak-level Conqueror Awakeners!

    The building in front of him was his destination in the first place, which was known as Rose Blossom Pavilion.Renowned for its exclusivity, the pavilion was a place where only individuals from first-rate forces or those who had achieved at least King Rank were permitted entry.


    The restrictions tightened even further for the topmost floor, where Cain sensed the presence of over a dozen Peak-level Conqueror Ranks. Access to that floor required not only a Conqueror Rank but also proof of association with one of the top-tier powers.


    This was the main reason why Cain chose this place at first, because he thought that with the exclusiveness of this place, he would be able to enjoy their rest time peacefully for a while as well as buy some wine since this place was famous for its wine.


    However, he hadn''t thought that those people from the Main World that had the same purpose as Yuchen would gather in this place early.


    ''Well¡­ Considering this is the best and nearest place from the secret realm, it''s not surprising they''d come here,'' Cain thought to himself.


    "Cain, why are you zoning out? Everyone has gone inside." Elara reminded him as she tugged his clothes softly.


    "Right. Let''s go!" Cain smiled and started to catch up with the others with Elara.


    ''I hope there won''t be any problem like what happened in the nightshade pagoda previously.'' Cain thought and immediately dismissed his thoughts since there shouldn''t be any problem because the previous problem was caused by Ayla and Elion''s dirty-looking dress.


    Cain''s party that consisted of a lot of people (Anya, Elara, Lyra, Li Meilin, Sylvia, Ayla, Elion, Li Fenghai, Fenix, Kael, and Dante) naturally attracted a lot of attention.


    The ladies were dressed elegantly, exuding natural beauty, while Fenix and Dante, with their sharp and confident aura, were radiating enough presence to deter people from the lower floors from taking a longer look.


    While the group ascended through the pavilion, they marveled at the intricate architecture and luxurious decor.


    Each floor seemed more extravagant than the last, as they were adorned with rare wood carvings, silk drapes, and delicate blossoms that filled the air with a sweet aroma, making the people who visited this place feel comfortable.


    While Cain''s group made their way into the top floor, they heard a lot of chattering that seemed to be quieting down.


    Naturally, because the people on the floor heard a lot of footsteps from the stairs, it meant that a new group of people just came, and their number was a lot from the footsteps'' sounds.


    As they stepped on the fifth floor, which was the highest floor, Cain saw a lot of tables filled with strong people. Each table was at least accompanied by someone who had reached the Conqueror Rank.


    Looking around for empty tables, Cain was disappointed as he couldn''t find any empty tables by the window and only found that there were some scattered tables left.


    "Let''s go there!" Cain pointed at a few tables in the middle before raising his hand, calling for a waitress.


    "Can we combine these tables? We''ve got a large group." Cain asked with a smile, scratching his head awkwardly.


    "Of course, sir." A beautiful waitress in her mid-20s dressed in gorgeous red robes replied as she nodded a little bit.


    "Thank you!" Cain thanked her before ordering Dante and Kael to prepare the tables.


    Since he couldn''t enjoy the bustling city through the window, Cain decided to only spend half an hour at most, as he could guess that these little girls were about to have a feast on their own.


    "Little girls, don''t eat too many foods because we wouldn''t stay for a long time." Cain reminded Ayla and Sylvia, who were already drooling their saliva unknowingly as they scrolled through the menu. Your next read awaits at My Virtual Library Empire


    When they heard it, they pouted unhappily as they puffed their cheeks and looked at Cain with a cute, hateful expression.


    Cain shook his head helplessly before looking at them with a smile. "Of course you can order a lot of food, but we will take them away, and you can only eat a few dishes here."


    "Yeay!" Both of them directly ordered all of the food to take away and discussed seriously between themselves which dishes they would eat here.


    A few minutes later¡­


    The waitress walked to the table before putting down the food and the wine on the table gracefully.


    As Cain enjoyed the wine while thinking about his next plan, since even if he seemed to be enjoying his life, he actually just needed time to think about everything.


    Because his mind had been filled with a lot of things, such as what he would do with his missions, helping Anya to gather her experience, the situation in his kingdoms, as well as remembering everything about the novel since this information would become extremely precious for him after he stepped onto the Main World.


    While Cain was still lost in his thoughts, he noticed that the chattering was quieted down once again, and he realized that there were newcomers as he heard footsteps coming from the stairs.


    He thought that it had become such a habit to watch the newcomers since it had become like small entertainment for them too.


    However, when Cain saw the people who stepped onto the fifth floor, he felt something was weird as he noticed that the young man wearing white robes was definitely looking at his group''s direction with a weird expression.


    ''It''s probably because we have literally a dozen people here. That''s why he showed such a face.'' Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Cain thought to himself before continuing with his thoughts since he didn''t even care with the people looking at his group with these kinds of weird looks when they arrived here for the first time.


    The young man who just came with another person then searched for an empty table before walking to a table that was quite far from Cain and sat there.


    The young man took out a small black dragon scale and looked at the old man in front of him. "What do you think?"


    The old man also took out another small black dragon scale while looking at the young man in front of him as if they were talking through the communication token. "It''s weird, I''ve only detected that in that group, there''s only one strong person that I even felt a danger from. As for the others, they were nothing as they even have some ordinary people with them."


    The old man then continued, "However, there''s one thing that was interesting to them. The young man with white hair is definitely using a high-level treasure to hide his rank because I couldn''t detect his rank."


    When the young man heard it through the communication token, he frowned as he thought about a lot of things such as any possibilities that could happen with this weird scenario that they hadn''t anticipated.


    Although their targets appeared like nothing much, the unusual scenario like this was the one that should be worried about.


    "How many people do we have so far?" The young man asked.


    "So far, we have gathered 9 people who have reached the Peak of Conqueror Ranks including our men." The old man answered with a wicked smile.

 Chapter 117 The Pyrrath Family, a Force on Par with Starlight Auction House

    "That''s good. With three more people joining us, this mission is sure to be completed flawlessly," the young man said, nodding with satisfaction. He was confident that the mission would be a success, now that their numbers were increased.He assumed that two of the three individuals he detected must be extremely strong, as they were likely the protectors of the important person he had detected from the compass.


    That''s why he requested reinforcements, and despite all of their family efforts, they could only sneak 4 people, and it had already reached a limit to the point that it would only bring suspicion if they sent even one more person.


    Not only that, he even asked them to recruit more people from this world as he needed to prepare for the worst-case scenario and managed to get three more people from that.


    However, now that the situation was much better than he had thought of, naturally he was pretty confident that they could even complete this mission with his men alone.


    Of course, he wouldn''t be complacent and decided to drive away the three people that had been recruited in this mission, as he still had a sliver of hesitation caused by the weird situation that he couldn''t comprehend.


    ¡­


    While thinking about a lot of things in his mind, Cain was surprised when he detected eight people who had reached the Peak-level Conqueror Rank Awakeners had entered his 20 km radius within a minute''s time.


    He then checked those and found it weird that these people hadn''t brought anyone with them, as most strong people that came here were supposedly to be someone''s protector.


    Subsequently, he ordered the system to mark them since he wanted to know what they were up to.


    However, after marking them and waiting as they entered the city, he guessed that there was going to be some trouble here. Because they ended up in a single place as if they were in one group.


    ''Looks like trouble is brewing.'' Cain thought as he assumed that these people were targeting someone here since it was definitely a perfect opportunity to ambush their enemy in this Low-level World.


    ''Tch-tch-tch. Which unlucky bastard was pissing off someone that they sent 7 people to kill them?'' Cain shook his head before calling the waitress and asking her for the bill.


    He decided to get out of this place because he thought that it was unnecessary and would be unwise to meddle in someone''s affair as he found it troublesome since he was already extremely busy at the moment.


    Otherwise, he might have stayed here and gone to watch it since he wanted to see a dispute between characters happening within his own eyes rather than imagining it like he always did when he read novels.


    However, as Cain''s group was about to go down the stairs, they stopped when they heard someone shout.


    "Wait!"


    A young man wearing red robes approached Cain''s group with a smile. "I''m Lucan Pyrrath from the Pyrrath Family in the southern region."


    When Cain heard it, he frowned, thinking to himself as he sighed.


    Sigh!


    ''I hope there won''t be any trouble since I''m already busy enough at the moment.''


    He then tilted his head and smiled in response before shaking Lucan''s hand with a nod. "I''m Cain Frostbane, from the Frostbane Family."


    "Frostbane? I''ve never heard of it. Are you from one of those hidden families?" Lucan knitted his eyebrows as he sized Cain upside down because he had never heard of the Frostbane Family before. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "No, nothing like that. Just a humble family, that''s all." Cain waved his hand.


    "Ah, surely you jest." Lucan smiled in response because from Cain''s answer, he guessed that Cain was most definitely from one of the hidden families, as they were from a hidden family for a reason after all.


    "Is there something you need?" he asked, trying to get to the point.


    Lucan waved his hand dismissively. "Oh, it''s nothing too serious. I just had a question."


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    "I was wondering¡­ would you be willing to part with one of the ladies accompanying you? I''m willing to pay quite handsomely."


    Lucan smiled awkwardly as he glanced at Elara and Li Meilin because two of them were just ordinary people, and he guessed that Cain must have bought them to become his servants.


    Cain grinned in response, "Oh? Which lucky lady has caught your eye?"


    When Lucan heard it, his eyes lit up since he thought that Cain would be willing to part with one of them.


    He then licked his lips as he looked at Elara and Li Meilin consecutively. "Either that beautiful elf or the girl in the red gown. Both are stunning."


    Lucan only mentioned Elara or Li Meilin because he didn''t dare to have the thoughts about Anya or Lyra since they were not ordinary people, and he assumed that they must be related to Cain in one way or another.


    When everyone heard it, they were amused by the situation and even regretted it a little because they thought that Cain was willing to part with one of his ladies.


    "Big Sis!" Sylvia grabbed her sister''s hand tightly as she was afraid that she wouldn''t be able to be together with her sister again.


    Cain, on the other hand, couldn''t help but laugh. "Hahaha¡­ Brother Lucan, you really do have great taste." He patted Lucan on the shoulder three times.


    Lucan was overjoyed inside as he confirmed that Cain would be willing to part with one of his ladies.


    He then scratched his head awkwardly and responded. "Well, you''re the one who has a great¡ª"


    Slap!


    Before Lucan could finish his sentence, he found himself flying away as he felt a burning sensation on his cheek.


    When everyone saw the sudden turn in the situation, the atmosphere suddenly became intense as they were aware of the Pyrrath Family since they could be considered as one of the strongest families, like the Liang Family, who owns the Starlight Auction House.

 Chapter 118 Fenix vs a Peak-level Conqueror Rank?

    So, Cain''s action as he slapped the young master of the Pyrrath Family was definitely going to anger them, and it was a situation where they had never thought about it.Because the worst-case scenario that would happen in a situation like this was usually at most rejecting the offer with some kind of silly excuse.


    Even Lucan''s protector was shocked when he watched it, as he didn''t believe that someone would go so far to offend the Pyrrath Family over ordinary women.


    He then smashed the table as he slammed his fist on it, standing up and glaring at Cain for a second before coming to Lucan''s side and helping him to stand up.


    "Young master Lucan. Are you okay?"


    Lucan slapped his hand and answered with an angry voice, glancing at the middle-aged man in his mid-50s with red hair. "Okay, my ass¡­ Are you blind?"


    He turned his hateful glare toward Cain. "Do you have any idea what you''ve done? You''ve slapped me and humiliated the Pyrrath Family. You''ll regret this."


    Before Cain could respond, Lucan pointed his finger at Cain before moving it down to the floor as he said it with a wicked smile. "Because I''m not an unreasonable person, if you get on your knees and apologize, I''ll forgive you. After all, you''re from a hidden family, so I understand. But if you refuse¡­"


    Lucan thought that it would be enough to relieve his anger and shift the humiliation if Cain were to kneel and apologize to him since he thought that Cain might have slapped him out of his anger and even thought about a way out as his family was no pushover either.


    Cain only chuckled and shook his head in response before looking at him with a mocking smile. "You really think too highly of yourself. I don''t give a fuck about who you are, or your so-called family background."


    He paused for a sec before continuing. "Let me make this clear: you''re the one in the wrong here, and if anyone should be apologizing, it''s you. But since I''m not someone who craves attention, nor do I have an inflated ego, I''ll let it slide¡ªthis time. I''ve got more important things to deal with than playing games with you."


    After saying that, he turned around and smiled at his group. "Let''s go. I don''t have time to waste on a random dog."


    "Woof! Woof!" Ayla suddenly mocked, mimicking a barking dog and darting behind Fenix.


    "..."


    "..."


    "..."


    Everyone was speechless that a little ordinary girl dared to mock the young master of the Pyrrath Family this blatantly.


    Even Cain almost stumbled upon himself when he heard it since he hadn''t expected that this little girl''s simple action definitely dealt more damage than his long words.


    "Pfftt!"


    "HAHAHAHAHAHA!"


    A young man with purple hair, dressed in fine purple robes and sitting near the window, burst out laughing. He couldn''t contain himself as he watched Lucan''s humiliation unfold.


    "Lucan, How does it feel? I couldn''t wait to bring this news and see how people in the academy would react." The young man laughed as he put his palm on his face.


    "Garran, you dare!" Lucan gritted his teeth, glaring at Garran with full hostility.


    "Let''s see if I dare when we get back to the academy," Garran chuckled, his smug expression only adding to Lucan''s frustration.


    Lucan could only swallow this humiliation since he couldn''t do anything to Garran and immediately thought for a split second before coming up with an idea.


    "Capture that little girl. I will let her feel the consequence of humiliating me, the young master of the Pyrrath Family." Lucan ordered the middle-aged man. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Help me, Uncle Fenix! I don''t want to be taken away again!" Ayla immediately hugged Fenix''s leg tightly as her body was trembling in fear since she unknowingly remembered her past life.


    Noticing Ayla''s trembled body, Fenix gritted his teeth as he unknowingly had grown fond of her and somehow became angry when he noticed Anya became really scared because of her trauma.


    The middle-aged man then nodded before disappearing into thin air as he moved with an extremely fast speed and appeared beside Fenix.


    When the middle-aged man''s hand was about to catch Ayla, Fenix suddenly grabbed his wrist and asked with an angry look. "What the fuck do you think you''re doing? Do you really want to catch a little girl?"


    "Do you truly want to defy the Pyrrath Family over an ordinary girl like her?" The middle-aged man asked Fenix, feeling a danger the moment Fenix grabbed his wrist.


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    "So what if I do?" Fenix spat, his voice dripping with disdain. "Pyrrath Family this¡ªPyrrath Family that. Screw your family. If you want to fight, let''s take it outside."


    Fenix even unconsciously acted out of place before getting Cain''s permission about offending their family for real because he guessed that Cain might even bluff them as he acted to be from the hidden family and would definitely be a problem if they found out the truth.


    What Fenix didn''t realize was that Cain, who had been observing the entire exchange with calm detachment, didn''t care much about the Pyrrath Family either. Cain even already had a solution if they would ever clash with the Pyrrath Family.


    The middle-aged man then moved his hand, releasing it from Cain''s grasp before looking in Lucan''s direction with a serious expression as if telling him that this matter wasn''t a light matter that could be handled however they wanted it to be.


    Realizing the seriousness of the matter, Lucan could only swallow the humiliation before looking at everyone present. "What the fuck are you all staring at? You want me to gouge your eyes out one by one?"


    Almost everyone immediately turned their attention away since they knew the strength of the Pyrrath Family and couldn''t afford to offend them.


    However, some of them still watched it with interest as their backgrounds weren''t to be taken lightly either.


    Garran was one of them.


    After looking at Lucan, who had already taken a step back, Cain felt relieved that at least for now he wouldn''t be bothered with another problem.


    However, as his group took a step toward the stairs, they froze when they heard another voice.


    "Wait!"

 Chapter 119 Cains Group vs 11 Peak-level Conqueror Rank Awakeners!

    When he tilted his head to see who was stopping him this time, he immediately frowned upon seeing Garran walking toward him with a wide, harmless smile, as though he was up to something bothersome.Garran immediately raised his hands as he noticed Cain''s frown.


    "Wow¡ªwow, calm down... I just want to be friends with you. I don''t have any malicious intentions like Lucan did."


    He then added, while extending his hand, "Let me introduce myself properly. I''m Garran Stormborne from the Stormborne Family."


    Cain nodded his head and shook Garran''s hand lightly. "I don''t mind being your friend since I quite like your character. As you already know, I''m Cain Frostbane from the Frostbane Family."


    "I don''t mean to be rude to you, but I have some matters to attend to. Let''s talk another time." Cain finished with a polite nod.


    "Don''t worry, I just wanted to say hi, that''s all." Garran chuckled.


    "Thanks for your understanding. I hope we will see each other soon," Cain said with a smile before turning toward his group and leaving.


    "See ya when I see ya," Garran called after him, waving his hand. "If you have any problems in the future, you can find me, and I''ll help as much as I can."


    Garran didn''t know why, but he found Cain intriguing. Something about his unique personality and demeanor gave him a strong hunch that befriending Cain was the right choice.


    The moment Cain''s group left the building and walked onto the street, the young man in white robes immediately pulled out a compass and examined it carefully.


    However, as soon as he glanced at the compass, his expression turned to shock, surprising even the old man in front of him.


    "What''s wrong?" The old man urged, as he was curious what he had found that he showed such an expression.


    "See it for yourself." The young man tossed the compass to the old man. "Tell me, what do you think about this?"


    The young man then retrieved a small black dragon token from his waist, ordering one of his subordinates to tail Cain''s group with the utmost care.


    When the old man checked the compass, he also made a shocked expression before he immediately confirmed it once again as he glanced towards Cain''s direction.


    However, the moment he probed further, Fenix suddenly stopped, tilting his head back and glaring at the old man, a silent warning that he had crossed the line.


    The old man instantly shifted his attention and didn''t probe further since he would definitely anger Fenix.


    "The situation is indeed strange, Young Master Draven," the old man said with a frown, turning back to the young man.


    "Old Yan, tell me your opinion first," Draven suggested with a smile. "Then I''ll share mine, and we can finalize our decision."


    Old Yan nodded before explaining his observations. He recounted the unusual findings from the compass when he probed Cain''s group.


    According to the compass, the three individuals with high-level bloodlines were Fenix, Dante, and Anya. Among them, Fenix''s bloodline ranked the lowest, while Anya''s was the highest.


    What baffled him most was Cain''s role in the group. From everything they had observed, Cain appeared to be the leader, despite the compass showing no trace of a bloodline in him.


    It was not that he hadn''t thought of the possibility of Cain wearing an extremely high-level treasure to hide his bloodline, but as far as he knew, there was no such treasure even in the main world that was capable of doing so.


    That''s why he felt weird when he didn''t detect any bloodline on Cain''s body, as they thought Cain was the one who had the highest-level bloodline, as he didn''t fear the Pyrrath Family and acted as if he were the leader of the group.


    Old Yan also hadn''t thought that the one who had the highest-level bloodline in the group was Anya instead.


    A minute later, after Old Yan explained his thoughts about the situation, he then looked at Draven as he was curious about what he would do in this situation.


    Draven nodded thoughtfully before speaking. "I had similar thoughts," he admitted. "But this situation demands a careful approach. That''s why I''ve decided on a new plan." Experience new tales on My Virtual Library Empire


    Draven then explained to Old Yan that he had similar thoughts and decided to proceed with the plan.


    However, he had a new plan that could secure more chances as the weirdness about Cain''s group had increased the unknown possibility and reduced their chance.


    Draven''s new idea was to rope in Lucan and his protector to become their ally since it would definitely be a huge help, as Lucan''s protector''s strength was definitely stronger than any of his men.


    Though this plan was not fixed, as the one who decided the call was them, he could only try his best in recruiting him to become his ally.


    When Old Yan heard the new plan that Draven had come up with, his eyes lit up, as it would be almost certain that they would be able to complete the mission with Lucan''s protector as an addition to the team.


    But before approaching Lucan, they needed a convincing strategy. The mission was a secret, and exposing their true intentions with targeting Cain''s group for their bloodlines could be catastrophic for them.


    Because, before they could even attack Cain''s group, Draven and Old Yan might even die here since they detected that some people here also have high-level bloodlines, and their family members or someone they were close with must have been killed in the hands of other branches or even in his family''s hand.


    Since the group that attacked people for their bloodline had become a common enemy for those who carried high level bloodlines to the point that they would unite to kill them as if it was an unwritten rule in the Main World.


    After discussing their approach in detail, Draven and Old Yan finally devised a feasible plan to persuade Lucan and his protector.


    ¡­


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    As Cain''s group made their way toward the mountain range before, Cain''s expression suddenly turned solemn. Notifications flooded his mind, and he couldn''t help but mutter in disbelief.


    "What the actual fuck? Eleven people at Peak Conqueror rank? Even Lucan and Garran? I can understand Lucan, but Garran too? Was it all an act?"

 Chapter 120 Persuasion

    Fenix, who had been sitting calmly as he closed his eyes, immediately frowned and looked at Cain since he heard Cain''s muttering."My Lord, is what you just said true?" Fenix asked telepathically.


    Cain only nodded his head as he was still using his brain to its fullest potential to think about something important.


    "It''s going to be troublesome then. Let me stall them so you can run from here and lay low for a while. If I''m using my life on the line, I should be able to kill some of them and stall for enough time." Fenix''s face turned solemn as he stood up, intending to jump off Nix''s back and face them by himself.


    When Cain realized this, he laughed and waved his hand. "No, no, you misunderstood me. I''m not worried about them; I''m just worried about the consequences afterward."


    He then added, "Let me tell you about the plan first."


    ¡­


    10 minutes ago in the Rose Blossom Pavilion¡­


    Draven and Old Yan approached Lucan, who seemed to be in a bad mood as his face was still filled with anger.


    This scene naturally attracted the others'' attention as they thought that they would have another interesting spectacle to watch.


    However, they became disappointed when they saw that Draven and Old Yan bowed as they greeted Lucan, indicating that they came with no ill intention and showing their inferior position. Read latest stories on My Virtual Library Empire


    At first, Lucan frowned as he was already in a bad mood and didn''t want to deal with another matter until his mood settled down. However, looking at someone who showed respect immediately lifted his mood as he thought that at least he had recovered some face from this scene.


    He then asked the duo, nodding as he was pleased with their attitude. "Who are you, and what''s your intention in coming to me at this time?"


    "We''re just from a humble first-rate family from the east region, it''s not worth mentioning in front of Your Excellency. I''m Draven, and he''s my protector, Old Yan." Draven introduced them with a polite nod before continuing with a serious expression.


    "Actually, I have a proposal that might really interest you. However, since this is an important matter, we need to talk privately. Do you agree with it?"


    Lucan knitted his eyebrows for a second before answering with a light nod.


    After getting the answer, Old Yan enveloped the table with his power, creating a flame barrier so that the others wouldn''t be able to spy on the conversation.


    Naturally, if someone of the same strength really wanted to spy on their conversation, they would be able to do so, but it would definitely be detected by Old Yan, thus angering the two parties.


    Looking into Lucan''s eyes directly, Draven asked with a smile, "What do you think about dealing with Cain and his group? However, before you decide whether you are going to join hands or not, please listen to my explanation first."


    "First, let me tell you that I''m already on my secret mission to deal with them to begin with. The reason why I''m inviting you to join us even though we''re confident enough to deal with them is to extend a gesture of building a relationship."


    However, before Lucan could ask a question, he was interrupted by his protector, who asked Draven with a sneer as he glanced at Old Yan, "Do you really think you can handle that big guy with your strength?"


    Because he thought that when Draven said "we," it was implying just the two of them, he concluded they were too full of themselves. He roughly knew how strong Fenix was, and Fenix was definitely not weaker than him.


    But with Old Yan, whose strength that was weaker than his, confident to deal with Fenix, naturally he looked down on them since they didn''t know who they were dealing with.


    Draven had anticipated that they would ask this question, as he was sure that Lucan''s protector had realized Fenix''s strength was terrifying from their simple exchange despite Fenix''s rank being only at the Middle Conqueror Rank.


    "When I mentioned ''we,'' I didn''t mean that it was just me and Old Yan." Draven shook his head casually before smiling wickedly. "I meant ten people, with nine of them at the Peak Conqueror Rank."


    When both of them heard this, they were taken aback since it was overkill to hunt a group that only had one strong awakener, with nine high-level people dispatched at once.


    However, Lucan''s protector immediately became wary because the situation seemed so strange that they needed to send nine people just to deal with Cain''s group. He suspected there must be something else behind this, and he would only know it after they explained the reason and situation in detail.


    He then enveloped himself and Lucan in another barrier to warn him about how odd the situation was and that these people might even target them instead of Cain''s group.


    After discussing for a bit, Lucan''s protector dismissed the barrier and asked Draven about his situation first, wanting to know more before deciding whether to get involved.


    Draven then explained everything to them about the circumstances he had already discussed with Old Yan.


    He explained that their mission was actually to capture Anya, the lady who had reached the Peak King Rank, because their client requested to capture her and to kill Cain, Anya''s lover.


    Not only that, his mission required him to bring Cain''s dead body and the bodies of the others as proof.


    However, since he knew about the grudge between Lucan and Cain, he was willing to take a step back and let Lucan deal with Cain himself on the condition of three people.


    The three people Draven requested were Anya, Fenix, and Dante, as they were the real targets all along.


    Draven also specified that he wanted Anya alive. As for Fenix and Dante, their mission didn''t specify their exact state, so he would settle for their bodies, dead or alive.


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 Chapter 121 The Confrontation

    Naturally, to avoid raising their suspicion, Draven explained that he had already "given up" Cain as a gesture of sincerity. Not only that, Lucan could have the three ladies, since he knew Lucan''s desire for them was high.Of course, he also explained why they needed to gather nine people, as it would be too suspicious not to have a valid reason for doing so.


    The reason why he gathered nine people was because he had been warned to be extra cautious when dealing with Cain''s group, having heard that they possessed an extremely powerful weapon as their trump card.


    That was also why they invited Lucan and his protector since they knew that the protector was exceptionally strong.


    This was why the arrangement was actually win-win for both sides, as each would get what they wanted.


    After hearing the explanation clearly, Lucan''s protector nodded lightly at Lucan since he didn''t find anything strange with Draven''s explanation.


    "Alright, I''ll join in, since I also can''t wait to rip his head off for humiliating me before," Lucan finally agreed after thinking for a moment, tapping his fingers on the table.


    He then asked Draven impatiently, "When will we take action?"


    "We will take action immediately, since they are still not far from here," Draven said with a smile.


    "Great! That''s even better¡ªlet''s go!" Lucan exclaimed, standing up from his seat excitedly.


    Subsequently, four of them then walked towards the stairs as they intended to leave the building.


    Their abrupt departure naturally attracted everyone''s attention, as people were curious why they were leaving so suddenly after their conversation.


    "Butler Zen, let''s see what they are up to." Garran glanced at his protector as he got up from his seat and directly followed them behind.


    "Young Master Garran, what if they''re up to no good?" Butler Zen asked, raising an eyebrow.


    "Tch, at worst, we''ll just run away then. Aren''t you confident in yourself?" Garran chuckled as he glanced at Butler Zen, teasing him for being overly cautious.


    "If it''s just about running away from any situation, I''m naturally confident in my strength," Butler Zen replied with a smile.


    "As expected of you, Butler Zen." Garran nudged him lightly.


    The moment Garran and Butler Zen stepped out of the building, they were confronted by Lucan and his companions, who stood not far from the large doors.


    Lucan shouted angrily at Garran, "Garran, what the fuck are you doing!"


    Garran frowned at Lucan''s question. "Lucan, you''ve gone too far! Do you think I can''t go wherever I want? Who do you think you are, my dad?"


    "Then why the fuck did you say you were going to follow someone just now?" Lucan pressed, not backing down, as he had been watching Garran''s movements, suspecting he might act on his personality.


    "Tch, tch, tch. You''re overthinking! I''m not going to follow you anyway." Garran clicked his tongue, shaking his head.


    Lucan gritted his teeth upon hearing that, pointing a finger at Garran. "You''ve acted like this a few times already, Garran! This isn''t your first time¡ªare you dumb or what?!"


    "Oh, really?" Garran scratched his head in embarrassment, then shamelessly pointed at Draven. "Well, let''s say I''m following them this time."


    He then looked at Draven with a smug expression and asked, "Do you have any problem with that?"


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    Lucan and the others were speechless with Garran''s shamelessness that even Butler Zen was also speechless as he put his palm on his face, feeling embarrassed.


    Draven could only stay silent and glance at Lucan helplessly as he didn''t want to offend any of them. Read exclusive content at My Virtual Library Empire


    However, before Lucan could argue any further, his protector immediately spoke. "Young Master Lucan, let them follow us however they want."


    The reason why he let Garran and Butler Zen follow them was because he actually hadn''t completely trusted Draven, as he thought that it would definitely be safer in case things went south and it was actually a trap.


    When Lucan heard it, he clicked his tongue and glanced at Draven. "Tch, let''s go! Don''t mind them and act as if they aren''t here."


    Luca followed his protector''s advice because he thought that his protector must have his own reason why he advised it, and he didn''t want to bother knowing it since they were also in a hurry.


    When they got out of the city, Garran and Butler Zen were surprised as they noticed that there were eight people standing below a huge tree as if they had been waiting for them in the first place.


    "Young Master Garran, they''ve all reached the peak of the Conqueror Rank. Are you sure you still want to follow them?" Butler Zen asked lightly, watching Garran''s reaction upon hearing that they were all on his level.


    However, he was disappointed when he saw Garran''s expression that was of excitement instead of fear.


    "Isn''t it interesting? They''re probably planning to ambush Cain''s group anyway. Let''s see how this plays out first," Garran responded with a smile.


    ¡­


    Back to the current time¡­


    After telling Fenix his simple plan, Cain then patted Nix, instructing him to stop as he wanted to welcome them warmly.


    Less than a minute later, Cain finally noticed 14 people approach them at a fast speed before stopping when their distance was about 500 meters away from each other.


    "What are you all doing following us with so many people?" Cain asked nonchalantly, sweeping his gaze over the group before pausing on Garran briefly.


    Garran frowned slightly when he saw Cain''s unwavering composure; it surprised him that Cain didn''t look at all panicked or frightened in such a dire situation.


    He thought that it was either he was bluffing or just the confidence that they would be okay even with this dire situation they were in.


    Hearing Cain''s calm question, Lucan frowned momentarily before bursting into laughter. "I admire your courage for staying so calm, but that alone won''t improve your predicament."


    "I''ll take that as a compliment, thanks." Cain only nodded in response.


    Seeing Cain remain composed, Lucan goaded him further as he glanced at Draven''s group, "Did you know you have so many enemies that someone sent nine people at once to deal with you?"


    "I honestly don''t recall having so many enemies that they''d send this many people after me," Cain chuckled, eyeing Draven''s group with a furrowed brow. "Who are you, and who sent you?"


    Cain was genuinely puzzled to see so many people after him because, as far as he knew, he hadn''t offended any force capable of amassing such a powerful group.


    Let alone the fact that Lucan stated he wasn''t with these people, this fact just made him become more confused as he thought that these people were with Lucan since the only force that he had offended and was able to gather that many strong people in this world was only the Pyrrath Family.


    "You don''t need to know who sent us," Draven said, shaking his head, before pointing at Anya. "But if you want us to step back, hand over that beautiful lady in the white gown behind you."


    When Cain heard it, he suddenly had an inkling of their identity. He quietly asked the system to perform a thorough scan of them, including any treasures they carried.


    As Cain found a few compasses and checked their descriptions, he immediately understood their purposes because Cain also remembered that the little creature reminded him to not use his bloodline frequently unless it''s necessary.


    This might be the reason why the system had reminded him to get stronger quickly, as there will be an unknown disaster coming for him sooner or later.


    Cain guessed that this might be the unknown disaster that the system had mentioned earlier. However, after thinking for a little bit more, he didn''t want to think that this was the one the system mentioned.


    Because he needed to think about the worst-case scenario, such as strong people were waiting for him in the Main World or other possibilities.


    Cain then set aside his thoughts as there was an important matter in front of him.


    "Do you have a mental problem, buddy? Why don''t you hand over your mom first, and then I''ll consider your request?" Cain chuckled, flashing a mocking grin at Draven.


    When Draven heard it, he immediately became pissed since Cain could still make such a statement despite his dire situation.


    Before Draven could order an attack on Cain at once, he was stopped by Old Yan as he was tapped on his shoulder.


    "Calm down your anger, Young Master Draven." Old Yan reminded him.


    Cain shook his head lightly before shifting his gaze towards Garran.


    "Are you with them too?" Cain asked while showing a wicked smile since he wanted to confirm Garran''s intention first before thinking of how to deal with them further.


    Garran had been paying attention to Cain''s expression all this time before he decided which stance he would take in this situation.


    That''s why the moment Cain asked him about his stance, he finally made a choice that no one had expected, not even Butler Zen.


    "No, no, no. I''m not with them." Garran waved his hand dismissively before explaining it further to avoid any misunderstanding.


    "I told you that we''re friends, right? That''s why I''m here." Garran said with a smile before shrugging his shoulders. "Even though I can''t help you much, I can at least interfere with Lucan and his protector so that they wouldn''t be able to do anything funny. I''m sorry, but that''s the most I can help you with."

 Chapter 122 Fenix vs a Peak Conqueror Rank Awakener

    The reason why Garran decided to help Cain was because his intuition told him to do so, and he thought that Cain must have some trump cards since Cain had never shown any fear, as he also didn''t think that Cain would be bluffing at this point.When everyone heard it, they were surprised since no one had expected that Garran wanted to help Cain despite knowing the current situation was very bad to begin with.


    Even Butler Zen was taken aback since he didn''t expect that Garran was willing to go this far for someone he had just met. He then asked him since this matter wasn''t something trivial that could be decided randomly.


    "Young Master Garran, are you sure?" Butler Zen asked as he glanced at Garran with a serious expression.


    Garran only chuckled at the stupid question Butler Zen had asked him. "Of course. Did you not hear what I just said?"


    Sigh!


    Butler Zen sighed before locking his attention towards Lucan''s protector since this was what Garran wanted.


    "Zen, do you really want to do this?" Lucan''s protector asked as he felt that his movement was being locked by Butler Zen.


    "I''m just doing what my young master had ordered me to do." Butler Zen shrugged his shoulders helplessly.


    "See? I told you that Garran is the most hated person in the academy because of his busybody behavior." Lucan glared at Garran as if he wanted to tear him apart since this wasn''t Garran''s first time bothering him like this.


    "I hope the time when I need to make a move won''t happen. Otherwise, I''d make you regret interfering with this, Zen." Lucan''s protector grinned, glancing at Butler Zen as he threatened him indirectly.


    "Please make me regret it at that time, I beg you!" Butler Zen responded with a harmless smile as he didn''t even care about the threat.


    On the other side, Cain shook his head helplessly as he hadn''t expected that Garran would be willing to help him out even only with hindering Lucan''s protector to join in.


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    "Garran, thanks, but I don''t want to owe someone a favor for something like this." Cain looked at Garran with a genuine smile as he expressed his gratitude since he really felt thankful to him.


    However, he didn''t want to owe someone for something that he could handle in the first place, that''s why he rejected his offer kindly.


    Of course, he would remember this kind gesture in his heart and would repay it in the future, but he just didn''t want to owe someone; that''s it.


    When Garran heard it, he was surprised since he hadn''t expected that Cain would even reject his offer. This made him think that his intuition in helping Cain was right, especially since it was more of a feeling to not make Cain his enemy.


    "Once I made up my mind, there''s nothing in the world that could change it. Naturally, you don''t need to owe me a favor since this is entirely my decision as a friend." Garran shook his head as he insisted on helping Cain no matter what.


    "Do whatever you want then, my friend." Cain said with a smile as he declared that from this time, Garran had officially become his friend since their situation before was just a superficial friendship and had no meaning at all.


    Garran laughed out loudly, "Hahaha, good luck in handling them too, my friend."


    "Don''t worry about it, I''m still waiting for them to go all at once or one by one." Cain chuckled as he glanced at Draven, who seemed to be the leader from the nine Peak Conqueror Rank Awakeners.


    Hearing the taunt, Draven couldn''t help but frown and raise his hand, intending to order his men to prepare themselves to attack Cain.


    However, he was stopped once again, but with a different person, since the one who stopped him this time was Lucan''s protector.


    "Wait!" Lucan''s protector said, glancing at Draven with a serious expression.


    He then added, "Let me take over."


    "Alright." Draven replied and glanced over to his men. "Follow his instructions from now on!"


    Draven immediately agreed, thinking that it would be better if Lucan''s protector took over, as he was definitely more experienced than him and should have his own reason to do so.


    "Who among you is going to fight him first? One at a time for now." Lucan''s protector said as his glance swept over nine people, including Old Yan.


    He then took a formation plate before tossing it on the ground, creating a massive barrier that enveloped the surroundings.


    He did this because it was for the Low-level World''s safety too, since if the strength was too much for the world to handle, it could damage the Low-level World and might even destroy it completely.


    That''s why it was necessary for people from the Main World to bring this treasure since it had become an unwritten rule to not destroy any world.


    Naturally, there was another function with this treasure since it could also be used to trap the enemy as they needed to break the formation before they were able to get out from the inside.


    Old Yan then looked at the three people who were originally from this world that had been recruited by his people.


    "One of you, who''s going to go first?" Old Yan asked.


    An old man with white hair in blue robes then stepped forward as he thought that his opponent had only reached Mid-level Conqueror Rank Awakener. "Let me go first."


    Looking at the old man, who stepped forward confidently, Fenix only smiled, thinking that he was being looked down upon by someone who was about to die by their own stupidity.


    In a barren and desolate field, Fenix stood tall and leisurely with his blade resting on his shoulder as its edge was shimmering with a blazing flame.


    Across from him, the old man with piercing blue eyes stood firm. His robes rippled as if in an unseen current, and the ground beneath his feet shimmered with faint ripples of water. His calm demeanor was unsettling, and the faint scent of saltwater hung in the air.


    "You''re confident," Fenix remarked, his tone edged with amusement. "I hope you can back it up."


    The old man raised a hand, summoning a trident of pure water from the ether. The weapon gleamed, droplets cascading from its edges, evaporating upon touching the dry ground. "I am Velran," the old man said. "And today, I shall quench your flames."


    Fenix smirked. "Bold words. Let''s see if you can extinguish me."


    Without warning, Velran thrust his trident forward, and a spear of pressurized water shot out like a cannon. Fenix sidestepped with ease, his agility far surpassing Velran''s initial attack speed. The water spear hit the ground behind him, carving a deep trench into the earth.


    "My turn," Fenix declared, activating his [Flareblade Technique]. The blade erupted in flames, extending its reach with a fiery arc. He closed the distance in an instant, slashing downward with blistering speed.


    Velran twirled his trident, creating a watery barrier that absorbed the strike. Steam exploded outward as fire met water, creating a temporary fog. Fenix lunged through the mist, his blade slashing horizontally, only for Velran to leap backward, landing gracefully on a platform of water that formed beneath him mid-air. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Impressive," Velran admitted, summoning a [Tide Wave], a towering wall of water that surged toward Fenix. The wave was enormous, threatening to swallow him whole.


    Fenix''s eyes burned with determination as he activated [Ashstorm Surge]. A vortex of ash and embers erupted around him, clashing with the wave. The two forces collided with a deafening roar, the intense heat of Fenix''s surge evaporating large portions of the wave, while the remnants drenched the battlefield. Steam filled the air, obscuring vision.


    Velran exploited the cover, appearing behind Fenix with surprising speed. His trident gleamed with an azure glow as he unleashed [Aqua Pierce], a concentrated thrust of water aimed at Fenix''s back. But Fenix''s Sense stat proved superior¡ªhe anticipated the attack, twisting mid-motion to parry the trident with his Flareblade.


    The clash sent shockwaves through the ground. Velran''s eyes widened as he felt Fenix''s raw strength overpowering his defense. Sparks flew as Fenix pushed forward, forcing Velran to disengage and leap back.


    "You''re better than I expected," Velran admitted, a bead of sweat forming on his temple.


    "And you''re slower than I thought," Fenix retorted, his voice dripping with confidence.


    Velran raised both hands, summoning a massive [hydrosphere], a spinning orb of water charged with energy. He hurled it at Fenix, the sphere splitting into dozens of smaller projectiles mid-flight. They homed in on Fenix with deadly precision.


    Fenix roared, activating [Ember Veins]. His body pulsed with molten energy, his veins glowing a fiery orange. He slashed through the incoming projectiles, each swing of his blade leaving trails of fire that consumed the water orbs before they could reach him.


    Seeing his attacks neutralized, Velran changed tactics. He slammed his trident into the ground, activating [Oceanic Bind]. Tendrils of water erupted from the ground, snaking toward Fenix to immobilize him.


    Fenix, undeterred, spun in place, activating [Burning Slash]. His blade ignited into an inferno, creating a ring of fire that burned away the tendrils before they could reach him. The heat was so intense that the ground beneath them cracked, steam hissing into the air.


    Velran''s expression hardened. "You fight well, but can you handle this?" He raised his trident high, summoning a [Maelstrom Ascension], a massive whirlpool that spiraled upward, pulling Fenix off the ground and into its chaotic vortex.


    Fenix gritted his teeth, feeling the pull of the whirlpool. But his flames surged even brighter as he activated [Ashstorm Surge] again, creating a counterforce. The whirlpool and the fiery vortex clashed, creating a blinding explosion of steam and ash.


    Velran used the opportunity to close the gap, appearing beside Fenix with his trident aimed for a killing blow. "It ends here!" he shouted, thrusting the weapon forward.

 Chapter 123 Fenix Takes on Two Peak Conquerors at Once (1)

    But Fenix was ready. With a burst of agility, he twisted out of the way and countered with a devastating upward slash. His Flareblade, now burning brighter than ever, carved through Velran''s defenses, leaving a deep gash across the old man''s torso.Velran staggered back, clutching his wound. Blood mixed with water as it dripped onto the ground. "Impossible..." he muttered, his strength waning.


    Fenix saw his chance and pressed the attack. He dashed forward, his movements a blur, and activated [Burning Slash] one last time. His blade ignited in an inferno of fiery destruction as he brought it down on Velran with all his might.


    Velran raised his trident in a desperate attempt to block, but the force of Fenix''s strike shattered the weapon, the flames consuming Velran entirely. The old man let out a final cry as his body was engulfed, reduced to ash in the overwhelming heat.


    Fenix stood over the remnants of his opponent, his chest heaving from exertion. The battlefield was silent, the air thick with steam and the lingering scent of charred earth.


    Fenix turned to the onlookers, his blade resting once more on his shoulder. "Who''s next?" he called out, his voice calm but laced with menace.


    He then took a vial from his spatial bracelet and directly gulped it down at once as he intended to recover his energy.


    The gathered warriors exchanged uneasy glances, the confidence they had moments ago now replaced with doubt. Cain smirked from the sidelines, clearly entertained. "Well done, Fenix," he muttered under his breath.


    Draven, still watching, clenched his fists. "He''s stronger than we thought," he admitted.


    Lucan''s protector narrowed his eyes. "This isn''t over yet," he said coldly. "Prepare the next fighter."


    He then added, "This time, send two people at once."


    As Fenix confronted them alone, the situation in Cain''s group was quite different since Ayla had been excited the entire time as she enjoyed the fight and thought that Fenix was only killing the bad guys who were going to hurt them.


    "Big Brother Cain, can I become as strong as Uncle Fenix?" Ayla asked innocently as she put her fingers on her chin while sitting on Cain''s lap.


    "Of course. Why are you so eager to become stronger?" Cain replied as he ruffled her small head with a smile.


    "I want to become as strong as Uncle Fenix so that no one will be able to hurt me and my brother." Ayla clenched her fist with a serious but cute expression.


    "Hahaha¡­ I told you to not worry about anything as long as I''m with you because I will protect you to the best of my ability." Cain laughed, pinching her cheek playfully.


    When Elion heard the conversation between his little sister and Cain, he clenched his fists tightly since he felt like a failure as an older brother.


    He then became determined to become stronger and decided to tell Cain about this decision because even if he died in trying to become stronger as Cain had warned, he already felt relieved as he had confirmed that Ayla would be safe and live happily with Cain and the others by her side.


    "By the way, is Uncle Fenix going to be alright? They seem to have a lot of people." Sylvia tugged on Cain''s clothes with a worried expression.


    "Don''t worry about it, he will be fine." Cain answered with a smile, reassuring her and the others since they showed different kinds of emotion as they guessed that they were in a dire situation because they have more strong people.


    Hearing Cain''s response, everyone felt more relieved even though they still felt a little bit uneasy in their hearts.


    Looking at two people coming at him at once made his expression become a little bit more solemn as he thought that this fight was going to be harder. Discover stories at My Virtual Library Empire


    However, Fenix quickly dismissed his thoughts as Cain had assigned him with this mission, which should''ve been easier than the other mission given to someone else.


    Fenix then unsheathed his other blade as he had to be more serious because this time, there were two people attacking him at once.


    Standing at the center of the battlefield, Fenix stood confidently as his eyes narrowed, observing the two figures who approached him slowly but surely with each of them having a unique aura on their own.


    One exuded the energy of the wind, the air around him seemed to be synchronizing with every step he took. While the other one, exuded the firm unwavering presence as if he was the earth himself that wouldn''t be shaken with anything in his path. Both were the opposites, yet equally dangerous.


    Fenix''s grip tightened around his blades as he thought the best way to fight them while preserving his energy as much as he could.


    He heightened his sense to a higher level as this fight would be quite a challenge than his usual fight.


    Though, he wasn''t that worried that he had to fight two people at once because this wasn''t his first time in his entire life since he had even fought more people by himself before.


    Falmon, the middle-aged man who controls the wind, decided to be the first to strike.


    With a flick of his hand, a gale formed around him. The wind swirling into a vortex of sharp blades of air.


    As Fenix felt the danger of Falmon''s attack, he then reacted by dashing forward as his body moved faster than the eye could track. Since he heightened his senses, he could feel the press of the wind against him, sharp like a blade.


    Falmon responded as he moved gracefully with his body becoming one with the gusts, shifting through the air with a fluidity that seemed almost unnatural.


    The first strike collided with a blade of air that sliced through the space between them. Fenix raised his blade high, parrying the attack with ease as his energy crackled along the edge of this sword.


    Sparks were made from the clash, but Fenix had no time to enjoy it since Falmon followed up with a rapid blast of wind blades, each one stronger than the last.


    Fenix immediately dodged as he weaved in between the slashes of wind. His agility and reaction was amazing as he avoided each strong gust with calculated precision.


    The wind blades were relentless, constantly shifting and changing direction, making it harder for him to dodge.


    Just as Fenix was about to land a counterattack, a tremor shook the ground beneath his feet.


    From behind, the earth awakener named Terragor, unleashed his attack. He raised his massive hands, and the earth itself responded. The ground cracked and shifted, sending spiked rocks shooting upwards.


    Fenix leaped to the side, narrowly avoiding the spike of stone that shot towards him.


    However, Terragor wasn''t done yet as he roared while slamming his fists into the earth. The ground trembled violently, forming a massive stone fist that shot towards Fenix.


    The air itself seemed to vibrate with the power of the earth-based attack as Fenix barely had time to react. His senses screamed at him to move and in an instant, he was airborne with his body leaping higher than ever before, propelled by his immense strength and agility.


    The stone fist collided with the ground where Fenix had just been, creating a shockwave that rippled across the battlefield. The blast sent a cloud of dust into the air, obscuring the vision of both parties.


    Falmon took advantage of the momentary distraction as he threw a burst of compressed air towards Fenix, aiming to knock him out of the air with a powerful gust of wind.


    Fenix, who was in mid-air with little room to maneuver, finally used his other sword since he had been using one hand this entire time.


    With a flick of his wrist, he slashed downward as he used his skill [Flareblade Technique], and energy of flames streaked through the air.


    The wind attack collided with the fiery slash, exploding in a burst of sparks and fire.


    Boom!


    The explosion pushed Fenix back, but he managed to regain control as he landed on the ground with a roll that absorbed the impact.


    Both Falmon and Terragor were closing in on him together, each utilizing their respective elements to their advantage.


    Falmon, who moved like a wind, had already closed the distance with his body that was almost invisible as he moved like a blur of air.


    Meanwhile, Terragor was slowly charging at Fenix as the ground beneath him trembled with each step since he summoned more and more power from the earth.


    Fenix grinned since he hadn''t felt this sensation for a long time, the adrenaline pumping through his veins with the excitement that coursed through his body.


    He then remembered his real life experience from before that the key to winning a fight with this situation would be in reading their patterns and exploiting their weaknesses. S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The wind Awakener was fast, but his power had limits. While the earth Awakener''s strength was tied to the ground, which could be manipulated if he was clever enough.


    As Terragor stomped forward and sent waves of spiky debris in all directions, Fenix slid to the side as he used his agility to avoid the falling rubble.


    Fenix then swung his sword as he used [Burning Slash] Skill, sending a crescent-moon shaped fire energy towards Falmon, who had been circling around Fenix while waiting for an opening to attack him.


    Falmon immediately created a wall of wind that deflected the incoming attack with a whoosh of air.


    However, even though the flames dispersed, the force of the attack still caused Falmon to stumble backward slightly.


    Noticing enough openings, Fenix dashed forward and attacked with a series of rapid, precise slashes at Falmon.


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 Chapter 124 Fenix Takes on Two Peak Conquerors at Once (2)

    Falmon responded by creating a vortex of wind around himself, and the spinning barrier deflected Fenix''s strikes with each one clashing against the force of a storm.The wind was unpredictable, and Fenix had to adjust his movements constantly as he moved his body like a dancer in the midst of the storm. He landed a few blows, but they weren''t enough to pierce the whirlwind.


    Meanwhile, Terragor was closing in, his earth-based attacks relentless. He raised his hands to the sky, summoning a huge boulder from the ground, and threw it at Fenix. The boulder was huge, far larger than any regular stone, and it flew with incredible force.


    Fenix''s focus was split between the wind and earth awakeners, and he had to make a quick decision since he couldn''t afford being distracted at this moment.


    After thinking about it for a split second, Fenix used his [Ember Veins] skill as he sent a surge through his body that amplified his strength and speed.


    With a roar, he jumped and narrowly avoided the boulder by inches. As he soared through the air, he twisted his body and struck down with both blades, creating a shockwave of fire and force that blasted towards Falmon.


    Falmon was caught off guard for a moment, resulting in the fiery wave crashing into him. Unfortunately for him, the wind barrier he had created was not enough to stop the force of Fenix''s attack.


    The blast sent the wind awakener flying backwards, his body sliding across the ground in a cloud of dust.


    Fenix landed lightly on the ground, the flames crackling around him as he turned his focus to Terragor, who was now charging towards him with a ground-shaking charge.


    The earth awakener slammed his fist into the ground, creating a massive fissure that shot towards Fenix, sending a tidal wave of rock and debris at him.


    Fenix''s eyes narrowed, before immediately making a move as he used his [Burning Slash] skill to slice through the advancing wave of earth, creating a path of fire and destruction through the debris. The crescent-moon shaped fire energy slashed through the rocks like butter, and sent sparks flying as the two forces clashed.


    The battle raged on for what felt like an eternity as each side pressed against each other while trying to outsmart their enemy.


    However, despite their combined effort, Fenix still held his ground with quite a little bit of his effort.


    At that moment, the dust began to settle. Falmon and Terragor were exhausted, both stopped as they surveyed the scene. Fenix, although his body bore minor cuts and bruises, he was still standing firmly.


    The battlefield was scarred as the earth shattered. The air was heavy with the aftermath of their battle.


    For a moment, all of them looked at each other as they realized that the outcome of the battle was far from decided at this point.


    "That was a decent warm up." Fenix smiled as he really enjoyed the entire fight.


    Looking at the provocation, Falmon bared his teeth as he summoned the winds around again. Despite his injuries, Terragor slammed his fists into the ground, drawing upon the earth''s energy.


    Falmon charged first once more, this time his speed amplified by his [Tempest surge] skill, creating a blur motion as he circled Fenix.


    While he was at it, he unleashed his [Gale Strike] skill, and dozens of slicing gusts aimed at Fenix from every angle.


    Fenix spun his blades, their fiery edges cutting through the air as each strike deflected the incoming gusts, sending sparks and flames in all directions.


    His movements were precise as his Flareblade Technique turned Falmon''s relentless attacks into an intricate dance of counterattacks.


    Terragor roared from the side as he raised both hands, and activated his [Earthen Maw] skill. The ground beneath Fenix erupted, spiky stones bursting towards him. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Fenix reacted instantly by leaping into the air with a burst of energy from [Ember Veins]. In mid-air, he twisted his body and unleashed a crescent-moon shaped fire energy downward as he used his [Burning Slash] skill.


    Boom!


    The flames collided with the spiky stones, shattering them into molten fragments that rained across the battlefield.


    But the attack left him exposed for a moment, and Falmon seized the opportunity. Appearing behind Fenix in a gust of wind, and immediately slashed at his back with the blade that was enveloped by wind energy.


    As the attack landed, Fenix grunted in pain with his bloodied back. He then spun mid-air, slashing with both blades in a fiery cross.


    The attack forced Falmon back, but he smirked instead as he finally landed a decent attack on Fenix.


    Falmon let out a ragged chuckle, his breath coming in harsh gasps.


    "Is my blade tasty?" Falmon said with a mocking tone as the wind around him rippled with renewed intensity, ready for another strike.


    Fenix landed on the ground with a grimace, blood trickling down his back where Falmon''s wind blade had sliced through his flame armor.


    Gritting his teeth against the pain, he steadied himself. Even if Falmon''s attack had connected, it wasn''t enough to stop him since he had been through far worse.


    Off to the side, Terragor drew upon the earth once more, veins of power pulsating through the ground. His hulking figure stood like a fortress, each step sending tremors coursing through the shattered battlefield.


    Falmon disappeared in a blur of wind again, circling around Fenix''s blind spots. But by now, Fenix had grown accustomed to the wind awakener''s hit-and-run tactics. Instead of waiting passively, he took the initiative.


    In a flash of movement, Fenix dashed to his right, forcing Falmon to adjust. As expected, Falmon instantly shifted to intercept.


    However, this time Fenix feinted as he abruptly dropped low and slid across the ground. Sparks flared beneath his boots as he propelled himself forward with [Ember Veins], twisting at the last moment to slash upward at Falmon''s torso.


    Falmon barely managed to twist his body away, the fiery blade carving a burning line across his chest.


    He stumbled back, the wind barrier around him flickering as he hissed in pain. Yet before Fenix could press the advantage, the ground rumbled beneath his feet.


    Terragor''s massive hand burst from underneath him as an earth-forged gauntlet formed by his [Earthen Maw] skill.


    In response, Fenix leaped out of the grasping rocks, pivoting mid-air to slice through the stony fist with both swords. Flames scorched the rocky mass, splintering it into crumbling debris.


    Terragor roared as he emerged from the dust, throwing chunks of earth with frightening velocity. Fenix weaved through the hail of boulders, deflecting some with his blades, allowing others to shatter on impact with the ground behind him. Every collision shook the battlefield, but Fenix''s focus remained razor-sharp.


    From the corner of his vision, he sensed a swirling gust, meaning that Falmon''s wind attacks had converged again, slicing toward him from multiple angles.


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    Clicking his tongue in annoyance, Fenix crossed his blades in a defensive stance. Flames coursed along the steel edges, forming a glowing barrier of flames that met Falmon''s wind blades head-on. Sparks and embers scattered like miniature fireworks where the opposing elements collided.


    "Terragor, now!" Falmon shouted.


    Seizing the opening, Terragor slammed his fists into the earth. The ground groaned in reaction as massive chunks of rock sprung up, intending to trap Fenix.


    The makeshift stone walls towered over him, forging a cornered battleground. Immediately, Falmon bombarded him with slicing gusts from above, preventing an easy escape.


    "Stay put," Terragor rumbled, stepping closer. He pounded his fists together, each knuckle cracking like the shifting of tectonic plates. "I''ll bury you beneath the earth for good."


    Fenix''s lips curled into a grin. He had seen a trick like this before; they were combining their powers to restrict his movements, hoping to trap him in a deadly cage.


    Planting one sword into the ground, Fenix summoned more of his blazing aura. Flames wreathed his body, intensifying until the stony prison walls grew unbearably hot.


    Clenching his free hand into a fist, he unleashed a condensed fiery projectile. It erupted against one section of the wall, blasting rocks into molten shards and clearing a path.


    Before Falmon or Terragor could react, Fenix sprinted through the opening. Fire trailed behind him like a comet''s tail. He set his sights on Falmon first as his speed threatened Fenix the most, especially when combined with Terragor''s raw power.


    Falmon realized the danger too late. Still midair, still focusing on conjuring more slicing gales, he found himself face-to-face with a grinning Fenix. Flames danced along Fenix''s swords, reflecting ominously in the wind awakener''s eyes.


    Falmon panicked and reacted as a swirl of wind formed around him. He lashed out, launching a frantic wave of gusts. But Fenix roared as he slashed through the wind, each blade leaving behind a trail of blazing energy.


    Within the blink of an eye, Fenix slammed one sword into Falmon''s swirling barrier.


    Unfortunately for Falmon, the barrier cracked like a glass dome under immense pressure as the wind parted. Fenix followed with a cross slash of his second blade, each strike enhanced by his [Flareblade Technique] skill, resulting in Falmon''s defenses shattered completely.


    A desperate gust flared from Falmon as he tried to evade, but Fenix was ready. He drove his right-hand sword straight through Falmon''s chest, flames erupting along the blade.


    Falmon''s eyes went wide, a strangled gasp escaping him. The howling wind around him sputtered, dying instantly like a candle flame snuffed out by the night air.


    Time seemed to slow as Falmon''s body sagged against Fenix''s sword. Blood dripped from his lips as he stared at Fenix with a mixture of shock and disbelief.


    Afterwards, in a final gust, Falmon''s lifeless body slid off the blade and fell to the burnt soil below.


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 Chapter 125 Fenix Unleashed Infernal Ascendance!

    "Falmon!" Terragor bellowed, voice reverberating through the battlefield. An earthquake roiled beneath his feet. The ground buckled, and jagged pillars of stone erupted, lashing out in anger at Fenix.Enraged by the loss of his comrade, Terragor stomped forward, the earth trembling in response. "You''ll definitely pay for this."


    Terragor swore that he would take revenge for Falmon because Falmon was his sworn brother and he was the one who invited him into this mess as he thought that this was an easy mission.


    "Come, then." Fenix grinned as he was ready for another clash. Though blood oozed from his wounded back, he was still standing firmly on his feet.


    "Let''s finish this." Fenix rasped.


    Terragor inhaled deeply before letting out a guttural roar that rumbled like an ancient beast. Cracks spiderwebbed across the ground, releasing trickles of world energy.


    His eyes'' lit up as veins on his arms bulged unnaturally. A stronger aura pulsed around him, growing more intense with each heartbeat and step he took.


    Fenix naturally recognized the sudden surge of power. ''He''s burning his blood essence.''


    It was a last resort technique as it sacrificed part of one''s life force for a burst of raw strength. Terragor''s determined expression deepened as he thought about his sworn brother''s death. He thought that if he hadn''t invited him, Falmon wouldn''t be dead here.


    Bellowing again, Terragor flung his head back as earth wrapped around his arms, hardening into stone gauntlets streaked with that ominous red glow. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Shards of rock quivered at the edges of the clearing, magnetized by his fury. Terragor shifted his gaze at Fenix as his eyes were filled with vengeance.


    "This is where it ends!" He declared as he wanted to kill Fenix even with the cost of his own life.


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    Noticing how exhausted Fenix appeared, Draven turned to Lucan''s protector. "Sir, should we send additional help?"


    Lucan''s protector shook his head. "No need. Our current priority isn''t to kill him. If Terragor hadn''t burned his blood essence and had actually asked for reinforcements, I would have sent one or two more people. But since he chose that desperate route and doesn''t seem interested in outside help, let him continue as he sees fit."


    Meanwhile, Ayla tugged at Cain''s sleeve, her voice trembling with worry. "Big Brother Cain, Uncle Fenix looks like he''s reached his limit. If he can''t fight anymore, who''s going to protect us?"


    She bit her thumb anxiously, realizing even Fenix''s formidable strength might not hold up against so many adversaries.


    Cain gave her a reassuring smile, gently flicking her forehead. "Don''t worry. He''ll be fine¡ªtrust me."


    ¡­


    Terragor then approached Fenix, each footstep blasting a crater into the ground. Fenix stood firm, crossing his swords in an X. Terragor''s stone-covered fist crashed down like a meteor, sparks and molten debris spraying in every direction.


    Despite blocking, Fenix was thrown backward, skidding over broken earth before he came to a halt.


    Gritting his teeth and ignoring the throbbing in his arms, Fenix prepared to unleash one of his strongest abilities.


    He then focused on the blazing heat coiled at his core, forcing his breathing to steady and pushing aside the pain in his back. Enjoy more content from My Virtual Library Empire


    "Infernal Ascendance," Fenix muttered, feeling nostalgia since it''s been a while he had used this talent as he only unleashed this talent when he wanted to fight using all of his strength.


    Suddenly, heat spiraled around him, igniting the air with glowing embers. Flames shot through his body, and bright streaks of molten light zigzagged beneath his feet.


    In one explosive moment, two colossal wings of fire erupted from his back, each feather shimmering with intense flame.


    The ground beneath Fenix fractured under the sheer intensity of his heat, and waves of scorching air fanned out around him. At the same time, his wounds began stitching themselves closed as hot trails of healing flame knitting flesh back together.


    "You''re right, let''s settle this," Fenix said with a grin.


    His swords glowed white-hot, flames curling along their lengths with renewed aggression. The temperature in the clearing spiked, and the shattered stones at his feet sizzled under the heat. Empowered by his ascension, Fenix felt ecstatic since someone had finally forced him to use his talent.


    Terragor''s heart slammed in his chest. Even with the boost from burning his blood essence, he realized just how formidable Fenix had become.


    However, he had come too far to turn back. Letting out another roar, Terragor threw himself at Fenix with the desperation of a man who had nothing left to lose.


    In a fiery blur, Fenix swept across the battlefield, his blazing wings propelling him forward. He clashed with Terragor in a thunderous impact as twin swords against stone gauntlets.


    A shockwave of sparks and flying debris burst outward from their collision. Locked in a brutal struggle, they strained to overpower one another.


    For a brief moment, Terragor''s earth-charged strength appeared to match the power of Fenix''s inferno. But slowly, the advantage of Infernal Ascendance began to show.


    With every passing second, Fenix''s aura grew brighter, and shallow cuts across his arms closed just as quickly as they formed, keeping him at full strength.


    Snarling, Terragor switched tactics. He slammed one foot to the ground, summoning a towering spire of rock beneath Fenix. The pillar nearly toppled Fenix, but his blazing wings propelled him upward at the last second.


    Suspended in midair, he retaliated by hurling fireballs charged with ascended energy. Each sphere exploded against Terragor''s gauntlets, scorching off layers of stone.


    Feeling outraged, Terragor slammed both fists into the ground, ripping the earth apart. Jagged fissures shot outward, revealing veins of molten magma that spewed upward like fountains.


    He hoped the unleashed lava might extinguish Fenix''s flames. Instead, it seemed to intensify them. With little effort, Fenix soared over the rising columns of magma, eyes glinting in the infernal glow.


    High above, he crossed his blades, forging a pulsating orb of flame. Each pulse made it grow in size and radiance, bathing the ruined field in hot light.

 Chapter 126 Butler Zens Odds Against Fenix

    Terragor quickly fueled more blood essence into his defenses. Stone walls grew in layered rings around him, rattling under the strain of his will. He coughed, lips flecked with blood as the cost of pushing his body to its limits.Fenix then unleashed the fiery sphere. The onrushing torrent shattered Terragor''s barricade, melting away stone in a storm of blistering heat. For a breathless instant, Fenix thought it was finished.


    A second later, Terragor''s roar tore through the chaos. He stumbled out of the flames, gauntlets disintegrating, his skin raw and burned.


    Yet the anger in his eyes had not dimmed. Summoning another quake, he split the ground in a jagged line, propelling shards of rock like miniature spears aimed at Fenix.


    One of Fenix''s flaming wings swept down, creating a makeshift shield that vaporized most of the shards.


    A handful still grazed him, slicing shallow lines that sizzled on contact with his aura. They healed almost instantly, thanks to the ongoing regeneration of [Infernal Ascendance.]


    Terragor coughed, his crimson aura flickering like a fading ember. Each breath was more labored than the last, yet fury and grief kept him upright. He refused to surrender until he had nothing left to give.


    "Not... done... yet," he rasped, scraping together every last ounce of earth energy. The ground convulsed, forming a massive rock golem that towered above him. Its vacant eyes flickered dully, and it lumbered toward Fenix, each step shaking the battlefield.


    Fenix''s wings flared brighter at this new challenge. The golem raised a colossal arm, swatting aside nearby debris. In response, Fenix summoned another surge of flames, his entire form glowing like molten metal. Then he dove straight toward the behemoth.


    The collision of fire and earth was deafening. The golem swung a massive fist, but Fenix deftly weaved around the blow, carving glowing slices across its stony frame.


    Each slash left blazing rifts etched in the rock. Terragor''s depleted stamina made the golem''s movements clumsy, giving Fenix more openings than the creation could defend.


    Noticing a vulnerable crack in the golem''s chest, Fenix poured every bit of his fiery might into his swords. With a savage thrust, he drove them into the creature''s core, unleashing a focused inferno at point-blank range.


    Boom!


    The resulting explosion tore the golem apart, hot rubble raining across the battlefield.


    Without its heart, the golem collapsed into a heap of stone and dust. Terragor dropped to one knee, wheezing for air. His stone gauntlets had disintegrated, and the once-violent tremors beneath him subsided.


    Fenix descended, folding his wings. Terragor looked up, eyes exhausted yet still brimming with defiance. With the last shred of his power, Terragor conjured a thin stone spear. Trembling, he threw it at Fenix.


    A single swipe of Fenix''s sword reduced it to useless shards. Terragor''s vision blurred. He gasped one final time before collapsing, knees meeting the broken earth. Still, he directed a glare at Fenix and spat his final words "I hope you''ll die in a horrible death" in a voice barely above a whisper.


    Fenix''s expression stayed expressionless as he thought that there was no room for mercy here, only the cold necessity of survival.


    Flames danced along his sword as he raised it high. Terragor shut his eyes, too weak to resist, and Fenix brought the blade down in a swift, final stroke. Steam rose where blood met scorching soil.


    The battlefield fell silent. Whatever energy had ripped it was gone. Fenix wrenched his blade free, his flaming wings dimming from a fierce blaze into a faint glow before fading away completely.


    He scanned the battlefield and saw Falmon''s body lay on one side, Terragor''s on the other. The heat shimmered above the ground, though the roars of combat had dissipated.


    Soreness gnawed at Fenix''s limbs¡ªInfernal Ascendance had healed him, but it also exhausted him. The muscles of his back ached, reminding him of the scorching wings he had just manifested.


    "That was a decent fight." Fenix chuckled as he glanced at Cain, who nodded in approval with his performance so far.


    Cain then stared at Draven''s party as if waiting for their next move.


    However, as his gaze just met Draven''s solemn expression, Cain raised his eyebrows as he was surprised to hear the notifications that he had been anticipating ever since Fenix killed his first opponent.


    [Ding! Fenix has killed three Peak-level Conqueror Rank Awakeners]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 34 billion Evolution Points]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 18,400 Gacha Points]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 3 High-level Summon Pools]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 8 Random-level Summon Pools]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 4 High-level Lottery Pools]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 11 Random-level Lottery Pools]


    When Cain checked the rewards, he was overjoyed since he thought of what kind of reward he would get after killing them all.


    Cain licked his lips unknowingly as he couldn''t wait to receive all the rewards later.


    Naturally, Cain''s expression was seen by Lucan and the others as they suddenly had a bad hunch when he saw it.


    Meanwhile, Garran studied Fenix, who still stood strong after his victory. Turning to Butler Zen, Garran lifted an eyebrow and asked, "So, what do you think of his strength?"


    "Hmm?" Butler Zen replied, glancing over. He had been observing Fenix''s fight while also keeping an eye on Lucan''s protector.


    With a calm smile, he said, "I never expected to see someone possessing the Phoenix''s bloodline. His power is truly impressive¡ªworthy of a hidden family''s protector."


    "As I thought." Garran nodded his head as he also guessed about this after Fenix used his [Infernal Ascendance] talent.


    He paused, then asked, "By the way, how does his strength compare to yours?"


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    Butler Zen was surprised when Garran suddenly asked this question out of nowhere.


    Caught off guard by the sudden question, Butler Zen hesitated before returning his focus to Fenix with a slight frown. "It''s hard to say. If we were to fight to the death, I''d probably only have a fifty-percent chance of winning¡ªassuming he''s already shown us his full power," he explained.


    Deepening his frown, he added, "And if he''s hiding more trump cards, my odds would be even lower." S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 127 Anyas Turn

    When Garran heard it, he was taken aback. He hadn''t expected Fenix to be so powerful, especially since Butler Zen was known as the strongest Conqueror Rank in their entire family.Not only that, Butler Zen was so formidable that even Lucan''s protector would likely lose against him if they fought seriously. Garran knew this because Butler Zen himself had once estimated a 60¨C70% chance of defeating Lucan''s protector.


    That was precisely why Butler Zen accompanied Garran when they went to confront Lucan. Even if they ended up cornered by Lucan''s protector and Draven''s men, Butler Zen was confident he could at least help Garran escape even if it came at a price.


    Furthermore, Garran himself was also stronger than Lucan and was regarded as one of the top fighters in the academy among those at his rank.


    The source for that strength was from the physique that the Stormborne family had inherited for generations. The Stormborne Family''s physique was actually not to be underestimated because even though their family couldn''t be considered one of the top forces in the entire world, their family was used to being one.


    Their family''s unique physique, the Thunderclad Vessel physique, could even be said to be in the top 1,000 physique ranks in the entire Main World. However, because of their ancestor in the past, their physique was cursed by a powerful sorcerer, resulting in the decline of their family''s strength.


    From the once second only to those of the strongest forces on the Main Continent, they were forced to relocate to another continent, where they managed to remain a dominant regional force.


    To make matters worse, their bloodline was forbidden from setting foot in the Main Continent at all since they would be detected and killed directly if they were to step even an inch into the Main Continent.


    ¡­


    "Are you sure?" Garran asked with a frown just to confirm, as he still couldn''t believe it.


    Butler Zen glanced at Garran and nodded seriously. "Yeah. That''s why I honestly felt relieved that you chose to side with their group because after I gave it some thought, I felt that there''s something more than meets the eye with their group."


    "Hmpph! Do not underestimate my instincts." Garran snorted with a smug expression since Butler Zen protested and even attempted to persuade him once when Fenix''s first combat had just begun, but he ignored him and told him that this was an order because he was adamant about his decision.


    As Garran and Butler Zen were having their own little conversation, the situation on Lucan''s side was not good, as they had sent three people, and all of them were dead.


    Not only that, even if Fenix''s body condition wasn''t at its peak, they realized that Fenix didn''t seem to care as if he had been through a similar situation like this many times before.


    "Sir, what should we do now?" Draven asked with a worried expression because after this was his men''s turn to fight, and he was just a little bit worried in case he failed the mission, as he noticed that even Lucan''s protector showed such a solemn expression.


    "Now, let''s end this with all of you going at once." Lucan''s protector ordered as his gaze swept Cain''s group, intending to see their response.


    When everyone heard it, the atmosphere immediately became tense as they thought that Fenix was going to face six people at once when his condition wasn''t that good in the first place.


    "Big brother Cain, they are going to send six people directly. Please, save Uncle Fenix!" Ayla urged, nagging at Cain as she tugged Cain''s sleeves with a worried expression.


    The reason why she knew the situation was because she eavesdropped on Dante''s conversation that they were going to send six people at once.


    Ayla had also become closer to Fenix as she had taken refuge in him when she mocked Lucan and was almost caught because of it. So, after she knew that she was being protected by Fenix, she naturally felt grateful to him and became closer afterwards.


    That''s why after Fenix''s first fight, she just realized that Fenix had been protecting them this whole time with his life on the line, and when she heard that they were going to send six people at once, she immediately became genuinely worried.


    "Alright, alright, it''s time to help him since he would really die at this rate if they were ganging up on him six at once." Cain chuckled and patted Ayla''s head softly, reassuring her to not worry anymore since he had decided to help Fenix now.


    He then glanced at Anya and smiled. "Anya, it''s finally your turn."


    When Anya heard it, she grinned as she got up and stretched her body gracefully. "Finally, my time to test my new strength."


    "Anya, remember the mission and stay in human form." Cain reminded her because he didn''t want to show Anya''s half-transformation to others since he didn''t intend to kill Garran and his protector.


    "I know, don''t worry." Anya replied with a smile before jumping on the ground and approaching Fenix slowly. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    One of the reasons why Cain had always been acting as if he didn''t take this seriously was because there was Anya, who would become much stronger than Fenix if she were to fight with full strength seriously.


    Because she had awakened her tails up to the 4th tail, if she were to fight while using her power until the 4th tail, her strength would be quintupled.


    With her strength that was quintupled, she would definitely be able to even contend with them by herself if she was willing to pay some price.


    That''s why Cain literally had never taken them seriously and instead thought about the consequence because he knew that even if their group were to fight with Lucan''s protector and Butler Zen, he was confident that they would be able to kill them all if he was willing to pay some price.


    However, the others didn''t know about this, resulting in them becoming worried naturally and fooling Lucan''s group, as he had heard a phrase saying, ''To fool the enemies, you must first fool your allies,'' or something that even Cain wasn''t sure about, but at least he knew what the phrase meant.


    Naturally, that''s not the only reason why he never took them seriously, because he had the strongest trump card up his sleeve that he wouldn''t use unless he was forced to do so.


    Because this trump card might not only save them from the current crisis but could lead to a future problem since he was strongly advised by the little creature to not use it.


    As he was thinking about it while waiting for the showdown, he immediately came back to his senses when he felt someone tug his sleeve.


    "Big Brother Cain, why are you sending Big Sis Anya? Isn''t her rank lower than Fenix''s?" Sylvia asked with a worried expression since Anya was her first female friend that was there and acted as her older sister when she hadn''t met her older sister before.


    "Don''t worry. Even though her rank is lower than Fenix''s, her strength is far stronger than Fenix''s if she were to fight seriously." Cain reassured her, patting her head and letting her sit beside her.


    "Really? Didn''t Uncle Fenix say that he was the strongest in this world and there wouldn''t be anyone who dared to be the first if he were the second?" Ayla asked curiously, as she thought that Fenix was the strongest.


    "He indeed could be said to be the strongest, but Anya now had become stronger than him after her strength had reached a new level." Cain ruffled her hair softly while explaining it to her.


    "After this, I will ask Big Sis Anya instead of Uncle Fenix since she was stronger, and Uncle Fenix sometimes scolded Ayla if she asked too many questions."


    Ayla nodded seriously, thinking that she wouldn''t ask Fenix anymore, as she was also forced to ask Fenix because she only wanted to learn from the strongest.


    Naturally, this conversation was being heard by the others, resulting in Draven''s group thinking that Cain was bluffing as he was being cornered.


    However, their expression instantly became solemn when they noticed that Fenix suddenly released a huge fire energy as Fenix used his [Immortal Ember SS Rank talent].


    Suddenly, a surge of energy exploded from him like a blazing tidal wave of heat as an immense pillar of fire shooting high into the sky. The very ground beneath his feet cracked from the sudden spike in temperature.


    Whoosh!


    Flames enveloped Fenix''s entire form, wreathing him in a roaring inferno. Burning embers whirled around him in chaotic eddies, illuminating the battlefield in a radiant red glow that caused shadows to writhe and dance on the surrounding. A suffocating heat licked at the air, forcing onlookers to step back involuntarily, their eyes widening in sudden realization.


    "...H-His energy just skyrocketed!" someone from Draven''s group gasped.


    Draven''s mocking grin was wiped clean off his face. The rest of his crew wore expressions that danced between shock and fear. It was clear that they''d grossly underestimated Fenix as they thought that Fenix was on his near end.


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    Fenix''s gaze swept over his enemies, emboldened by his renewed vigor. Yet in the back of his mind, he was all too aware that the Immortal Ember was a double-edged sword since if he couldn''t end this fight soon, his stamina would vanish just as quickly as it had surged.

 Chapter 128 Fenix vs Five People at Once!

    "Let''s go at it once again." Fenix smiled, his gaze sweeping over towards the six people who had already walked towards his direction with solemn expressions.He then added, as his smile turned into a grin, "Who''s going to fight me this time?"


    "Which one of you is going to handle her? The others will follow me to finish him quickly." Old Yan glanced at his men.


    "Let me handle her." A man in his early 30s stepped forward and licked his lips as he scanned Anya''s body thoroughly.


    When Fenix heard it, his grin immediately disappeared and was replaced with a grave expression, as he hadn''t expected that five of them would go at him at once instead of splitting them or even focusing on fighting Anya.


    Fenix guessed that they must have thought that Cain''s talk was just a bluff, as Anya''s rank was just a mere Peak King Rank, and even if she burned her blood essence for temporary purposes, her strength would still be inferior to theirs, resulting in sending only one person to handle her.


    "Don''t worry, just hold on for a bit since I''d finish him quickly." Anya patted Fenix''s shoulder with a smile.


    The man who chose to fight Anya stepped away from the main group, closing the distance between them. He had the characteristic dark attribute swirling around his arms, which periodically emitted flickers of crimson fire, hinting at a secondary fire attribute.


    His stats were more than enough to overpower an average Peak King Rank.


    [Strength]: 210 million


    [Agility]: 215 million


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    [Sense]: 205 million


    [Energy]: 213 million


    But Anya was no average King Rank, and he had no idea of the explosive potential hidden within her 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox Bloodline.


    He sneered and rolled his neck as if preparing for a light workout.. "You should''ve stayed out of our way, girl," he taunted, a plume of black smoke curling around his fist. "I''ll make this painless."


    Anya simply gazed at him, her calm composure matching his arrogant swagger with quiet determination. When the man lunged forward as dark fire crackling around his curled knuckles, Anya let out a measured exhale, activating her second-tailed power, tripling her stats:


    [Strength]: 270 million


    [Agility]: 360 million


    [Health]: 216 million


    [Sense]: 252 million


    [Energy]: 576 million


    A flicker of Foxfire Flame enshrouded her palms in crimson red fire. At first, it seemed small and unimposing, but her eyes glowed with a fierce brilliance. As soon as the man''s fist shot forth, Anya dashed to the side with staggering speed. Before he could detect her altered pace, she rammed an open palm wreathed in Foxfire into his ribs.


    Boom!


    A muted explosion thundered, the Foxfire Explosion threw him sideways. He tumbled, rolling twice on the dusty ground before managing to brace himself. Shock etched itself across his face.


    "H-how are you¡ª?" he snarled, rubbing his side. His armor was torn where the flame struck, exposing a charred patch of skin beneath.


    Anya didn''t reply and instead, advanced like a ghost, silent and efficient. She formed her Advanced Foxfire into a shimmering whip that cracked with fierce flames before lashing out, creating a scorching arc in the air.


    The man scrambled back, forging a shield of dark flame to intercept. Sparks of black and red collided in midair, each sizzling upon impact.


    Yet Anya''s triple stats gave her an edge he couldn''t match. She ducked beneath his desperate counter, stepping inside his guard.


    Her foxfire-coated knee drove into his abdomen, and a second orb of flame detonated point-blank against his chest. Ribs cracked under the combined pressure, and his breath escaped in a ragged gasp.


    "Y-you little¡ª" he choked, blood dribbling from his mouth. An inferno of dark-red flame flared around him, either a last-ditch attempt or pure panic, but Anya calmly sidestepped it.


    A single, final lash of her foxfire whip tore through his neck in a searing line of fire flame. His eyes widened as his final expression was one of disbelief as he crumpled to the ground, lifeless, the stench of burning flesh rising from the fatal wound.


    A silence settled about them, interrupted only by the crackle of lingering fires. Anya looked down at her foe''s flaming body.


    Her chest heaved, adrenaline still racing through her veins, but she maintained her composure. With that pervert dealt with, she turned her focus to the swirl of commotion where Fenix was forced into a desperate fight and dashed to his rescue.


    The five men surrounding Fenix radiated deadly intent, and a swift flurry of attacks bore down on him as five attacks were attacking him at the same time.


    Dark Flames erupted around a short sword wielded by a thin warrior, sending arcs of black embers into the air with each slash. Shadow Chains slithered forth from a purplish robed fighter, snaking toward Fenix''s ankles and wrists as he intended on binding him. The bulkiest man in the group slammed a foot down, causing jagged Dark Earth Spikes to rise upward, attempting to impale Fenix from underneath. Another lean figure released a whirling gust of Dark Wind, kicking up dust and creating swirling vortexes around Fenix''s legs, impeding his mobility. Finally, Old Yan drew back, whirling a toxic greenish mist into his dark aura, a lethal mixture of poison and shadow that crept across the ground like a deadly fog.


    Fenix gritted his teeth. After summoning Ember Veins, he felt molten energy enter his body, increasing his strength and agility. Orange sparks gleamed in his eyes. Twirling both swords, he slashed through the first wave of Shadow Chains, flames flickering across the steel. The purplish robed combatant cursed and retreated slightly.


    Clank!


    The short-sword wielder hammered at him from the side, black flames scorching Fenix''s arm. Fenix whirled and crossed his blades to parry. Sparks flew down, and he hissed as stray arcs of dark fire charred the bare skin near his wrist. Ignoring the pain, he launched a ferocious counterattack, delivering a Burning Slash that forced the attacker to retreat.


    However, the brief fight left Fenix exposed to the Dark Wind swirling behind him. A funnel of inky gusts crashed into his back, pushing him forward. Looking at the opening, the bulkiest man immediately capitalized with a Dark Earth-powered uppercut.


    It smashed into Fenix''s torso, hurting his ribs. He staggered, barely catching his balance before a series of Dark Firebolts from the short-sword user crashed around him. One of them clipped his right shoulder, causing a burn that tore through his armor and scorched his flesh.


    Fenix suppressed a painful grimace and used his [Ashstorm Surge] skill, a technique that created a swirling shroud of scorching ash in a circular radius. The air became murky with ash and embers, forcing the five men to retreat or suffer severe burns.


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    Fenix broke free from the entanglement of wind currents and dark tendrils during that brief respite. He whirled, slicing through the flames and capturing one man, a wiry fighter with Dark Wind powers on his thigh.


    The blood spattered, and the man yelled as he stepped back. However, the comfort was only momentary as Old Yan moved forward, the poisonous mist around him condensing into a dense, nauseating cloud. Old Yan threw both hands forward, piercing Fenix''s ribcage with serpentine strands of poison-laced darkness.


    Fenix managed to interpose one blade, but only partially deflected the strike. Pain erupted on his side, a scything burn that seemed both corrosive and electrical. The poison caused a portion of his shirt to disintegrate. Despite his high health stats, the synergy of five great fighters weighed heavy, and each wound drained that immense reservoir of vitality.


    "You can''t hold out forever," Old Yan growled, his voice filled with malicious satisfaction. "Even a top-tier talent falls when faced with five."


    Fenix remained silent. Blood oozed from a gash on his left arm, and his breathing had become labored. However, his eyes were filled with a ferocious light, indicating that he was not done.


    Anya finished her brief battle with the dark-flame fighter, who had underestimated her. His carcass was smoking on the ground.


    Since she was free, she rushed towards Fenix, her triple-tailed power still pouring through her veins. Foxfire sparked at her fingertips as she was eager to blast her enemy to ashes.


    Surveying the scene, she spotted Fenix standing in a swirl of ash, surrounded by five guys. She breathed deeply as she observed multiple cuts on his arms, as well as melted or scorched sections of armor. Despite his defiance, he was plainly in trouble.


    The bulkiest man who used dark earth skill noticed Anya and was surprised because he hadn''t realized that the person who stepped forward to deal with Anya first had been killed by her since he had been focusing on dealing with Fenix with the others.


    With a confused expression, he asked. "What the fuck? How could you¨C"


    Before he could finish his sentence, Anya came forward and shattered his forearm with a Foxfire Whip. The scorching flame caused a deep burn, and he recoiled with a bellow of agony.


    In one fluid motion, she threw a Foxfire Explosion that detonated near his torso, propelling him back. Despite being alive, he was forced to retreat, furiously patting down the flames that clung to his clothing.


    Taking advantage of that, Fenix charged at the swordsman with Dark Flames. The man barely had time to protect himself before being struck by a scorching cross slash amplified by Fenix''s Flareblade Technique.


    Steel crashed against steel, and arcs of bright red flame collided with black embers, resulting in a blinding explosion of sparks all around.


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 Chapter 129 Fenix & Anya vs Five People (1)

    The robed fighter with Shadow Chains attempted to bind Fenix again, but Anya quickly deflected by creating a translucent Foxfire Shield that cut the chain midair.The purplish robed guy cursed, falling back from her intimidating atmosphere. A glint of panic flashed in his eyes; the so-called "weak link" they had meant to dismiss had just slain one of their own and was now defending Fenix with deadly skill.


    Amid swirling ash and flickering foxfire, the battlefield transformed into a chaotic dance of darkness and flame. Old Yan shouted as he ordered, his tone laced with impatience.


    "Re-form ranks! Dark Wind, get behind them. Dark Earth, disrupt from below. Fire users, suppress them from the flanks. I''ll handle the finishing blow." Old Yan called them out according to their power since he didn''t even want to leak a tiny bit of information about them.


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    He then swept his arm in a broad arc, releasing Poison Mist that spread across the ground in sickly green wisps.


    In response, Fenix quickly ignited a wall of flame along the edge of his swords to burn away the toxins before they could enter his lungs, but the effort cost him valuable time and left him vulnerable on his left side.


    One of the Fire attribute men noticed the gap and pounced, his blade wrapped in black-and-red flames, striking Fenix''s thigh.


    Shing!


    Sparks scattered as Fenix just barely managed to spin, but the strike still cut a line across his leg. The pain rushed through his leg, threatening to buckle it. Gasping, he forcibly steadied himself with Ember Veins, forcing more heat-fueled power into his limbs.


    He pressed back, slashing the attacker''s weapon with a ferocious overhead strike. Metal shrieked as the attacker''s blade snapped beneath the persistent pressure of Fenix''s flame-laced strike, and the guy stumbled aside, his eyes widening in surprise.


    Meanwhile, Anya engaged the robed chain-wielder, who danced through the whirling shadows. He attempted to ensnare her in illusions created by mixing darkness with faint images of flickering black shapes.


    Because of her heightened senses, she saw through the illusions. Even without it, she would still be able to see through the illusions since she had a talent related to illusion.


    She then dashed forward and unleashed a Foxfire Explosion at his feet. The resulting detonation sent him upward, his chains flapping aimlessly.


    Before he could land, Anya soared high with a quick burst of speed, summoning a Foxfire Blade in her hand. She cut him across the back, resulting in him falling with a hoarse scream as he was severely injured.


    Combat continued at a relentless pace. Old Yan, Fenix''s most formidable opponent, advanced once more. Green poison swirled around his knuckles, and his eyes flashed with deadly power. "Time to put an end to this," he sneered.


    He feinted left, then suddenly smashed Fenix''s ribs with a blazing, poison-soaked fist. Fenix grunted, feeling something crack in his side. The pain was immense. Blood spattered his lips, but he refused to drop his swords. With a rush of energy, he rammed his shoulder into Old Yan''s chest, forcing him backward.


    That small push provided Fenix the space he needed. He swung both swords in a cross pattern, igniting them with a powerful Burning Slash.


    The arcs of flame blazed outward, slicing through the air toward Old Yan. He managed to sidestep, though the edges of the flames scorched his clothes, and the ground at his feet erupted in molten slag.


    Panting, Fenix dropped to a knee for half a heartbeat, the agony in his ribs making it hard to breathe. ''What should I do?,'' he thought.


    Despite several wounds on the enemy side, they remained five strong, and Fenix''s damaged status worried him more with each passing second.


    Anya stood nearby, battered but still fighting with her triple stats. She eyed Fenix''s injuries, a flicker of concern shading her gaze. She could sense that he wouldn''t last long at this rate.


    To the left, two men were regrouping, obviously the Fire and Earth duo. The Earth user slammed his palms to the ground, launching another set of spiked pillars that erupted in a wide radius around Fenix.


    Meanwhile, the Fire user summoned black embers, forming a swirling firewall that trapped Fenix in a ring of scorching darkness.


    Anya attempted to intervene, but the chain-wielder had recovered enough to intercept her, launching a hail of shadowy links her way. She slashed them apart with foxfire, but it slowed her approach. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Meanwhile, with half of his robe burned away, Old Yan cracked his knuckles, preparing to unleash a final blow.


    Poison flowed about his hands, like live vipers. If Fenix was caught in another direct attack from him, the damage may be fatal even with his huge health stats.


    Breathing raggedly, Fenix realized he had no choice but to gamble. He roared, summoning all of his Ember Veins and unleashing a wave of burning energy that caused the whirling firewall to withdraw for a brief while.


    He then exploded into motion, dashing out of the ring of dark flames. At the same time, the Earth user''s spikes rose beneath him, grazing his calf and causing a minor cut. Blood splattered across the sharp stone, but he continued on, ignoring the scorching agony.


    Flames radiated from both his swords in blinding arcs as he unleashed Flareblade Technique.


    The Fire attribute foe lunged again, hoping to meet him head-on. Their weapons clashed in a fierce, explosive collision of black and red flame.


    Fenix used the force of impact to spin around, slashing horizontally at the man''s midsection.


    The blade slashed through armor, leaving a burning trail of burnt flesh. A howl of pain tore from the man''s throat, but before Fenix could finish him off, Old Yan appeared behind him.


    Old Yan clapped his hands together, creating a dome of Dark Poison energy that closed in on Fenix from all sides.


    The air thickened with an acidic odor. Fenix coughed violently, and his vision blurred. Every breath was like swallowing pieces of glass.


    Old Yan advanced with a laugh. "You put up a good fight," he confessed, his tone tinged with cruel pleasure. "But, as I already stated, numbers and synergy always overcome. This is your end."

 Chapter 130 Fenix & Anya vs Five People (2)

    A gust of wind from one of the guys, along with blazing flames from another, whipped up the poison gas into a swirling vortex of poisonous vapor.Fenix lifted his blades to protect himself, but he could feel the toxins infiltrating his body. Dizziness threatened to collapse him, and the fresh taste of blood seared his tongue as he coughed once more.


    Not far away, Anya fought furiously to break through, summoning another Foxfire Explosion to finally scatter the chain-wielder. She tossed off his torn shadow-chains, her heart racing. She saw Fenix through the toxic cloud, kneeling in a swirl of green and black. Their eyes met for a brief moment, despair in her expression as she realized time was running short.


    Fenix tried to stand but collapsed back onto one knee as his swords scraped the rocky ground. The swirling pollutants depleted the oxygen around him, leaving him gasping. With muscles trembling and blood covering his garments from many wounds, he tried to keep his eyesight from blacking out.


    "Fen¡ª!" Anya''s voice cut through the chaos. She extended a hand, foxfire flickering on her fingertips.


    However, the enemy group closed ranks as the three of them, including Old Yan, formed a wedge between Anya and Fenix, each preparing their final attack.


    Sparks and smoke drifted in the ruined battlefield. Bits of dirt, shattered chain links, and molten rock areas were scattered around. The remnants of Anya''s killed rival smoldered along the edge of the artificial battlefield, a chilling reminder of her savagery.


    Fenix remained kneeling, gripping his swords with quivering hands. Every frantic breath burnt his lungs, but a fiery determination ignited his gaze as he reflected on himself. ''Tch, it is not time yet.''


    A toxic smoke hung over the charred battlefield. Poison-laced blackness twisted like a whirlpool around Fenix, who strained to breathe. Blood trickled from a wound on his brow, and each inhalation felt like molten glass slashing his lungs.


    Old Yan and his four remaining subordinates¡ªgrim-faced guys endowed with twisted mixtures of evil characteristics as they closed in on him from all sides.


    Anya, still boosted by her fox bloodline''s threefold boost, stood at the edge of the toxic swirl. She had already defeated one rival single-handedly, but she knew these five were more experienced, especially Old Yan, whose rank and stats outweighed hers. But she refused to abandon Fenix.


    "Move aside!" Old Yan screamed, his voice echoing with malice. Serpentine tendrils of poisonous shadows curled about his forearms. "I''ll deliver the killing blow. Keep the fox girl busy!"


    A scrawny, purplish robed figure nodded as blood smeared his forehead. This was the Shadow Chain wielder Anya had injured earlier.


    Despite his injuries, he still exuded a dangerous aura that made her feel threatened. He extended his arms, and black chains appeared in the air, each link glowing a sinister violet. "You''re mine," he growled at her.


    Meanwhile, two other men re-formed a pincer formation around Fenix:


    Dark Earth User, A bulky man who had conjured spires and cracks in the ground; blood leaked from a burn on his forearm, caused by Anya''s foxfire lash.


    Dark Fire User had several wounds on his torso from Fenix''s sword blows. His cheekbones were stained by soot, yet his narrowed eyes shone with resolve.


    With black gusts rippling from his fingertips, Dark Wind User, the last fighter, circled behind Fenix. He combined Old Yan''s poison with the intention of trapping Fenix in a whirling prison of unpleasant air.


    Fenix gritted his teeth and pushed himself to his feet. His vision was blurred by the swirling chemicals as his swords trembled in his hands.


    Reviving his limbs with a heated surge, he exhaled frantically and called forth the flames of Ember Veins still flowing in his veins. Though battered, he refused to bow.


    "Not¡­ done¡­ yet," he said in a raspy voice that was almost audible above a whisper.


    Taking a deep breath, Anya''s gaze shifted from Fenix''s terrible situation to the robed chain-wielder in front of her.


    "I have to make a way," she mumbled softly.


    The swirling black chains fanned out, snapping and slithering as if alive. If she got tangled, it could sap her momentum and might even cost Fenix''s life.


    Anya let out a loud breath and sprang forward. Around her arms, foxfire flared, creating two bright blades of crimson red flame. Each step left trailing flames on the battlefield.


    The chain-wielder snarled in response, swinging his arms wide to send a volley of Shadow Chains her way.


    The first chain whipped toward her neck, while the other was low and directed at her ankles. Anya crouched, slashing upward in a crescent motion with her right-hand foxfire blade.


    The topmost chain broke under the intense heat and broke up into black specks. She pivoted on one foot, letting the lower chain pass harmlessly beneath her hip. Sparks flew as chain links skidded across the stone, leaving a burnt line in the dirt.


    Undeterred, the robed man summoned more chains from the darkness, creating illusions that made them appear to split and multiply.


    Anya''s sharp eyes narrowed. Thanks to her talent, she caught subtle differences in how the illusions shimmered quite easily.


    She then dodged to the left, avoiding three false chains that disappeared when they came into touch with her foxfire. Through her blind spot, the actual chain entered.


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    Sensing the shift in air pressure, Anya twisted, raising her left-hand foxfire blade just in time to cut it short. The chain-wielder hissed, staggering back as his arms trembling from the backlash of losing yet another manifested chain.


    "Stay¡­ still!" he spat, fury trembling in his voice. S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    His attempt to lash out again was too late as Anya had launched forward in a blur. In her palm, her foxfire ignited, turning from blades into a single, focused Foxfire Explosion sphere.


    At close range, she rammed it into his chest. The battlefield was illuminated by a dazzling burst of azure fire.


    The robed man''s scream was cut short as the explosion tore through his torso, slicing flesh and cloth alike.


    His eyes were wide with fear as he fell to his knees. Anya killed him by driving her second foxfire blade right into his neck before he could make another sound. The spray of blood mixed with the fading flames of the foxfire.


    Standing while panting, Anya looked at another corpse before shifting his attention towards Fenix''s position with a grin. "Another one has gone down."

 Chapter 131 Fenix was cornered

    Even with one more enemy down, Fenix still faced four enemies, led by Old Yan. The old man had created a swirling mixture of Dark Poison that steadily thickened around Fenix, each inhalation burning his lungs.In an attempt to trap him, two underlings, Fire and Earth, launched a flurry of coordinated attacks. Meanwhile, the Wind user channeled a vortex of black gusts, further choking off Fenix''s mobility.


    "Such a pity," Old Yan sneered, his lips forming a twisted smile. "You were strong¡ªbut arrogance is the downfall of many."


    He raised his arms. Wisps of poison-laced shadows coalesced overhead, forming the shape of a monstrous, coiling serpent made of black and green miasma.


    "Fall to my Serpent of Venom!" he roared, thrusting both hands forward. The phantom serpent shot toward Fenix with its jaws opened widely as its fangs dripped venomous sludge.


    Fenix was aware that allowing something to hit him directly may be lethal. With a hoarse howl, he used Flareblade Technique to ignite both swords. The heat was so great that the air shimmered about them. With a mighty upswing, he attempted to cleave the serpent in half.


    The clash was intense. Dark poison sizzled against Fenix''s fiery slash, filling the air with acrid smells. Though the upper half of the serpent dissolved, its lower section splashed across the ground in a vile puddle, spattering Fenix''s boots.


    A sensation of numbness slowly spread up his legs. Black spots danced in the corners of his eyes as he coughed fiercely.


    "Got you now!" yelled the Dark Fire user, who attacked in with a diagonal slash. Black-and-red flames burst around his sword. Find more to read at My Virtual Library Empire


    Fenix raised his arm to block, twisting his blade desperately to parry. Although sparks flew, Fenix''s armor was raked by the hit, resulting in another seeping wound on his side.


    "End him!" shouted the Dark Earth user.


    He slammed one foot into the ground, causing a new line of earthen spikes to shoot toward Fenix''s ankles from behind.


    In response, Fenix spun and smashed them apart with a Burning Slash, but the exertion ripped at his wounds, causing him to fall and spill blood on the broken stone.


    Whoosh!


    The Dark Wind user seized the moment, releasing a concentrated black gale that slammed into Fenix''s chest, sending him back several meters.


    Fenix crashed to the ground, skidding to a stop near a jagged outcrop. Cringing in pain, he attempted to rise but felt his legs wobble under the venom''s creeping effect.


    "This is it¡­" The Fire user advanced, lifting his sword for a finishing blow.


    However, before the blade could descend, Anya erupted onto the scene. A swirling Foxfire Whip lashed out, coiling around the Fire user''s arm and jerking it away from Fenix''s body.


    The man''s eyes blazed with shock. He then slashed at the whip, trying to sever it, but the foxfire burned with intensity that was too strong for a simple cut.


    "Get away from him!" Anya shouted, her usually soft voice edged with fury.


    She clenched her free hand, creating a swirling Foxfire Explosion. With a crackling hum, the orb darted forward, crashing into the Fire user''s sword. A mini-detonation shook his grip, nearly disarming him.


    The Earth user and Wind user swiftly moved, launching dual attacks at Anya with stone spikes from the left and howling black wind from the right.


    She crossed her arms in front of her face and braced, tearing her whip from the Fire user''s arm. Around her, a half-dome of fire flames blazed as foxfire surged.


    Clash!


    Through the swirling foxfire, the combined blow hammered her shield, causing it to shatter like spiderwebs.


    Anya grimaced, feeling her strength waver under the assault. Maintaining triple stats was a little bit draining, especially after so many powerful techniques.


    Still, she endured, pushing back with a fierce cry. The foxfire shield expanded, briefly repelling the stone spikes and swirling darkness.


    However, as she repelled those two, Old Yan appeared behind her, his fists encircled by a venomous aura. He intended to hit her in the rear, which may instantly paralyze or kill her.


    Fenix, despite his tattered condition, saw the danger. He threw one of his swords across the gap between them, summoning the last of the adrenaline from his Ember Veins.


    Old Yan had to veer to escape being impaled as it whirled end over end, wreathed in flames. His momentum was stopped as the blade brushed over his forearm, leaving a small line of blood.


    This gave Anya the extra heartbeat she needed to counter the Earth and Wind users. She then charged forward, snapping her foxfire whip in an arc that scorched the Earth user''s shoulder and forced him to back away. sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Subsequently, she turned with astonishing speed and threw a Foxfire Explosion toward the whirling whirlpool of the Wind user. The orb detonated in midair, dispersing the black gale with a hiss of colliding energies.


    Boom!


    Anya stood with her hairline drenched in sweat and her chest heaving. She looked at Fenix, who was gasping for air close to the outcrop.


    One of his swords lay out of reach, while the other was clenched tightly in his bloodied hand. His face was pale, and he coughed wetly. Yet he gave her a nod of gratitude.


    They experienced a brief, silent moment of relief from one another¡ªa breather in the midst of chaos.


    Meanwhile, Old Yan ground his teeth in frustration. A trickle of blood ran down his arm where Fenix''s thrown sword had grazed him. "You worthless fools! Surround them again!" he snapped at his men. "Don''t let them regroup!"


    Driven by Old Yan''s rage, the Fire and Earth users circled around Fenix again, aiming to finish him off for good. The Wind user started channeling a fresh torrent of black air, and Old Yan himself advanced like a serpent, poison swirling menacingly around his fists.


    But one man was still reeling from Anya''s earlier onslaught¡ªthe chain-wielder had been killed, and the robed illusions user was out of the picture.


    Anya understood that, given Fenix''s condition, leaving all four alive any longer was a surefire way to end things. They could have a chance if she could remove even one more.


    She then flared her Energy as she stretched her foxfire into twin swords again and sprinted for the Dark Wind user, the one so crucial to the group''s battlefield control.


    He turned just in time to see her coming, raising both hands to launch a razor-sharp gust of black air. Anya countered with a forward thrust of her right-hand blade, creating a wedge of foxfire.


    The wind sliced against the flame, sending sparks and gusts flying. For a moment, the two energies clashed in a dazzling standoff, whirling flames and black dust swirling overhead.


    Anya took advantage of the situation and cut with her left blade, moving laterally to get over the wind barrier.


    The Wind user''s eyes widened. He tried to dodge, but her tripled agility was too much for him. His torso was deeply cut by the foxfire sword.


    A scream ripped from his throat as he staggered backward and his swirling wind dispersed into random gusts.


    Not letting him recover, Anya slammed her palm against his chest, creating a Foxfire Explosion.


    Boom!


    As the explosion knocked him off his feet, his chest cavity burned and he gasped on his own air. He was flung through the air by the crash and landed in a limp sprawl. Smoke twisted from his motionless body.


    In the span of heartbeats, Anya had removed yet another enemy from the fight, leaving Old Yan plus the Fire and Earth users as the only foes standing. A hush settled momentarily, broken only by the crackle of dying flames and Fenix''s strained breathing.


    Anya let out a shaky exhale. Her limbs trembled from exertion, and her foxfire flickered unsteadily at the edges.


    Old Yan''s composure cracked for an instant, the corner of his mouth twitching in anger. "You¡­ filthy¡­ fox¡­" he snarled. He glared at his two remaining underlings, who exchanged anxious glances.


    They had never seen their squad decimated so quickly by just two opponents, no matter how powerful. Fear gnawed at them even amid their loyalty to Old Yan.


    Fenix, breathing heavily and covered in blood, forced a small smile. Despite the venom in his veins, he forced himself to rise up, clutching his only surviving blade. "You''re next, old man," he spoke in a shaky but adamant voice.


    Anya then moved to Fenix''s side, placing one hand on his shoulder and foxfire fluttering around her free hand as she steadied him.


    Despite their weariness and wounds, they faced Old Yan and his two battered comrades together with a glimpse of victory burning in their eyes.


    The tide of conflict was shifting. Old Yan was losing the benefit of overwhelming numbers, but they still had to deal with his deadly poison and sinister synergy. Old Yan''s face had the tiniest trace of desperation.


    With Anya having just killed the Dark Wind user, only three of the enemy remain: Old Yan, the Dark Earth user, and the Dark Fire user.


    Although Fenix is badly injured and Anya is nearing her limit, they have reduced a once-overwhelming squad of six to a trio.


    A faint wind stirred the scorched clearing, carrying the stench of burnt flesh, ash, and poison. Fenix stood with one sword in hand, trembling from venom coursing through his veins, blood staining his armor.


    All three enemies radiated grim resolve, though each sported burns, cuts, or bruises from the furious clash.


    Old Yan appeared particularly angry, with his robes frayed and a faint line of blood running down one arm. As he looked over the battlefield, where three of his teammates were dead, every muscle in his face trembled with rage.

 Chapter 132 Fenixs Death

    "This should''ve ended long ago," he muttered as his eyes locked on Fenix and Anya. "I underestimated you both."Anya gulped down air, her heart still pounding from prolonged combat. She cast a sideways glance at Fenix, sensing how close he was to collapsing.


    She saw his knuckles whiten as he leaned harder on his remaining sword. She put a reassuring hand on his shoulder and squeezed it lightly.


    "Stay behind me for a moment," Anya said in a low voice. "You''re in no condition¡ª"


    Fenix gritted his teeth and shook his head. "I can still fight."


    Yet behind that bravado, she saw the flicker of doubt in his eyes.


    Before either could speak again, Old Yan flicked his wrist. "What are you waiting for? Attack!"


    At Old Yan''s command, the Dark Earth user sprinted in, slamming his foot into the ground. A new row of stone spikes burst from the soil, each tip glowing with a faint blackish aura.


    Meanwhile, the Dark Fire user flanked wide, creating a column of swirling flames that shot forward in a broad arc.


    Anya moved first in response. She gathered what little foxfire she had and shaped it around Fenix to form a Foxfire Shield. But she had to divide her focus due to the intense assault coming from two sides.


    She could only shield him from the dark stream of molten flames to a certain extent. The extreme strain caused her shield''s edges to flicker, indicating that it almost collapsed.


    "Fenix, watch your¡ª"


    A stone spike shot up behind her words, nearly impaling Fenix''s calf. The tip cut a minor gash as he dodged. He limped backwards as pain erupted in his leg.


    Fenix gritted his teeth and summoned Ember Veins, pouring burning energy into his muscles to keep going.


    Anya launched a counterattack, creating a little Foxfire Explosion with her free hand in a tight circle that crashed into the Earth user.


    Looking at the incoming attack, he raised his arms to shield his face, causing him to stumble back and molten rock fragments flew in all directions.


    Suddenly, Old Yan charged through the haze of debris. His hands were encircled by poisonous mist that was ready to strike.


    Noticing the attack from the old man, Anya turned as she intended to face him.


    However, the old man''s reflexes were quicker than she had expected; after making a low feint, he struck her shoulder with a vicious palm punch. A poisonous residue stuck to her armor, corroding the metal every second, and a sizzling hiss rose.


    Anya let out a cry and had to take a few steps back. The Dark Fire user took advantage of the situation to attack Fenix.


    Fenix noticed the blade encased in flames coming at the last second. His battered body struggled to move. Nevertheless, he lifted his blade and used the attacker''s blazing weapon to cut through steel.


    It rained embers and sparks. For an instant, They were in a desperate situation for a moment. Fenix''s knees began to give way under the constant pressure.


    "Hnnngh!"


    Summoning a final burst of Flareblade Technique, Fenix shoved the Dark Fire user off balance, reversing momentum.


    Fenix cut at the man''s torso as he stumbled. A deep cut opened, causing blackened blood oozing forth.


    But just then, Old Yan appeared at Fenix''s unguarded flank as his hand glowed with an eerie greenish-black aura.


    "Got you," Old Yan sneered, plunging his hand into Fenix''s side.


    Fenix''s eyes widened. Time seemed to slow as a sickening wave of agonizing heat and cold flooded his body.


    Old Yan twisted his hand like a dagger, ripping flesh and spreading venom in a concentrated burst. A strangled gasp tore from Fenix''s throat as he dropped his sword.


    "No¡ª!" Anya screamed. She propelled herself forward, but the Earth user intercepted, crossing her path with a spire of rocky shards. By the time she shattered them with foxfire, she was too late.


    Fenix crumpled to the ground, blood pooling beneath him. He tried to speak, All that came out of his mouth was a wheezing hiss. As the poisonous corruption slithered through his veins, his vision grew hazy and twirled with stars. An open wound gushed scarlet as Old Yan wrenched his hand free.


    Anya''s heart was hammered. She sent a savage slash of foxfire at Old Yan, forcing him to dodge away. Ignoring the tears that threatened to cloud her vision, she dropped to her knees next to Fenix and raised his shoulders.


    "Fenix, hold on¡­" she whispered, panic twisting her voice. She pressed trembling hands over the hole in his side, her foxfire sputtering uselessly against the lethal poison that now ravaged him. "Fenix¡­!"


    "I can''t," Fenix''s lids twitched.


    Fenix let out a rattling sigh and went limp, closing his eyes.


    Anya froze as fear gripped her. No pulse. No heartbeat. Fenix''s chest was still, silent, and covered with blood. With tears in her eyes, Anya gritted her teeth. "Dead. He is¡­"


    Old Yan''s mocking laugh cut through her horror. "You made it difficult. But in the end, you''re outmatched." He turned to the Dark Fire user, nodding. "Finish the fox. Earth user, flank her."


    Meanwhile on Cain''s group side, chaos erupted as they saw Fenix''s lifeless body of Fenix, who had been fighting to protect them.


    "Wahhhh! Big Brother Cain¡­ Uncle Fenix, he is¡ªhe." Ayla cried out the loudest as she thought that this happened because she mocked Garran before.


    She then looked up at Cain with a pleading look, "Is it possible for you to bring Uncle Fenix back to life? Because Uncle Fenix said that you can do things that seem impossible, despite you''re not as strong as him."


    "Will you be a good girl who wouldn''t cause any trouble if I can bring him back to life?" Cain asked with a smile while ruffling her hair as he thought that he might as well take this chance to discipline Ayla so that she would behave more in the future.


    "Yes! Ayla will be a good girl." Ayla nodded her small head eagerly as she wiped her tears and snob.


    Everyone in Cain''s group was surprised when they heard it as they hadn''t expected that Cain could bring someone back to life.


    Naturally, this conversation could be heard by everyone, causing different reactions.


    Lucan and his protector sneered as they thought that it was impossible for Cain to bring someone''s life back unless he had an extremely broken talent or an extremely precious treasure from the phoenix tribe that the current phoenix tribe themselves might not even have.


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    Which either side was impossible as they watched Cain''s action as if he was a clown.


    Draven''s reaction was one of overjoyed since he believed that he would finally be able to accomplish this extremely important mission.


    Garran knitted his eyebrows as he was confused with Cain''s words because even though he didn''t doubt Cain''s words for some reason, the reality was indeed almost impossible to bring someone''s life back.


    However, everyone was shocked when they saw what happened to Fenix''s body after Cain made a gesture with his palm that resembled a gun and moved as if he was firing a bullet at him.


    "Dor!" Cain said with a smile as he timed it perfectly.


    When a suffocating hopelessness descended on Anya as she hadn''t heard everything around her because her focus was solely on Fenix, she sensed something stirring in Fenix''s body¡ªlike a spark catching tinder.


    Faint wisps of warmth curled around Fenix''s motionless form. A primal hum whispered at the edges of her senses, reminiscent of a heartbeat made of flame.


    She stared down, her tears catching in her throat. "Fenix¡­?"


    A faint rumble travelled across the air. The temperature surrounding them rose sharply. Trails of flames-like energy flared over Fenix''s wounds, whirling with a brilliance like molten gold. Before Old Yan or his men could react, a blazing crimson flame erupted from Fenix''s breast.


    Anya reflexively shielded her face as waves of heat rolled over her. A radiant glow flooded the battlefield, making it seem like dawn had arrived on the burnt battlefield. sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Fenix''s body levitated an inch off the ground as his limbs slack down. The wounds on his flesh closed one by one, the black venomous lines melting under the ferocity of this phoenix-like inferno. Charred pieces of his clothing flaked away, replaced by an aura of living fire.


    "Impossible¡­!" Old Yan blurted, shielding his eyes against the light.


    Slowly, Fenix''s eyelids fluttered open, revealing irises that glowed like molten suns. In that instant, [Infernal Rebirth (SS+ Rank Talent)] announced its presence in full grandeur. A pair of fiery wings manifested in a blazing fan behind him, reminiscent of a phoenix in flight. His torso seemed wreathed in living flame, the gaping wound now gone.


    Standing straight, Fenix lowered his head, his gaze fixed on the remaining enemies. His presence radiated raw power¡ªan intensity that outweighed his usual ferocity. For a moment, he seemed unstoppable.


    The Dark Fire user, still recovering from his injuries, stared in terror. "He was dead!" he gasped. "How¡ªhow is he¡­?"


    Nobody responded to his question. Fenix took one, resounding step. The heat fused the dirt beneath his feet, transforming it into crystalline slag.


    Anya could sense an almost magnetic pressure pouring off him, indicating a brief but towering increase in his stats. Despite her own triple increase, she''d never felt Fenix like this.


    Old Yan sneered and refused to cower. "Kill him again," he barked at his men, his voice trembling. "Whatever this trick is, it won''t save him."


    The Earth user and Fire user exchanged unsure glances but obeyed. The Earth user slammed his palm into the earth, causing a spiraling bombardment of stone spikes.


    The Fire user then drew arcs of black flame between the spikes, forming a fatal synergy of earth and fire that converged on Fenix.

 Chapter 133 Old Yans Last Struggle

    At the same time, the Dark Fire user scrambled away as he showed a panic expression. Nonetheless, he noticed Anya by his side with her foxfire aura still glowing but showing signs of exhaustion in her stance.He stabbed with his blackened sword, aiming for her abdomen. She parried with a hastily made Foxfire Blade, but the blow wrenched her arms. Burning sparks scattered all over her, causing little holes in her garments.


    "Die!" the man shouted, charging in for a second hit. But Anya twisted, letting the blade slice the air next to her ribs.


    She responded by smashing a Foxfire Explosion orb into his chest. The resulting explosion threw him backward.


    He was able to keep his footing, but a substantial section of his armor had been blown away, exposing charred flesh.


    "Fuck you," he rasped. "Just go down!"


    He tried to summon more dark flames, but Anya flicked her wrist, creating a Foxfire Whip in midair. With a fierce yell, she snapped the whip around his neck. S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He gagged, eyes bulging as the flames choked his throat. Struggling, he attempted to sever it with his sword, but the blade fell from his fingers, the searing pain too intense.


    Anya''s eyes hardened. "You should have run when you had the chance," she said.


    She then tugged the whip, forcing him forward, before delivering a final Foxfire Explosion squarely into his chest. The blazing flame engulfed him in a devastating blast.


    When the light faded, all that remained was a burned body collapsing onto the ground. Anya panted, sinking to a knee, exhausted from the effort.


    Not far away, the final clash loomed.


    Old Yan watched in disbelief as both the Earth and Fire users fell, one to Fenix''s relentless blade and the other to Anya''s foxfire.


    Now it was just him versus the reborn Phoenix and a nearly tired Fox. The poison spinning around his hands hissed, echoing his boiling desperation.


    ''Tch, it''s too late to burn the blood essence as it''s already useless, and it would only expose our real identity.'' Old Yan clicked his tongue as he thought about the consequence of burning the blood essence since there were two top forces in the sidelines.


    Fenix advanced, steps leaving molten footprints. The blazing wings behind him moved with regal power. His molten-gold eyes radiated anger. "You killed me just now," he said, voice echoing with layered resonance. "Now let me give you a chance to taste what it''s like being dead."


    Old Yan bared his teeth, launching a final surge of Dark Poison shaped like spiked tendrils. Fenix responded by raising his blade, transforming the pinnacle of his Infernal Rebirth state into a ferocious wave of fire.


    A blazing slash met the vile tendrils, incinerating them on contact. The old man lunged through the resulting haze, stabbing a poison-laced dagger at Fenix''s heart.


    For a brief moment, it appeared that Old Yan was about to deliver the blow. However, Fenix''s reflexes were heightened beyond reason, allowing him to spin sideways.


    The dagger grazed his ribcage, leaving a thin line of searing pain. Fenix clenched his jaw as he ignored it, and drove a flaming knee into Old Yan''s stomach. The old man toppled over, spitting blood and poison.


    Fenix elevated both swords, preparing to make a final cross slash. But then, suddenly, his wings stuttered. The bright glow in his eyes faded as his Infernal Rebirth abilities faltered.


    A wave of dizziness hit him like a sledgehammer, almost knocking him off balance. He recognized with horror that the tiny window of overwhelming strength was about to close.


    Sensing the sudden drop in Fenix''s aura, Old Yan coughed and hurried backward. Despite being seriously wounded, the elderly man scowled stubbornly, poison still swirling about his left hand.


    Watching from a short distance, Anya knew exactly what was happening. [Infernal Rebirth] gave Fenix a temporary, phoenix-like resurgence, but it did not last long.


    The backlash would quickly leave him weakened. If Old Yan was given a final chance to strike, Fenix might not survive a second time.


    Anya then rushed forward. Her Foxfire flared once more, though she was dangerously close to her own limits with her 2-tailed power. The old man, focusing on Fenix''s sudden weakness, didn''t notice her until she was nearly upon him.


    Anya launched a diagonal slash of bluish flame at Old Yan''s shoulder. He snarled, raising a dark aura to parry. The collision of foxfire and poison-laced darkness threw sparks into the air.


    The old man reeled, fresh blood dripping from a gash in his sleeve.


    This gave Fenix the moment he needed to regroup. He controlled his wavering frame and forged one final burst of flame along his blades. Despite feeling his limbs become heavier by the second, he refused to falter in the last stretch.


    Old Yan gazed at them both, madness in his eyes. "I''ll drag you down with me!" he exclaimed. He slammed his palm to the ground, unleashing a [Poison Maelstrom] skill that spread in a circular radius, corroding rocks and spreading greenish smoke in choking clouds.


    "Cover your mouth!" Fenix shouted as he staggered away. Even he could feel the draining effect as the toxins scraped against his senses.


    Anya coughed, and the flames around her flickered. Her eyes hurt from the noxious mist.


    Nonetheless, the old man had placed his hopes on the final wave of poison. If it failed, he''d be left with nothing. Enjoy exclusive chapters from My Virtual Library Empire


    Anya coughed furiously and conjured a rapidly diminishing orb of Foxfire Explosion in her right palm. Fenix summoned his battered will, using the last bits of Infernal Rebirth to reinforce his sword arm. They charged Old Yan from opposite sides.


    The old man''s gaze darted between the two, poison swirling about him in a dangerous yet confused mix.


    He attempted to strike out with a tendril at Anya, but Fenix slashed through the venomous darkness with a brutal cut. Pain sprang up in every nerve, yet he persisted.


    Simultaneously, Anya dove in, pressing her palm to Old Yan''s chest. A muffled boom rang out as the foxfire detonated at close range, causing Old Yan to recoil. His robe split open, exposing scorched skin underneath.

 Chapter 134 Cain finally steps in to handle Lucans protector

    Roaring in pain, Old Yan attempted to attack, but Fenix lunged from behind. With one last furious swing, he thrust both knives into Old Yan''s back.Explore more at My Virtual Library Empire


    Flames erupted from the steel edges, searing flesh in an unholy heat. Old Yan became rigid, his mouth contorting in a mute scream. Poison and shadow flashed around him before dissipating.


    Fenix drew a strained breath and ripped his blades free. Old Yan''s body crumpled in a heap, with smoke curling from his deep wounds. For a minute, just the crackle of dispersing flames shattered the silence.


    Fenix remained standing, but his eyes rolled back, and he dropped to one knee, swords clattering against the rocky ground. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The fiery wings of his rebirth faded out, like a snuffed candle. A ripping fatigue engulfed him, every muscle throbbing with exhaustion. He felt more vulnerable than ever, a direct result of Infernal Rebirth.


    Anya approached quickly, stumbling over Old Yan''s body. She threw an arm around his shoulders, gently bringing him to the ground to catch his breath. "Fenix!" she exclaimed, voice laced with concern. "Are you all right?"


    He attempted to speak, but the words remained in his throat. Instead, he managed a slight nod. The depleting effect of resurrection had thrown him into an exhaustion.


    Anya, on the verge of collapse, closed her eyes and let the triple-tailed power fade. The ground was littered with the remains of those who had sought their demise, and while Fenix had died once during the conflict, his [SS+ Rank talent] had saved him from certain death.


    The battlefield fell silent, interrupted only by the odd crackle of fading embers.


    Both survivors breathed raggedly, hearts pounding with the aftermath of mortal peril. Nearby, the remains of their foes lay motionless, a final testament to the fierce confrontation.


    While looking at Fenix and Anya, Cain had been paying attention to Garran and Lucan''s protector, as he never had any complete trust in them, even since he always thought of the worst-case possibility all along.


    After confirming that they still hadn''t made any move, Cain finally let out a long sigh since the worst-case scenario didn''t happen.


    As he was thinking about something else, Cain was instantly overjoyed since the system notifications that he had been waiting for a while finally came.


    However, he was surprised when he saw the last few notifications, as he hadn''t expected such things to happen.


    [Ding! Fenix and Anya have killed six Peak-level Conqueror Rank Awakeners]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 69 billion Evolution Points]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 34,700 Gacha Points]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 7 High-level Summon Pools]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 19 Random-level Summon Pools]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 9 High-level Lottery Pools]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 24 Random-level Lottery Pools]


    [Ding! Anya''s experience at Dominator Rank Awakener has increased to 100%]


    [Ding! Because Anya''s experience had been fully filled for a while, Anya is now prohibited from taking any further action and advised to start the procedure in absorbing the remaining blessing as soon as possible.]


    When Cain looked at the last notifications, he knitted his eyebrows as he thought about something for a second before looking at Fenix and Anya with a smile.


    "Alright, there''s only one enemy left. Quit the act and come here, both of you." Cain chuckled as he shook his head, thinking that the reason why both of them had been ''acting'' weakly the entire fight was because of his order.


    He had told them to fight the six enemies at just enough strength to make those opponents think they still had a chance.


    If Anya had shown her true power from the start, the enemies might have burned their blood essence and revealed themselves as wielders of the Dark Demonic Dragon God''s bloodline.


    Because being the wielder of the Dark Demonic Dragon God''s bloodline meant that they were part of the group that attacked people for their bloodline, and revealing this fact was a bad move for Old Yan''s group, as this showed that they were one of them.


    The reason for that was because they didn''t know if Garran or Lucan''s forces had a feud with their forces, and he couldn''t take the risk of it since it could lead to a disaster for not only them but also the family behind them.


    However, in some cases they wouldn''t care about the consequence if the benefit was enough to outweigh the risk. Which was why Cain wanted to play it safe and ordered both Fenix and Anya to play it along so that it wouldn''t overcomplicate things.


    Fortunately, they hadn''t shown their true identity and power since it would be quite troublesome for Anya and Fenix, as their strength would be boosted to another level, making the fight bigger and might even force both of them to burn their blood essence too, which Cain didn''t want to see.


    Especially with Fenix''s situation, as his bloodline was of the phoenix''s bloodline, and he didn''t want to hassle himself looking for a phoenix''s blood since he was already extremely busy himself.


    ¡­


    When everyone heard Cain''s words, they were confused since they didn''t know what his words meant.


    However, when they noticed that Fenix and Anya immediately stood up straight and walked towards Cain casually, they immediately realized what was happening.


    "Fenix, can you handle that man?" Cain asked as he glanced at Lucan''s protector with a smile.


    "Unfortunately, I can''t at the moment because the backlash I received from the [Infernal Rebirth] is real. I can still fight a bit, but I''m not in any shape to kill him." Fenix answered while scratching the back of his head since he was ashamed that he couldn''t handle someone when he proudly said that he was the strongest.


    Sigh!


    Cain let out a long sigh as he thought to himself. ''It seems that I still need to handle it by myself.''

 Chapter 135 A Choice

    Cain thought so, as he didn''t want to let Lucan and his protector get out of here alive since they were the ones who came at him.He also noticed their vengeful nature, which he thought that if he didn''t take care of them at this moment, he might unknowingly sow the seeds of future trouble.


    However, Anya was no longer able to fight because the system had advised Cain not to let her take any more action. Meanwhile, Fenix was not in good enough condition to kill Lucan''s protector.


    Hence, the only remaining option was for Cain to handle them himself.


    Even if Cain didn''t want to use this method as he was warned by the system to not use his bloodline''s power unless he was forced to do so, he just had a hunch that he had to kill both of them.


    He also felt that it would even bring him a benefit that he didn''t know what that is if he were to kill them with his own hands.


    This was also the reason why Cain had never taken them seriously, because at most, even if 11 people attacked his group at once, he would at most reveal Anya''s true strength while he would also take action by using his own bloodline''s power and burning a little bit of his blood essence.


    Because he was even sure that he could overwhelm them by himself if he wished to do so and was willing to pay a little bit more price.


    Looking at Cain''s expression that seemed to think about something because of his incompetence, Fenix said with a serious expression. "Actually, My Lord. If I were to put my life on the line, I''m confident that I would be able to kill him."


    Cain came back to his senses when he heard Fenix''s words as he was lost in his thoughts, thinking about something else.


    "There''s no need to go that far." Cain waved his hand as he didn''t want to add problems with searching for Phoenix''s blood essence if Fenix were to burn his blood essence.


    "I can take care of him if you want," Anya butted in since she thought that it wouldn''t be a problem for her to kill Lucan''s protector if she were to use all of her bloodline''s strength.


    "No, you''ve done more than enough, and you have something else to do," Cain shook his head in response, as forcing Anya to take any action was out of the option because he didn''t want to bear an unknown consequence if he went against the system''s advice.


    Anya was puzzled when she heard it because she knew that Cain understood her strength the best, as he had the same bloodline as her.


    But since he said so, she could only nod her head since Cain must have his own reason to do so. Stay connected through My Virtual Library Empire


    Lucan and his protector''s faces became solemn when they realized that Cain even intended to deal with them too.


    "Are you truly willing to go that far? We haven''t actually taken any action. Why don''t we step back and forget this grudge altogether?" Lucan''s protector asked as he knitted his eyebrows.


    "Tch, tch, tch¡­ Are you really that naive?" Cain shook his hand before continuing with a grin.


    He then continued. "Well, I will consider it if you apologize sincerely and kill him," Cain said as he pointed his finger at Draven, whose expression immediately became solemn when Cain pointed at him.


    However, before Draven could do anything, he felt a cold on his neck, and his view was weirdly spinning around, and he immediately realized what happened when he saw his own body before losing his consciousness afterwards.


    After Cain said that, Lucan''s protector didn''t hesitate to kill Draven as he instantly came behind him and swiftly cut his head off since this was the only chance that Cain might change his mind and let them go.


    Because at this point, he didn''t think that Cain was bluffing after he watched the entire thing with his own eyes.


    Lucan''s protector then came back to Lucan''s side before bowing and forcing Lucan to bow. "We apologize for our previous actions."


    Looking at both of them bowing slightly, Cain only smiled before putting Ayla aside and jumping down as Fenix and Anya were right below them.


    He then waved his hand, putting Anya into his beast space, and patted Fenix''s shoulder. "Get some rest."


    Subsequently, he walked leisurely towards the battlefield and looked at Lucan and his protector, who had been waiting for Cain''s reply for a while.


    "Not sincere enough." Cain shook his head as he smiled.


    When Lucan''s protector heard it, he immediately gritted his teeth and finally gave in as he kneeled on the ground together with Lucan.


    "We sincerely apologize from the bottom of our hearts, Young Master Cain. Please spare our lives," they pleaded in unison, which even surprised Garran and Butler Zen since they hadn''t expected to witness such a scene here.


    "Good boys." Cain chuckled as he grinned while looking at Lucan and his protector as if they were idiots. sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    When Lucan''s protector realized that Cain was just playing around with them, he immediately stood up and pointed his finger at Cain with an extremely angry expression. "You! Do you know the consequences if¡ª


    However, before Lucan''s protector could even finish his sentence, Cain interrupted him as he waved his hand and chuckled. "Heh, just shut the fuck up if you want to threaten me with your background, because I''ve told you many times that I don''t fucking care about your background."


    He then added, "But since I''m a man of my word, I''ll still give you a fair chance."


    Subsequently, Cain tilted his head and looked at Dante. "Dante, come here."


    When Dante heard it, he roughly knew Cain''s intention since he had been by Cain''s side for a while, resulting in knowing a little bit of his character.


    He then stood up and stretched his body for a little bit before jumping down and coming to Cain''s side.

 Chapter 136 Dante vs Lucan

    "This is Dante. As you can see, his rank is the same as Lucan''s." Cain smiled as he patted Dante''s shoulder."Now, I will give you two choices that you have to choose." Cain raised two fingers before putting down one of his fingers as he continued. "First, if Lucan could win a fight or even kill Dante in a 1 vs 1 fight, I will let both of you go and forget about everything."


    He raised his second finger again. "Second choice is almost the same, except you''ll fight me. Quite reasonable, don''t you think?" he asked, still smiling.


    When everyone heard it, they were shocked with Cain''s offer since they hadn''t expected that he would even offer himself in a bet against someone that Fenix couldn''t handle with his current condition.


    Especially on Lucan and Garran''s side, as they were taken aback the moment they heard it.


    "Hahahaha. This guy is totally nuts¡ªI can''t figure him out at all," Garran said, pressing a palm to his face. It was the first time he had been so consistently surprised in such a short span.


    "I''m just as clueless. At this point, I can''t tell if he''s bluffing or if he really has something up his sleeve." Butler Zen said as he knitted his eyebrows, focusing his attention on Cain''s expression since he intended to see him through.


    "What''s most terrifying is that he''s about my age, yet he dares to challenge someone at Peak Conqueror Rank. I''m genuinely eager to see if he can back it up or if he''s just bluffing." Garran commented as he glanced at Lucan and his protector''s direction as if waiting for their choice.


    After Lucan and his protector discussed it for quite a while as they made a barrier surrounding themselves, they decided to have their faith lie in Lucan''s hand.


    Because they assumed that Cain shouldn''t be bluffing with his remark since they thought that Cain must have something up his sleeve.


    Even though it didn''t make sense with the possibility of Cain having strength that was enough to fight with Lucan''s protector, they couldn''t use normal logic anymore after witnessing absurd things that they wouldn''t believe if they hadn''t seen it with their own eyes.


    Such as Fenix, who came back to his life.


    Anya, who had an absurd strength with her rank that had reached only Peak King Rank, and her disappearance after the fight as Cain waved his hand.


    With these facts alone, common sense regarding Cain''s group has disappeared, as this was the first time they were shocked with such things.


    That''s why the safest bet was to let Lucan fight with Dante since they thought that in this way, they should have some chances to save their life, as Lucan himself was also not to be underestimated because he could also be said to be one of the strongest within the same rank, even though he still fell short compared to Garran in terms of strength.


    "We choose the first option." Lucan''s protector said with a solemn expression after he removed the barrier.


    "Tch, alright." Cain clicked his tongue before taking out a sofa from Fenix''s house inside the beast space and lounged on it as if he was ready to watch the fight leisurely.


    "..."


    "..."


    "..."


    Everyone was speechless when they watched Cain act as if this was just entertainment for him, even when someone put their life on it.


    "Big Brother Cain, let me watch it by your side too." Ayla jumped excitedly as she thought that she would be able to watch the epic fight at a close distance if she were to sit beside Cain. S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Little girl, stop playing around and don''t create more troubles." Elion smacked her head lightly, thinking that this wasn''t the time to play around.


    "Ouch!" Ayla touched her head before giving his big brother a sinister glance.


    She then snorted and sat beside Sylvia with an unhappy expression as her plan was going down the hill because of his brother''s intervention.


    Cain only shook his head, thinking that this little girl really liked to play around even after promising that she would behave when she begged him to save Fenix before.


    ¡­


    Dante and Lucan faced each other on the damaged battlefield left over from the previous battle. Cain lounged on his conjured sofa, observing the two with an amused smile.


    Garran and Butler Zen watched intently, uncertain what to expect from this match after all the surprises they had witnessed that day.


    Lucan took a deep breath, gripping the hilt of his longsword. Flames flickered along its edge, radiating scorching heat. With a cold glint in his eyes, he summoned every ounce of power he could muster.


    After what had happened to Draven''s group, he knew this was a fight to the death, and he intended to give it his all.


    Fire burst to life around Lucan''s form, wreathing his body in dancing crimson wisps. He raised his sword, channeling his energy into its blade. A fierce glow spread out across the steel, and the heat intensified, the air around him shimmering with waves of distortion.


    With a swift motion, Lucan dashed in and used his [Blazing edge] skill, enhancing the sword with intense flames and increased the cutting power before making a decisive slash aimed at Dante''s abdomen.


    But Dante merely sidestepped, leaving shadowy afterimages behind him. The difference in their speed was massive.


    Despite Lucan''s all-out effort, Dante moved effortlessly, almost lazily, as though testing his own reflexes rather than struggling to avoid the attack.


    Dante''s face showed neither urgency nor fear. If anything, there was a faint, almost playful smile tugging at his lips.


    "Come on," Dante sneered, beckoning Lucan with a flick of his wrist. "Show me what you can really do."


    Angered by Dante''s taunt, Lucan pressed forward. He lifted his sword overhead, gathering a swirl of flames around the blade.


    "Eruption Thrust!" he roared. The blazing sword stabbed forward, a conical burst of fire exploding on contact.

 Chapter 137 Playing Around with Lucan

    Yet Dante barely budged, slipping sideways at the last moment. The scorching heat rolled past, slicing the edges of his black cloak but failing to make direct contact.Dante traced a small arc with his free hand, creating intangible shadows around his fingers. His calm, unhurried manner only fueled Lucan''s growing frustration.


    Lucan then spun around in a circular slash, launching his [Molten Cyclone] skill. A vortex of flames spiraled outward, promising to slice and burn anything caught within its radius.


    But once more, Dante''s form faded into the gloom like a living shadow. When the flames dispersed, Lucan found himself alone at the center, panting slightly. It was as if he had been striking at empty air.


    Quiet footsteps behind Lucan alerted him an instant before Dante unleashed his [Dark Slash] skill and a broad crescent of dark energy flung forward with surprising power. Lucan managed to twist aside, raising his fiery blade to parry.


    Sparks and black tendrils of energy crackled where their weapons met. Though Lucan succeeded in deflecting the brunt of the blow, the force still pushed him back a few steps, leaving dark scorch marks on his armor.


    Dante chuckled under his breath, shadows flickering around him in response to his power. "Not bad," he murmured, "but I can see you''re still holding something back."


    Lucan clenched his teeth. The truth was, he wasn''t holding back at all as this was already his highest output.


    His arms trembled slightly from the impact of Dante''s Dark Slash, a reminder that they were on completely different levels. Still, Lucan had no intention of surrendering. He couldn''t because he had to survive since this battle would determine his and his protector''s fate.


    Lucan lunged again as he used his [Inferno Leap] skill. Fire erupted at his feet, propelling him straight at Dante at a speed that tore scorched furrows into the earth. Midair, he swung down with a flaming overhead slash.


    Dante raised his right arm in a casual block, but at the last second, he vanished into a swirl of midnight vapor while utilizing the [Shadowmeld] skill, causing Lucan''s blade to slam into the ground instead. A large spray of dirt and embers exploded outward.


    Reappearing a few paces away, Dante greeted Lucan with an amused tilt of his head. "You''re quick with that sword," he commented. "But you''ll have to do better than that."


    A growl escaped Lucan''s throat. He mustered all the fire energy he could, launching into a rapid series of slashes that left streaks of flame in the air.


    Each sword arc gleamed hot enough to melt steel. Yet each time, Dante''s figure flickered away in a haze of darkness or angled itself to avoid a direct hit with disconcerting ease.


    Seizing an opening between Lucan''s swings, Dante darted forward with [Shadow Step] skill, his body melding briefly into the gloom before materializing almost nose-to-nose with Lucan. Read new chapters at My Virtual Library Empire


    With a slight grin, he brushed a palm to Lucan''s chest. A thin wisp of blackness wrapped around Lucan''s body as he used his [Shadow Bind] skill.


    Lucan struggled as tendrils of shadow latched onto him, threatening to immobilize his arms and legs. The flames around his sword flared wildly in response.


    "Agh¡ª!" With a burst of sheer willpower, Lucan''s fiery aura expanded, incinerating the shadowy restraints before they could fully tighten.


    He staggered back, breathing heavily. Smoke rose from his skin, and sweat beaded on his forehead. The difference in power was undeniable, yet he refused to concede.


    Dante raised an eyebrow, showing an impressed expression. "Oh? You managed to break free."


    He took a step back, allowing his own vitality to drain for a moment, as if giving Lucan another chance to attack. "Good, I''d hate for this to end too soon."


    Lucan scowled as he observed Dante''s relaxed posture. He had never met an opponent within the same rank who dismissed his attacks as child''s play.


    He was depleting his energy at an alarming rate just attempting to keep up. Meanwhile, Dante appeared almost bored, with no signs of fatigue or sweat.


    Drawing in a shaky breath, Lucan planted his sword in front of him, channeling energy into its core once again. The flames darkened in color, moving from blazing orange to something closer to molten gold.


    He leapt forward with renewed determination, unleashing another [Eruption Thrust] at Dante''s chest.


    In response, Dante parried with a swirl of shadow around his own forearm, deflecting the brunt of the blade. A shower of sparks and embers lit up the battlefield. S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lucan shifted instantly, twisting his hips to unleash a horizontal slash accentuated by his fiery aura.


    Dante sidestepped elegantly, letting the strike cut harmlessly through empty space. He retaliated with a lightning-fast backhand slash of dark energy as he used another Dark Slash, aiming at Lucan''s left shoulder.


    Lucan instinctively raised his sword to block, but the force still threw him off balance. Sliding back several meters, he dug his heels into the dirt, struggling to remain upright. His breaths now came in ragged gasps.


    All around, the watchers could see that Lucan was giving everything he had, yet he couldn''t land a meaningful blow on Dante.


    Meanwhile, Dante continued to toy with him, effortlessly avoiding lethal exchanges. It was clear to anyone with a discerning eye that Dante was stronger, faster, and more composed.


    Lucan wiped sweat from his brow, eyes blazing with equal parts rage and desperation. His sword''s flames guttered momentarily, a sign that he was nearing his limit.


    "Stop mocking me!" he shouted, voice hoarse. "Fight me seriously or are you too arrogant to think I can push you that far?"


    Dante paused, letting the tension thicken. Then he smirked, raising one hand in a placating gesture.


    "All right. If you insist." His stance shifted slightly, shadows gathering more thickly around him.


    Yet at that exact moment, Lucan''s eyes narrowed, heart thundering as he gripped the hilt of his sword more tightly than ever.


    As he was running out after trying everything he could without using his strongest skill, he then decided to burn his blood essence since this was already the original plan since he had anticipated that Dante should''ve been extremely strong in the first place.

 Chapter 138 Lucans Ultimate Skill - [Flame Tyrants Wrath]

    For a moment, Lucan merely stood there as flames flickering weakly around his blade.Then, to everyone''s surprise, the flames around his body intensified¡ªsuddenly taking on a deep crimson red, as if his very lifeblood were being thrown into the fire.


    A faint crackling echoed in the air around Lucan. Straining against his own limits, he spat a mouthful of blood onto the ground, the droplets igniting in wisps of scarlet flame.


    As the essence of his life force merged with his sword aura, Lucan''s presence expanded ominously, and his gaze became wild, almost feral.


    After Lucan''s stats doubled as he burned his blood essence, bringing them close to Dante''s overall stats. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Across from Lucan, Dante raised an eyebrow as he felt the potent wave of energy surging from Lucan. A chilly smile spread across his face. "You really want to push yourself that far, huh?" he muttered, half to himself. "Fine by me."


    With his blood essence ablaze, Lucan charged forward in a blur of searing light. Despite Dante''s earlier dominance, Lucan''s sudden burst of speed and strength forced him to block in earnest. Their blades clashed in a dazzling spray of sparks as dark energy met a scorching flame.


    Dante slid backward as his boots carved shallow grooves in the ground. He''d barely steadied his stance before Lucan continued his assault.


    "Molten Cyclone!" Lucan roared, spinning on his heel. A vortex of infernal flames swirled around him, expanding outwards in a spiral of crimson fire.


    Dante sprang away, letting a thin smile curl at his lips. Yet unlike before, where he effortlessly evaded, this time the heat grazed him.


    The edge of his cloak caught alight, forcing him to snuff out the embers with a quick snap of dark energy.


    Lucan pressed on. He charged at Dante with a rapid flurry of overhead slashes, every strike trailing tongues of livid flame that left scorch marks on the ground.


    For a brief moment, Dante''s features were set in concentration. He used [Shadowmeld] and [Shadow Step] skills to slip around Lucan''s onslaught, but each feint demanded precise timing. The difference in Lucan''s power was plain as he was no longer a mere annoyance.


    Lucan then ignited a swirling corona of flames around the length of his blade as he used his [Firestorm Blade] skill.


    Whipping his sword in a diagonal arc, he unleashed a tide of blazing energy that rippled outward, forcing Dante to counter with a [Dark Slash] skill.


    Flame and shadow collided head-on, bursting into a shower of sparks and black embers that fell on both fighters.


    Lucan seized this opportunity to dart through the dying sparks. His sword flashed forward in a ruthless thrust aimed at Dante''s body.


    The tip nearly connected with Dante''s side, but Dante twisted at the last instant, turning a fatal blow into a glancing slash across his ribs. A stray line of blood traced Dante''s black tunic as he retreated.


    Surprise flickered across Lucan''s face. He had actually drawn blood from this wraith-like foe. For a heartbeat, hope flared within him as he thought to himself¨Cmaybe he could win.


    Dante touched the cut on his ribs, inspecting the blood on his fingertips. "Impressive," he remarked quietly.


    His smirk widened, and the air around him darkened as though in response to his mood. "That''s not bad at all."


    Lucan sucked in a terrified breath, realizing he needed to take advantage of the situation before his blood essence ran out. The searing agony in his chest and the lightheadedness at the fringe of his vision alerted him that time was running out.


    Lucan suddenly flung his blade above. The crimson glow that surrounded it grew stronger, transitioning from a flickering aura to a solid column of flame rising far into the sky.


    A deafening roar reverberated through the battlefield, and a looming pressure descended, as though the air were on the verge of combustion.


    "FLAME TYRANT''S WRATH!" Lucan shouted.


    This was the pinnacle of his sword-arts, a technique he had never mastered without consequence to himself. But now, with his blood essence fueling him, he was prepared to pay the cost.


    Up above, the flames shaped themselves into what looked like the maw of a colossal fire dragon. Its jaws parted, ready to spew an inferno that could reduce entire platoons to ashes.


    Every observer felt the horrifying magnitude of Lucan''s power; even Garran appeared nervous because he had experienced the might of this move and knew that it wasn''t an attack that could be taken lightly as he had to become serious when he confronted it previously.


    Cain, sitting on his sofa, observed calmly, his lips curving slightly in amusement. "That''s quite the last stand," he murmured.


    Lucan swung his sword down, and the fire dragon descended from the sky, unleashing all the destructive force of his ultimate skill toward Dante.


    Just as the flaming dragon''s jaws were about to engulf him, Dante exhaled as he let the dormant power within him surge forward.


    A dark, demonic aura burst into being around him. Flickers of crimson fire danced across his body as he finally used his first tailed Heavenly Demonic Fox bloodline for the first time, doubling his stats.


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    High above, Lucan''s fiery dragon that was formed by his ultimate skill, Flame Tyrant''s Wrath¡ªdescended with a thunderous roar. Its massive jaws parted, promising to swallow Dante in a cataclysm of flame


    Yet Dante, eyes glowing with an eerie light, leaped straight into the dragon''s open maw. Cloaked in dark energy, he rammed forward with an explosive burst of Dark Slash, colliding head-on with the swirling mass of fire.


    Flames and shadows collided violently, causing a shock wave that shook the ground. Debris and embers spewed out in all directions, as trees on the outskirts twisted under the wind.


    For a tense heartbeat, it seemed Lucan''s dragon might overpower Dante. The swirling inferno engulfed him, and his silhouette vanished behind a curtain of flame.


    But suddenly, the dragon''s fiery form began to crack, as if a mighty force from within was tearing it apart.


    Pockets of black, demonic energy ruptured its fiery surface. With a furious push, Dante shattered the dragon''s head, dispersing its body into countless embers that rained down across the battlefield.

 Chapter 139 Cain vs Lucans Protector

    Lucan''s eyes widened in disbelief. This was his most devastating technique, which was powered by his own life force. Seeing it dismantled before his eyes struck him with a wave of despair that nearly stopped his heart.Still trembling from his shattered ultimate skill, Lucan refused to yield. Ignoring the pain gnawing at his bones from burning his blood essence, he channeled every remaining spark of strength into his sword.


    He then lunged at Dante, unleashing a rapid barrage of thrusts and slashes laced with residual fire. Despite being significantly weaker than previously, these desperate strikes continued at an unrelenting tempo.


    Dante stepped smoothly to the side, parrying each strike with ease. Whenever Lucan forced him backward, Dante would merge with the shadows as he used Shadow Step and reappear at an angle Lucan could hardly see.


    Sparks flared each time Lucan''s blade scraped against Dante''s dark energy, leaving trails of dim fire in its wake.


    Gritting his teeth, Lucan shifted his footing and slashed upward as he attempted to catch Dante mid-teleport. Flames erupted along the sword''s edge, creating a crescent of searing light to cut through the darkness.


    But Dante saw it coming. He twisted his body and countered with a swift Dark Slash that slammed into Lucan''s side. Though Lucan managed to turn enough to avoid a lethal blow, the impact still ripped a pained shout from his throat.


    Lucan gritted his teeth as blood began to leak through from a new gash in the side. He let out a half-strangled roar, forcing his burning blood essence to flare for just a moment more.


    The flames along his blade flared up with a desperate surge, scorching the ground around him and causing the air to shimmer with heat. He spun into a final downward strike, embers trailing behind him like sparks from a dying star.


    Dante braced himself, shadows curled around his arms like serpents. The two forces clashed brilliantly with fire against darkness. S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    A shockwave blasted outward, sending waves of dust sweeping across the area. For a few moments, they strained against each other, locked in a contest of raw power.


    However, Dante''s doubled stats and continuous control over his demonic aura proved too great. Inch by inch, he forced Lucan''s blade aside.


    Lucan''s increased strength began to falter as his life energy dwindled. With a final shove, Dante knocked Lucan back, almost knocking him over.


    Winded and barely able to stand, Lucan attempted one last thrust at Dante''s chest, replicating his previous near success.


    But this time, Dante was prepared. He stepped seamlessly inside Lucan''s guard and slammed his hand against Lucan''s chest. Dark energy gathered in his fingers, transforming his [Silent Reaper] skill into a thin, deadly blade of shadow.


    When Cain noticed that Dante was about to end the fight, he immediately prepared himself since he guessed that Lucan''s protector would interfere, which his guess was true, as Lucan''s protector intended to make a move the moment Dante put his hand against Lucan''s chest.


    However, as Cain had anticipated it beforehand, he immediately used his bloodline power to the ninth tail directly, since if he didn''t do so, he wouldn''t be able to have a chance to contend with Lucan''s protector because the difference in their ranks was massive.


    Not only that, he also immediately used his partial transformation, transforming partially with only his nails becoming longer and nothing else, as he didn''t want to show too much because there were Garran and Butler Zen watching on the side.


    Subsequently, Cain instantly appeared 25 meters away in front of Lucan''s protector since he didn''t want anyone to disturb Dante''s fight.


    Cain''s sudden appearance in front of Bastion (Lucan''s protector) sent a shockwave of dust in the surroundings.


    With Dante poised to finish off Lucan, Bastion couldn''t afford any delay as he immediately pressed forward, intending to break past Cain and reach his young master. Yet Cain stood firm, his extended nails shining with a dangerous light.


    Bastion''s eyes narrowed. "Get out of my way," he shouted as the blade in his hand burst into bright, crackling flames.


    Unfortunately for Bastion, he was already too late as a horrible crack sounded as Dante smashed his attack clean through Lucan''s body. Blood splattered the ground, and the flames that had formerly graced Lucan''s blade vanished in an instant.


    His eyes widened in disbelief, and for a heartbeat, he seemed to want to speak, but no words emerged as his body collapsed on the ground motionlessly.


    Looking at his young master''s lifeless body, Bastion instantly became enraged as he knew that when he returned, his fate would be the same as Lucan''s.


    He then determined to at least take revenge because it might be his only chance of being pardoned.


    Subsequently, his aura roared violently, testifying to his higher stats. Without hesitation, he charged at Cain, swinging a powerful overhead slash.


    Cain responded by crossing his arms briefly as he used his [Demonic Barrier] ability, which created flames surrounding him in a translucent dome of foxfire.


    The crackling barrier absorbed most of Bastion''s blazing sword strike, but the impact still forced Cain back a few steps as sparks and embers scattered in the air.


    Bastion pressed the advantage. He twisted his sword into a reverse grip, unleashing a swift Flame Arc that carved a crescent of fire along the ground.


    Taking advantage of the momentum, he launched himself upward for a second strike with a diagonal cut aimed at Cain''s body.


    Cain skillfully sidestepped, his refined agility allowing him to weave away from the slash. He responded by pushing one palm forward, transforming the Advanced Foxfire into a whip-like flame. The lash whirled around Bastion''s blade, momentarily binding it in blazing strands.


    Bastion grimaced. With a guttural shout, he channeled additional fire into his sword, Ignition Surge, bursting free of the foxfire whip and slashing it apart in a spray of flaming motes.


    Despite his lower stats, Cain wasn''t fighting alone for long. With a subtle shift in his stance, he funneled energy through his extended nails.

 Chapter 140 Cain & 2 Clones vs Lucans Protector (1)

    A ripple of foxfire flickered across his body before separating into two distinct silhouettes as he made two clones with a style since he always made them in his signature style of nonchalantly waving his hand.The two clones carried 80% and 90% of his power repeatedly, as he took his opponent more seriously this time around.


    Bastion''s eyes widened. "Such a cheap trick," he spat, but he couldn''t hide the tension rising in his voice since he now had three enemies instead of one.


    _Clone A charged forward, mimicking Cain''s partial transformation with menacingly long nails. It slashed downward, unleashing a torrent of foxfire that scorched the ground underfoot.


    _Clone B circled to Bastion''s left, seeking a blind spot and launching orbs of Foxfire Explosion that burst on impact, hitting Bastion repeatedly with blasts of heat.


    Meanwhile, the real Cain hung back slightly as he gathered tiny crystals around his claws before he thrust them outward.


    Sharp shards of frost shot through the air like javelins aimed at Bastion''s flank, testing how his opponent handled the sudden shift from fire to ice.


    Bastion responded with admirable skill, spinning in place and creating a Flaming Spiral that melted the incoming spikes midair. Molten water dripped onto the scorched terrain.


    He then deflected Clone A''s slash, turned, and slashed apart one of Clone B''s foxfire orbs with an explosive hiss.


    Nonetheless, the combined attack forced him to go on defense.


    Three sets of attacks¡ªtwo highly aggressive clones and the real Cain, who launched both fire and ice¡ªkept him in continual motion. Despite his higher stats, the relentless pace began to wear on his composure.


    The clang of Bastion''s sword rang out again and again as he parried nails, foxfire whips, and scything ice shards.


    Embers and shards of ice littered the battlefield, and glowing footprints trailed in arcs where Bastion dodged as his boots ignited the ground with each step.


    Seizing an opening, Cain dashed to Bastion''s side, unleashing a Foxfire Explosion at close range. The blast caught Bastion off-guard, scattering flickers of red flame across his shoulder guard.


    Bastion hissed, swinging around for a backhand slash, but Clone A leaped between them, crossing its arms and absorbing the hit with its Demonic Barrier.


    The clone''s barrier shattered under Bastion''s superior strength, but it blunted the lethal edge. A fraction of a second later, Clone B jumped in from behind, raking its scorching nails across Bastion''s exposed side. Flames sparked along Bastion''s armor as it left molten streaks.


    Bastion spinned fluidly with his teeth clenched, firing a Cinder Wave in a full 360-degree arc. A massive wave of flame erupted outward, forcing both the clones and Cain himself to back away. The air shimmered with intense heat, turning the dust on the ground into glass-like fragments.


    Cain exhaled a slow breath before showing a wicked smile unknowingly as he thought. ''So he''s truly strong¡ªlike Lucan, but more refined.''


    He then decided to experiment further with his ice abilities.


    Raising his hand, Cain summoned Frost Armor, encasing himself in a thin layer of crystalline ice. The translucent barrier glistened in the firelight.


    Bastion immediately locked his eyes on him, understanding Cain''s unexpected shift in approach.


    He then charged, swinging his sword low and channeling his [Scorching Edge] skill, a technique that ignited a wide swath of flames along the sword''s steel. Sparks danced against the ground as Bastion''s attack aimed to cleave Cain from waist to shoulder.


    Cain''s Frost Armor shattered on impact, but he swiftly created a strong barrier as he used his [Demonic barrier] skill on his skin. However, Cain was still pushed backward before coming to a halt as he scraped his nails on the earth.


    Even though the protective ice scattered into shards, it served its purpose well enough since he only used it as he wanted to experiment things. He also assumed that skill level would be important, as he learned his ice skills from Nix, who had recently reached GrandLord Rank Beast.


    Subsequently, the clones descended on Bastion again in coordinated fashion. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    _Clone A leaped overhead, creating a Foxfire Blade in the shape of a curved sword.


    _Clone B went low, using Ice Spike to disrupt Bastion''s balance with a sudden protrusion of frozen spikes beneath his feet.


    Bastion half-turned to intercept Clone A''s overhead slash, meeting foxfire with his own flame-laced blade. Sparks flew in every direction. Meanwhile, his foot stomped down, crushing the forming ice spikes before they could fully emerge.


    He attempted to break away, but Cain dashed in from the side, spitting out an Ice Breath that clouded Bastion''s vision and slowed his movements. The searing air around them crackled as ice and fire clashed in a steamy burst.


    For a few moments, Bastion was cornered in by the clones and Cain, forced to alternate between offense and defense at breakneck speed.


    _Clone A made a shallow cut across Bastion''s leg; in response, Bastion lashed out, forcing the clone to avoid a devastating upward slice. Read new chapters at My Virtual Library Empire


    _Clone B landed another foxfire explosion on his back, but Bastion''s own searing flames wearied the blast before it could take full effect.


    Yet little by little, the toll became gradually apparent on Bastion. Though his raw power exceeded Cain''s, the synergy among the real Cain and his two formidable clones was undeniable.


    One would bait him out, another would flank, and the third would attack from behind.


    Bastion let out a loud roar as he unleashed a blazing shockwave that pushed the three opponents back. His breathing became heavier as superficial burns scorched his armor where foxfire had latched on. Small ice fragments clung to the edges of his clothing.


    He could still fight, but it was clear that Cain''s tactics and teamwork with his clones were starting to wear Bastion down.


    With every heartbeat, the temperature rose, and the battlefield was battered by craters of flame and jagged pillars of ice. Bastion''s sword crackled with renewed intensity, the flames around its edge leaping to life once again.


    Across from him, Cain and his two clones formed a triangle, each bursting with powerful foxfire and ice.

 Chapter 141 Bastion Burn His Blood Essence

    A ragged breath escaped Bastion''s lips as he stood in the scorched battlefield, sweat dripping from his brow as he caught a jarring sight on his peripheral vision where he saw Lucan''s lifeless body, lying far behind Cain.His once-proud young master had been reduced to a silent, motionless form as he had met his end at Dante''s hands. The realization struck Bastion like a physical blow, draining the heat from his face before an even fiercer wave of wrath filled the air in the surroundings.


    What hurt even more was his failure as he had promised to protect Lucan above everything else. For years, he had served the young master''s family, honing his sword skills and flame techniques to ensure he could guard him from any danger. And now, Lucan was dead. Dante had claimed that life before Bastion could save him.


    Cain noticed the subtle shift in Bastion''s posture, including the trembling hands, the tension in his legs, the swirling of fire that intensified around his body. The air became denser, infused with the stifling smell of sulphur.


    His blue eyes narrowed, and both clones appeared to share his wariness. They had already forced Bastion on the back foot. They had cornered him with excellent teamwork, chipped away at his defense, and inflicted multiple wounds. Now, something was different as it had infinitely became more dangerous.


    Bastion''s voice was raw with hatred. "You blocked me while Dante murdered my master." He tightened his grip on the sword hilt. His knuckles had turned pale. "I swear to god I''ll tear you apart."


    Before Cain could respond, Bastion closed his eyes briefly. A silent ripple passed through his body, creating an unsettling silence before a startling explosion of strength.


    His aura changed from a bright orange flame to a deeper, blood-like crimson. The ground beneath him shattered, causing stones to tremble and lift as they floated above it.


    ''Oh, now it has become interesting.'' Cain grinned as he watched Bastion burn his blood essence.


    Because the scene was too familiar. Lucan had made a similar last stand against Dante, only to be defeated. However, Bastion, who possessed higher expertise and deeper reserves, had a far more devastating effect when he tapped into this forbidden power.


    The fire aura about him expanded, doubling¡ªno, nearly tripling in size and illuminating the surrounding in a furious red glow. A swirling tornado of cinders and sparks whirled around him, bearing the acidic odor of charred blood.


    Cain and his two clones tensed at once. They could all see the signs: Bastion''s strength was about to surge, but at a high cost.


    Cain wondered if the man''s mental clarity might also waver under the strain. And yet, from the madness burning in Bastion''s eyes, it was clear that reason had been pushed aside. Only vengeance mattered now.


    A savage grin curled Bastion''s lips, revealing his teeth. "I couldn''t protect him," he spat. "But at least I can avenge him." S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The transformation was not only physical, but also spiritual. Beneath the crimson aura, Bastion''s muscles expanded subtly, veins pulsing a ferocious red.


    His blade, engulfed in flames, began to emit an unholy radiance as scorching waves of heat that distorted the air around it. When Bastion looked up again, his gaze fixed on Cain as there was no hesitation, no fear, only a single-minded resolve to kill.


    Without warning, Bastion charged forward. The speed caught Cain off guard.


    ''He''s almost twice as fast¡­maybe more.'' Cain thought to himself.


    Cain barely managed to raise his Demonic Barrier on time. A tremendous clang shattered the dome of foxfire. Cracks appeared on its surface, and the protective shield exploded into dying flames before completely collapsing.


    Bastion pressed the attack. He rotated into a diagonal slash aimed directly at Cain''s collarbone. Cain''s right clone¡ªClone B, which possessed 90% of his stats immediately intercepted with a foxfire blade created from Advanced Foxfire.


    Boom!


    The blades collided in a fiery explosion of crimson sparks and orange flames. Yet now, Bastion''s raw force was so immense that the clone was forced off balance. The foxfire blade flickered, struggling to hold against the wave of scorching heat.


    "Die!" Bastion roared, swinging a backhand slash toward the clone''s neck.


    Reacting in the nick of time, Cain charged forward, taking advantage as he intended to throw Bastion off. He launched a precision Ice Spike at Bastion''s side.


    However, Bastion barely spared the sudden spike a glance. He stomped the ground, summoning a surge of flame from below as he used his [Cinder Thrust] skill that reduced the ice to steaming water droplets before it could pierce him.


    Just then, Clone A attacked from above, creating a swirling disc of foxfire in midair and tossing it downward like a flaming chakra. It caught Bastion''s cape, scorching it and forced him to move aside.


    But even that was only a minor inconvenience to him. Bastion then responded with a powerful upward slash, unleashing a wave of pressurized flame that soared skyward, forcing the airborne clone to duck.


    The abrupt onslaught of moves lasted mere seconds, yet in that short span, Bastion had shattered one of Cain''s barriers, nearly dismantled a clone''s defense, and destroyed an ice spike with minimal effort. The doubling of his stats was breathtaking and terrifying.


    Subsequently, Bastion clenched his fist as he channeled his energy into his gauntlet, creating a swirling spiral of flames ignited around his left arm.


    Looking at Bastion that had already wanted to make another move, Clone B immediately attempted to circle around behind him, but Bastion flicked his gaze that way.


    With a one-handed slash, he released a wave of condensed flame, a technique similar to Lucan''s own sword arts but sharper.


    The clone instinctively created another Demonic Barrier, but the increased flames tore through it, sending the clone falling back, wisps of foxfire trailing like torn cloth.


    Cain gritted his teeth. He realized that while Bastion''s defense wasn''t impenetrable, his increased offense was powerful enough to overcome Cain''s normal methods. Read exclusive content at My Virtual Library Empire


    The combination of three of them had briefly put Bastion on the defense, but now the situation felt reversed¡ªBastion was the unstoppable force, while Cain struggled to keep up.

 Chapter 142 Cains Infernal Ascendance (1)

    Cain exchanged a swift series of hand signals with his clones. They responded in unison, spreading out to form a pincer formation.However, with his greatly enhanced stats, Bastion anticipated the maneuver. He flexed his wrist, unleashing a powerful Flame Pulse that radiated outward in all directions, forcing Cain and the clones to avoid or block.


    Despite their best efforts, the brunt of the pulse slammed into Clone A, blasting it backward into a jagged, half-melted ice spire.


    The impact cracked the spire, sending shards flying, and while the clone survived, the blow took a toll on its stability as its form flickered for a moment, indicating at the strain of maintaining such a high-stat duplication.


    Cain decided to try switching tactics to wear Bastion down with well-timed bursts of ice-based skills. If Bastion was mostly fire-aligned, ice could do more than simply inconvenience him.


    He then inhaled sharply, gathering energy in his lungs, and unleashed a Frost Breath that crystallized the air in front of him. Sharp snow crystals spiraled forward, attempting to engulf Bastion in a vortex of subzero wind.


    Snarling, Bastion swung his flame-wreathed sword in a broad arc, creating a Firestorm Slash. The wave of superheated air crashed with the frost, resulting in a dense cloud of steam that obscured their vision.


    From within the dense cloud, Cain heard Bastion''s voice. "You think you can smother my flames with your pathetic ice?"


    Cain only shook his head in response with a smile, thinking that this guy had become full of himself only after doing this much.


    A bright flash of red signaled Bastion''s appearance from the swirling cloud, sword set for a lethal stab into Cain''s abdomen. Cain hastily manifested another barrier, enveloping it with foxfire for further heat protection, but Bastion smashed through it, sending Cain back several steps. Sparks rained down in all directions.


    Clone B charged in from the left, flanking with a barrage of Foxfire Explosions. Each orb of foxfire struck Bastion''s side, erupting in bursts of scorching flame. Under normal circumstances, they would have burned flesh or at least forced Bastion to defend. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    However, Bastion''s enhanced stats allowed him to endure the scorching strikes. Although Bastion grunted in pain, he ignored the partial burns, his eyes still locked on Cain.


    Meanwhile, Clone A, battered but still functional, resumed its attacks from behind. It launched a swift flurry of claw strikes augmented by small arcs of ice, hoping to freeze Bastion''s movements.


    Bastion swiftly spun, blocking the attack with his flaming sword. The nails crackled on impact, but every attempt to bite into Bastion''s armor was crushed by the intense heat radiating from his aura. Steam hissed and evaporated upon contact, the ice reduced to water droplets that evaporated in an instant.


    The more Bastion fought, the more savage his energy became. He was no longer concerned with feints or cautious footwork. Each step slammed into the earth, leaving a trail of molten footprints behind him.


    His breath came in ragged gasps, yet the power surging within him showed no sign of diminishing¡ªat least not yet. The cost of burning blood essence may be high, but for the time being, Bastion was fueled by pure wrath.


    A powerful slash from Bastion carved the ground, forcing Cain to dodge to the side. He felt the heat burn the tips of his ears.


    Another slash whipped out, and while he managed to avoid the lethal edge, the residual fire scorched the hem of his coat, leaving a smoky hole. Bastion pressed forward, refusing to let Cain regain his rhythm or position.


    _Clone A soared overhead, using an Ice Storm technique that showered the battlefield with hail-like shards of ice. The ice spikes rattled against the molten terrain, exploding into mist the moment they collided with Bastion''s swirling flames. Stay connected through My Virtual Library Empire


    A few shards managed to slice into Bastion''s arms, drawing a thin stream of blood, yet the madness in his eyes only deepened.


    Bastion shouted as he lunged toward the source of the hail, channeling a concentrated pillar of fire that shot skyward as he used his [Infernal Lance] skill.


    _Clone A attempted to evade but was clipped by the edge of the flame, sending it rolling. Flames clung to its form, forcing the clone to extinguish them with a wave of crackling and sparking foxfire.


    Cain grimaced, realizing that continuing this drawn-out exchange would play into Bastion''s hands since anger and adrenaline fueled him, making him fight even harder.


    For a moment, Cain considered using his Ice Claw or Ice Breath to keep Bastion at bay. However, each instance so far had only succeeded in partially slowing him. Bastion''s doubled stats meant that even if the ice impacted him directly, it would take an enormous volume of frost to truly hinder him.


    He needed another approach. ''He''s overshadowing me physically,'' Cain thought, taking a step back as Bastion swung again, leaving a vicious horizontal cut in the ground.


    ''It seems that I need to take this fight more seriously.'' Cain considered using [Infernal Ascendance] talent that he copied from Fenix.


    As Bastion closed in, he launched a furious combination of slashes with each one stronger than the last.


    Cain immediately dismissed his thoughts as he tried to block with his nails and a thin sheath of foxfire, but the force behind Bastion''s blows caused him to stumble.


    Cain coughed a mouthful of blood. Pain radiated from the site of impact where Bastion''s blade had deflected off his barrier, leaving a shallow cut across his forearm.


    Bastion saw the blood and sneered. "So much for your fancy illusions," he spat, licking his lips with sadistic glee. "I''ll cut you down next."


    Cain then responded with a swift knee strike, forcing Bastion to step back.


    Meanwhile, Clone B took advantage of the opening to launch multiple Foxfire Explosions at Bastion''s side once more. This time, they detonated more forcefully, exposing minor flaws in Bastion''s armor. A howl tore from Bastion as flames burnt his skin. Nonetheless, he countered with a flaming backhand slash that forced the clone to retreat.


    In that split second, Cain immediately thought of finally using his [Infernal Ascendance] talent. However, before activating it, he had to create an opportunity. Cain then whistled sharply, a prearranged signal to the clones.

 Chapter 143 Cains Infernal Ascendance (2)

    Clone A dove from above, forming a complex Foxfire Shield to push Bastion''s sword arm aside, while Clone B attacked from behind with a combined [Ice Spike] and [Foxfire Explosion] skills.Meanwhile, Cain leaped back, pressing his palms into the open air. A deep crimson glow began to form beneath his skin, swirling and intensifying around the tips of his long nails.


    Bastion refused to be subdued even though he was temporarily being cornered. Despite being outnumbered three to one, his fury and boosted stats still won. He tensed his core muscles and flexed his arms, using a Flame Cyclone that blasted outward.


    Both clones staggered from the explosive force. The swirling wind of fire howled over Bastion, incinerating ice shards in midair and blasting foxfire flames away like leaves in a storm.


    Breaking away from Clone A''s shield, Bastion landed a brutal front kick to the clone''s abdomen, sending it flying across the battlefield. The clone rolled end over end, losing shape momentarily before stabilizing with an audible growl of frustration.


    "Your illusions won''t save you!" Bastion snarled again, slashing horizontally at Clone B, who tried to parry with his foxfire blade. The parry connected, but Bastion''s immense strength overpowered the block.


    A shriek of metal-on-flame rang before the clone''s sword-like foxfire was cleaved in two. The destructive wave hammered into the clone''s body, scattering it across the scorched ground.


    With both clones temporarily disabled, Bastion turned toward Cain. "Now," he rasped as flames erupted around his blade. "Let''s settle this."


    At last, Cain felt the coalescence of power in his core reach its peak. The swirling red aura around his body began to transform, with streaks of darker crimson and black.


    "It''s time," Cain murmured, his voice echoing unnaturally. He spread his arms wide, nails glinting with renewed energy.


    In a reverberating pulse, Infernal Ascendance took hold, doubling the fire damage in all of Cain''s flame-based skills. This time, Cain didn''t show the flaming wings on purpose as he felt like it, nothing more.


    A strange silence fell over the battlefield. Even Bastion, overwhelmed by anger, sensed the shift. The foxfire swirling around Cain intensified, the color deepening to a scarlet that rivaled even Bastion''s blood-burned flames.


    Cain was engulfed in a whirlwind of scorching wind, and the ground beneath his feet shattered in a spiderweb pattern, reminiscent of Bastion''s previous display of strength.


    Bastion''s lips curled into a feral grin. "Do you want to show me your true power?" "Then I''ll bury you alongside it."


    Cain replied with a chuckle. "You might have higher stats advantage after burning your blood essence, but now my fire is more potent than yours. Let''s see it yourself."


    With those words, Cain raised both hands, creating a Foxfire Explosion the size of which Bastion had never seen before. The swirling sphere of flame pulsed with arcs of crimson red and gold, crackling dangerously.


    Although battered, Clone A and Clone B also began to recover nearby. In response to Cain''s ascension, they shone faintly with increased power, as if feeding off the main body''s newly unleashed energy. Their wounds stitched together in flickers of foxfire, and their previously fluctuating shapes stabilized.


    Bastion then charged forward, aiming to stop Cain before he could finish charging his attack. A blazing blade slash roared through the air. The strike was intended to decapitate Cain with a single, decisive blow.


    But Cain, full of newfound confidence and fueled by Infernal Ascendance, moved with a quick speed. He pushed aside Bastion''s sword with an Advanced Foxfire barrier that flashed brilliantly, deflecting the burning steel.


    Bastion snarled, pressing harder. However, Cain twisted his body and rolled to the left, using the momentum of Bastion''s strike to carry him forward. Cain then countered with a Foxfire Explosion, smaller than the massive one he''d been charging but still enhanced by Infernal Ascendance.


    The blast knocked Bastion off his feet and sent him tumbling across the scorched ground. For a moment, it appeared that his entire chest plate would melt from the heat. Steam and smoke engulfed him. He coughed violently, spitting blood onto the ground. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


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    Yet Bastion stood again. His limbs trembled, but his gaze remained filled with unwavering hatred.


    They surrounded each other, the air sizzling where their auras met. Bastion''s ragged breathing indicated at the cost his body was suffering from the increased stats, yet the destructive potential he wielded remained severe.


    Bastion was concerned about Cain''s clones recovering their footing. Clone A had already resumed the action, taking up position to Bastion''s right, while Clone B approached from behind.


    The triangular configuration threatened to encircle Bastion again. But this time, Cain was different as he intended to be a little bit more aggressive.


    Bastion clenched his free fist. The skin on his knuckles had begun to crack, a small steaming of blood running down his forearm as a sign that the effect of him burning his blood was ravaging his body from within.


    Subsequently, Bastion unleashed another of his skills¨C Crimson Sun Flame. He pointed his sword to the sky, calling down a pillar of flame that bathed the entire battlefield in brilliant red light.


    Cain and the clones shielded their eyes, momentarily disoriented. Bastion capitalized on this, charging with his blade angled for a direct thrust at Cain''s heart.


    Cain, on the other hand, noticed the scorching wave and pushed himself sideways, avoiding the attack. In retaliation, Clone B charged in from behind, slashing at Bastion''s ribs with elongated foxfire claws.


    Bastion twisted, meeting the attack halfway and deflecting it with his armored elbow. In the same motion, he spun and let out a vicious back kick that connected with the clone''s abdomen. The clone staggered, but not before landing a hit that left a burn mark on Bastion''s armor.


    Cain took advantage of the brief distraction. He shoved both palms forward, creating an Advanced Foxfire lance that crackled with ferocious red energy as it was amplified by Infernal Ascendance. The massive projectile blasted across the dusty field, scorching a path in its wake.

 Chapter 144 The Sacrifice of Clone A

    Bastion rotated just in time to see the blazing lance streak toward him. He then dropped into a low stance, sword held horizontally, channeling every ounce of his flame aura into a defensive shield.


    The collision was deafening as the flames collided, sending a shockwave ripping across the battlefield. Loose stones, shards of ice, and motes of foxfire were blasted in every direction.


    The whirling dust dissipated, revealing Bastion, who was still standing despite appearing to be on the verge of collapse. Smoke drifted from his sword, and the blade shone an intense red, as if it were about to melt. His face distorted with pain and fury.


    Cain breathed heavily, channeling the residual power from Infernal Ascendance back into his body. This war of attrition was pushing both sides to their limits. But this was actually what Cain had wanted all along, as one of his reasons to fight Bastion was to also train his combat experience.


    Cain felt the strain on his limbs despite his increased strength. Maintaining Infernal Ascendance required a substantial energy draw, and even with his high energy stat, the constant high-level attacks were exhausting him. He could feel beads of sweat rolling down his temples, and every breath seemed like he was breathing fire.


    Despite the obvious damage, Bastion moved with terrifying speed. In a burst of movement, Bastion charged again, launching a savage uppercut with his sword that nearly severed Cain''s head off.


    Cain ducked, whirling foxfire forming a protective barrier around him, but Bastion slammed down on it with his elbow, shattering it like glass. A sharp ache radiated through Cain''s arms as the force of Bastion''s blow transferred through the barrier.


    Bastion then followed up with a diagonal slash, which Cain barely parried with a foxfire-encased arm. Sparks flew forth, and the friction dug into Cain''s forearm.


    Despite Infernal Ascendance increasing his fire damage, Cain found himself on the defense once more. Bastion''s tremendous strength and unstoppable will carried him through every strike.


    The clones attempted to help, but Bastion''s fury punished any blunder or effort to flank. It was all Cain could do to stand his ground.


    Clone A dove in, sacrificing itself to draw Bastion''s attack. The sword slashed the clone''s chest wide open with a blaze of foxfire energy. While Clone A vanished in a cloud of orange flame, Clone B hit Bastion from behind with an explosive foxfire orb aimed at his exposed back.


    However, Bastion anticipated the maneuver, spinning at the last second to block with the remnants of his flaming cape. The orb exploded safely behind him, searing the ground.


    The battle spiraled into a breakneck dance of parries, thrusts, dodges, and blasts of flame and ice. Each time Bastion swung, molten lines appeared on the ground, reflecting the ferocity of his power.


    Each time Cain retaliated, the air filled with swirling foxfire or icy shards that slammed fruitlessly against Bastion''s armor.


    They were locked in a dire stalemate as Bastion was on the verge of collapse from overexerting his blood-burn, yet too enraged to surrender. While Cain struggled to maintain his increased fire damage and keep pace with Lucan''s raw power.


    Both bled from various wounds, and their bodies were damaged and burnt. The once-large battlefield has become a firestorm of swirling embers and dancing flames.


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    "Uncle Fenix, is big brother Cain going to be alright?" Sylvia shook Fenix''s hand and asked with a worried expression. Explore more adventures at My Virtual Library Empire


    When everyone in Cain''s group heard it, their attention suddenly shifted to Fenix, as some of them had also been worried about Cain''s safety since they knew that Cain''s rank was way lower and the reason he could contend with Bastion was just from the temporary power.


    Even Ayla, who had been enjoying the fight with her entire focus on the fight, just realized that Cain seemed to be in trouble and immediately looked at Fenix as she also worried about Cain''s safety.


    "Don''t worry too much since he didn''t even ask for my help." Fenix chuckled as he patted Sylvia''s head, reassuring her.


    Fenix was honestly surprised and impressed with Cain''s strength since he hadn''t expected that Cain really had the ability to deal with Bastion quite easily.


    Because when Cain explained to him previously, Cain mentioned that if the situation was really dire, he would unleash his full strength and help him. This was the reason why he didn''t worry too much, as he thought that Cain didn''t even use his full strength.


    "Butler Zen, can you guess his rank and what kind of bloodline he has?" Garran raised an eyebrow as he glanced at Butler Zen.


    "I can''t say for sure, but I think his rank hasn''t even reached the Conqueror Rank yet for sure. As for his bloodline, I have some guesses, but it''s still vague as of now." Butler Zen replied with a confused expression since he really can''t see through Cain.


    "Tch, you''re not helping at all. You can''t even stand your ground against that big guy, what can you do?" Garran shook his head, teasing Butler Zen.


    Hearing that, Butler Zen wasn''t going to take it without putting up a fight as he answered with a sneer. "If you say so, can you even stand a chance fighting him? He is of your age, but you might even get killed without him lifting his finger if you were fighting against him."


    "..."


    Garran was speechless as Butler Zen just put salt on his wound by stating the fact that Cain could even fight toe to toe with Lucan''s protector by himself.


    ¡­


    Clone B leaped to Cain''s side, its body shimmering from repeated damage. Together, they faced down Bastion, whose chest heaved from ragged breathing. Bastion''s eyes, however, were filled with the same lethal determination.


    For a heartbeat, no one moved. A hot wind swept around them, carrying the stench of ash, blood, and burned dirt. The sky overhead was hazy from dust and smoke.


    They met eyes. Bastion''s red-rimmed look was filled with hatred and despair, a furious glare that indicated he had taken his final, desperate measure. Every strained breath sliced through the silence like a dagger.


    Then he spoke with a bitter yet resolute expression. "I¡­will not die without avenging him."

 Chapter 145 Cains Dragon Against Bastions Dragon

    Cain braced himself as he thought that Bastion might use his ultimate skill like Lucan had used in a desperate attempt against Dante. If Bastion''s skill was indeed similar to Lucan''s, then that ultimate move would be even deadlier in his hands, especially when he was still burning his blood essence while using it.


    Subsequently, Bastion lifted his sword in both hands, the metal bending beneath the pressure of his surging aura. Veins pulsed an ominous crimson as he focused all of his strength and the last remnants of his blood essence power into a single, overwhelming attack.


    Bastion unleashed a storm of superheated wind, and his flames darkened from burning orange to nearly black-red. The ground beneath him cracked further, forming a spiderweb pattern of molten rock.


    Above, the swirling flames formed into an eastern draconic shape¡ªlarge, hissing, and churning with terrifying strength. Its half-formed maw snapped at the air, roaring with an ethereal cry that sent tremors through the battlefield.


    Cain felt the temperature spike dramatically. The swirling flames Bastion generated were so powerful that his own Infernal Ascendance aura faltered for a moment, battered by waves of astonishing heat.


    ''This is the same ultimate Lucan used, as expected.'' Cain recalled the monstrous, fiery dragon Lucan had summoned against Dante.


    ''But Bastion''s version¡­ It''s bigger, stronger, and more refined. He''s poured everything into it.''


    A massive Crimson Dragon began to form overhead. Its eyes burned with destructive intent. Then, with Bastion''s shout, the dragon rose higher.


    Still forced to maintain a defensive stance, Cain knitted his eyebrows against the scorching torrent. Even at a distance, the swirling flames burned his arms. His own foxfire, while powerful and strengthened by Infernal Ascendance, seemed overshadowed by the sheer mass of Bastion''s ultimate attack.


    "This is the pinnacle of our art, the skill Lucan never perfected," Bastion said. His voice seemed to reverberate with the dragon''s own in a hollow echo. "It devours everything in flame."


    Cain''s blue eyes narrowed. He sensed that if he faced this draconic assault as he was, he would be overwhelmed. Even with Infernal Ascendance doubling his fire damage, Bastion was about to unleash something monstrous¡ªpowered not only by skill but also by the final power from his life force.


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    ''It seems that I still need to burn a bit of my blood essence too at the end of the day.'' Cain thought to himself.


    He then immediately acted. Amid the swirling chaos, a surge of pain rippled through him as he let the barest fraction of his own blood essence ignite¡ªa forbidden technique he typically reserved for only the direst situations.


    Cain''s aura spiked as red-hot agony raced through his veins all at once. It was different from Bastion''s unrestrained fury; Cain burned only a sliver of his essence, but the effect was massive, as his bloodline''s rank was like a heaven compared to Bastion''s.


    All of his stats tripled. The foxfire around him roared to life in a blinding flame, turning from deep red to near-white with goldish at its core. Even his other clone, who was battered, instantly recovered itself as it absorbed some of the ascending strength.


    "Do you think your dragon is that scary?" Cain''s voice was distorted by the surge of energies swirling within him. "Then let me show you mine."


    He spread his arms wide, channeling monstrous amounts of fire energy into the air. A vortex of foxfire spiraled upward, crackling with arcs of scorching lightning.


    Within seconds, a massive dragon shape took form. Its scales were outlined by swirling flames. The dazzling eyes locked onto Bastion''s draconic fire as if it were looking at its prey.


    The temperature rose at an alarming speed. The collision of magical powers howled through the entire atmosphere. Cain''s dragon blazed with red, orange, and gold colors, each layered with white-hot edges.


    Sensing its master''s lethal intent, the dragon let out a thunderous roar that shook and sent a shockwave across the battlefield. Fenix and Butler Zen reacted swiftly, creating a strong barrier around them since they needed to protect their companions.


    Fortunately, Dante had retreated and sat on Nix''s back since he was reminded by Fenix the moment the dragon took form. Otherwise, he might have been hurt from the shockwave.


    Looking at Cain''s dragon, which was even bigger and fiercer than his own, Bastion was taken aback as he couldn''t believe that Cain still had that much strength without even appearing to be struggling to create that terrifying dragon.


    ''No, that must be an illusion. Yes, it should be an illusion.'' Bastion thought to himself while he was denying himself at his end''s rope.


    He then directed his dragon forward. The dragon reared back, jaws gaping wide as it dove at Cain''s foxfire monstrosity.


    The two monstrous summons surged toward each other. Bastion''s Crimson Dragon charged forward with jaws wide and flaming claws outstretched. For a brief moment, its roar thundered across the battlefield in a challenge meant to tear Cain''s dragon apart.


    But the Foxfire Dragon moved with astonishing speed. It opened its own blazing maw, and before the crimson beast could even react, Cain''s dragon swallowed Bastion''s in one massive gulp. Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    In a blaze of devouring flame, the crimson dragon vanished into the Foxfire Dragon''s throat, as though it were no more than a tiny spark.


    The Crimson Dragon barely had a moment to resist. One howl of outrage rang across the air before disappearing completely as it was consumed by the overwhelming Cain''s dragon.


    "Impossible!" Bastion''s voice crackled. He poured every last remnant of his life force into this attack, yet it was obliterated in an instant as it was devoured wholly.


    The resulting shockwave swept outward in a circle of scorching wind, crushing any remaining ice spikes and sending up plumes of dust. Cain''s dragon soared triumphantly before dissolving into a hail of embers as its mission was complete.

 Chapter 146 Killing Bastion

    Bastion''s trump card had been quickly eliminated, leaving him exposed. A stunned silence enveloped him as he stared at the spot where his ultimate skill had once towered.


    Just moments before, it had seemed unstoppable. Now it was gone as it was devoured and annihilated without putting up a resistance.


    The psychic backlash tore through Bastion''s mind. His chest was tight as if an invisible blade had pierced him. The continuous blood-burning had already ravaged his organs, and the final blow to his skill drained the last ounce of his willpower.


    His sword clattered from his limp fingers, the once-gleaming metal blackened by the intensity of Cain''s foxfire.


    "No," he rasped with a voice barely above a whisper.


    Cain took a single step forward, white-gold flames trailing around him. With his final surge of increased power, he unleashed a concentrated wave of searing flame on Bastion, who could only fall to his knees. The blast hit with devastating force, searing through his damaged armor.


    Bastion screamed hoarsely. His body slumped forward. Steam emerged from the burned metal that formerly protected his chest. After a few heartbeats, he lay still on the battlefield, with no breath or traces of life.


    After confirming Bastion''s death, Cain finally let go of the suppression of his healing properties, as he had been suppressing it all this time because he didn''t want Bastion to be desperate early, resulting in a short fight.


    His body then immediately fully healed in an instant, refreshing not only his physical body but also his mental condition, as he was actually quite exhausted after quite a long fight.


    Subsequently, Cain took back his clone as he waved his hand before using his [Ice Storm] skill, intending to cool down the surrounding temperature.


    Looking at the massive icy storm, Cain took out new clothes before putting them on as he burned the worn-out clothes that had been scorched because of his fight with Bastion.


    The moment Cain put his clothes on his body, he stopped for a second before focusing his attention on the translucent panels of data in front of him as he heard numerous notifications from the system.


    [Ding! Dante has killed Lucan, Peak-level Dominator Rank Awakeners]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 100 million Evolution Points]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1 Random-level Summon Pools]


    [Ding! You have killed Bastion, Peak-level Conqueror Rank Awakeners]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 20 billion Evolution Points]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 5,400 Gacha Points]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 2 High-level Summon Pools]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1 High-level Lottery Pools]


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    [Ding! Because you have gained a lot of combat experience by fighting Bastion, your experience at Dominator Rank has also been increased to 100%]


    When Cain checked the notifications, he was pleased when he read the part where he gained 100% experience at Dominator Rank.


    This was also the reason why he prolonged the fact with Bastion, as he had asked the system if gaining the experience could be by real fighting experience too, not pure killing the enemy.


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    The system replied that he could, but the extent of gaining the experience will be decided by the system since it would definitely assess the fight by itself, determining if he gained ''real combat experience'' or just another typical fight.


    Cain then checked the situation inside his beast space. After placing Anya there, he had ordered the system to let her absorb the remainder of his blessing and hadn''t checked on her since.


    Inside the beast space, Anya was sitting cross-legged, leisurely absorbing the rest of the blessing. The system informed him that her process would take a bit longer this time.


    Having confirmed that Li Yuexian was also fine, Cain refocused on his surroundings and dispelled IceStormIce StormIceStorm once he noticed the air had grown uncomfortably cold.


    "Big Brother Cain!" Sylvia and Ayla shouted in unison as they ran towards Cain immediately after Nix landed on the ground.


    Their bodies were covered in a red barrier since Fenix made them so that they wouldn''t be affected by the cold.


    Even though Cain felt only a mild breeze, the cold was still dangerous for ordinary people like Sylvia and the others.


    Upon reaching Cain, both girls leaped into his arms, though for different reasons. Sylvia clung to him out of genuine worry, having seen how battered he was earlier


    Unlike Sylvia, Ayla came to Cain because in her eyes, Cain had become the strongest since he had killed someone who even Fenix couldn''t kill. Not only that, she was captivated by Cain''s previous dragon attack and had been thinking of begging Cain to teach her how to do that ever since.


    "Are you alright?" Sylvia asked with a worried expression.


    "Yeah, are you okay?" Ayla chimed in, showing an excited expression instead of a worried one.


    Cain chuckled as he replied with a smile while holding the little girls in his arms. "I''m fine, don''t worry."


    "Are you really fine?" Elara walked towards him, looking at Cain''s whole body thoroughly as she was worried that Cain might still have some open wounds and the little girls'' action just worsened them.


    "Of course!" Cain looked at Elara before putting down the little girls on the ground and patted their heads softly.


    However, when Cain turned his body as he intended to talk with Garran, he felt that someone had climbed on his body. He immediately shuddered at the thought of getting countless questions from this little one.


    Subsequently, he used his brain to think of the solution for a split second before tilting his head aside. "Ayla, what do you want?"


    Ayla giggled at the question as she put her arms around Cain''s neck. "Hehe, Big Brother Cain knows me best."


    She then added, "Can you teach me how to use that amazing dragon skill, please?" Her eyes sparkled at the idea of summoning a fierce dragon just like Cain had done.

 Chapter 147 Garran join the group

    "Of course I can teach you," Cain replied with an smile, "but have you learned the basics yet?"


    "I haven''t. Why does that matter?" Ayla asked, raising an eyebrow in confusion.


    Cain shook his head slowly and chuckled. "You haven''t even learned the basics yet. How could you possibly jump straight into mastering the strongest skill?"


    He paused for a moment before adding, "Go ask the others to teach you the basics first. Once you''ve built a solid foundation and gotten strong enough, I''ll teach you how to use my skill at that time."


    "Hmmm, why not just learn directly from you?" Ayla mused, putting a finger on her chin as she thought that it would be better to learn from the strongest.


    "Well," Cain answered, "I could teach you, but it''d be exactly the same as if you learned from everyone else. Also, I''m busy right now and if I don''t keep working, I won''t earn enough money. We wouldn''t be able to keep up with your appetite," he teased with a smirk as he gently pinched Ayla''s cheek.


    He then continued with a playful glint in his eye, "But if you really want me to teach you the basics personally, that means I''ll have no time to make money. So we could do that, but you''d only get to eat once a day. What do you think?"


    At the mention of having only one meal daily, Ayla let out a short gasp. "I''ll ask the others, then!" she exclaimed as she immediately jumped on the ground before heading straight toward Fenix.


    Everyone shook their heads when they watched the conversation between the two, but Fenix immediately shivered when he noticed the lively "little demon" was approaching him as she spread her arms widely and called his name.


    "Ouch, it still hurts," Fenix groaned, clutching his chest as though the pain from his previous battle had suddenly flared up again.


    Ayla abruptly halted; she had been ready to launch herself at Fenix in an enthusiastic hug. Now, she looked genuinely worried instead. "Uncle Fenix, are you alright?" she asked, tilting her head in concern.


    Fenix slowly shook his head, keeping up the pained expression. "No, not yet. I haven''t recovered. Sorry, but I can''t teach you right now." He nodded toward Dante. "Why don''t you go ask Dante first? I''ll help you out after I''ve healed up."


    While speaking, Fenix shot a quick side glare at Dante as he gave an unspoken command for him to deal with the "little demon" at the moment. Clearly, Fenix wasn''t in the mood to be pestered by the little demon just yet.


    "Okay¡­ Get well soon, Uncle Fenix," Ayla replied with a sympathetic smile, then dashed off toward her next target.


    Cain shook his head before giving Fenix a look since he needed him by his side to meet Garran and his protector.


    Because in case something unexpected that would be unlikely happening, such as Garran''s protector going to attack him out of nowhere, he had Fenix to react in time before he would use his bloodline power since he was sure that he wouldn''t be able to react fast enough if Garran''s protector would attack him in a close distance.


    Naturally, Cain was just playing it safe. Better to have an extra layer of security, since there was no real downside. After all, as the saying goes, it''s better to be safe than sorry.


    Before long, Cain and Fenix arrived in front of Garran and his protector. Cain greeted Garran with a bright smile. "Long time no see, my friend. Sorry for making you wait for a while."


    "Hahaha, don''t worry about it," Garran responded, waving his hand dismissively.


    Cain raised an eyebrow. "I''ve been wanting to ask¡ªwhy did you follow Lucan earlier?"


    "Oh, that," Garran replied with a chuckle. "I was simply curious. They all left so suddenly after a private discussion, so I decided to tag along and see what was happening."


    He paused, then shrugged. "I had a hunch that they were probably after you. Honestly, if I''d seen you as unworthy of my help, I would have backed off right away and definitely wouldn''t have lent them a hand."


    Leaning forward slightly, Garran added, "You know how cruel this world can be. One false step, and you end up like Lucan and his group. That''s why I make sure to be careful with everything I do."


    Cain couldn''t help but laugh. Garran''s frank manner was surprising as he thought that Garran shouldn''t be the type to sugarcoat his words or hide his intentions.


    His laughter subsiding, Cain''s expression turned serious. "Aren''t you worried that speaking so openly could make me angry?" he asked, looking Garran with a direct look.


    Sensing potential danger, Butler Zen, who stood near Garran, immediately tensed up. He gathered his strength, fully prepared to whisk Garran away at the slightest sign of hostility from either Cain or Fenix.


    "If telling you the truth would infuriate you," Garran answered with a wry smile, "then I guess I''ve just misjudged your character." He patted Butler Zen''s shoulder to reassure him, confident that neither Cain nor Fenix intended to attack.


    "Hahahaha, I like your style, my friend" Cain said, erupting into hearty laughter again. He walked up to Garran and gave his shoulder a good-natured pat. "If anyone from Lucan''s family asks about what happened, just tell them I''m the one who killed him. Let them come find me directly."


    Cain told him that was because if Lucan''s family was looking for someone who killed Lucan, they would definitely go to Garran since people inside the Rose Blossom Pavilion knew that Garran was following Lucan along.


    And since Garran had the intention to help him and even be sincere to him, he should take the initiative in doing what he should do as this mess was made by him in the first place.


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    "Alright, if that''s what you want. Thanks," Garran said, nodding as he returned Cain''s shoulder pat.


    "Glad we got that sorted out." Cain smiled, then continued, "I''ll take my leave again since I have something to do, as I''ve told you before."


    "Fine by me¡ªlet''s get moving," Garran replied without hesitation. He strode toward Cain''s group as if he had always been part of it.


    "¡­"


    Cain was momentarily speechless, observing how smoothly Garran integrated himself into the group.


    With a slightly apologetic look, Butler Zen turned to Cain as he scratched his head. "My apologies, Young Master Cain. He''s always like this as he never asks whether he''s bothering anyone. If you find it problematic, I can haul him away, even if it means using force."


    Cain waved a hand dismissively. "Don''t worry about it. The more, the merrier, right?" After all Garran had done, there was no way Cain would reject him.


    As they traveled, Garran glanced around and then turned his attention to the Ice dragon beneath them. "What''s his name? This is my first time riding a real dragon," he remarked excitedly, patting Nix''s scales.


    "That''s Nix," Cain replied with a fond smile. "He''s my contracted beast."


    Garran''s eyes widened at the revelation. He hadn''t realized the majestic dragon was officially under Cain''s contract.


    A few moments later, as they were flying toward Lunovale City, Garran remembered he had no clue about Cain''s intentions. "I just realized I don''t even know where we''re going or why. Care to explain it to me?"


    Cain chuckled. "We''re heading to Lunovale City for the auction at the Starlight Auction House."


    "Oh, one of their smaller auctions, right? What''s attracting you there?" Garran asked with a curious arch of his brow, suspecting something at the auction might be quite valuable.


    Cain shrugged. "Honestly, it''s mostly just for fun. That''s all there is to it."


    Garran lightly elbowed Cain''s side, as though he didn''t buy the explanation. "Come on, you must have a real reason. Is there something you''re aiming to buy? Share a little with a friend, will you?"


    Cain let out a resigned sigh. "If you insist. There is something that caught my eye, although you''d probably consider it unimportant."


    "Oh? And what is it? Don''t be secretive now!" Garran pressed, his eyes lighting up. He recalled how Cain had been in a bit of a hurry earlier, so he assumed it must be some extraordinary treasure.


    Cain chuckled. "It''s just a wolf cub. Nothing much, really."


    "Tch," Garran clicked his tongue, clearly thinking Cain was either messing with him or withholding vital information. "If you don''t want to tell me, just say so." S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "I''m not joking." Cain shook his head. "I told you, I''m mostly going to this auction for fun. I even gave them a few items to auction off. It''s not some grand scheme."


    Before Garran could retort, Ayla suddenly chimed in. She jumped onto Cain''s back, clinging like an excited child. "Big Brother Cain, you''ve already bought so many little beasts in the past. Why do you want another one now?"


    Cain smiled, balancing her weight effortlessly. "I just felt like it, that''s all."


    "Is the little wolf cute?" she asked, eyes sparkling at the prospect of having another new friend.


    Although Cain had purchased several beasts before, most were still untamed and not safe for her to play with. Hearing about a wolf cub made her think it might be a tame companion she could safely be around.


    "Hold on¡ªyou''re telling me the thing you''re so eager to get is just a wolf cub?" Garran asked as he was still skeptical when he watched the exchange.


    "Yup," Cain said with a nod. "Told you from the start."

 Chapter 148 Huge Commotion in the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demonic Fox Race

    At the same time when Cain used his bloodline power up to the 9-Tailed form for the second time, on the Main Continent there stood a vast mountain range enveloped by fog that drifted into misty valleys brimming with ancient forests.


    Within this rugged expanse rose a colossal, majestic building that dominated the landscape.


    The steps leading to the building were carved from obsidian, each riser etched with curling fox motifs and arcane runes. Faint wisps of demonic energy swirl between crevices, shimmering like trapped moonlight in the darkness.


    Tall, lacquered pillars of blackwood frame the massive double doors, each door carved with an intricate nine-tailed fox design. The fox''s tails appear to shift when viewed from different angles, a subtle enchantment that hints at the illusions this race was known for.


    Upon entering, one was greeted by a hushed reverence. Flickering braziers line the perimeter, their silver-blue flames giving off a gentle glow that casted dancing shadows on the floor. The air was thick with the scent of foxfire incense, a rare blend said to open the mind''s eye to ancestral voices.


    Sweeping across the hall''s walls are murals depicting the race''s glorious history where a sea of demonic foxes brandishing illusions, clashing with ancient foes, forging pacts with celestial forces. Between these grand murals hang scrolls inscribed with genealogies, each tail of the illustrious bloodlines carefully recorded in calligraphy.


    At the far end stands a towering statue carved from a single block of moonlit jade, illuminated from below by hidden array formations.


    The statue depicts the original 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox as a majestic figure with nine sweeping tails that fan out gracefully behind them. The statue''s eyes, set with spirit-crystal inlays, seemingly alive, quietly watching over the hall.


    Standing before this imposing monument was the Patriarch, wearing clad in flowing white and gold robes embroidered with stylized fox tails.


    His presence resonates with power; faint illusions flicker around him, as if the air itself bends in deference. The flicker of the braziers highlights fine, vulpine features as the faint suggestions of ears or a tail if one looks closely enough.


    Behind the Patriarch, numerous individuals had assembled, awaiting his command. With a measured step, he tapped his foot on the floor twice.


    "Twice," he repeated, his voice echoing throughout the Ancestral Hall. "The statue has trembled twice in the span of just two days."


    Pausing briefly, he turned to address the crowd gathered in the hall. "Legends tell us that if this statue even shifts by a single inch, it signals the moment our race will ascend and dominate the world. But now, the statue has moved twice, and the second vibration was even stronger than the first."


    His gaze swept over the onlookers, lingering for a moment on each, before his foot once again tapped in a thoughtful rhythm against the polished floor. "Now, share what you have discovered. Any clue, no matter how small it is since it may lead us to the cause of this phenomenon."


    A middle aged man in his late 50s stepped forward and bowed slightly. "Reporting to the patriarch, I sent some people to observe the Abyssal Dragon Cult''s activities. So far, it seems they''ve made no significant moves."


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    "Tch," the Patriarch clicked his tongue in mild annoyance. "That man is as cunning as the old men of our clan who were already nearing their lifespan. Hu Huang, you will go to them personally. Ask if they''ve detected any large-scale movement in the past two days. Before you leave, remind them that if they dare to touch anything related to us, I will immediately go there in person and they will regret it."


    Before Hu Huang could respond, an old man''s voice filled with the vicissitude of life reverberated through the hall. "Little Tian, you still haven''t changed at all even after all these years. Do you forget how often you''d come running to me whenever you make a mistake when you''re still a child?"


    "Old Lao, please preserve your strength and don''t trouble yourself too much with clan affairs. If we manage to locate the source behind these two tremors, we may gain an unexpected advantage. You might even find a breakthrough that will extend your life." The Patriarch tilted his head as his gaze seemingly looked beyond the Ancestral Hall into the depths of the mountain range.


    Old Lao replied with a hearty laugh. "Hahahaha, don''t worry about me, Patriarch. If such a grand discovery exists, you should either use it yourself to prepare for the looming new era or give it to the family''s most promising talents. Let them grow stronger and faster."


    Because the things that could prolong his life or help him in breaking through with his strength wasn''t something that could be obtained easily, his thought about living longer had been long gone as his lifespan was already nearing his end.


    That''s why even if there was something good, his only thought was naturally to let the younger generation use it instead of himself. Especially to the current Patriarch as he was the strongest in the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demonic Fox Race.


    Old Lao then added, "Little Huang, remind the Abyssal Dragon Cult that if it comes down to it, I will show up personally rather than sending Little Tian. Let me do at least one more thing for our family before I leave this world."


    Sigh!


    The patriarch let out a long sigh before waving his hand, signalling Hu Huang to go. "Very well, Hu Huang. You know what you must do." S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "I''ll leave at once." With a quick nod, Hu Huang bowed first to the Patriarch and then offered a deeper bow in Old Lao''s direction, acknowledging the old man''s words before departing with measured haste.


    Immediately afterward, an older man with flowing white hair and a long beard stepped forward. "Patriarch, we have no reports of newly uncovered secret realms or ruins in these past days. We even revisited certain known areas to check for anomalies but found nothing unusual."

 Chapter 149 The Golden Lion Race

    The patriarch''s expression darkened into a frown. He had guessed that if some remarkably valuable treasure had surfaced, it might well have come from a newly discovered or hidden location, possibly one of those perilous ruins still shrouded in mystery¡ªeven to one of the strongest factions such as theirs.


    Many of these sites were so hazardous that even the Patriarch himself would hesitate to enter, aware that the risk of losing his life was all too real.


    "Continue your investigations. Search them again if necessary, but don''t neglect the safety." The patriarch ordered with a serious expression.


    After the old man left the building, another person stepped forward. He was a tall, lean man with silvered hair bound in a high tail. His long sleeves bore delicate embroidery of fox tails outlined in gold thread.


    Bowing respectfully, he cleared his throat as he spoke. "Uncle Ti¨C uhumm. Patriarch. We have been following your orders, gathering intel from every corner of the Main Continent. Our clan''s network of informants and hidden spies continues to scour for signs of any anomaly that might explain the statue''s tremors."


    He paused, adjusting the folds of his robe. "Through our countless sources, we have compiled the following information: First, there are rumors circulating about a young prodigy rumored to possess an exceedingly rare demonic bloodline. Although the specifics are unclear, whispers suggest his latent power may involve an aspect of fox lineage or some other bestial heritage that is capable of creating extraordinary resonance."


    Another wave of murmurs spread through those assembled, and the Patriarch raised a hand to silence them. "Go on," he commanded quietly, his gaze unwavering.


    The silver-haired subordinate inclined his head and continued, "Next, several distant sects in the western reaches have reported hearing strange howls echoing through the mountains at night. Some experts in those lands claim the howls carry an ''old magic,'' reminiscent of ancient fox incantations that have not been heard for centuries. We cannot yet confirm these stories, but they coincide with the time frame of the statue''s first tremor."


    He paused again, letting his words sink in. "Lastly, there have been faint sightings but it was no more than shadows of a robed figure with foxlike features traveling between major cities. Our informants describe sightings that are difficult to pin down, as though illusions cloak this individual''s true form. While we cannot be certain of any direct correlation, it is peculiar that these rumors arose around the same time as the statue''s second tremor."


    The patriarch''s eyes narrowed, and an almost imperceptible ripple of power emanated from him, stirring the incense-laden air. "A robed figure howls in the night, and a young prodigy with a unique bloodline," he summarized in a measured tone. "None of these threads alone seems conclusive. But taken together¡­"


    He let the sentence trail off, and behind him, the monumental jade statue seemed to glimmer ever so slightly, as if responding to his thoughts. After a contemplative moment, he spoke again.


    "Compile all of this information into a detailed report. Correlate the times, places, and any potential witnesses. If our statue trembled not once but twice, there may be multiple triggers or a single source of power strong enough to pulse across vast distances."


    The silver-haired man bowed again. "Yes, Patriarch. My team will redouble our efforts to connect the dots. If there is indeed a single source behind these tremors, we will find it."


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    From the back of the hall, Old Lao''s voice resonated once more, filled with a curious blend of weariness and excitement, "Little Tian, if that robed figure truly wields illusions strong enough to evade detection, we might be dealing with someone who has already awakened a portion of the ancestral fox power or something akin to it."


    The patriarch inclined his head, acknowledging Old Lao''s insight. Turning his attention back to the silver-haired subordinate, he gave a curt nod. "You know your orders. Go. And remember to spare no effort, but do not place our people in needless danger. Report to me the moment you find any solid lead."


    Just as the silver-haired subordinate turned to depart, another figure entered the Ancestral Hall with hurried steps.


    A middle-aged man dressed in a dark robe adorned with subtle fox-tail motifs at the hem. Bowing low, he cast a brief glance at the jade statue before addressing the Patriarch in a steady voice.


    "Patriarch," he began, "our network has gathered new information on the Golden Lion Race. Over the past two days, they have shown an unprecedented spike in activity as they mobilized scouting parties and fortifying their borders. They appear to be searching for something¡­or someone."


    The patriarch''s eyes narrowed, his gaze sharp with anticipation. "Elaborate," he commanded. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The newcomer inclined his head. "Yes, Patriarch. Their patrols have doubled, particularly in regions near where our demonic fox clans sometimes roam. We have also intercepted rumors that the Golden Lion patriarch himself is preparing a small elite squad. From what our sources say, they plan to depart soon¡ªpossibly to investigate the same disturbances we''ve been monitoring."


    With a measured calm, the patriarch lifted a hand for silence. "If the Golden Lion Race is truly on the move, it could be connected to the statue''s tremors. Perhaps they sense an opportunity like us or fear that we have already discovered a crucial secret." His voice turned grave. "Tell me, do they seem to have any definite lead?"


    The subordinate shook his head. "Nothing concrete. However, they''ve dispatched envoys to at least three neighboring powers, possibly forging temporary alliances. And we''ve also noticed a significant buildup of supplies such as medicine, High-level treasures, even large transport wagons, as though they anticipate a long campaign. All signs suggest they are preparing for something far more extensive than a simple scouting run."


    The patriarch tapped his foot on the marble floor in rhythm. "It''s been decades since they gathered on this scale. If they''re mobilizing resources, they must have caught wind of our statue''s anomaly or perhaps uncovered clues we''ve yet to learn."

 Chapter 150 Marry Liang Yuchen

    He then added, "We cannot let them outmaneuver us. Summon our best scouts and illusion specialists. Send them to monitor every major route the Golden Lions might use. If there''s an artifact, a secret realm, or a prodigy they''re hunting, we must not lose sight of it."


    The silver-haired subordinate bowed deeply. "Yes, Patriarch. I will assemble all relevant reports and cross-reference them immediately. We will leave no stone unturned."


    A heavy silence followed his order. Outside, a gust of wind howled across the obsidian steps, carrying the chill of the mountain mists into the great hall. The jade statue loomed overhead, eyes glinting in the firelight as though silently urging the clan onward.


    The patriarch raised his hand. "Go. Prepare for whatever the Golden Lions intend. Whether this is merely a show or the precursor to a grand upheaval, we will be ready."


    ''I hope they won''t do anything funny this time around. Otherwise¡­'' The patriarch''s expression darkened, thinking that if the Golden Lion race would mess around and hinder them in any way, he would show them that there were still differences in strength even between those strongest factions in the world.


    Even though they could be considered as one, the difference between their race could still be considered as huge. That''s why the patriarch didn''t actually worry too much because he also knew that a full-out war in the near future was almost impossible as all of the top factions were preparing themselves for the incoming new era.


    However, the things that concerned him more was the reason for the statue''s movement. Therefore, he ordered them to monitor the Golden Lion race''s every movement as he didn''t want to miss even a single clue that could lead towards it.


    Subsequently, the patriarch received the reports and made necessary arrangements for them.


    ¡­


    Meanwhile, while the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demonic Fox Race was in the midst of turmoil, the one responsible for causing it all was simply strolling around Lunovale City, waiting for the upcoming auction.


    For over an hour, Cain''s group had explored numerous shops. He needed to purchase large quantities of furniture and other household essentials to furnish the homes inside his beast space.


    During these outings, Cain had also quietly brought Li Fenghai into the beast space whenever Garran and Butler Zen were distracted, so that Li Fenghai could begin maintaining all the beasts that he had bought previously.


    However, for most of the time, Cain spent it using his brain as he needed to think about the countermeasure to deal with Lucan''s death and the unknown enemy that had come for him out of nowhere.


    Fortunately, Cain was able to get himself out of the trouble, as it could lead to a disaster if he wasn''t strong enough to handle them because Anya''s intervention from the system previously was something that he hadn''t thought of.


    That''s why, after transmigrating into this world, he realized that he needed to think about the worst-case scenario for everything that he wanted to do since everything wouldn''t always go according to his desire.


    In that time, Cain decided that he would speed up his plan about auctioning the blood essence and luring someone from the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demonic Fox race because if his plan succeeded, at least he wouldn''t need to worry about his safety for the time being.


    Meaning that he didn''t need to worry about the threat from Lucan''s family nor the unknown disaster, as he believed that with the strength of the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demonic Fox, most of the problems that he might face in the future would be auto-resolved.


    Moreover, Cain had already instructed his clone back in his own kingdom to organize a grand event offering free talent awakenings under the pretext of finding and recruiting geniuses.


    In truth, his primary goal was to discover the main character''s companion as it was someone whose talent he wanted to copy and then nurture as a loyal subordinate.


    In addition, Cain had received a mission for Nix in filling his experience at the GrandLord Rank Beast. Luckily, the difficulty was just a normal level, and he only needed to find the resources by himself, as he was restricted from buying them like he did previously.


    As Cain was still lost in his thoughts with perfecting his plan while accompanying the others to buy things, he immediately set aside his thoughts when he noticed that there was a movement inside the beast space.


    He then made a projection inside the beast space and found out that Anya had almost finished her small retreat.


    After waiting for a minute or two, Cain finally noticed the change with Anya as her aura had instantly calmed down the moment she opened her eyes.


    Subsequently, Cain immediately checked Anya''s stats as he was curious about her improvement.


    [Name: Anya Akane]


    [Age: 22]


    [Race: Half-Human, Half-Kitsune]


    [Bloodline: 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox (4-Tailed)]


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    [Attribute: Ascendant-level Fire Element (1 rank above Perfect-level)]


    [Talent: Transformation (S Rank), Illusion Manipulation (S+ Rank)]


    [Skills: 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox skills (4-Tailed)]


    [Strength]: 285 million + 15 mil = 300 million


    [Agility]: 380 mil + 20 mil = 400 million


    [Health]: 228 mil + 12 mil = 240 million


    [Sense]: 266 mil + 14 mil = 280 million


    [Energy]: 684 mil + 12 mil = 696 million


    When Cain checked Anya''s new strength, he was delighted to see that some of her stats had even surpassed Nix to some extent, thinking that he finally had a new insurance when he was still in this low-level world.


    With Anya''s new strength, he instantly felt safer because, coupled with her bloodline power that could quintuple her stats, Cain was certain that even in the entire world at this moment, Anya was definitely the strongest within the same rank.


    That''s why he wouldn''t need to worry about anything for the time being, as the strongest person that could go inside the low-level world was limited to Conqueror Rank.


    "How are you feeling?" Cain asked with a smile, patting her head softly.


    "I feel great. My body''s overflowing with strength. I can''t wait to test it against someone strong!" Anya replied excitedly while savoring the moment of Cain patting her head.


    "We''ll talk about challenging fights later. The auction is about to begin, and we should head there now." Cain chuckled and instantly took her and Li Fenghai out of the beast space, surprising everyone in his group.


    "Big Sis Anya!" Ayla and Sylvia immediately come and hug her warmly as if they haven''t met for years.


    Anya only shook her head as she put both the little girls in her arms before greeting the others.


    Subsequently, they headed towards the Starlight Auction House together since the little girls couldn''t wait to have their first experience attending an auction.


    When they arrived in front of the building, Garran was surprised to find Liang Yuchen and another person standing at the entrance as if waiting for someone.


    "Hahaha, I didn''t expect that one of the top beauties in the academy was waiting for me and made such an effort." Garran laughed out loud when the party had just arrived.


    However, to his surprise, Yuchen only gave him a cold glance before shifting his gaze towards Cain and bowing slightly together with Old Feng.


    "Welcome back, Young Master Cain." Yuchen and Old Feng greeted Cain in unison, shocking Garran as he opened his eyes widely since he hadn''t thought that Cain and Yuchen had known each other before.


    "You know her? Why''d you keep that a secret from me?" Garran nudged Cain and asked in a slightly annoyed tone, as he had just embarrassed himself because he thought that Yuchen was waiting for him.


    "You never ask." Cain chuckled as he sneered before replying to Yuchen and Old Feng with a smile.


    "No need for formalities. People might get the wrong idea if you behave this politely." Cain waved his hand dismissively.


    Both of them immediately understood the assignment as they realized that Cain hinted at them to not reveal anything about him because with them being overly polite, it might raise suspicion from Garran and his protector about their relationship.


    "Big Brother Cain, Who''s that beautiful sister? Why is she watching you weirdly?" Ayla piped up suddenly, tugging on Cain''s sleeve.


    "Now that Ayla mentioned it. It seems the jade cold beauty has finally taken a liking to someone, my good friend at that." Garran chuckled.


    When Yuchen heard it, she immediately gave Garran a cold glare as if she couldn''t wait to beat the hell out of him for what he just said.


    Garran instantly giggled as he raised his hands, backing out instantly after he teased her.


    "She is Liang Yuchen," Cain explained gently to Ayla, patting her head. "Her family owns the Starlight Auction House."


    "Wow! She must be super rich then." Ayla exclaimed, thinking that she must have an infinite amount of money because she heard from Garran''s mouth before about the Starlight Auction House being a force as strong as his family but much richer.


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    "Big Brother Cain, here!" Ayla made a gesture as if she wanted to whisper something to him.


    Cain then crouched down and moved his head closer to her.


    However, unbeknownst to Ayla, most of the people present here were strong enough to hear someone''s whisper even from quite far away, resulting in all of them laughing out loud when they heard Ayla''s whisper.


    "Big Brother Cain, why don''t you marry her? Then you''d be really rich and wouldn''t have to work anymore. You could just focus on teaching me to get stronger!" Ayla whispered with a low voice.

 Chapter 151 Auction

    Cain immediately put his palm on his face when he heard Anya''s whisper, as he thought that maybe Ayla would say something funny like asking her to to cover their food expenses or something, but he certainly hadn''t anticipated her thoughts reaching so far into the future.


    "Little girl, stop playing around and don''t whisper again in the future. People could hear what you''re whispering about." Cain shook his head helplessly as he pinched Ayla''s cheek playfully.


    Feeling embarrassed that nearly everyone had caught her words, Ayla covered her own face with both hands in a cute gesture of chagrin.


    "Alright, alright. Let''s go inside. The auction''s about to start," Cain picked Ayla up into his arms when he noticed that she was too embarrassed to stand there doing nothing when everyone was laughing.


    However, unlike them, who enjoyed their moments, the bystanders in the surroundings were whispering to each other as they hadn''t expected that the cold jade beauty was someone from the Liang Family, who owns the Starlight Auction House.


    Which meant that she was from the higher world, as most of them didn''t know the details about the structure in the entire world.


    However, the thing that attracted their attention the most wasn''t that but rather Cain, who made Liang Yuchen wait in the entrance only to welcome him.


    Entering Starlight Auction House, the loud bustle of the crowd immediately washed over them as thousands of people had gathered in groups, discussing various different topics.


    "So this is the auction hall?" Ayla showed such an excited expression as her eyes darted back and forth, filled with curiosity and wonder, since this was the first time she had ever entered this kind of place.


    Not only her, Sylvia, Elion, and a few people from Cain''s group were also amazed with the sight which greeted them. It was a huge circular half-arc hall with a dome roof lined with the most brilliant of light stones, all of which were emitting a soft glow that made the entire interior of Starlight Auction House feel comfortable.


    At the lowest level of the hall, rows of seats were neatly arranged as nearly ninety percent of these seats were already filled, while the higher floors still had quite a large number of people walking back and forth.


    At the front center of the main floor was a high platform of at least two meters above the ground. It was clearly the stage where the auctioning items would be presented by the auctioneer.


    This design allowed everyone participating in the auction to clearly see the items being auctioned.


    Cain was also honestly quite excited since this was also his first time attending an auction. However, he didn''t show such emotion as he only looked around as if inspecting the building.


    ''So this is what it feels like to attend an auction.'' Cain thought so, as he had always imagined in his mind whenever he read novels where the MC attended an auction.


    Now that he experienced it himself, he wondered if someone made him an MC of a novel where I attended an auction and the readers were also like me, who could only imagine the situation on their own.


    Just as Cain was lost in his thoughts, a beautiful maid ran over to them and bowed politely to Liang Yuchen. "Young Miss, the private room is ready."


    Liang Yuchen only nodded her head gracefully before looking at Cain with a smile. "Come. I''ll show you to the room we''ve prepared in advance."


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    "Lead the way," Cain responded, thinking that with his status in their imagination, he would probably get at least one of the best rooms here as he glanced over at a few huge boxes at the top looming over the entire hall.


    Following Liang Yuchen, they went straight up to the third floor and directly went to the nearest room. Pushing open the door, Liang Yuchen explained it herself as he looked at Cain with a beautiful smile. "Young Master Cain, this is the finest room at this small branch. I hope you''ll pardon its limitations, as it''s the best we can do here."


    Cain and the others entered the room and found that the space was actually big enough for them and another 10 people to use this room. The room was well furnished with comfortable sofas to sit on and good-quality spirit fruits laid on a decorative table.


    A pot of hot spirit tea was brewing, and there were already two gorgeous young maidservants standing by, as they had been waiting for them for quite a while.


    These two maids had slender figures, and upon seeing the group, they immediately welcomed them warmly.


    "You''re too kind. This room is more than sufficient," Cain replied with a quiet chuckle. "Especially since I brought so many people without warning."


    Ayla and Sylvia immediately teamed up and ran towards the massive glass that shows the entire hall from above.


    "Look!" Sylvia whispered, nudging Ayla. "Most of the seats are almost filled."


    "Mhhmm-Mhhmm." Ayla nodded excitedly, thinking that the auction should be starting at any point now, as she heard that when the seats were full, that''s when the auction would usually start.


    "Ayla, Sylvia, come try these fruits. They taste good and can also strengthen your body a little." Cain plucked a fruit similar to a grape and ate it.


    When Ayla heard that there was something tasty and also could help with strengthening someone''s body, she immediately ran over to the table without hesitation before picking out the same fruit that Cain ate and began eating them with a full mouth.


    Cain shook his head when he watched Ayla cutely eat the fruits with her mouth and hands full of them as if she was afraid that someone would snatch them from her.


    "Slow down, Ayla. No one is going to take them from you." Cain chuckled as he patted her head softly.


    Everyone also laughed when they watched it before finding their own seat as they noticed that the commotion was already quieted down a little bit.


    "There''s no need for formality. Just take a seat and relax. We''re not some kind of important people, we''re just here to join in the fun." Cain said to the two maids when he noticed that both of them were acting nervously.


    Both of them immediately waved their hands frantically, responding that they didn''t dare.


    "Just do as Young Master Cain says." Old Feng chuckled as he gave the two maids a glance.


    When they heard it, they quickly bowed at Cain and thanked him before sitting in a corner, distancing themselves.


    "Don''t be nervous, just act normally as if we''re your friends." Cain chuckled as he shook his head.


    Ayla looked at Cain and the two maids back and forth. When she noticed what was going on, she quickly walked over to the maids and handed them the fruits in her hands as she said with a mumbling sound that was unclear since her mouth was still full. "Hwes aa oouu." (These are for you.)


    The two maids glanced at each other and accepted the fruits with a weird smile, nodding their heads slightly. "Thank you, little miss."


    Ayla shook her head as she grabbed their hands and dragged them over. "Huu hoon hiiid duu heeng hi, deeh ahh hill aa oohh of em." (You don''t need to thank me, there are still a lot of them.)


    "Ayla, finish your food first before talking to someone. That''s rude, you know, if you talk with someone while you still have food in your mouth." Cain patted Ayla''s head, teaching her some manners so that she wouldn''t unknowingly act rude to others in the future.


    She then chewed them properly and gulped them before nodding to Cain. "Ayla understands."


    "Now that I remember, my mom has reminded me about this too. My mom used to remind me about that all the time, but after she wasn''t around, nobody has reminded me ever since." Ayla lowered her head down and felt sad as she remembered her moments with him.


    When Cain saw it, he immediately picked her up and hugged her warmly. "Hey, no need to be sad. You have me and everyone else now, right?"


    Pinching her cheek playfully, Cain said with a smile. "If you see anything interesting during the auction, just place a bid. Big Brother Garran will pay for it."


    Cain said that as he wanted to distract Ayla so that she wouldn''t be sad again.


    When Ayla heard it, she immediately understood the assignment as she thought that Cain wanted her to let Garran pay for the things she bid so that Cain wouldn''t need to spend a single dime and her meals didn''t need to be cut down.


    "Thank you, Big Brother Garran!" Ayla jumped and hugged Garran, acting cute so that Garran would agree to pay for the things she bid.


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    It''s not that he was unable or didn''t want to do so, but he was just taken aback that Cain randomly asked him to pay for Ayla''s bid.


    "Sure, sure. Feel free to bid on anything you like. I''ll pay for them." Garran shook his head helplessly and ruffled Ayla''s hair, thinking that there was something amiss but didn''t care much as it wouldn''t even affect him financially even if Ayla bid everything that was going to be auctioned.


    "Hehe, Big Brother Garran is the best¡­" Ayla paused for a moment before continuing. "Well, right after Big Brother Cain and my own brother, of course."

 Chapter 152 Hug

    Sylvia lowered her head, feeling sad since she also wanted to bid but aware she didn''t have the money.


    "Sylvia, you can also bid on anything you like. Big Brother Garran is feeling generous today; he told me he''d cover everything for today." Cain said it to Sylvia when he noticed her saddened look, assuming she felt left out because Big Brother Garran had only treated Ayla


    At those words, Sylvia''s eyes sparkled with excitement. Clenching her fists, she looked up at Garran with a hopeful grin. "Really?" she asked.


    Garran gave an annoyed glance at Cain for a split second before answering Sylvia with a smile. "Of course! I''ve definitely mentioned it to your big brother Cain."


    He gritted his teeth inwardly, realizing that Cain was taking advantage of his generosity.


    "Yeay! Thank you, Big Brother Garran." Sylvia exclaimed, wrapping her arms around him as she skipped alongside Ayla.


    "No problem!" Garran smiled happily, feeling happy when he was hugged by two little girls. It was the first time in his life that he had experienced such genuine affection, as he never had any little brother or sister.


    ''Maybe I should also adopt a cute little brother or sister like Cain.'' Garran thought to himself, thinking that his life would be more lively like Cain''s.


    As Garran thought to himself, he immediately dismissed his thought about adopting a cute little brother or sister when he heard Ayla''s whisper to Sylvia.


    "Big Sis Sylvia, should we just bid on everything in the auction? After all, it''s not Big Brother Cain''s money." Ayla whispered in a very low voice, moving closer to Sylvia as her greed made her forget about the fact that people could hear her whisper.


    Sylvia''s eyes lit up when she heard it, thinking that her older sister might fancy one or two items but wouldn''t show and ask Cain to buy it, as she knew her character very well after they spent some time together.


    However, before she could agree with Ayla, she heard Cain''s laughing voice and the others'' laugh and instantly realized that their plan was discovered.


    "Ayla, Sylvia, that''s not how you act when someone wants to treat you," Cain reprimanded, shaking his head in an amused headache at the girls'' behavior.


    Then, with a playful tone, he added, "Just ask him directly to buy everything at the auction and even this entire branch! But ask him cutely as if you would cry if he doesn''t agree with it."


    Ayla''s eyes sparkled once more at Cain''s teasing suggestion. All embarrassment vanished as she turned to Garran with an adorably pleading expression, her small fists resting on her chin and her eyes blinking mischievously. "Can I do just like Big Brother Cain said?"


    Garran burst out laughing and put his palm on his face when he saw this little girl''s innocence and Cain''s shamelessness. Everyone also burst into laughter when they watched it before their eyes.


    "I was only joking, Ayla." Cain reminded her as he was laughing his ass off, slapping his thigh since he couldn''t contain himself when seeing it.


    Ayla immediately realized that Cain was just joking all along and pouted unhappily, giving a cute angry glare at him.


    "I''m sorry, Ayla. Don''t you want to hug your big brother Cain too?" Cain chuckled as he apologized and spread his arms as if waiting for Ayla to come at him.


    "Hmpph!" Ayla pouted unhappily and tilted her head aside as if she didn''t want to talk to him.


    Sigh!


    "I was just about to give you a medicine treasure that could strengthen your body far better than those spirit fruits, but it seems you don''t want it, Ayla." Cain let out a long sigh, showing such a pitiful look towards the vial containing green liquid inside it.


    Ayla instantly looked at Cain, and when she noticed the vial in his hand, she directly came in front of him with a big smile across her face.


    "Hehe¡­ Big Brother Cain is so handsome today. Of course, Ayla wants a hug!" Ayla spread her arms as her attention was back and forth between Cain''s face and the vial in his hand.


    "Alright. This will be yours, but you must be a good little girl for the rest of the day. Can you promise that?" Cain asked with a smile, picking up Ayla and putting her on his lap.


    "Mhhmm¨CMhhmm." Ayla nodded her head eagerly, her eyes sparkling as she looked at the vial while drooling saliva unknowingly since she couldn''t wait to drink them all in one gulp. Continue reading stories on My Virtual Library Empire


    "Be careful with it. Don''t break it because this thing is very expensive, and I spent a lot of money to buy it." Cain gave the liquid medicine to her and patted her head.


    He then added, "Don''t drink it now, though. Because you''ll need some time to absorb it. We''ll do that later."


    "Okay!" Ayla nodded and held the vial a little bit nervously, as she was afraid to drop it and ended up breaking it.


    "Thank you, Big Brother Cain!" Ayla hugged him tightly.


    "Do you want one too, Sylvia?" Cain tilted his head and looked at Sylvia, who was watching the scene with a smile as she genuinely felt happy that Ayla could become stronger as she always wanted to.


    Sylvia shook his head lightly. "No, I don''t need it. You can give it to Ayla again later or even sell it in the future."


    "Are you sure you don''t want to get stronger?" Cain asked as he ruffled Ayla''s hair when he noticed that Ayla was inspecting her ''precious'' treasure in detail with extra care.


    "I''m already happy just to be reunited with my sister." Sylvia said while coming towards Elara and hugged her tightly.


    "But your sister will become stronger quickly sooner or later. If that happens, in the future you will become old and die faster, while your sister will continue to live on as she will become really strong. Don''t you want to live a long time with your sister?" Cain asked with a smile, thinking that Sylvia was really a simple girl who was already satisfied enough just by reuniting with her older sister.


    However, Cain was thinking in the long term since he wanted everyone in his group to live as long as they could or even live forever like an immortal or gods from the novels that he had read in his previous life.


    That''s why he was trying to convince Sylvia to have the mindset to become stronger like Ayla had.


    Sylvia glanced back and forth at Cain and Elara with a thoughtful expression for a few seconds before looking at Cain with a determined look.


    "Alright then, I want to become stronger too so that I can live with my sister and everyone else for as long as possible!"


    Cain nodded and threw the liquid medicine lightly at Elara, surprising Ayla.


    "Be careful!" Ayla shouted, extending her hand dramatically as if trying to catch the vial because she thought that it would be too risky throwing around such an extremely precious thing. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Elara then caught the vial and gave it to Sylvia, who also became somewhat excited because this was a gift from Cain.


    Everyone enjoyed the chill moment, as it was rare for strong people to have warm moments like this.


    "Ayla, would you like another one? This one has an even stronger effect." Liang Yuchen chimed in as she took out a vial with a similar color but that looked clearer compared to the medicine liquid that Cain gave to Ayla.


    When she heard it, Ayla''s eyes lit up as she tilted her head and looked at Yuchen, who was smiling at her.


    However, she lowered her head when she thought that Cain might not have a lot of money to spare, and it would be too much for her to ask Cain since she had thought of him as a businessman and was trying to sell it to her instead of giving it away.


    "No, I don''t have any money. I''m already happy with this." She answered, clenching the vial in her hands hard as she already felt grateful towards Cain with everything he had done to her and didn''t want to burden him too much.


    "Ayla, you don''t need to pay anything. But only on one condition." Yuchen chuckled in response.


    Ayla''s eyes lit up once again before immediately hugging Cain with her body trembling as she shouted. "No! I don''t want to follow you. I will always be with Big Brother Cain and my brother forever!"


    "Don''t worry. No one''s going to take you away from me." Cain hugged her back and petted her back as he noticed that it might have triggered Ayla''s trauma with her being enslaved.


    Yuchen and the others who didn''t know Ayla''s backstory were confused with the sudden turn since they noticed that Ayla was being genuinely terrified.


    "It''s probably because she recalled her bad memory." Cain explained it simply.


    He then added, looking at Yuchen with a smile. "I''m asking on Ayla''s behalf, what is the condition?"


    "It''s nothing much, just a hug." Yuchen answered as she waved her hand dismissively.


    "See? It''s just for a hug, Ayla." Cain ruffled her hair, trying to reassure her to not worry.


    "Besides, I''m here, and you know how strong I am. So there''s no need to be scared." Cain pinched her cheek playfully.


    Tilting her head slowly, Ayla asked Yuchen warily. "Really? You will give me that just for a hug?"


    "Of course," Yuchen said warmly, opening her arms in invitation.

 Chapter 153 Tsundere

    "Thank you!" Ayla exclaimed, hugging Yuchen before adding an apology. "And I''m sorry for reacting that way earlier."


    "It''s alright, Ayla." Yuchen petted her hair softly.


    She then glanced at Sylvia, who was still smiling cutely as she looked at the gift from Cain. "Sylvia, would you like another one too?"


    Sylvia covered her mouth with a playful giggle. "If all it costs me is a hug, then I''d gladly accept."


    "Of course." Yuchen spread her other arm in invitation.


    Sylvia directly came and hugged her too, making the others smile as they watched the rare warm interaction before their eyes.


    Once the embrace ended, Yuchen handed an additional vial to Ayla. "This is for the two of you. If you ever need more, just come and see me, alright?"


    Both Ayla and Sylvia accepted the new medicinal liquid with eager gratitude.


    ''Tch, why am I jealous of someone receiving hugs from two little girls over some cheap liquid medicine?'' Garran clicked his tongue as he thought to himself.


    Garran unknowingly longs for such a genuine feeling that he felt from both the little girls as most of the people or even kids that met him always acted ''kindly'' towards him because of his status and not because of himself.


    Nudging on Butler Zen, Garran asked as he raised an eyebrow. "Do you by any chance keep a few of those vials yourself?"


    Butler Zen glanced at him, looking at his body from top to bottom as if to see if there was something weird before answering him with a chuckle. "Why would I bother holding on to such useless things?"


    "Seriously, you''re no help at all." Garran said in annoyance before looking at Cain and gave him a cold stare by opening his eyes wildly.


    Cain, noticing Garran''s sudden scrutiny, frowned in confusion. He had no idea why Garran was glaring at him out of the blue.


    Garran responded by raising his eyebrows and shifted his attention at the vials in the little girls'' hand before looking at Cain again and moved his head up slightly as if signalling him if he had more of them.


    Cain knitted his eyebrows, thinking what the hell was this guy implying and after thinking about it for more than a second, he shook his head helplessly.


    Since Cain didn''t want to embarrass Garran as he had pitted him to treat two little girls, he responded back by raising an eyebrow as if asking him with "How many do you need?"


    Garran smiled and felt grateful when he looked at Cain, who seemingly knew what he was implying. Raising two of his fingers as if replying to him with "I only need two."


    Cain then placed two of the liquid medicines in a spatial ring before flicking the ring, shooting it at Garran at a fast speed that unless you''re as strong as them, you wouldn''t notice it.


    Naturally most of them noticed it and looked at Garran with a confused expression unlike Butler Zen, who was sitting beside him and shook his head when he watched Garran''s unusual behavior.


    Garran immediately put the ring into his own spatial ring and acted like nothing happened as he shifted his attention, looking at the stage and ignoring the stares from many people in the room.


    After a minute or two when no one was staring at him again, Garran coughed twice as he took out two liquid medicines in his hands playfully. "Hmm, what should I do with these worthless potions? I certainly don''t have any use for them. Maybe I''ll just throw them away?"


    Ayla tilted her head directly when she heard someone mention liquid medicines. When she saw the vials in Garran''s hands were the same as Cain''s, she unconsciously shouted. "Don''t!"


    Hearing the shout, Garran glanced at Ayla in Yuchen''s arms and asked her with a chuckle. "Why not?"


    "It''d be such a waste! Why don''t you give them to me and big sis Sylvia?" Ayla gave a suggestion as her eyes were lit up, looking at the vials in Garran''s hands.


    "And what do I get in return?" Garran asked teasingly with a smug expression.


    How about another hug, just like before? Hehe¡­" Ayla asked with a giggle, cute expression as she hoped that Garran would agree.


    "Tch, fine by me since I''m in a good mood today." Garran clicked his tongue, showing quite a bit of displeased expression as if he was at a loss with this.


    "Yeay!" Ayla immediately became happy when Garran accepted it as she was just trying her luck.


    "Thank you, Big Brother Garran!" Ayla thanked him while hugging him tightly. Sylvia also followed Ayla along as she came and hugged him.


    Garran smiled widely, petting the two little girls in his arms as he thought that it was a win for him since he could be happy with spending this cheaply. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "This is definitely going to be major gossip on campus as it looks like we have a classic ''tsundere'' amongst ourselves." Yuchen chuckled, understanding what happened with the thrown ring previously.


    Garran''s smile immediately disappeared when he heard it, as he gave a cold glare at Yuchen and snorted. "Hmmph! Try it if you want your countless admirers to flock to Cain at once." Find exclusive stories on My Virtual Library Empire


    "You dare!" Yuchen slapped the table, thinking that it might have pissed Cain off with the potential ''flies'' coming to him continuously in the future if Garran really spread the news.


    "Let''s see whether I dare or not," Garran chuckled as he continued petting the little girls, who were happily playing with their three liquid medicines in their hands each.


    "Young Master Garran, you''d be wise not to spread any rumors if you want to avoid placing your family in the gravest crisis it''s ever faced." Old Feng chimed in, glancing at Garran and shook his head calmly.


    Garran frowned, thinking for a second before guessing that it must have something to do with Cain as he was also curious why Yuchen treated him with a great respect that Cain shouldn''t receive in the first place.

 Chapter 154 The Auction Start!

    "Alright, let''s put that aside," Cain said, waving a dismissive hand to break the tension in the room. "We''re here to have a good time, not to argue over trivial things."


    "You''re right," Yuchen agreed, nodding at Cain with a friendly smile. Then, turning her gaze to Ayla, she added, "Ayla, I''m still curious about why you were so frightened earlier. If you feel comfortable telling me, I''ll give you another vial."


    With that, Yuchen took out yet another vial, causing Ayla''s eyes to sparkle with interest as she hurried back over to her side.


    Ayla then told her about her story, including when Cain rescued her, which made everyone who hadn''t heard the story look at Cain in a different light.


    Garran and Butler Zen were even surprised when they heard it because they had seen how cruel Cain was, and hadn''t expected that Cain had such a side within him.


    If it was someone other than Ayla herself telling them about this story, neither of them naturally wouldn''t believe it.


    However, when Ayla told the story herself, they automatically believed it because Ayla was genuinely innocent and would never lie about anything like this.


    "Ayla," Yuchen said softly, hugging her in a show of sympathy. "If there''s ever anything you need, just tell me. All it''ll cost you is a hug, nothing more. How does that sound?"


    "Ayla, you said you want to buy all of the items that were being auctioned, right? Let your big brother Garran pay them for you. And If someone dares to bully you in the future, just tell your big brother¡ªI promise I''ll make sure they regret it." Garran bumped his chest with a fist as if he wanted to look as a dependable big brother for Ayla.


    He glanced at Elion with a grin. "Naturally, that goes for you, too, Elion." Then, patting Sylvia on the shoulder, he added, "And of course, you''re included."


    However, before anyone could react, their attention was shifted to Ayla as she looked at Cain with a curious expression. "Big Brother Cain, are there any powerful hidden talents among us that haven''t awakened yet?"


    Cain raised an eyebrow, smiling gently. "What makes you ask that?"


    "Uncle Fenix told me that people with strong talents often get pursued by major factions," Ayla explained. "That''s probably why all these people are being so nice to us because they want to recruit us later, right? But don''t worry, Big Brother Cain. I''ll stay by your side and become your personal guardian when my talent finally awakens. Then I''ll be super strong and protect you, and my brother forever!"


    She spoke with such confidence and such a cute, smug expression that it made the entire group burst out laughing. In her mind, she recalled vividly how Cain had freed both her and her brother without asking for anything in return.


    Her desire to get stronger was motivated not only by her determination to protect her brother, but also by a deep wish to repay Cain for his kindness.


    Everyone immediately laughed when they heard Ayla''s exclamation confidently.


    Cain joined in the laughter, though he pretended to complain. "If you end up being my guardian, I''ll probably go bankrupt trying to feed you, considering how much you eat." S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Hmmph!" Ayla snorted and pouted unhappily, puffing out her cheeks in disagreement.


    ¡­


    A few minutes later¡­


    As they were chatting happily while waiting for the auction to start, they immediately shifted their attention when they heard instruments being played beautifully. It caused the noisy auction hall to suddenly quieten down. Discover exclusive content at My Virtual Library Empire


    Above the platform, 5 beautiful young girls walked around as they scattered flower petals, brightening further the centre stage and drawing everyone''s attention.


    The girls waved their long sleeves in an enchanting dance with each of them displaying different yet equally intoxicating expressions that fascinated the hearts of all who were watching before gently moving back into the backstage.


    A beautiful woman with a voluptuous figure then walked up onto the high platform, her skin was as white as snow and her tight-fitting dress accentuating her astonishing curves while leaving two jade arms bare.


    The low cut around her neck revealed a deep yet seemingly bottomless valley in the eyes of the audiences.


    Her hair was pulled up into an exquisite bun that exposed the delicate nape of her neck, adding a touch of grace to her appearance.


    When this gorgeous woman appeared, she immediately drew in more attention than the girls who came before her with her mature charm.


    The beautiful woman stood on the high platform and bowed elegantly as her glossy red lips curled into the most attractive smiles before a pleasant voice leaked through them.


    "Honored guests that have come from far away, thank you all for participating in our Starlight Auction House. I would also like to say a special thank you to the young miss of the Liang Family for her appearance in this auction. This auction was only able to proceed without any problem thanks to her support."


    She paused briefly, then added, "As many of you know, among the items we''re offering is a rare piece of Ice Dragon blood essence¡ªacquired personally by the young miss from the outside world."


    The crowd immediately made a commotion when she mentioned the blood essence because even though most of them couldn''t afford it, one of their reasons for coming here was to watch the fun when people started to bid for it.


    Not only that, they also wanted to know about who would be the fortunate person that would get the blood essence and might even be part of the dragon family in the future if they could refine it.


    Cain observed the beautiful auctioneer with interest. Although he had never participated in such an auction before, that didn''t mean he knew nothing about it.


    Because honestly, one of his most exciting parts about reading a novel was when the MC attended an auction. That''s why he had always been craving to attend one when he knew that he was transmigrated into a novel he had read in his previous life.

 Chapter 155 Bidding War! (1)

    The reason why Cain looked at the auctioneer with interest was because she actually played an important part in the auction. Continue reading at My Virtual Library Empire


    A good auctioneer could control the atmosphere of the room, heating it up to the point where prices also rose significantly.


    Not only that, with the woman''s beauty alone, she could increase the various bidders'' enthusiasm by a few points as most men naturally have their own desire to attract their crush''s attention by any means.


    ''The Starlight Auction House knows exactly what it''s doing by choosing her.'' Cain thought to himself.


    The auctioneer then introduced herself before apologizing for any shortcomings the guests may have experienced while waiting for the auction to start as it was delayed for a bit.


    However, as her words were smooth and sincere, no one was expressing any dissatisfaction. She also kept a beautiful smile on her face, causing everyone to feel comfortable as if they were relaxing in their own home.


    Not only that, her elegant eyes also moved slowly as she glanced towards the crowds, making them mistakenly think that she was looking at them, intending to see them displaying their valour, and most importantly their wealth.


    After lightening the atmosphere for a while, the beautiful woman said with a graceful smile. "Enough idle talk, Let''s begin the auction! The first item we are auctioning today is a Dominator Grade High-Rank Artifact Armor!"


    As the auctioneer spoke, another beautiful woman in her mid-twenty wearing a white dress slowly walked towards the front stage, holding a large jade plate in her hands.


    Above the plate was a pink dress Dominator Grade High-Rank Artifact Armor, one that was radiating powerful energy fluctuations and was exquisitely designed, showing that this product was no doubt a high-quality defensive artifact.


    The beautiful woman paused for a moment so that everyone had the chance to admire this high-level treasure before continuing with a smile. "This pink dress artifact armor is a recent work of my Starlight Auction House''s Conqueror Rank Blacksmith, Grandmaster Bai. I think all of you already know him as his reputation speaks for his works, so I will not elaborate on his skills."


    She paused for a moment before continuing. "This Artifact Armor not only possesses excellent defense, but it can also change size at will so it can be easily used by literally anyone. The starting price is set at 10 thousand Peak Rank Dominator crystals, each new bid must raise the price no less than 100 crystals. The bid starts now!"


    When the auctioneer stated the starting price, the auction hall was filled with commotion because the starting item was an item that could be considered as an extremely precious treasure even in this kingdom where the strongest had reached the Peak King Rank.


    Furthermore, defensive artifacts were often pricier than offensive ones, since they were essential for preserving one''s life as it was also typically more complex to forge.


    Let alone the fact that this treasure was made by the infamous Grandmaster Bai that could be said as one of the best in the entire world.


    Moreover, this defensive artifact was being shown first not for any reasons. Because of its function that could change the size depending on the one who wears it, its pink color was also made with a reason.


    That was to lure girls, who tend to spend with things they like and these two reasons were justified enough for them to spend more money for it.


    Naturally, there was another reason why it was specifically made for girls. It was more because to target the young masters from rich families as they must have thought about giving this to their crush.


    That''s why this first item immediately became a hot item that was targeted by many people as they have their own reasons to bid for it.


    Naturally, this artifact armor didn''t escape the two little girls'' eyes, as they could see the beauty of the artifact armor clearly with the help of glasses that were given by Cain before so that they could watch it clearly because the glasses themselves were also a treasure, albeit they weren''t precious since their purposes were to help normal people to look from afar. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Wow! That dress is so beautiful!" Ayla exclaimed, her eyes sparkling as her attention was locked in the armor.


    "Why not place a bid, then?" Garran offered casually. "I''ll cover the cost, so don''t worry about it."


    "Can I really bid for it?" Ayla asked with concern because she knew just how much 10 thousand Peak Rank Dominator crystals were worth.


    "Of course! I told you to bid whatever you like, right?" Garran replied as he waved his hand nonchalantly as if it was nothing for him.


    "Twenty five thousand!"


    Ayla chimed in, immediately raising the price by ten thousand crystals right off the bat as she thought that with raising a lot of money at once, the other people would give up instantly.


    However, reality hit her hard when she heard that a girl''s voice from one of the VVIP rooms also raised the price.


    "Thirty thousand!"


    Before Ayla could raise the price, Cain reminded her as he shook his head. "Ayla, it''s no fun if you raise the price drastically all at once."


    He then added, "Besides, if you''re rich and confident enough to win the bid, you need to bid at a later time since you also need to give people chances to raise their bid first. Fortunately, you''re considered as one of them who bids at a later time. So, just be patient and enjoy other people''s bid while you would eventually become the one who won the bid, okay?"


    Ayla knitted her eyebrows, thinking about it for a second before nodding her head. "Okay, Ayla understands!"


    "Good." Cain nodded his head with a smile.


    "Thirty one thousand!" came a shout from another VIP room, right after someone else raised the price by a mere five hundred crystals.


    Almost immediately, the same girl who had bid thirty thousand added her new offer in a clear, confident voice.


    "Thirty-five thousand!"

 Chapter 156 Bidding War (2)

    The moment Ayla started to bid, everyone who weren''t in the VIP or VVIP rooms stopped their bid as they didn''t want to offend whoever inside them.


    As the price rose, people who were inside the VIP and VVIP rooms scrambled to bid, none of them willing to show weakness since it had directly come to their time to bid because of Ayla''s participation, which made people who were sitting on the auction hall''s became silent when they heard Ayla''s bid.


    Because they thought that since someone from a VVIP room eagerly bid early, they must have set their eyes on it and declared that the item was theirs.


    Let alone the fact that they heard it was a little girl''s voice, making them think that it must have been the youngest princess from a really powerful force.


    Therefore, even if they bid and won, they wouldn''t dare snatch an item from her, as it would even upset the force behind her and might even lead to a disastrous event after the auction was over.


    Inside VVIP Room 5, Ayla''s gaze remained glued to the pink dress, her eyes aglow with excitement at the prospect of wearing it soon. Yet because Cain had advised her to hold off bidding until only a few people remained, she let out a small sigh, restraining herself from raising the price prematurely.


    When the price had passed fifty thousand crystals, Elara asked as she knitted her eyebrows, "How did it go beyond fifty thousand so easily? Shouldn''t that be close to its actual worth? But it seems that the price would only soar higher than ever instead of stopping."


    One of the maids immediately explained with a smile, "One of the reasons they are competing over that artifact was due to Grandmaster Bai''s reputation. If this artifact armor had been refined by an unknown person, it would be impossible for people to bid on it eagerly."


    She then added, "Also, because the armor''s size can be altered at will, wealthy young masters are keen to buy it as a lavish gift for someone they want to impress."


    Cain nodded in understanding because fame had an effect on the item''s price. Grandmaster Bai, they were talking about, was apparently one of the best and most famous artifact refiners, as he was actually from the outside world and had been in this world for only a few years.


    However, because the artifacts he had refined were of the highest quality, he was quickly known as rumors were quickly spread. That''s why people had already scrambled to get over it since people didn''t need to question its quality when they heard that it was refined by Grandmaster Bai himself. Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    As the price of the artifact armor reached more than 190 thousand, the rate of bids slowed down as they thought that it wasn''t worth the price and offended other people over this.


    When the price had reached 250 thousand, there were only five parties that persisted: VVIP-2, VVIP-4, VVIP-8, VIP-3, and VIP-9.


    "Everyone, please do my Thousand Blossoms Pavilion a small favor and let me claim this," a woman''s voice requested from VVIP-8. "I''d like to give it to my younger sister."


    "Since Fairy Mei has asked so politely, my Spirit Beast Mountain will step aside." A man''s voice came out from the room VVIP-4.


    "In that case, my Radiant Sun Palace will also withdraw." Another man''s voice was coming from the room VIP-3.


    "Thank you, I will definitely remember this." Fairy Mei''s elegant voice came out, soothing the atmosphere.


    Fairy Mei paused for a second, waiting for the other two bidders to react. After confirming that they wouldn''t respond to her, she asked politely as she gritted her teeth in annoyance.


    "And how about you, my friends in VVIP-2 and VIP-9? Would you kindly do me this favor as well? I promise I''ll repay your courtesy after the auction."


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    "Why should I need to give you some face? Your so-called ''face'' means nothing to me." Another girl''s voice rang out, coming from the room VVIP-2.


    However, unlike the other three who replied to her with words, someone from the room VIP-9 only snorted in response.


    Before Fairy Mei could retort, Ayla raised a higher price after she looked at Cain with a begging cute expression as if she would be mad at him if he was still preventing her from bidding.


    "260 thousand!"


    Fairy Mei was surprised when she heard the little girl''s voice again because after she counter-bid for the first time, she didn''t continue to bid again, and she thought that she had given up.


    "Little girl, why keep bidding? I thought you were out of crystals since you didn''t follow up after your first offer." Fairy Mei chuckled as she clenched her fist, feeling a little annoyed because another person had joined to bid when she already got rid of the other two.


    "Why? My big brother told me to not bid again until there are a few people left." Ayla answered, tilting her head to the left as she looked in the direction of the VVIP-8 room.


    She then continued as she puffed her cheek, feeling a little bit angry when someone mocked her that she didn''t have any money. "Besides, I don''t have any money of my own, but my other big brother said he''d cover everything I bid on."


    When everyone who attended the auction heard the little girl''s answer, they instantly laughed as they hadn''t expected to see someone as innocent as her in this auction.


    "..."


    Fairy Mei was speechless when she heard Ayla''s answer, as she hadn''t expected Ayla to answer her question literally as it was.


    "Ayla, why don''t you ask your two big brothers to give me some face and withdraw? I''ll be sure to repay the kindness someday." Fairy Mei asked with a soft voice, trying to persuade her to not continue bidding.


    Yet Ayla''s innocent response only fanned the amusement in the hall, causing onlookers to burst into even louder laughter because nobody had anticipated such charming straightforwardness in the midst of a high-stakes bidding war.

 Chapter 157 Give Some Face

    "No! Ayla doesn''t want to give my big brothers'' face to you and ruin theirs! You already got two other people''s faces, why do you need so many?!" Ayla exclaimed as she replied hurriedly.


    "SHUT UP!" Fairy Mei was pissed off and shouted, instantly silencing almost everyone''s laughter except for some people in the VIP and VVIP rooms.


    "Hahahaha!" Cain''s laughter became louder after almost everyone stopped laughing before explaining to Ayla. "Listen, Ayla, when someone says ''give me face,'' it can mean a few things."


    Everyone immediately shifted their attention to hear this new young man''s voice educating the little girl.


    Even Fairy Mei also stopped when she heard it, as she thought that Cain wanted to educate Ayla first before apologizing to her because of Ayla''s behavior.


    Cain then continued with a smile as he raised a finger, "First, they''re asking for a show of respect. Which means that they want you to stop bidding further, allowing them to have the right to purchase the item without further competition."


    Raising his second fingers, Cain added, "Secondly, they expect a courtesy based on status. Implying that they might be someone high-ranking in a powerful faction, or even someone with a strong power themselves."


    Cain quickly followed up after he raised another finger, "The third and the last. They want you to avoid conflict or humiliation because publicly outbidding someone, especially if they''ve asked for consideration, could be seen as a challenge or disrespect, leading to future grudges."


    Everyone nodded in agreement with Cain''s answer, and even Fairy Mei herself became a little bit better when she heard Cain was apparently educating this little girl.


    After thinking about it for a few seconds while putting her fingers on her chin, Ayla nodded her head. "I understand it now."


    "But Big Brother Cain, do we actually have to respect her?" Ayla asked with an innocent, curious expression.


    "No!" Cain shook his head in response.


    "Do we also need to stop bidding because of her status?" Ayla asked again.


    "Nope!" Cain answered with a chuckle.


    "Then, should I stop bidding so that we wouldn''t have any conflict with her?" Ayla asked with a sad expression, as she thought that it was because of the third point, which Cain had explained to her, that she needed to stop bidding.


    "Of course not!" Cain assured, smiling warmly at her. "If you really want that dress, go right ahead."


    Ayla was immediately overjoyed when she heard that Cain allowed her to continue bidding against someone that she honestly quite disliked because she remembered her as someone who had outbid her for the first time before. sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Everyone who wasn''t afraid of Fairy Mei or her background instantly laughed once again when they heard Cain''s last answer, as they thought that Cain would take a step back after explaining it to Ayla.


    "You!" Fairy Mei gritted her teeth as veins bulged in her head while she clenched her fists so tightly that it made them bleed because she was really pissed this time.


    "Big Sister Auctioneer!" Ayla suddenly called out, eyes still fixed on the pink dress. She seemed to ignore Fairy Mei entirely. "Why aren''t you counting my latest bid? It''s been a while now!"


    The beautiful auctioneer was stunned for a second before immediately responding with a smile, "This little miss from room VVIP-5 has bid for 260 thousand, is there any higher bid?"


    "300 thousand!" Fairy Mei made a higher bid before asking Cain with a resentful voice. "Cain! Do you really not want to give me any face? Let me get this because I want to give it to my little sister."


    "Do you think you''re the only one that has a little sister? Don''t you see that the one who bid is my little sister instead of me?" Cain replied with a chuckle.


    "Do you not have a lot of money that you want someone to give you a face?" Ayla chimed in, asking genuinely, as she didn''t know her motive in asking people to give her face.


    The hall was filled with people''s laughter again when they heard Ayla''s question.


    "Good¡­ Good!" Fairy Mei muttered furiously. "I won''t forget this, either of you!"


    "You''re welcome to remember us!" Cain replied nonchalantly as if he didn''t care at all before glancing at Ayla. "Well, what are you waiting for? Go continue to bid."


    "Oh, I was waiting for someone else to make a bid." Ayla answered, looking around as if waiting for the others to counterbid her.


    "Hahaha¡­ Little girl, you can continue to bid against her. I don''t want to bid against a cute little girl like you." A girl''s voice came out of the room VVIP-2, declaring that she wouldn''t continue bidding this time.


    "I will also take a step back since I don''t want to bid against a little girl." A young man''s voice rang out from the room VIP-9.


    "Thank you," Ayla replied with a giggle. Then, recalling that only one contender remained, she immediately pressed the competition. "300 thousand!"


    "400 thousand!" Fairy Mei immediately countered with a sneer. "Let''s see who has deeper pockets, little girl."


    When Ayla heard it, she panicked a little bit and looked at Garran. "Big Brother Garran, do you have more money than her?"


    "Of course I do! Don''t worry about money and just keep bidding until you win!" Garran replied with a smile, secretly feeling happy, and thought that it was definitely worth it following Cain around instead of boringly waiting like he did before.


    "You fuckers!" Fairy Mei cursed, feeling enraged inside as she had been humiliated by this little girl and his big brothers a few times.


    However, unbeknownst to everyone, when Ayla mentioned Garran''s name, the young man who was inside the VIP-9 room immediately frowned and thought about it for a second before looking at an old man beside him. "Old Wu, can you discreetly confirm if it''s that Garran?"


    "I''m afraid not," Old Wu replied, shaking his head. "They''d notice the moment I tried probing." Enjoy exclusive content from My Virtual Library Empire


    "Huh," the young man murmured, stroking his chin thoughtfully. "Whoever is stuck with him, they sure drew the short straw this time." He couldn''t help but pity the target of Garran''s interest, given his reputation.

 Chapter 158 Winning the Bid!

    "410 thousand!" Ayla raised the bid once again when she heard that she didn''t need to worry about the money and just bid until she won.


    "Half a million!" Fairy Mei instantly made a counter bid.


    The auction hall was filled with commotion because the price had reached 10x the usual price, which rarely happened unless people were bidding with their pride in lines like Fairy Mei did as she had already pitted into the hole where her pride wouldn''t allow her to stop like this.


    It wasn''t merely about gifting the dress to her little sister again, but more of like bidding with the purpose of going against Ayla and her big brothers. Unless she had a reason to stop, it was already too late for her to stop at this point.


    "510 thousand!" Ayla immediately made another bid unconsciously when she heard the raise, as her attention was entirely focused on the pink dress, and she didn''t give a shit about anything else.


    Gritting her teeth, Fairy Mei shouted a new bid that surprised everyone because she immediately doubled the amount.


    "One million!"


    When Anya was about to shout 610 thousand, she knitted her eyebrows as she hadn''t expected that the other bidder would double the bid even after the amount had reached a high level.


    She then looked at Garran and became happy when she saw his smiling face as if he didn''t care about the increasing price.


    "One million and ten thousand." Ayla shouted the price with a happy voice instead of annoyed, making Fairy Mei become more pissed as she thought that she would be able to piss them off.


    Before Fairy Mei could bid further, she was stopped by a middle-aged woman who looked like she was in her fifties.


    "Little Mei, you would eventually lose at the end of the day even if you won the bid later on because you''re bidding against an innocent little girl who really wants that artifact armor. Just be a bigger person and take a step back, we can ask a grandmaster artifact refiner to refine something similar to that after this." The middle-aged woman shook her head lightly.


    Fairy Mei was instantly lost in her thoughts for a few seconds before responding with a nod. "I understand, Aunt Hua. But let me make my final bid to relieve my anger."


    She then raised the bid as she shouted. "5 million."


    "This is my final offer, little girl. If you can bid more than this, that dress will be yours." Fairy Mei chuckled.


    "Really?" Ayla asked, her eyes lit up when she heard that she would win the bid if she could bid more than her final offer.


    "Of course!" Fairy Mei replied with a little bit of an annoyed expression when she heard Ayla''s genuine reaction.


    "Thank you, Big Fairy Mei Mei!" Ayla replied and thanked her happily before tilting her head to look at Garran with an overjoyed expression because she knew that the price was quintupled, and she just wanted to make sure that Garran would allow her to bid on it.


    When Fairy Mei heard Ayla thank her out of nowhere, she suddenly felt guilty,she was against someone who was genuinely innocent and only cared about getting the dress, nothing more.


    Her status had blinded her, making her unable to see this fact as she was consumed by her ego and anger.


    "You finally realized what you had done? At least you are able to realize it on your own, that''s a good thing." Aunt Hua smiled before glancing at room VVIP-5, feeling curious about the cute, innocent little girl.


    "Thanks for your guidance, Aunt Hua." Fairy Mei bowed at her.


    "You realized it on your own. There''s no need to be like that. We''re not strangers to each other." Aunt Hua chuckled as she shook her head. Discover exclusive tales on My Virtual Library Empire


    "Five million and one hundred." Ayla shouted, giggling away because she only raised one hundred since she thought that there was no need to spend any more than that.


    Before the auctioneer could count down, Ayla immediately shouted. "Hurry up, count down the bid, Big Sister Auctioneer!"


    The auctioneer shook her head helplessly before speaking in a loud voice. "This little miss from room VVIP-5 has bid for five million and one hundred crystals, is there any higher bid?"


    "Going once¡­"


    "Going twice¡­"


    "And¡­ Congratulations to the little miss for winning the bid. We will deliver the item to you right away. Don''t forget to prepare the money, little miss." The auctioneer declared and looked at room VVIP-5 with a beautiful smile.


    "Yeay! Ayla won the bid!" Ayla jumped around excitedly, feeling overjoyed because she won her first bid.


    "Thank you, Big Brother Garran!" Ayla jumped into Garran''s arms and hugged him, stroking her head into his body.


    "It''s okay, you can continue to bid whatever you like later on." Garran petted her hair softly, unknowingly showing a genuine smile.


    "By the way, where is the money? The auctioneer said that Ayla needed to prepare for the money." Ayla tilted her head, smiling at Garran, as her final step in getting the dress was after paying the money when receiving the item.


    However, before Garran could give a space ring filled with the money, Yuchen chimed in. "There''s no need for him to pay for it. Let me make it free for you, Ayla."


    Ayla instantly tilted her head when she heard that it would be free, she then struggled a little bit to break free from Garran''s arms before going towards Yuchen with a wide smile.


    "Big Sister Yuchen is the best!" Ayla said excitedly as she hugged her with her hands and legs around her.


    "Of course I''m the best." Yuchen said, hugging her back warmly before sneering as she glanced at Garran. "Unlike some people."


    "Hmpph!" Garran snorted, feeling unhappy for some reason when Yuchen stole Ayla''s hug away.


    Elion smiled happily when he watched her sister had simply become everyone''s most adorable sister. He then made up his mind before looking at Cain. "Big Brother Cain, I''m ready."


    Ayla immediately looked at her brother and asked curiously. "What are you ready for?"


    "It''s just secret training with big brother Cain, nothing more." Elion answered with a smile.


    Ayla became interested when she heard about secret training with Cain because she had begged, but Cain never responded, but now her brother said as if they had made a deal before.


    She then pouted unhappily before jumping directly at Cain as the distance wasn''t far.


    "Big Brother Cain! Why didn''t you want to teach me but want to teach my brother?!" Ayla hugged Cain and bit his body while she complained, making Cain shake his head helplessly before giving Elion a glare for a second. Elion could only scratch his head as he knew that he made a mistake in mentioning it with Ayla around.


    "Alright, stop first before my clothes get wet because of your saliva." Cain chuckled when he saw Ayla was still complaining as she bit his body everywhere with a cute, angry expression.


    "Okay!" Ayla stopped but instead hugged him as if she were a koala since she had no intention of going down before Cain agreed to teach her too.


    "As I said, you need to grow up a little bit before making your body become stronger and learn the basics first, only then will I teach you personally." Cain ruffled her hair with a smile.


    "But my big brother also hasn''t eaten any liquid medicines to strengthen his body like me." Ayla pouted, puffing out her cheeks cutely in complaint.


    However, before Cain could react with an excuse, Yuchen chimed in as she asked with a smile. "Do you want me to teach you instead, Ayla?"


    When Ayla heard it, she tilted her head and asked with a curious expression. "How strong are you?"


    "I''m really strong." Yuchen replied as she thought that Ayla asked her strength in comparison within the same rank.


    Even though she couldn''t be said to be as strong as Garran, she was definitely only just a little bit weaker than him because Garran''s strength was acknowledged by the students to be in the top 3, and her strength was at least in the top 10.


    "How strong? Can you beat Uncle Fenix?" Ayla''s interest piqued when she heard such a claim since she didn''t know her exact details and thought that Yuchen might be as strong as Cain.


    Yuchen immediately laughed when she heard that Ayla was comparing her strength to Fenix, who had reached the Mid-level Conqueror Rank, while she had only reached the Peak Dominator Rank.


    "Of course I can''t."


    "Tch, I don''t want you to teach me then." Ayla clicked her tongue in disappointment before looking back at Cain and begging him while biting his body. "Come on, teach me together with my brother."


    "I will, but do as I told you first." Cain patted her head slowly before trying to pick her up and put her down. "My clothes are already wet from your saliva, Ayla."


    "No, Ayla wouldn''t go down unless you agree to teach me like you did with my brother." Ayla tightened her grip and shook her head adamantly. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    However, not even a second later, Ayla immediately went down on her own and ran towards the door when she heard a knock, making everyone laugh because of it.


    "My dress!" Ayla shouted happily while she ran away.


    After she opened the door, her eyes were lit up when she saw the jade plate in one of the woman''s hands.


    She jumped around excitedly as she looked at Yuchen because she said that she wanted to give it to her for free.

 Chapter 159 A Sword from a Dark Dragons Scale

    "Close the door." Yuchen said lightly.


    When the two women looked at the person who spoke, they were taken aback as they hadn''t thought that the young miss of the Liang family was here instead of in her room VVIP-1, which had been prepared for her and Old Feng specially.


    Both of them immediately bowed and greeted her with a slight trembling voice before one of them closed the door. "Greetings, young miss."


    "You don''t need to be so polite," Yuchen said with a dismissive wave and a beautiful smile. "Listen to me. From now on, any item bid on in this room will be free."


    "We understand." Both of them bowed slightly and said in unison.


    "Good. Now give that dress to her." Yuchen ordered as she shook her head when she noticed that Ayla had been looking at the dress intensely that you would feel bad to let the little girl continue to do that.


    Ayla then accepted the pink dress carefully and held it up high because its original size was meant to be for an adult.


    "How can I adjust it to my size?" Ayla asked curiously, her gaze was checking the entire dress as if to look for a button or something that might trigger it to adjust the dress to her size.


    "Just wear it, and it will automatically adjust its size to your body size." Yuchen chuckled lightly.


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    "Ohh!" Ayla exclaimed before she immediately put the dress on the floor and touched her clothes as she intended to undress herself.


    Fortunately, Cain noticed and reacted instantly by encasing her in a box of ice, ensuring that others wouldn''t see her.


    "Ayla, if you''ve dressed yourself, tell us." Cain shook his hand, thinking that he needed to teach her a lot.


    "Okay!" Ayla replied excitedly while undressing herself and trying to put the pink dress on her.


    Half a minute later, when the other two women had gone back since they had done their jobs, everyone heard Ayla''s happy voice.


    "I''m done."


    Cain instantly removed the ice cube, showing Ayla''s cute, little figure wearing a pink dress that made her become more adorable.


    "What do you think?" Ayla spun around, moving her dress gracefully.


    "You look cute, Ayla."


    "That dress looks like it was made just for you."


    "It fits perfectly. Come here and give big bro Garran a hug."


    ¡­


    Everyone gave their opinion and commented on it one by one, making Ayla happier than ever as she started to run around the room.


    While everyone enjoyed their moment, the auction continued with the second item being a sword of Dominator Peak Rank with a fire attribute.


    The sword''s starting price was the same as the pink dress, ten thousand Peak Dominator Rank crystals.


    The sword eventually sold for forty thousand and was purchased by someone who sat in the auction hall, as no one in the VIP or VVIP room bid on the sword since they weren''t interested in it at all.


    Looking at the winner this time, Cain guessed that they must be from one of the big families in this kingdom as the young man who won it was accompanied by a Low-level King Rank Awakener and a lot of people congratulated them as if they were close friends, one of them was from the Flarehart Family that he had ''visited'' the first time he came in this city.


    The next items were a variety of weapons, martial arts skills, and secret arts. There were even some quite rare raw materials with high and low starting prices.


    The atmosphere in the auction house gradually became lively as people were bidding one after another, and a few times someone from VIP or VVIP joined in the fun since some items attracted their attention.


    The most expensive item was sold for seven hundred and fifty thousand crystals, amusing Cain as there was some drama happening between VIP rooms.


    As the auction went by, Cain felt quite bored since he thought that the auction was fun all along, but the reality hit him hard because for most of the time, it was boring as people only bid one after another, and that''s it.


    ''No wonder they skip some parts and don''t show the entire auction scene,'' Cain thought to himself as he understood why the authors only showed the intense moment and interesting part.


    Because if they showed the entire process of auctioning, it would bore the readers with the scenario he had seen so far after the auction had started for more than two hours.


    Fortunately he wasn''t someone who had nothing to do since he spent most of the time thinking about perfecting his plan as he ran a countless scenario in his head.


    However, Cain was also amazed at these so-called auctions because an item that''s worth fifty thousand could be sold for five million, like when Ayla bid on it because of a stupid reason.


    Not only that, there were several items that were sold for several times more than the usual price because of some bickering between the bidders and high inflated egos amongst themselves.


    ''It seems auctioning is definitely one of the best ways to gather money,'' Cain had also thought about making his own auction by auctioning unique things, such as the liquid medicines that he had auctioned before. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Cain was being realistic because he knew that if he didn''t even have an item that could attract people, there was no way that his auction place could become big in a short time and start to make a lot of money.


    Even though Cain felt a little bored, it was another case with the little guys, as Ayla and Sylvia were the most active ones.


    They had become completely caught up in the auction''s atmosphere, enjoying people''s bids one after another as they stood by the glass, pointing at the bidders, and cheering them on even to the point of celebrating when the ones they were rooting for won the bid and sighing sadly when they lost.


    Not only that, they also bid once because Sylvia was attracted by a beautiful defensive artifact. It was a white bracelet with a dragon pattern, reminding him of Nix. Talking about Nix, he also enjoyed himself as he had always been sitting on Elara''s lap and sometimes came over to the glass, hyping up together with Ayla and Sylvia.


    The auction was in full swing, and as the time passed by, the value of the items being auctioned was getting higher and higher. For the first two hours or so, the auctioned items were basically for the people sitting in the auction hall or on the ground floor.


    Those in the VIP and VVIP rooms were basically barely participating until now unless, for some occasion, they found some items were interesting and bid on them, but after it neared the three-hour mark, people from the VIP and VVIP rooms began to bid with higher frequency.


    While in this long time, the most impressive thing that could be praised for was the beautiful auctioneer. Because she had been standing on the stage for a long time, her pretty smile on her face never went away, and she didn''t seem to be tired as she controlled the entire auction''s atmosphere.


    She even would raise the enthusiasm of those people who were bidding against each other at the right time so that they would bid higher and make the items'' price sold for a higher price than they should be.


    "The next item was a little bit unique because its attribute was of the dark attribute." The auctioneer spoke with a charming voice, drawing people''s attention. "Not only that, but this item is made from a dark dragon''s scale from a King''s Rank Beast."


    When the auctioneer introduced the item, another beautiful woman in her mid-twenties came from backstage holding a long jade plate in her hands. Dante also became interested when he saw that the item on the long jade plate was a black sword.


    Ever since he had become stronger, his weapon was too fragile to handle his strength because after fighting with Lucan previously, his sword had already become worn out, and it could be said to be unusable.


    "Without further ado, let''s start with a starting price of 100,000 Peak Rank Dominator crystals," The beautiful auctioneer smiled while glancing at everyone.


    The auction hall immediately became silent as they knew that a rare item like this would be snatched by someone in the VIP or VVIP room because the people who sat in the auction hall or the ground hall didn''t dare to offend them.


    However, the question they had in their mind was rather if there was a person who had a dark attribute since it was quite rare to see people who had one. And if so, would that person be brave enough to bid against the others, as they were sure that some people would become adamant in getting their hands on this?


    When Cain noticed that Dante was interested in the sword, he remembered that he had promised to give him one in the future if he made him satisfied, and so far, Dante''s performance had surpassed his expectations.


    "Dante, just bid on it if you really want that sword. I can still afford it, so don''t worry too much about the money," Cain smiled kindly at Dante as he had taken away the space rings from the people that his group had killed previously.


    That''s why he actually hadn''t cared much about money for now since the wealth from these people was now in his hand.


    "Uncle Dante, let me bid for you," Ayla giggled away because she thought that she would help Cain in saving money since the things that she bid on would either get paid by Garran or Yuchen would give it to her for free.

 Chapter 160 A Half-Dragon Race

    The reason she said that was because even though Yuchen said she would let the items that were bid from this room be free, Garran insisted on paying it when Sylvia bid for her bracelet, as he wanted to feel the genuine reaction of gratitude from the little girls.


    It was definitely not because he liked being hugged by them. 100% wasn''t because of it.


    That''s why Cain also implied that he was able to pay for the sword since he didn''t want to make Garran or Yuchen pay for it, as he was actually just playing around when he said that Garran would pay for anything Ayla and Sylvia bid.


    However, he hadn''t expected that things would turn out like this, where Garran and Yuchen would insist on paying for them.


    Cain shook his head helplessly when he saw it, knowing that one of the reasons why she wanted to bid for it was to not let him spend any money, and naturally, she also wanted to have fun with Sylvia.


    After bidding against quite a few people from VIP and VVIP rooms, Ayla and Sylvia finally won at the high price of 14 million.


    If it wasn''t because of the little girls who bid on it, they probably would continue bidding for it as they knew that Ayla and Sylvia were just two innocent little girls.


    As the time went on and neared the peak of the auction, everyone was surprised when they heard an aggressive knock on the door, as no one bid on any item, meaning that whoever the person that knocked on the door was didn''t come to deliver the item.


    Ayla''s interest was piqued as she was also curious and immediately ran over to open the door, holding the liquid medicines on her dress since she deemed them as her treasures. As a result, she almost always had them with her by folding her front dress up, using it as a vessel to contain them. Continue your saga on My Virtual Library Empire


    When Ayla opened the door, she was surprised when she saw a quite angry young man accompanied by two middle-aged men.


    She then asked with a cute smile, wondering why they came here with one of them having a quite angry expression. "Hello, I''m Ayla. Are there any reasons why you came here?"


    She asked that because she knew that only people invited by the guests or someone who delivers the items were able to enter.


    Naturally, there was an exception, such as having an urgent matter with someone in the room itself. Hence, she asked them nicely since she had been in a good mood this whole time.


    The young man only glanced at Ayla and said coldly. "Get out of the way, little girl."


    He then directly stepped forward when he noticed Garran looked at him with a mocking smile.


    However, he hadn''t thought that by stepping forward and not caring about the little girl, he just caused a huge trouble because he nudged the little girl and made her fall down on the floor.


    Not only that, he made one of the liquid medicines that she held on her dress fall and break.


    Ayla was surprised when the person in front of her directly stepped forward. She then instantly reacted by dodging to the side, but unfortunately he nudged her, making her fall down.


    As she fell, she looked to the side and saw that the liquid medicine, which had been given by Cain, fell on the floor and broke, spilling the liquid on the floor.


    Her eyes instantly swell as tears were ready to flow down across her face. She then immediately cried out loud because her precious treasure was wasted like this, and she just wasted a lot of money.


    She was also scared that she would disappoint Cain and he would be mad at her, resulting in him not wanting to give her something precious again in the future since she couldn''t take care of them.


    "Wahhhh!" Ayla cried, wiping her tears with his right hand, and apologized. "I''m sorry, big brother Cain."


    Cain immediately moved in front of Ayla and checked if she was alright and hurt, as he was afraid that she would be hurt since she was just an ordinary little girl.


    "Hey, hey, hey¡­ Ayla, don''t cry. It''s okay." Cain helped her by wiping her tears and petting her head to console her to not cry any further.


    "It''s actually just worthless liquid medicines, so you don''t need to feel sad about them." Cain reassured her as he took the liquid medicines on her lap and broke them one by one, smashing them to the side.


    "Look, I break them to let you know that they''re actually worthless." Cain ruffled her hair softly and hugged her, patting her back.


    "B-but, if you break them all, then what do I drink to make myself become stronger?" Ayla sobbed softly as she pouted and puffed out her cheeks unhappily, looking at Cain with resentment because she knew that these liquid medicines were the real deal.


    "Don''t worry, I will give you a better one later and even double them." Cain chuckled before turning his head, as he was embarrassed that Ayla saw him through.


    He then looked at Fenix and gave him a glare since he had consoled Ayla so that she wouldn''t cry and feel guilty anymore.


    When Cain heard the knock, he actually had scanned them and knew that from their information, the young man and one of the middle-aged men were definitely from the main world, meaning that they were here probably because of Garran or Yuchen.


    That''s why he let Ayla open the door since he didn''t need to worry about it. But he hadn''t expected that the young man was already angry and such a bitch that he didn''t care about Ayla at all.


    The reason why Cain couldn''t react fast enough was because he didn''t consider them as a threat even in the slightest at all.


    Fortunately, Ayla was fine since there were unreasonable people that would slap or hit whoever stood in their way. If the young man who nudged Ayla was one of them, Ayla would''ve at least suffered with a broken bone or even worse. S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    When the young man noticed Cain''s movement, he only tilted his head and gave a glance at Cain while continuing his walk towards Garran.


    However, he was confused when he tilted his back because he saw that everyone was looking at him with an angry expression as if he had done something that upset them. His anger instantly rose because even ordinary people were looking at him with an angry expression.


    Even so, he ignored them since he had another important thing that he wanted to handle first.


    But when the young man had almost reached the sofa, he was surprised when suddenly a big man around two meters appeared suddenly in front of him with a wicked smile.


    One of the middle-aged men who came with the young man immediately wanted to make a move when he noticed Fenix, who had reached Mid-level Conqueror rank, appeared in front of his young master.


    Yet, before he could make a move, he was taken aback as he saw a girl who had reached High-level Conqueror Rank suddenly appear in front of him with a fast speed that he couldn''t follow.


    Not only that, he felt an extreme danger from the girl in front of her even though her rank was a minor rank lower than his.


    "You just made a big mistake, young man." Fenix said as he kept his wicked smile, making the young man in front of him shudder involuntarily when he felt something was wrong.


    Before the young man could reply, he heard someone''s voice from behind him.


    "Cut the crap, Fenix." Cain started at Fenix with a serious expression while petting Ayla''s back.


    When the young man felt something was wrong, he wanted to call his protector as he realized that the big man in front of him was much stronger since he couldn''t even detect his movement.


    "Boom!"


    The young man suddenly found his head on the floor after he heard the voice.


    "Old Wei!" The young man shouted in anger because this was the first time someone had done this to him, let alone in front of his crush.


    "Young Master Fei, this¡­" Old Wei was helpless as he was being locked by the girl in front of him and felt that it wouldn''t matter if he even made a move since he guessed that from the situation he was in, he couldn''t do anything.


    Fenix then lifted his head, asking him with a wicked smile. "Don''t worry about him. There''s no one who can help you right now."


    He then continued, "Do you know what you have done?"


    "Do you even¨C"


    Slap!


    Before Fei could finish his sentence, he found his gaze shifting to the side as he also felt pain on his left cheek.


    "That''s strange. You''re not answering me. I wonder if you''ll hear me after I smack you a few more times." Fenix continued showing a wicked smile before slapping his face with the back of his palm when he noticed the young man was about to speak.


    Slap!


    After being slapped twice and noticing the situation he was in, Fei realized what he had done and cursed inwardly as he felt that it was unreasonable for him to get this treatment just because of that simple matter.


    "I-I kn¨C"


    Slap!


    Fenix gave another slap while asking him with a chuckle, "Huhh? I can''t hear you. What did you just say?"


    "I kn¨C"


    Slap!


    Another slap was given by Fenix before he continued his interrogation. "What was that? Speak properly!"


    "I''m so¨C"


    Slap!

 Chapter 161 A New Mission

    After Fenix slapped the shit out of Fei a few more times until his cheeks swelled and 2 of his teeth fell out, Cain waved his hand dismissively as he walked with Ayla in his arms towards his seat.


    "Wle!" Ayla stuck out her tongue at Fei as she thought that he deserved it for breaking her liquid medicine before.


    Fei gritted his teeth and gave a glare at Ayla as if he would remember this in the future.


    "Big brother Cain, look!" Ayla pointed at Fei, giggling away. "He lost his rabbit teeth!"


    Cain only gave a glance while shaking his head helplessly that Ayla still had some energy to mock the others even after crying that much.


    "You!" Fei clenched his fists, feeling humiliated since he had never been this humiliated. Let alone with an ordinary little girl. However, his anger immediately went away because he was slapped by Fenix once again.


    Slap!


    "Any more protests from you and all your teeth will be gone." Fenix smiled wickedly.


    "Do you have any idea what the consequences of this might be?" Old Wei asked, gritting his teeth, as he could only do so because the girl in front of him was preventing him from making a move.


    "Oh? Why don''t you enlighten me, oh mighty duo who can''t even defend yourselves?" Cain chuckled while sitting down and petting Ayla''s head softly.


    As Cain said that, Yuchen glanced at another middle-aged man who came with the other two and moved her head slightly, instructing him to not linger any further as he was someone from the Starlight Auction House that was being forced to show where she was after the duo checked that there was no one inside the room VVIP-1.


    Because the room VVIP-1 was meant to be for her and Old Feng, but because she saw that Garran had already followed him, she decided to ask for permission to join them, and fortunately Cain didn''t mind.


    "You! Do you even know who you''re dealing with?" Old Wei spoke with a confident tone as he shifted his attention towards Cain. sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Hmmm? Can you please elaborate on it because I have no idea about the forces in the outside world?" Cain showed a curious expression as he wanted to play along a little bit further even though he already knew their origin the moment he checked their information.


    "Hmmph! We''re from the Half-Dragon race!" Old Wei snorted as he declared his origin before continuing with a smug expression. "That means if you dare challenge us, you''re essentially challenging the entire Dragon Race!"


    "What? Really?!" Cain showed a shocked expression before he spoke to Ayla with a worried expression and voice. "Ayla, look what you''ve done! Hurry and apologize, so we can avoid more trouble."


    Ayla immediately panicked and stood on Cain''s lap before bowing in Fei''s direction. "I''m sorry! Please forgive Ayla!"


    After apologizing and standing with a scared expression, she then wanted to slap herself as she thought that Fei was slapped by Fenix because of defending her.


    When Old Wei and Fei saw that, they instantly smiled wickedly, as they would definitely pay this humiliation back, as they thought that Cain feared their background and the things they had done were just purely because of an impulsive act.


    However, before she could slap herself, Cain stopped her with a smile. "Ayla, I was just messing with them for fun. You don''t need to apologize or hurt yourself."


    Ayla instantly pouted angrily, puffing her cheeks cutely, and stomped her foot on Cain''s thigh before going down as she intended to go to Elara.


    "If you don''t want those liquid medicines, it''s okay then." Cain tilted his head as if he wouldn''t give them to her if she walked away.


    Ayla immediately stopped after taking a step and came back to Cain, hugging her unhappily.


    "Alright, I''m sorry," Cain said with a soft chuckle, ruffling her hair. "How about this: I''ll triple your liquid medicines later, but only if you promise not to be upset anymore."


    Ayla''s eyes lit up at his words. "Really?"


    "Absolutely, if you stop being mad and sad."


    "Yeay! Thank you." Ayla cheered, throwing her arms around Cain in a gleeful hug.


    Everyone shook their heads helplessly when they watched the scene before their eyes, while Old Wei and Fei could only swallow their humiliation inwardly.


    Cain tilted his head as he glanced at Fei and Old Wei. "What''s wrong? You think I''m scared of your so-called Half-Dragon Race?"


    Cain then continued with a sneer. "Your half-dragon race was even being despised with the ''real'' dragon race, yet here you are, bragging about your background as if it''s worth any respect."


    Before they could respond, he raised a hand, abruptly cutting them off. "Enough. I don''t want to hear more of your nonsense. Just state your business here and leave. Your presence alone is starting to irritate me."


    Subsequently, Fenix let go of Fei with a chuckle before going back to his seat as Anya also went back to her seat.


    However, Fei only glanced around at everyone present and snorted in anger before walking towards the door as he intended to leave right away.


    "Cain, sorry." Garran scratched his head as he explained. "He is probably here because of me and her. He probably thought that I was hitting on her since he must have heard the news that I''m here. As you know, there are many people after her."


    "I have nothing to do with that jerk!" Yuchen immediately chimed in panic as she waved her hands at Cain as if telling him that she and Fei didn''t have any special relationship.


    Garran chuckled at Yuchen as if he saw her through her intention.


    When Yuchen realized it, she blushed and closed her face with both of her hands, feeling embarrassed that she was too obvious with it.


    "Let''s forget about it and move on because we are here to enjoy ourselves." Cain waved his hand dismissively before glancing at the platform, where coincidentally the auctioneer was about to auction the next item.


    "The next item to be auctioned is a very special one. The reason why this thing is special is that its value might be high or maybe even worthless." The beautiful auctioneer said with a charming voice that seemingly drew everyone''s attention.


    As she said that, an elegantly white-dressed woman stepped forward from the backstage while holding a jade plate in her hands. Everyone''s attention was drawn to that jade plate as they saw a fragment map.


    The auctioneer giggled and continued. "Everyone should have seen it clearly. This ancient map is related to the ruin inside the secret realm that''s about to open around a week later. The person who sold this map said that he coincidentally stumbled upon a secret room where he found this map fragment. As you already know, there''s an infamous ruin that''s extremely dangerous because it has caused a lot of casualties even to the top elites from the outside world."


    She then paused for a moment before explaining further with a smile. "We don''t know the specificity of this fragment map, but we can confirm that it''s related to the ruin as the Starlight Auction House also possessed another fragment map. Thus, I''m talking to honored guests here on the young miss'' behalf that if you possess a similar fragment map, we can cooperate with each other, or we could even buy it for a high price."


    After pausing for another moment, as she wanted to let everyone digest the information, the auctioneer immediately continued. "Not only that, the one who sold this fragment also informed us that when he discovered the secret room, he also found a few bottles and even found that they were filled with pills that had the pill veins. So, if we could cooperate and gather all of the fragment maps, perhaps there are more pills with pill veins or even pill clouds, other extremely precious artifacts, secret arts just waiting to be discovered."


    While explaining about the pill with pill veins, another gorgeous woman stepped forward while holding a transparent bottle that clearly showed the pill inside it had the pill veins. She then opened the bottle for a moment, causing a fragrance of the pills to instantly fill the entire auction hall.


    "Unfortunately, the person who bid on it didn''t have the intention to sell any of his pills." The auctioneer said with a sigh.


    After the auctioneer finished with her explanation, the auction hall immediately filled with chattering as the atmosphere became intense.


    Because everyone couldn''t help but think if they were the one who could get their hands on it, they would be able to at least join the expedition with the top elites from the outside world, and even if they wouldn''t get much, they would be content if they could get the leftovers plus the connection they build along the way.


    Even the situation in all of the VVIP and VIP rooms was the same, as they couldn''t be tempted to either join in the fun or think about the wealth that could be obtained if they were able to gather all of the map fragments.


    However it was different with Cain''s situation, as he had been frowning while staring at the translucent panel data in front of him because the moment he saw the fragment map, he instantly got the notifications from the system.


    [Ding! You have received a mission]


    [Objective: ¡­]


    [Time Limit: ¡­]


    [Failure: ¡­]


    [Reward: ¡­]


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 Chapter 162 Map Fragments

    [Ding! You have received a Chain Mission (1/2)]


    [Objective: Collect the map fragments (0/5)]


    [Time Limit: - ]


    [Failure: - ]


    [Reward: ???]


    Upon seeing the system''s notification, Cain fell momentarily silent. He already had numerous tasks to handle, and now another mission had been added to his load.


    Fortunately, since he also intended to explore the secret realm, Cain thought that he might as well visit the ruin to experience it.


    Cain then scanned his surroundings, ordering the system to scan map fragments in his surroundings.


    However, he was surprised when he scanned that apparently there were three map fragments in the auction hall, as he guessed that there were only two since Yuchen held one of them.


    The other one was in the hands of a young man inside the VIP-9 room. Cain assumed that one of his reasons for participating in this auction was probably to bid for the map fragment since he already had one.


    Naturally, he might only be here to join in the fun instead of waiting boringly like Garran did before. There were a lot of possibilities that he could come up with, but he didn''t bother to do so as he immediately dismissed his thought and enjoyed the auction.


    As the auctioneer saw that the excitement in the room had risen to the peak, she immediately said with a smile as she didn''t want to waste any more time. "The starting price for this map fragment is 100 thousand Peak Rank Dominator crystals."


    She intentionally didn''t mention any restrictions with the minimum amount of increasing the bid since she wanted them to act freely with the bid.


    "100 thousand!" Someone in a front row of the ground floor shouted excitedly as they couldn''t help being tempted with the benefits if they could get the leftovers from the expedition later.


    The fact that it was just a fragment of a map and had only been ''found'' so far, everyone knew that there must be someone who held it and showed up when the time was right.


    For the price of a mere 100 thousand Peak Rank Dominator crystals, they may be able to purchase a priceless opportunity, so when the auctioneer started the bid, almost everyone immediately shouted one after another within the lowest minimum price of the bid.


    "101 thousand!"


    "102 thousand!"


    The bids from the ground floor rose rapidly, and even a few of those from the VIP rooms also started to join early, but each time someone from the VIP room bid, they would at least raise the price by 10 thousand, while the other people from the ground only raised the price by 1 thousand or 2 thousand at most.


    The people from the ground floor even forgot the fact that they might even offend someone from the VIP rooms whenever they counterbid, as the benefits this time outweighed the risk.


    As the time passed by, the price climbed rapidly to 300 thousand, 500 thousand, and 1 million as people continued to bid one after another right away whenever someone bid.


    After reaching ten million, the atmosphere suddenly became tense as there weren''t many people who bid for it since people from the VVIP rooms started to join in the fun and increased the price directly to 100 thousand every time they bid.


    "Cain, aren''t you going to participate as well?" Garran asked with a smile since he was sure that Cain wouldn''t miss the chance to join in the fun in exploring the ruin. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Because Garran and Butler Zen were stunned when they heard that Cain would also enter the secret realm later, which meant that Cain''s rank was at most in the same level as Garran''s.


    That''s why they were left stunned, as they couldn''t comprehend the information they received from Cain because there was no way that Cain could kill Lucan''s protector when his rank was at most the same as Garran''s.


    Let alone the fact that after the fight, Cain didn''t seem like he fought seriously since he immediately recovered instantly as if he intentionally didn''t heal his wounds.


    However, after thinking about it for quite a bit, they gave up on knowing how Cain was able to do that because they couldn''t find a reasonable reason for it.


    They believed Cain''s words, as Cain didn''t seem bothered to convince him and just told them they would know it by then when Cain entered the secret realm.


    Not only that, Butler Zen was stunned once again when he noticed Anya''s rank suddenly spiked into High-level Conqueror Rank when he was confident that Anya''s rank before was at Peak-level King Rank.


    He then informed Garran, as he didn''t want to be the only person to have a stressful mind with knowing this unbelievable information, making Garran speechless once again because he couldn''t also comprehend everything about Cain or his group.


    Therefore, Garran decided to ask Cain since he wanted to confirm something from Cain''s answer.


    "Of course I''m interested," Cain replied with a small smile, "but I''ll wait for the right moment." Then he turned to Yuchen. "Speaking of which, do you have any idea who else might hold additional fragments?"


    Yuchen was somehow flustered when Cain suddenly asked her out of nowhere. But she immediately came back to her usual self as she replied with a nod, "There is another person that I''m sure of having one of the map fragments."


    "Can you tell their name?" Cain asked again as he wanted to confirm whether the person Yuchen was referring to was the person in the VIP-9 room.


    Yuchen knitted her eyebrows, wondering why Cain asked such a strange question. "His name is Li Jian, recognized by many as the strongest individual at our academy within his rank level. Why do you ask?"


    When Cain heard it, he was overjoyed inside since it was a different person from the one in the VIP-9 room, which meant that he already knew 4 of the 5 people who held the map fragments. Read new chapters at My Virtual Library Empire


    "I just wanted to confirm something, that''s all." Cain waved his hand dismissively before continuing to ask. "Any idea how many fragments might exist?"


    "My people estimate either five or six," Yuchen answered, shooting him a polite smile. "We only have solid information on two of them, though."


    "Perfect," Cain said, nodding decisively. "After this auction, spread the word that you''ve identified four of the fragment holders, leaving just one unaccounted for. That might draw the last person out."


    Yuchen''s eyes sparkled with sudden excitement. "So you''re saying you already know who has the other fragment?"


    "Naturally¡­ He''s even attending this auction as we speak." Cain replied.


    "Is it you?" Garran chimed in, showing an eager expression as he also wanted to join in the fun if the map could be completed at that time.


    "No." Cain shook his head in response.


    "Then who is it?" Garran asked with an annoyed expression since Cain didn''t explain it immediately.


    "Well, I don''t know who he is, but I can at least confirm that he has a fragment." Cain shrugged his shoulders with a smug expression before continuing. "Anyway, you''ll know the person sooner or later."


    Subsequently, Cain joined in the fun as he noticed that there were a few bidders left.


    "20 million." Cain shouted, immediately raising the price by more than 5 million at once.


    The atmosphere that had calmed down suddenly became hot again with Cain''s offer.


    The auctioneer smiled gracefully towards Cain''s room and declared in a loud voice, as if baiting the others to bid more if they wanted to win the map fragment. "This young master from room VVIP-5 has bid for 20 million, is there any higher bid?"


    After a few seconds of silence, the girl who had beef with Ayla previously suddenly bid out of nowhere when she hadn''t even bid once in this map fragment.


    "25 million."


    The auctioneer instantly shouted again as she thought that she needed to intervene so that the others would bid one after another. "This¡ª"


    However, before she could say any further, Cain simply made another bid. "30 million."


    "35 million," the woman retorted, her voice tinged with spite.


    "40 million," Cain continued, a hint of amusement coloring his tone.


    "45 million!" she snapped, clearly exasperated.


    Sigh!


    "This is my last bid." Cain sighed and made another bid. "100 million."


    The auction hall immediately became lively since Cain directly raised the price by more than 50 million at once.


    The girl showed a wicked smile as she thought that she had successfully made Cain suffer by letting him to bid until reaching his bottom line.


    The auctioneer chimed in instantly, urging the others to follow up the bid. "This young master from room VVIP-5 has bid for 100 million, is there any higher bid?"


    After around 10 seconds of silence, the auctioneer said in a loud voice.


    "Going once¡­"


    "Going twice¡­"


    Pausing for another few seconds, she shouted with a beautiful smile as she congratulated Cain on his win. "Congratulations to the young master for winning the bid. We will deliver the item to you directly, and please prepare for the money at that time."


    "Yeay! Big Brother Cain won the bid!" Ayla and Sylvia were overjoyed and jumped in Cain''s arms as they hugged him happily.


    "By the way, should I ask big bro Garran to pay for it?" Ayla whispered in Cain''s ear as she thought that if Cain spent a huge amount of money to buy that inedible thing, her rations of food would be reduced later.


    Cain shook his head when he heard it before ruffling her hair and letting her sit on his lap. "Don''t worry, Ayla. I acquired plenty of wealth from the people who attacked us earlier, so we won''t go broke anytime soon."

 Chapter 163 Its that simple!

    Everyone shook their heads helplessly when they heard Ayla''s shameless plan, and before Garran could take this opportunity to offer to pay the bills, Yuchen already suggested with a smile.


    "As I mentioned earlier, you really don''t have to pay for everything at this auction,"


    Sigh!


    "Alright, if you insist," Cain sighed and thanked Yuchen for it, as he thought that there was actually no need for him to be treated the same with the little girls, but freebies were freebies, there was no way he wouldn''t accept it.


    As the atmosphere had calmed down a little bit, when the auctioneer wanted to proceed to auction another item, she froze for a moment as she was surprised that the white jade token on her waist trembled. S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She then immediately checked it since she knew that it must be of importance to disturb her in midway auctioning.


    When she received the news, she was stunned for a second with her eyes widened, attracting the audience as they were curious why the auctioneer suddenly stopped the auction for a moment, which was a very rare case in the Starlight Auction House.


    "Ladies and gentlemen!" the auctioneer called out, showing a radiant yet slightly apologetic smile. "I have some wonderful news concerning the item we just finished auctioning."


    After she paused for a moment, she continued. "I''ve just been informed by our young miss from the Liang Family that she has already identified four holders of the other map fragments, which means only one remains unaccounted for. There are only five fragments in total. So if any of you happen to own the fifth fragment, or even have intel on its whereabouts, please contact us soon."


    The auction hall immediately became chaotic as they hadn''t expected that the Starlight Auction House had already identified four of the fragment map holders.


    Because if they had known that they had already identified four of them, leaving only one behind, they would definitely have gone all out in obtaining the fragment map previously.


    That''s why they were baffled why they hadn''t been informed about this information in the first place.


    Meanwhile, inside the VIP-9 room, a young man and an old man were discussing seriously after they heard it.


    "Old Wu, is it possible they''ve discovered we have a map fragment? The young man knitted his eyebrows as he recalled that there shouldn''t be anyone who knew he had a fragment map.


    Old Wu slowly shook his head. "I doubt it. Only a handful of people are aware of our fragment, and none would leak that information easily."


    "Let''s go meet her directly then instead of guessing something pointless like this." The young man said as he stood and walked towards the door.


    When both of them arrived in front of the VVIP-1 room, they were greeted by a middle-aged man. "May I help you?"


    "I''d like to see Yuchen," the young man answered with a polished smile. "Please let her know that a friend wishes to discuss something important."


    The middle-aged man was surprised because this was the second time someone had come to look after Yuchen. He then nodded and bowed a little before walking towards the aisle.


    "Come with me. The young miss isn''t in this room."


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    After they arrived in front of the VVIP-5 room, the middle-aged man knocked on the door lightly, surprising the young man.


    ''She is with Garran? This is now becoming interesting.'' The young man thought to himself as he smiled.


    On the other side of the door, Cain chuckled when he sensed the visitors'' approach. "Seems our guest has arrived," he said, tossing a glance at Fenix. "Let them in."


    Fenix then gave Dante a glance instead of opening it by himself, making Cain shake his head as he thought. ''This lazy mf. I''m asking him to open the door in case something like before happens again, but this guy orders Dante instead of doing it himself.''


    Garran and Yuchen instantly shifted their attention towards the door as they were curious about the person that Cain told them to have one of the fragment maps.


    When the door opened, the young man and Old Wu instantly scanned the room and were surprised when they noticed that there were a lot of people inside and that a few of them were just ordinary people who didn''t have any power.


    Not only were both of them surprised, but Yuchen and Garran were also the same, as they hadn''t thought that the person who Cain mentioned was someone they knew.


    "You!" Garran opened his mouth first, looking at the young man with long green hair who wore a green robe. "Arion¡­ You actually have one of the fragment maps?"


    Both the young man and Old Wu were taken aback when they heard it.


    "Garran, who told you that?" The young man looked at Garran with a frown.


    Garran raised his eyebrows as he hadn''t expected that Cain wasn''t lying when he said he knew one of them who had the fragment was attending the auction.


    "I honestly don''t know about it either, Arion." Garran shook his head before glancing at Cain with a chuckle. "My new friend is the one who told me about that. He is Cain."


    Arion''s frown deepened when he heard that it was a stranger who knew about it, and Garran even introduced him as his friend.


    "May I ask how you came by this information?" Arion asked Cain as he walked towards an empty sofa in the corner.


    "I''m sorry, but I can''t tell you." Cain shrugged his shoulders nonchalantly.


    "Don''t think too much about it. The reason I know that you have the map is because you happen to be nearby. That''s all I can say." Cain explained with a smile, thinking that he needed to at least tell him a little bit so that there wouldn''t be any misunderstanding.


    Before Arion could ask further, Garran glanced at him with a serious expression as he shook his head. "Don''t ask him any further. There''s no reason he''s lying to you."


    Arion knitted his eyebrows for a second before sighing and sitting down. "Alright then, I''ll trust your words for now,"


    He then added, glancing at Yuchen with a curious expression, "So who else holds a fragment?"


    "It''s that sword maniac, Li Jian." Yuchen answered with a chuckle.


    "Oh, it''s him." Arion nodded in reassurance before asking as he raised an eyebrow. "Do you have a plan in mind?"


    Cain spoke up before Yuchen could respond, waving a hand in an offhand gesture. "If the missing holder is also entering the secret realm, we''ll find them. As I said, I only recognized you had a fragment because you were close."


    He then added, "Naturally, we will ask them to join us kindly since we really need that fragment."


    "What if they don''t want to join or hand over the fragment?" Arion asked with a meaningful smile as he already half-accepted the fact that Cain might really know about him having the fragment because he was near him.


    "It''s simple. Just take it by force." Cain replied with a smug expression.


    Arion nodded in agreement before glancing at Yuchen. "Have you talked to that sword maniac for cooperation?"


    He then added with a serious expression. "As you already know, that guy likes to act alone since he is confident with his own strength. What if he didn''t want to cooperate with us later on?"


    Before Yuchen could reply, Cain interrupted as he waved his hand nonchalantly. "As I said previously, just take it by force. It''s that simple!"


    Paused for a second, Cain added with a sneer. "Just make sure to spread the word that we only lack one fragment map so that if someone has it, they will at least go to the secret realm."


    "Oh, are you sure that it''s so simple to take it from that sword maniac?" Arion asked with a mocking smile, thinking that Cain might not even know Li Jian''s strength if he said it that confidently.


    "If Cain says it''s that simple," Garran interposed confidently, "then it truly is that simple."


    When Arion heard it, he was stunned because Garran was the one who said it, which meant that Garran must be sure of it since he knew that with Garran''s personality, he wouldn''t lie with something like this.


    He then lost in his thoughts as he was baffled with Garran''s claim that it was so simple for Cain to take the fragment map by force from Li Jian. Because he was sure that Cain''s rank shouldn''t be higher than his since, from Cain''s statement and appearance, he should also enter the secret realm.


    This was the part that made him become curious, as he knew that even though Li Jian couldn''t be said to be the strongest in the entire island, he could be said to be one of the top 5 or even 3 in the entire island.


    And he was pretty sure that there was no one within the same rank who would be confident to say they could simply take something from Li Jian.


    ''I guess you''re free to rack your brains all you want, Arion.'' Garran sneered as he thought to himself when he watched Arion''s funny expression since he should be using all of his brain cells to think about it at the moment.


    Garran then tilted his head since he also wanted to see Yuchen''s funny expression because he thought that Yuchen wouldn''t know about Cain''s monstrous strength.


    However, when he looked at Yuchen''s calm expression, he was the one that was surprised instead.


    ''Does she know his real strength too?'' Garran frowned while thinking to himself for a bit before cursing in his heart. ''Fuck it, I don''t want to think anything related to him again.''

 Chapter 164 Mystic Cloud Liquid Medicines

    Half an hour later, Cain looked at the stage with a smile, thinking that his main items were finally out as he detected that his liquid medicines that he had auctioned before were in the backstage, ready to be auctioned.


    "Now, there are only a few items left, and our next items are certainly among the ones many of you have been eagerly waiting for." The auctioneer smiled gracefully as she moved around the stage while glancing at everyone, attracting all of the bidders.


    As she said that, ten beautiful women in their mid-twenties came out together, each holding a jade plate that had twenty vials.


    "For those who haven''t yet heard the news, allow me to explain these items we''re about to auction." The auction paused for a second before continuing as she opened one of the vials for a moment, causing the similar yet unknown fragrant lingering in the auction hall.


    "These are liquid medicines that enhance the ability to boost 3x in absorbing energy from energy stones, training, killing beasts, etc. Not only that, the duration was also for a month, the same duration as the best liquid medicines and pills on the market. However, since we only have two hundred vials total, we''ll begin auctioning them one by one and eventually bundle them into lots of ten toward the end." S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    After the auctioneer finished her explanation, the auction hall was immediately filled with commotion once again since most of their best realistic goals in coming here were to buy the liquid medicines, as they were confident that it would be divided into a lot of batches, which was the case.


    Because they knew that these liquid medicines were going to be booming as their effects were even 50% better than the current one in this world or in the outside world.


    Besides, in this world, the liquid medicines or pills that have the effect of doubling the absorption and lasting for thirty days could already be considered as extremely precious treasures since the quantities weren''t that many to begin with, and almost all of them were even being sold in an auction like this.


    So, with the existence of these liquid medicines that have better effects, most of the people here naturally couldn''t wait to get their hands on them. The people inside the VIP and VVIP rooms were no exception, as one of their objectives coming here was for them.


    Inside the room VVIP-5, Garran''s eyes were lit up as he hadn''t expected to discover these in this auction.


    "Yuchen, where''d you manage to get these?" Garran asked with an eager expression.


    Arion also looked at Yuchen with anticipation since one of his main reasons for coming here was actually also for these.


    Even though these items were useless for the current them, it would be extremely beneficial to the geniuses in their family. Because if they could use them, they would be able to become stronger faster since their gain would be 50% more than the other geniuses.


    "The one who auctioned them said to not disclose any information related to it. Though, you''ll definitely know about it in the near future." Yuchen shook her head with a smile.


    "Come on, Yuchen," Garran coaxed playfully. "We''ve known each other for years. Can''t you at least drop a hint about who provided them? I only want to buy a few more for my own people. That''s all."


    "Hmmph! That''s not going to work on me!" Yuchen snorted and ignored him as she continued to watch the ongoing bid that had just started with people bidding against each other fiercely.


    "Big Brother Cain, aren''t you going to tell him that you¡ªmmph, mmph!"


    Before Ayla could finish her sentence, Elion closed her mouth with his hand when he realized that Ayla was about to spill the information because he remembered that Cain mentioned not spreading the information about it before.


    Cain only shook his head helplessly when he knew that Garran and Arion should''ve known that he was the one who auctioned the liquid medicines.


    ''This girl is really such a menace.'' Cain thought to himself, looking at unhappy Ayla, who was out of breath, and looked at his brother angrily.


    Fortunately, he already decided to auction some of his blood to lure the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demonic Fox race to send someone and try to subdue them and execute his grand plan, as his situation was already quite messed up with the unknown force, and Lucan''s family went after him.


    So, he actually didn''t mind even if the entire world knew about it since he wasn''t worried about his safety as long as he was inside this Low-level World.


    "Cain, my dearest friend," Garran interjected, rubbing his hands together with an overly solicitous grin. "Your shoulders look tense. Need a massage, maybe? I happen to be really skilled at that¡ª"


    Cain only chuckled in response before throwing two spatial rings to Garran and Arion, each filled with the liquid medicines. Naturally, he gave Garran more since Garran could be said to be his first best friend in this world, as the others in his group were more like family to him.


    Even though Cain gave Garran more, he could only give him fifty, while Arion gave ten, as he already gave five hundred to Yuchen.


    However, Yuchen said that he wanted to use the other three hundred to auction them in the Main World for the first introduction there, intending to spread the news about them first.


    After Garran and Arion caught the space ring, they instantly checked the content and became happy when they noticed that Cain had given them the liquid medicines just like that.


    "Even though we haven''t known each other for that long, you really know me best, my friend." Garran chuckled, thinking that there was no need to thank each other.


    "Thank you." Arion nodded his head with a smile.


    "I can only give you that much because I also don''t have many left on me." Cain responded as he waved his hand before looking at the incoming sad little girl.


    When Ayla arrived in front of him, she tugged on his clothes and apologized with a dejected expression. "I''m sorry, big brother Cain."


    "It''s alright, Ayla." Cain lifted her and ruffled her head softly.


    As they were chatting with each other, the auction hall became more tense as the seconds went by. People were bidding against each other fiercely since there were only 200 of them.


    When the bid reached three liquid medicines at once, people from VIP and VVIP rooms started to bid because the interest had reached high enough to let it slide, and they had already given the others a chance by letting them bid the first 20 or so.


    The people who had been holding back were regretting their choice as they thought that they might gain more by joining the bid later on.


    After an hour or so of an intense atmosphere, all of the liquid medicines were sold at a high price. Garran and Arion had also joined in the fun since they wanted as much as they could.


    However, Garran was stopped by Cain when he won ten of them since Cain was sure that sixty of them were already plenty even for him.


    Cain also stopped Arion when he had won thirty-three of them because if he didn''t stop both of them, they might even sweep them all for themselves, leaving nothing to the others.


    "Now, let''s move to the next one after having an intense yet cheerful bid just now." The auctioneer smiled and lifted up the situation for a little bit.


    She then added, "The next one is quite special, and almost all of you should''ve guessed it already."


    While she said that, a man who was in his late thirties brought a cage as big as one meter from the backstage.


    Inside the cage, Cain saw the wolf that was similar to Thane''s silver moon wolf, except that it was still a cub.


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    "Big Brother Cain, look!" Ayla squealed, leaping off his lap and hurrying to the large viewing glass. She pointed excitedly at the wolf cub in the cage. "You should hurry and bid on it!"


    If it wasn''t for his concern that he already took the dragon blood essence previously, he would''ve asked Yuchen to bring the little wolf directly to him.


    "Relax, Ayla. That little wolf''s already mine, in a sense." Cain shook his head, looking at Ayla and Sylvia, who were excited that they would have another friend.


    Not only them, Nix was also overjoyed as he jumped around, thinking that he finally had a little brother and could act as the big brother from now on.


    "Cain, are you going to make that little wolf your contracted beast?" Garran frowned, thinking that it definitely wasn''t worth it for Cain to spend a lot of time raising that weak little wolf.


    He then added, "If you want, I can help you to find a better one after this."


    Before Cain could respond, Ayla chimed in as she pouted unhappily and gave an angry glare at Garran when she heard it. "Don''t insult Little White!"


    Garran smirked. "Little White?" he echoed, arching an eyebrow.


    "Yes! That''s his name." Ayla pointed in the cage''s direction as she was still puffing her cheek cutely.


    "Oh, so it already has a name¡­" Garran chuckled in amusement.


    "Mhmm-Mhmm." Ayla nodded eagerly and looked at Cain as if asking for his opinion since Cain had given her permission to name his next contracted beast.


    "Little White it is." Cain chuckled with a smile.

 Chapter 165 The Eldest Prince Returns for Revenge

    "Thank you, Big Brother Cain!" Ayla exclaimed, jumping around before running to Cain and hugging him.


    Everyone laughed as they enjoyed the simple moment. Even Arion smiled, having not expected the little girl who had bid earlier to be so cute.


    As they chatted among themselves, the other bidders were bidding against each other fiercely because they knew that no one in the VVIP or VIP rooms was interested in the little wolf.


    Let alone the fact that a lot of them who sat in the ground floor of the auction hall also despised the little wolf because quite a lot of them were also from the same background or even stronger than this kingdom. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    However, just a few minutes later, Cain tilted his head to the right. His gaze seemed to pierce through the door and beyond the building, fixed on his kingdom, as his clone reported something interesting.


    Apparently, Valen (the eldest prince) had already returned to the capital city, accompanied by his master and two others.


    "What''s wrong?" Anya asked, raising an eyebrow when she noticed Cain''s sudden movement. Naturally, the others also noticed it, but they didn''t ask since Cain''s expression wasn''t one of any trouble.


    "It''s okay. Just some monkeys running around and pretending as if they are gorillas." Cain chuckled while waving his hand dismissively.


    ¡­


    "Youngest, you can''t run anymore." Valen sneered as he and the three others stopped him outside the capital city, in the middle of a forest that was already quite far from the city.


    He then added, "Hand over that demon guy and cripple your strength. I might spare you if you do that."


    Valen still remembered the day he was humiliated by Dante. That''s why he asked Cain to hand him over since he wanted to take revenge on him for the humiliation he had suffered.


    "Valen, do you really want to go that far?" Cain''s clone showed a fierce expression as if he was trying to bluff them.


    Fortunately, Cain had already immediately swapped this clone with the one who possessed 90% of his strength. So, he wasn''t that worried even when faced with two people who had reached the King Rank.


    The reason he ran outside the capital city was because he couldn''t protect everyone inside the city when they fought, as he had guessed their intention coming here.


    "Why are you acting like this now that you''re all alone?" Valen said with a mocked expression.


    Sigh!


    Cain sighed as he shook his head before glancing towards Valen and the other three. "I actually don''t want to deal with you if you wouldn''t make trouble, but it seems that you''ve just made your biggest mistake."


    He immediately continued. "Tell me who the others are because I don''t want to deal with anybody."


    "You!" Valen gritted his teeth and nodded his head while smiling wickedly. "Alright, since these are your final words, I''ll give you what you want."


    He then pointed at the bulky old man beside him and introduced. "This is my master, Elder Zyren."


    "And this is Elder Ma and his disciple." Valen pointed to another old man with red hair and a young man with a muscular body.


    "Good! So, are you going to attack all at once or one by one?" Cain nodded and sneered as he made a mocking gesture with his palm and unleashed his strength, showing off that his strength was around the same as Elder Zyren''s and Elder Ma''s as his stats were this much:


    [Strength]: 9.23 million


    [Agility]: 11.25 million


    [Health]: 8.1 million


    [Sense]: 8.55 million


    [Energy]: 24.7 million


    When they sensed the terrifying strength that was released from Cain, they immediately frowned as they hadn''t expected that Cain''s strength was on par with someone who had reached the Low-level King Rank.


    Elder Zyren then spoke with a solemn expression. "Young man, why¡ª"


    However, before he could finish his sentence, Cain cut him off as he had enough of such bullshit and wanted to teach them a lesson before they went to their afterlife.


    "Cut the crap! Just come at me. I don''t care whether you want to go all at once or individually." Cain spat on the ground after he said that, taunting them since he was quite bored with the auction and wanted to have some fun.


    Elder Zyren stepped forward with a thunderous expression, veins bulging across his weathered face. Though clearly older, there was nothing frail about him as his powerful physique and the firm set of his stance made it evident he was an expert.


    With one hand, he reached back and drew out a large, blazing war hammer. The hammer''s metal head glowed with runic patterns; shimmering crimson embers danced across its surface, a silent testimony to Zyren''s mastery over fire.


    Cain''s clone studied his opponent quietly, taking note of the pulsing aura surrounding the old man.


    ''A King Rank artifact refiner with a fire attribute hammer. This will be interesting.'' Cain thought to himself.


    Despite the tension in the air, a faint smirk curved on his lips. He could sense how formidable Elder Zyren was, but with the overwhelming advantage in Energy alone, Cain remained calm.


    Zyren launched the first strike without warning. He hefted the hammer overhead, the runes suddenly igniting into a bright orange flame as he used his [Crimson Forge] skill.


    A torrent of superheated air rushed forward as he swung the weapon downward, creating a vertical column of fire that ripped across the ground.


    Cain flicked his hand, summoning Advanced Foxfire in a seamless motion. Red flames erupted in his palm, coalescing into a tall, curling barrier. The roiling heat of Zyren''s attack crashed into Cain''s foxfire, sending sparks flying in all directions.


    A dull boom resounded as molten earth splattered around them, but Cain emerged unscathed. Still, he didn''t counterattack immediately since he wanted to measure just how potent Zyren''s hammer truly was.


    Zyren snarled, immediately realizing that Cain''s defense was no fluke.


    "Young brat, you think you can dismiss me so casually?" he spat. The runic patterns on his hammer flared once more, then twisted into a glowing swirl of molten light around the weapon''s head.


    He lunged in close, swinging the hammer in a wide arc aimed at Cain''s chest. Despite its massive size, the hammer seemed weightless in Elder Zyren''s hands, proof of his monstrous strength and decades of refining skill.


    Cain responded with a blur of motion as he dodged sideways, each step a featherlight pivot that carried him just out of the hammer''s lethal range. Flames whipped dangerously close, smashing the edges of his cloak.


    "Not bad."


    Cain nodded mockingly. The old man was indeed strong as he possessed a higher strength''s stat than him, and his hammer attacks weren''t easily shrugged off.


    Seeing his first combination fail, Zyren shifted strategy. He drew back and channeled more energy into his hammer, kindling the weapon''s core until it glowed white-hot. With a booming chant, he brought the hammer crashing into the ground.


    "Molten Shockwave!" Zyren shouted.


    A ring of fiery cracks opened along the forest floor, flaring out in lines of molten rock beneath Cain''s feet.


    Trees snapped and toppled as the shockwave tore through the battlefield. The fiery quake threatened to knock Cain off balance, but Cain quickly leaped upward, letting the heated ground rupture beneath him.


    While airborne, he gathered foxfire between his palms as he used his [Foxfire Explosion] skill.


    A cluster of red flames slammed into the ground where Zyren stood, erupting in a violent burst. The resulting explosion enveloped the forest clearing, shaking the earth with a deafening boom.


    For a moment, thick smoke swirled, obscuring Cain''s line of sight. Then a sudden surge of heat parted the smoke, revealing Elder Zyren swinging his hammer in a wide sweep to clear the smoke around him.


    They stood quite far apart, each scrutinizing the other. Despite exchanging vicious attacks, both looked remarkably composed. Elder Zyren''s fiery aura still crackled with intensity, and Cain''s foxfire remained stable, flickering ominously around his body.


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    Zyren glared. "You might be talented, but I''ve seen countless geniuses in my day. Don''t think your fancy flames can intimidate me."


    The old man tightened his grip on the hammer''s haft, channels of orange-red mana coursing along the weapon''s runes like molten rivers.


    Cain shrugged, allowing a hint of a grin. "I''m not trying to intimidate you. If anything, I''m giving you a chance to back down." He sounded almost bored as if it was an obvious provocation that further fueled Zyren''s wrath.


    "Insolent brat!" Zyren''s energy flared, and the entire battlefield glowed under the brilliance of his fiery aura.


    Ash and sparks fluttered like dying embers around him. He dashed forward, hammer held high.


    Cain met his charge head-on. However, since his clone''s strength was inferior to him, he couldn''t overpower Zyren in raw force, but his higher Agility allowed him to weave in and out of the old man''s reach.


    Their weapons clashed: Zyren''s hammer blasts smashing against the swirling foxfire blades Cain shaped using his [Advanced Foxfire] bloodline ability.


    Each swing of Zyren''s hammer generated concussive blasts that left deep craters in the ground. Splintered tree trunks and cracked boulders littered the battlefield.


    Meanwhile, Cain leveraged his 24.7 million Energy stats with precision, layering the Demonic Barrier each time the hammer threatened to break through his defenses.


    Shimmering arcs of red flame collided with roiling waves of orange fire, creating a dazzling, violent display of color.


    At times, it seemed as though Zyren would gain the upper hand with a heavy overhead blow, only for Cain to dissipate the force with a well-timed barrier or slip to the side in a burst of speed.

 Chapter 166 Elder Zyren & Ma Against Cain (1)

    Zyren''s mastery over fire-based artifacts wasn''t just brute force. Sliding a hand across the hammer''s runic handle, he roared. " Heat Coil!"


    The entire hammer glowed white-hot, releasing ribbons of scorching air that threatened to engulf Cain.


    Cain thrust his palm forward, creating Advanced Foxfire into a spiral shield. The intense heat wave slammed into the foxfire, scattering bright motes of flame in all directions. Hissing steam rose when the two conflicting fires made contact, flooding the battleground with a wave of swirling flames.


    Using the momentary confusion, Zyren rotated. Even though his agility stats weren''t as high as Cain''s, he still moved with startling swiftness for a bulky warrior. Before Cain could fully steady himself, the old man pressed the advantage and used his [Ignition Hammer] skill.


    A direct, overhead strike where the hammer''s face blazed with concentrated fire energy.


    With a grunt, Cain braced both forearms in front of his body and used his [Demonic Barrier] ability in response. But the sheer force behind Zyren''s hammer still drove him several meters back, his boots scraping grooves into the soil.


    When Cain straightened, there was a glimmer of surprise in his eyes. "You''ve really got some power there," he admitted, moving his shoulders as though to loosen them. "Not many can force me to block head-on."


    From the other''s perspective, the fight was at a deadlock. Neither combatant looked near defeat, yet the area around them bore deep scars of destruction. Smoke and hot ash drifted on the wind as shattered tree trunks smoldered in scattered piles.


    Valen stood off to the side, watching with bated breath. He had anticipated his master would crush Cain easily, but what he saw left him perplexed and rather alarmed him. Cain''s agile footwork and overwhelming Energy gave him an uncanny resilience despite his master''s superior strength.


    "How is he still on equal footing with the Master?" Valen muttered, knuckles tight from gripping the hilt of his sword. "He is¡­ he''s barely even breathing hard."


    Cain took a measured breath, that confident smirk never leaving his lips. In truth, he was barely tapping into his deeper reserves. His Energy was more than twice Zyren''s, and if he chose, he could unleash far more destructive abilities than foxfire whips or small explosions.


    But for now, he toyed with Zyren, content to test the waters while letting the old man believe they stood on level ground.


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    Elder Zyren wiped a bead of sweat from his brow. His chest rose and fell heavily, though his fighting spirit burned just as fiercely as before. "You are surprisingly tough. But you won''t hold out forever against my hammer."


    Cain merely chuckled in response. "I wonder about that."


    Feeling the pressure, Zyren gripped his hammer with determination. The artifact''s runes glowed fiercely, forging a swirling vortex of flames around his form. He didn''t want to drag out the battle as he intended to crush Cain in a decisive blow.


    He jumped high into the air as he moved his hammer overhead, gathering blazing flames around its head. They condensed into a molten aura that crackled with deafening intensity as he used his [Meteoric Anvil] skill.


    A downward slam that threatened to flatten anything beneath, its shockwave carrying enough force to uproot the forest itself.


    Below, Cain''s eyes narrowed. He whipped out both hands, foxfire combining in swirling arcs. This time, his [Demonic Barrier] ability formed not just a single layer, but multiple shimmering rings of azure flame. S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    As the giant hammer struck down like a blazing meteor, the layered barrier took the brunt of the impact with an explosive flash of orange and blue.


    A mountainous crash reverberated across the forest. Dirt, rock, and flame exploded outward, creating a crater under the point of impact. Leaves and branches, set alight by the shockwave, scattered everywhere in a fiery storm.


    When the dust settled, Cain stood firm, having slid only a short distance across the devastated ground. Several cracks ran along the outermost ring of his barrier, but it still held strong.


    Zyren landed in a crouch, panting heavily. "Damn you," he muttered. He had put a considerable amount of power into that strike, yet Cain was still standing, seemingly unhurt.


    A flicker of annoyance or perhaps a touch of respect was shone in Zyren''s eyes. He realized Cain wasn''t merely surviving as the young man''s stamina and resilience were extraordinary, thanks in large part to his massive energy reserves.


    From a distance, Valen and the two other onlookers¡ªElder Ma and his disciple began to sense something ominous about Cain''s calm confidence. After seeing Zyren''s strong blows fail to overwhelm him, they started to suspect there was more behind Cain''s power.


    Zyren stood tall once again, adjusting his grip on the hammer. "I''ve underestimated you," he growled. "But don''t think I''m done yet."


    Cain simply chuckled, rolling his shoulders as though warming up for a more serious phase of battle. "Show me everything you have then," he invited. "Because once I decide to get serious, you won''t have the strength to fight back."


    Those words and the mocking look in Cain''s eyes sent a chill rolling up Zyren''s spine. But the old man refused to yield.


    Neither man showed any sign of backing down as their gazes locked into each other. In this precarious moment, the seeds of doubt sprouted in Zyren''s mind. He realized he was no longer just contending with a "younger generation." Cain was a foe who demanded true caution or even possibly more than he alone could deliver.


    Zyren took a moment to catch his breath. His molten war hammer still pulsed with searing heat, runic engravings flickering in dull orange.


    "Ma," he called over without taking his eyes off Cain, "this brat is a real monster. Let''s finish him together."


    Elder Ma nodded in response. He was a fist-user with a fearsome reputation, noted for pulverizing boulders as if they were made of chalk.


    Stepping forward, he sized up Cain as if looking for flaws, but Cain showed no outward sign of fatigue.

 Chapter 167 Elder Zyren & Ma Against Cain (2)

    In truth, Cain even felt confident and amused since this clone had 90% of his real body''s stats and if he were to be serious, he was sure that he would be able to kill them.


    He had toyed with Zyren enough to understand the old man''s combat style, and from what he sensed, Elder Ma was no less formidable. Still, Cain believed neither of them posed a hard challenge for him.


    "Are you both certain about this?" Cain asked, letting a small smile tug at the corner of his mouth. He stood calmly, crimson red foxfire flickering over his forearms. "I''m giving you one last chance to walk away."


    Zyren scoffed, ignoring the fresh bead of blood rolling down his face. "You''ve humiliated me enough. You''ll pay for that."


    Cain shrugged, the flickering flames intensifying around his hands. "Alright then. It''s not like I''m at a loss anyway."


    Without another word, Elder Ma rushed in as he enveloped his fists in a swirling aura of crimson energy. He darted left, right, then lunged forward in a sudden burst of speed.


    A whistling gust accompanied each blow, as if his fists could tear the air itself. Simultaneously, Elder Zyren leapt from the side as he raised his hammer overhead, channeling swirling streams of fire energy into a single downward strike.


    Elder Ma aimed a series of rapid punches at Cain''s chest and abdomen, forcing him to raise his guard.


    The moment Cain prepared to counter, Zyren''s war hammer crashed in from above, unleashing arcs of flame that peppered the ground. Earth and sparks flew, and an explosive tremor rippled across the battlefield. sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Cain dodge to the side, using his [Advanced Foxfire] ability into a curved blade that parried Zyren''s hammer. The impact sent a wash of heat blasting outward, scorching what remained of the grass.


    Meanwhile, Ma''s fists hammered against Cain''s flank. Though Cain''s clone had 90% of his true body''s stats, it was still paled in comparison with Ma''s strength as his strength was even stronger than Zyren since Elder Zyren had just broken through the King rank. Even a grazing blow carried crushing force.


    Sliding back, Cain felt a sting in his ribs. A faint echo of pain reminded him that underestimating King Rank experts was unwise. He inhaled sharply, letting the pain sharpen his focus.


    In a swirl of red flame, he materialized a Demonic Barrier, repelling a second volley of hammer strikes. The barrier shimmered, thickened by Cain''s enormous energy, distorting the air around it.


    Zyren and Ma pressed on, moving in tandem as one attacking high while the other going for the middle, intending to never allow Cain a moment''s break.


    Their combined onslaught forced him to test the limits of his speed and reflexes. Sparks flew where fists struck foxfire, the collision of fiery hammer arcs and swirling flame turning the battlefield into a brutal light show.


    From a distance, Prince Valen watched with a glimmer of hope. The scene now looked far more balanced as Cain found himself outmaneuvered occasionally, forced to rely on quick bursts of movement and cunning flame construction to avoid direct hits.


    ''This must be Cain''s limit,'' Valen reassured himself.


    Yet Cain''s eyes burned with interest rather than desperation. ''They''re good,'' he thought to himself, employing precise footwork to evade a particularly savage series of hammer swings.


    He summoned the Foxfire Explosion in his hand and threw it forward. The resulting detonation separated Zyren and Ma momentarily, creating a swirl of dust and hot wind. But as soon as the cloud cleared, they were on him again.


    It was Elder Ma who noticed something amiss. After several minutes of relentless attacks, Cain still breathed evenly, and the swirling foxfire around him showed no sign of waning. A bead of sweat slid down Ma''s temple.


    ''How does he still have so much energy?'' Elder Ma thought to himself as he realized that with each exchange, Cain''s aura only seemed to stabilize further, as if he thrived on the battle itself.


    Zyren also felt a shiver of unease. His arms ached from swinging the hammer repeatedly, even if he tried to pace himself. Yet Cain''s fluid motion never faltered.


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    "Just how long can you last?" Zyren spat, sweat mixing with the streak of blood on his face.


    Cain''s lips curled into a half-grin. "Longer than you''d think."


    Zyren, driven by pride, was triggered when he heard the answer. He raised the war hammer overhead as runes blazed in swirling spirals, then slammed it onto the ground.


    Magma-like lines streaked across the ground in radiating patterns as Molten Shockwave aimed to trap Cain''s footing in a sudden quagmire of molten rock.


    Simultaneously, Elder Ma dashed behind Cain. With fists brimming in red mana, he unleashed a flurry of Iron Tempest jabs, each one strong enough to pulverize stone. The synergy created a pincer by the fact that if Cain jumped to avoid the liquid earth, Ma''s fists would greet him midair.


    "Let''s see how you handle this!" Zyren roared.


    But Cain''s barrier shimmered once again, this time forming beneath his feet. A thick swirl of foxfire spread over the molten ground like an insulating platform.


    In a fluid motion, Cain spinned on that platform, letting Ma''s fists graze past him. The old man''s eyes widened as Cain''s open palm thrust forward, creating a swift burst of Foxfire Explosion at point-blank range.


    Boom!


    Ma was forced back, blasted from the foxfire''s blast. Another wave of flame shot out to intercept Zyren''s next hammer blow. Though both Elders escaped lethal damage, they realized they were being forced onto the defensive more often.


    A hush enveloped the clearing after that intense exchange. Ma and Zyren retreated a few paces as they were regrouping. Their chests heaved with labored breaths, scorched robes sticking to sweaty skin.


    Meanwhile, Cain allowed the swirling foxfire around him to dissipate slightly as if only to keep them guessing whether he had shown his full power.

 Chapter 168 Killing Elder Zyren and Ma

    Elder Zyren and Elder Ma resumed their assault, working in perfect unison with every time Cain countered Elder Zyren''s overhead hammer swings, Elder Ma would charge in with a devastating punch.


    When Cain tried to concentrate on Elder Ma''s fists, Elder Zyren would force him back with columns of fire from the runes on his weapon.


    Their synergy steadily increased the pressure. This time, Cain found himself weaving in multiple directions, occasionally blocking in a less ideal stance.


    Prince Valen smirked from his vantage point, the flicker of hope in his eyes growing brighter.


    ''They can wear him out'' Valen thought to himself. ''He can''t maintain that monstrous defense forever.''


    But then came a sudden shift in Cain''s aura. With a low, controlled exhalation, Cain tapped further into his deeper reserves. The foxfire around him darkened to a black-gold hue, and the temperature surged. Heatwaves rose in shimmering ribbons, causing Elder Ma to hesitate mid-strike.


    Slowly, two massive wings of roaring flame erupted from Cain''s back. The flames arched high, each featherlike edge dancing with golden sparks. Intense gales blasted outward in every direction, scattering cinders and soot. Infernal Ascendance now manifested in its fullness with far more vivid than any fleeting display Cain had shown earlier.


    Valen''s eyes went round. "What is that¡­?"


    Zyren shielded his face from the harsh glow. "Whatever it is, he can''t keep it up for long. Press him!"


    The flames swirling around Cain''s clone crackled ominously, forming an aura so scorching that the ground around his feet started to glow red-hot.


    When Cain looked up, his eyes blazed with fierce confidence. "You wanted me to fight without reserve, right? Here it is."


    In an instant, Cain charged forward as he unfurled his wings. The speed of his advance left Elder Ma barely enough time to brace.


    Cain''s flaming arm collided with Ma''s fists, unleashing a shockwave that uprooted the charred remains of nearby trees.


    Even though Elder Ma managed to block, the searing heat scorched his forearms, and he stumbled back staggeringly.


    Across the battlefield, Zyren swung his hammer downward in a desperate attempt to intercept Cain. Flaming runes spiraled along the hammer''s shaft, forming a swirling ring of molten energy around its head.


    Sparks flew when Cain''s wing battered the hammer aside. With a roar, Cain unleashed a Foxfire Explosion from his left hand, blasting Zyren and tossing him several meters away.


    For a moment, it was as if a living inferno had descended upon the battlefield. Everywhere Cain moved, scorching flames trailed behind him. Embers caught in the wind, swirling into chaotic flurries around the two Elders. The prior "even" battle dynamic vanished, replaced by Cain''s near-absolute dominance.


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    Elder Ma grimaced, wiping blood from the corner of his mouth. "Zyren, we have to use everything we have."


    Zyren coughed, half kneeling. "I''m¡­ cough¡ªwith you."


    Standing at the edges, Valen saw the battered forms of Elder Ma and his master forced into a final battle. Fear warred with hope in his eyes.


    ''If they succeed, the youngest will die here. But, If they fail¡­'' The thought trailed off, too grim to complete.


    The two Elders dashed back from Cain, taking up positions at opposite ends of the cratered clearing.


    Glancing at each other, they prepared their final moves¡ªtheir ultimate techniques. The ground trembled as if sensing the build-up of power.


    Elder Zyren thrust his molten war hammer high into the air, runes on its surface glowing from red to near white-hot.


    "Celestial Hammerfall!" he roared, igniting every reserve of his mana. A swirling column of fire plummeted from the sky, merging into the hammer''s head. Sparks crackled around the artifact, forming the shape of a blazing comet.


    Elder Ma inhaled sharply, fists clenched so tightly that his knuckles turned pale.


    "Titan Fist of Ruin!" he bellowed. His entire body pulsed with red lightning-like arcs, channeling explosive martial force into his arms. It was a technique rumored to break fortress gates in one strike.


    Both men rushed Cain simultaneously as Elder Zyren from above, aiming to crush him beneath the cometlike hammer, and Elder Ma from below, fists cocked for a devastating uppercut that radiated swirling red mana.


    Cain, still within Infernal Ascendance, hovered in midair with wings extended. He sensed the monstrous energies converging upon him.


    Instead of dodging, he gathered every ounce of flame in a single point at his center. The black-gold foxfire intensified, swirling into a rapidly rotating sphere in front of his outstretched hands.


    Zyren''s flaming hammer smashed down first, colliding with Cain''s orb. A colossal shockwave rippled out, turning nearby stones to dust. In the same breath, Ma''s Titan Fist of Ruin slammed into the orb from below, completing the pincer attack.


    The two Elders'' ultimate skills converged in a maelstrom of sound and fury, shaking the entire battlefield so violently that Valen and Elder Ma''s disciple could barely stay upright even after they retreated quite far away.


    For a moment, brilliant and blinding light consumed the battlefield. Flames of blue, gold, red, and orange merged, sending blazing embers high into the sky. The earth cracked in wide spider web patterns, forming a deep crater at the point of impact.


    Then came an eruption of pure foxfire might. Cain channeled the majority of his immense Energy reserves into fueling the orb until it detonated in a wave of black-gold flame that washed over everything in its path.


    Elder Zyren''s cometlike hammer strike fractured under the sudden backlash since the swirling flames around it dispersed as the war hammer itself cracked. Simultaneously, the red energy of Elder Ma''s Titan Fist of Ruin flickered, then vanished. Both Elders were hurled away as if they were caught in a cyclone.


    When the blazing glow faded, the previously lively forest was barely recognizable. The land, which had previously merely been burnt, had now been rearranged into a gigantic crater. Fused crystalline patches shimmered along its edges, reflecting flickers of cooling embers. Several forest trees remained ablaze, their trunks reduced to ember-laden pillars.


    Elder Zyren groaned, lying in a shallow trench near the crater''s boundary. The hammer in his hand had splintered as its runic glow had faded into a few dying embers. Blood oozed from his mouth, and severe burns marred his arms. He tried to push himself upright, but his muscles refused to comply.


    Elder Ma landed farther away, half-buried under a mound of broken earth. The aura around his fists was gone, replaced by angry red welts across his forearms and torso. Gasping raggedly, he knew that he had sustained internal injuries from the foxfire blast.


    Between them stood Cain, wings of flame slowly retracting. The lines of foxfire that radiated from his body began to dim, revealing that he was unharmed except for minor smudges of dust on his attire. The swirling inferno from Infernal Ascendance dissipated, leaving only a residual halo of flame around him.


    Valen felt his blood run cold as he stepped back unconsciously. ''They lost. Both of them.'' Fear churned in the prince''s stomach, no longer hidden by anger or denial.


    Cain watched his fallen enemies with a distant expression. Smoke curled from the ground, swirling around Zyren and Ma''s bodies. The old men, once proud King Rank experts, were now broken and on the brink of death.


    With a pained grunt, Zyren lifted his gaze as he spoke strugglingly. "You¡­ How can you be this strong¨C."


    Cain said nothing as he advanced on Zyren, creating a short blade of foxfire in his right hand.


    The old man''s eyes widened in alarm, but his body refused to respond. In a swift motion, Cain pierced Zyren''s chest, the foxfire severing flesh and bone with ease.


    The elder''s eyes went blank, and his final exhalation escaped in a ragged sigh. The war hammer he once prized clattered uselessly to the side.


    Elder Ma, still pinned under debris, coughed violently. Blood flowed from the side of his mouth and pooled in the burnt soil below him. He gazed up at Cain, chest heaving. "Mercy," he croaked with a voice barely audible.


    Cain locked eyes with the battered old man. "You came here to kill me," he said quietly. "You''ve had your chances." S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Before Elder Ma could say another word, Cain flicked his hand. A beam of foxfire pierced through Ma''s chest. The old man''s body convulsed once, then lay still. A gentle breeze rustled through the burnt leaves above, carrying away the faint echo of his dying breath.


    "Youngest, do you know the consequences of doing this?" Valen frowned as he intended to threaten Cain to save their lives.


    "You''re done for! Do you know that the Flameforge sect is the subsidiary force of the Jade Inferno Kingdom, one of the strongest kingdoms in this world?" Elder Ma''s disciple clenched his fists tightly, feeling helpless as he could only watch his master''s death before his own eyes.


    He thought that he would have some fun by joining his master after he heard that his master''s old friend was asking him for a favor. Unfortunately, this choice was the worst choice that he had made in his life when he would likely die here.


    Cain didn''t respond to them at all as he immediately raised his hands, making two big spears, and unleashed them, aiming at Valen and Elder Ma''s disciple.


    He directly killed the other two because he didn''t want to waste any more of his time since the bid for the little wolf was over and he won it.


    Naturally, Cain''s clone didn''t forget to take their space rings before going back to the city, leaving their corpses behind as he intended to feed them to the fortunate and courageous beast who would check the battlefield after the battle was over.

 Chapter 169 Little White, The Second Contracted Beast

    Knock!


    When someone knocked on the door softly, Ayla and Sylvia immediately ran towards the door excitedly. Li Fenghai was also interested and looked at the door in anticipation, as his interest in beasts was high since his job was also related to them.


    Creak.


    The door cracked open, revealing a tall, broad-shouldered man holding the small wolf around 22 cm long and 16 cm tall. The man gave a polite nod as he looked at everyone before looking down at the two little girls in front of him.


    "Can we hug Little White?" Ayla asked with a cute, begging expression while both the little girls opened their arms widely as if they were ready to welcome the little wolf.


    "Bring it here." Cain said it with a smile when he saw the hesitation on the man''s expression because he knew that it wasn''t a good choice to give the cub to ordinary people, let alone two ordinary little girls.


    When Cain saw the unhappy expression of the little girls, he explained. "Little White needs to be tamed first before both of you can play with him. Remember that he''s still a wild beast and could at least hurt you."


    Ayla and Sylvia smiled awkwardly as they forgot this simple fact since their emotions were filled with excitement. They then followed the man obediently towards Cain. Enjoy exclusive adventures from My Virtual Library Empire


    Grrr.


    The little wolf growled, showing his teeth when he was being handed over by the man to Cain.


    "Little guy, be a good boy." Cain smiled kindly as he picked up the little wolf.


    The little wolf reacted by biting Cain''s hand continuously since he felt uncomfortable and scared when he was being picked up by the unknown young human.


    Cain laughed and petted the little wolf''s head softly. "Little guy, you will hurt yourself if you bite me."


    He then added, "If you''re hungry, I have the perfect prey for you." Cain scares Ayla away by extending his hands in front of Ayla.


    "Ahhhh!" Ayla shouted as she was frightened before immediately hiding behind Sylvia, who was startled by Cain''s sudden movement.


    "See? This is why you shouldn''t play with wild beasts." Cain shook his head as he thought that the best way to teach someone was to let them experience it themselves.


    "Little guy, come see your big brother." Cain hugged the little wolf, who was writhing in his arms.


    Nix, who had been waiting for this moment for a while, immediately came to Cain and jumped on his lap. The little wolf tilted his head when he sensed that there was another beast near him.


    Even though Nix suppressed his size to be just a little bit bigger than the little wolf, he was still a genuine dragon and a much stronger beast compared to the little wolf. That''s why when the little wolf noticed Nix, he somehow became scared unknowingly.


    Roar!


    Nix roared while looking at the little wolf affectionately.


    The little guy shivered and became afraid as he looked away, hiding in Cain''s arms since his instinct told him that the little dragon in front of him was really strong.


    "Little guy, don''t be scared." Cain petted the little wolf softly, reassuring him to not be scared.


    After pausing for a moment, he then continued. "Do you want to be as strong as him? And become even stronger than your parents?"


    The little wolf instantly stopped being scared and looked at Cain when it heard that he could even become stronger than his parents, whom it really adored.


    The reason why the king sold this wolf cub was because the king discovered that it had an unknown disease that he couldn''t cure and hoped that by auctioning the wolf, someone who could cure it would bid or at least help him to treat it.


    Naturally, this was also a way to bid farewell to the little wolf, as he could only hope for someone to take care of it and let nature take its course.


    That''s why the monarch wanted to publicize that the wolf cub had an illness, hoping that someone who could treat it would win the bid or at least ask people to spread the word.


    He even came to deliver the little wolf by himself when he heard the news that someone could cure the little wolf and was also going to take it in.


    "Little guy, become my contracted beast, and I promise I''ll help you become stronger quickly. Naturally, I''ll also help you in curing your disease." Cain said with a smile as he continued petting the little wolf.


    Woof!


    The little wolf barked excitedly when it heard that Cain could cure his disease, which even no one could cure.


    "Okay. Let''s make a contract first." Cain smiled as he asked the system in his heart. "System, how do you contract a beast in this case?"


    Cain asked because he only knew the procedure for contracting the beast when they were still inside the egg and hadn''t hatched yet.


    "Just drop your blood in the little wolf''s head." The system replied.


    Subsequently, Cain bit his thumb, dropped blood on the little wolf''s forehead, and waited. The little girls were impatiently waiting as they couldn''t wait to play with the cute little wolf.


    After a few seconds, Cain finally felt the same inexplicable connection between them as he had felt previously with Nix.


    Naturally, the little wolf also felt the same feeling and immediately rubbed his head on Cain''s chest and enjoyed the feeling of being embraced by his master.


    As Cain was still embracing the little guy in his arms, he noticed that the little girls were already extremely excited and looked at Cain with a cute, pleading look.


    Cain shook his head helplessly before putting the little wolf in front of Nix. "Little guy, I will call you Little White starting now. And this is your big brother, Nix."


    Nix stepped forward and gave Little White a soft pat while roaring in a low voice, as if to say, "This big bro would take care of you from now on."


    Little White barked in response and accepted the pat happily.


    A few seconds later,


    "Go on." Cain finally gave permission for the little girls to play with Little White.


    "Nix, let''s play together later!" Ayla immediately came forward and pushed Nix aside before grabbing Little White and hugging him.


    She then handed Little White to Sylvia after enjoying hugging him for a few seconds. "Big Sis Sylvia, your turn."


    Sylvia also became excited and hugged Little White softly because she noticed that he was suffocated by Ayla since Ayla hugged him too tightly.


    "It''s okay, Nix. Let them play with your little brother first." Cain picked up Nix and petted him softly before looking at the king, who stood obediently by the side.


    "Prepare these ingredients." Cain listed a few ingredients as they were needed to make the pill for curing Little White.


    Cain actually got another mission the moment he saw Little White, it was to cure his disease. However, he didn''t take it seriously since the mission wasn''t hard, as he only needed to get the ingredients and ask Fenix to make it.


    Nevertheless, the one that caught his interest was actually the reason why Little White got the disease. It was actually his talents that were beyond his body that it couldn''t handle, resulting in Little White''s sickness that he might not be able to live long because of it.


    Unfortunately, no one in this Low-level world could detect it, and for the king, who had only reached the peak of king rank, he couldn''t ask forces like the Starlight Auction House to fully help him out since he couldn''t afford the price for it.


    "Go ask the manager to gather the resources that Young Master Cain had mentioned." Old Feng chimed in, thinking that it would be too slow if the king prepared the materials himself, and since it was related to Cain, he would naturally offer to help.


    "Thank you." The king thanked him as he bowed deeply towards Cain.


    "There''s no need for that since Little White is like my family now." Cain waved his hand dismissively.


    The king then bid farewell to everyone, including Little White, before leaving the room and looking for the manager of the Starlight Auction House. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    A minute later, after the Starlight Auction House announced that the final auction would be delayed for a moment, the auctioneer finally showed up with an apologetic smile across her face, making everyone present wonder what had happened that they delayed the auction just now.


    "I''m sorry for the delay because there are some changes for the final item." The auctioneer bowed slightly and continued. "First of all, for some reason, we can''t show you the Ice Dragon''s blood essence, but we guarantee with our reputation on the line that it''s a genuine blood essence from the Ice Dragon who had reached Conqueror Rank."


    Pausing for a moment, the auctioneer continued with a smile. "The way you bid this time is also different because we will bid blindly, and we will send people to you to retrieve the bid price. We will give three chances for everyone to bid their highest because the highest bid in the end will be the final winner. Naturally, there''s a high starting price this time so that we wouldn''t waste too much time. The starting price this time is 10 million Low Rank King Crystals or something equivalent to that."


    After the auctioneer explained it, the hall immediately filled with commotion once again, ranging from someone being excited to someone who was pissed because they couldn''t even see the blood essence.

 Chapter 1 - 1: Activating the System

    In a humble wooden house, the crackling fire in the stone stove cast dancing shadows across the wooden walls, while the sound of distant conversations could be heard.


    On a wooden bed slept a handsome young man with white hair, about 180 cm tall, dressed in a gorgeous black robe.


    Cain awoke from his slumber, his blue eyes fluttering open to the scene of an unfamiliar place.


    ''Huh? Where is this? Didn''t I drown in the sea because I had cramps while snorkeling before?'' Cain thought to himself.


    A second later, memories rushed into his mind. Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Oh, so I died and transmigrated into this body, which belonged to the youngest prince of the Elarion kingdom, who died after being poisoned and stabbed in the chest by his fiancee. What a sad way to die." Cain muttered to himself as he sat on the bed and looked around.


    "Wait a second, Elarion Kingdom? This name sounds familiar. Lemme think¡­" Cain frowned, closing his eyes as he tried to recall his memory.


    After a few moments, he finally recalled where he had heard about this kingdom''s particular name.


    Elarion Kingdom was apparently just the name of a kingdom that would be destroyed in a novel that he had read a few years ago.


    He remembered the place only because one of the strongest characters, who would later become a companion of the protagonist, originated from here.


    In the novel, that person hadn''t awakened his talent yet. It wasn''t until after the kingdom''s destruction that he left for a neighboring realm to undergo the awakening ceremony.


    Cain sighed after recalling as much as he could from the novel. "I only remember the important stuff. I read it years ago, and it wasn''t even finished at the time. I got distracted by other novels and never picked it back up."


    ''However, the most important thing that I could remember is when the era of God comes. So, I have to prepare for that time as there would be countless opportunities, which I shouldn''t miss if I want to survive at that time since this world would become chaotic and I need to become strong as soon as possible.'' Cain''s eyes lit up as he thought of his main plan.


    He then thought of an idea and talked in his heart, "System? Are you there? My cheat ability? Hello? I''m awake now, can you grant me the cheat or something?"


    After a few moments of silence, Cain''s face became solemn as he thought that he was doomed because he didn''t receive his cheat system like any other protagonist when they were transmigrated into a novel.


    ''Fck, Seriously? No system or something? Am I just an extra doomed to be cannon fodder?" He cursed inwardly but soon shook his head.


    "No. I refuse to accept that."


    Cain had been so focused on the idea of getting a system that he''d momentarily forgotten about the fact that the prince hadn''t awakened his talent. The prince had chosen to avoid the kingdom''s power struggle, preferring a quiet life instead.


    In this world, most people awakened their talents at the age of 18 during an official ceremony. But as a prince, Cain could use the kingdom''s awakening stone whenever he wished.


    The problem was, the prince was supposed to be "dead," and whoever wanted him gone likely knew it. He couldn''t just return to the palace recklessly without a plan.


    "Crack.."


    When Cain was still thinking about his plan, he heard a slight cracking sound and immediately looked in the door direction.


    Cain then noticed a cute little girl with pointy ears, indicating that she was an elf, and she appeared to be around 9 years old, dressed in plain worn-out brown clothes and heading inside the house with a bucket of water in her small hands.


    When she found Cain sitting on the bed, she exclaimed in amazement,


    "Ahhh! You''re awake!"


    "Why are you sitting up? You need to lie down and rest so your wounds can heal faster!" She then dropped the bucket of water and ran with a worried expression towards him.


    When Cain saw that, he felt a sudden warmth in his heart, mixed with sadness.


    The little girl reminded him of his younger brother back on Earth, who would have been about her age if he were still alive.


    But then he became confused when he realized that the little girl mentioned his wounds when he didn''t feel any pain and felt that his body was perfectly fine.


    "What are you talking about? I''m fine." Cain fist bumped his chest and stood up to let the little girl see that he was fine.


    The little girl was cutely dumbfounded, with her mouth opening wide as she couldn''t believe what she saw.


    "What about your wounds in your chest? Is it already healed?" The little girl asked with a confused face as she remembered that yesterday when the people in the village helped in changing Cain''s clothes back after she washed it since it was full of blood before, the wound was still there and hadn''t healed.


    ''Oh, right. I was stabbed by that bitch before.'' Cain then checked his body and found that there was no wound, but there were still bandages enveloping his chest.


    ¡­


    After talking for a while, Cain learned that the girl''s name was Sylvia.


    She explained that she had found him floating in a river while fishing and had pulled him to shore.


    Fortunately, the river was a small river, the current was not strong, and his body was near the shore, so Sylvia helped him to the shore quite easily.


    She then checked his condition and knew that he was still alive, but she immediately became afraid and confused when she saw that he had stab wound in his chest.


    As she didn''t know what to do, Sylvia then ran as fast as she could towards the village, as she wanted to find help from the others.


    "So, Big Brother Cain¡­ What are you going to do now that you''re healed?" Sylvia asked anxiously as she bit her lower lip cutely.


    "Well, I have some business in Eldoria City, so I''ll be heading there." Cain replied with a smile as he knew what Sylvia was worried about.


    Her older sister had left as she wanted to find a job in the capital four years ago, because she was already 15 years old at the time and have to start paying taxes if she wanted to stay in the village anyway, that''s why she decided to go there so that she could also save some money for Sylvia''s future.


    In this world, you will be given shelter and food if you are an orphan, which was the case to Sylvia and her big sister since their mother died when she gave birth to Sylvia and their dad died when he was hunting a spirit beast as he was a warrior a few years after their mother died.


    "Don''t worry, I will be back here after I''m done with my business there." Cain patted Sylvia''s head softly as she was reminding him of his deceased little brother and his own situation back then on Earth.


    "Really? But my sister had also said that and still hasn''t come back even after 4 years." Sylvia said with a sad face as she was about to cry too.


    "I promise I will be back after I''m done with my business, I will even help you find your sister later." Cain petted her hair as he tried to console her so that she wouldn''t cry.


    "Really? You promise you will come back and help me find my sister?" Sylvia''s eyes lit up when she heard that Cain was even trying to help her find her older sister.


    "Yeah, I promise." Cain nodded with a smile as he rubbed Sylvia''s hair.


    "Thank you, Big Brother Cain." Sylvia then jumped into Cain''s arms and hugged him, as she really felt grateful towards Cain.


    ¡­


    "What are you doing, Sylvia?" Cain asked when he noticed that Sylvia went under the bed, taking out a bucket before looking like she was watering something in the bucket.


    "Huh? I am just feeding the egg that I found a few months ago." Sylvia then answered as she looked at Cain, who was grilling two fish in front of the stone stove.


    "Feeding an egg? what do you feed it with?" Cain asked as he was curious.


    "Of course with water since I don''t have a lot of money and don''t know what eggs usually eat." Sylvia replied as she looked at Cain innocently.


    Cain only laughed and shook his head before continuing to ask, "What egg is that? Can I see it?"


    Cain became interested as he knew that this world was filled with beast masters who tamed a strong beast to become their contracted beast.


    However, he was only interested because this would be the first time he would see a beast egg if the egg that Sylvia found was the beast egg, and he knew that even if the egg was one, the beast was probably a weak beast.


    "Wow, what a beautiful beast egg." Cain said as he looked at the egg in the bucket that was as white as snow, and the egg had a bumpy structure that looked like a scale.


    Cain then moved his hand as he wanted to touch the egg.


    However, what he didn''t expect was that as soon as his fingers made contact, a mechanical voice echoed in his mind, and a translucent display appeared before him.


    [Ding! A tameable beast has been detected, do you want to bind it to become your contracted beast?]


    [Ding! Awakening the host''s talent.]


    [Ding! Unique SSS-Ranked Primordial Beast Master Talent!]


    [Ding! Error has been detected.]


    [Ding! Finding a solution.]


    [Ding! Merging the host''s talent with the system...]


    [Ding! Merger successful.]


    [Ding! Activating the Extra''s Harem Gacha System!]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host, you have received an appropriate welcome gift pack since you are too WEAK at the moment.]

 Chapter 2 - 2: Opening the Welcome Gift Pack

    [Ding! Automatically opening the welcome gift pack¡­]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1x High-level Special Summon Pool.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1x guaranteed best reward from the current Lottery Pool]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining a Mid-level Beast Space.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 100,000 Evolution Points]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 10,000 Gacha Points]


    Notifications Continuously rang in Cain''s mind.


    Cain was in disbelief, his eyes widened as he looked at the system''s notification in front of him.


    ''Finally, my cheat has activated. But, what''s with that name? Extra''s Harem Gacha System? How is this supposed to make me stronger?


    Fortunately, I awakened my Unique SSS-Ranked Primordial Beast Master Talent, so whatever that system is, at least I should be able to become stronger using my own talent.'' Cain thought to himself as his focus was focused on the system''s name part.


    In this world, talent''s ranks were divided from F, E, D, C, B, A, S, SS, SSS.


    F rank is the lowest, while SSS rank is the highest. Additionally, each rank is further divided into subcategories:


    S-, S, and S+


    The "-" indicates the lowest tier within the rank, while the "+" represents the highest.


    Only a few people had awakened SSS rank, and the MC in the novel he was transmigrated into had also awakened a really strong SSS rank that he thought was too overpowered.


    As Cain tried to remember more about his past life memory regarding the novel he was transmigrated into, he was surprised to hear an unfamiliar voice ringing in his head.


    "With the help of the system, you can become stronger in two main ways,"


    A mechanical voice, the same one that delivered the system notifications, rang in his head, as if responding to his thoughts.


    "The first way is to become stronger as a beast master as this was according to your SSS rank talent. However, as your talent has merged with the system, the way you become stronger is rather simple, as long as you have Evolution Points, you can directly upgrade your contracted beast to its limit aptitude.


    When your contracted beast has reached its limit, you can also upgrade its aptitude through evolution guided by the system. Moveover, you would gain some of the beast''s strength from the feedback as the Beast Master, and you will also be able to use its abilities and get its attribute talent."


    "The second way is to have sex with someone, and the stronger the person you have sex with, the more benefits you will receive, as you will be randomly given a percentage of¡­"


    "Big Brother Cain, why are you spacing out? What''s wrong?" Sylvia shook Cain''s hand and pulled him back to reality as she saw that he was in a daze and became worried that something went wrong because he touched the egg.


    "Huh? I am fine, I was just thinking about something else, Sylvia." Cain was surprised a bit before smiling and patting Sylvia''s head softly to reassure her.


    "Okay then, I thought something went wrong when you touched the egg." Sylvia sighed as she felt relieved after hearing it.


    "Not at all. In fact, you helped me a lot by showing me the egg and letting me touch it." Cain smiled as he really felt grateful because of Sylvia that he awakened his system.


    Because after thinking about it for a bit, he awakened a system just by touching a beast egg, and if it''s not by coincidence like this, Cain wouldn''t know until when he would awaken his system.


    Since even if he awakened his talent using an awakened stone, he might not even awaken his cheat system.


    Let alone the fact that it was a challenge in itself to do that since there was someone who wanted to kill him, and Cain was sure that it might be one of the princes or princesses doing that as that person could even implicate his ex fiancee who still has some power in this kingdom.


    "How did I help you when you only see and touch the egg?" Slyvia became confused and asked with a cute face.


    "It''s a secret." Cain grinned as he put his index finger to his lips in a teasing gesture.


    "Hmmmpph!" Sylvia pouted unhappily as she crossed her hands and looked at the side.


    "Hahahaha¡­ All you need to know is that I''ll be able to get stronger faster and help you find your sister sooner too." Cain laughed when he saw that and patted her head as he explained that he could find her big sister faster because of her.


    "Really? You''re not lying, right?" Sylvia immediately became excited when he heard it before making a cute frowning face as she thought that he lied to her and only said that to reassure her. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Of course, I''m not lying. Do you want proof?" Cain asked with a smile.


    "Mmm.. hmm¡­" Sylvia nodded excitedly.


    "Let''s eat first. Look, the fish is starting to burn on one side." Cain said before flipping the fish and scratching the burned part of the fish.


    "Hmmph, okay then." Sylvia pouted as she put aside the bucket that contained the egg and sat beside Cain.


    Cain then asked the system to explain it to him once again as he was interrupted by Sylvia before, and he also asked about all of the system functions in one go.


    He also reminded Sylvia that he wanted to think about something seriously so that he wouldn''t be disturbed while digesting the information that he would get from the system as well as he was also going to make a plan accordingly for the future.


    ¡­


    After digesting a lot of information and making a plan while eating together with Sylvia, Cain then talked for a bit, such as revealing his real identity as the youngest prince of the kingdom, which shocked Sylvia and made her happy since she thought that the prince of the kingdom would definitely be able to find her sister faster with his power.


    Cain also asked Sylvia if she would be willing to sell him the egg but let him pay her later since he didn''t have anything on him at the moment.


    To his relief, she agreed easily to his request, which made his heart become warm and sad at the same time because she could get fooled if she met a bad person instead of him.


    That was another reason he chose to reveal his identity¡ªto reassure her further that he could be trusted.


    Afterwards, Cain and Sylvia left the village, heading towards the place where she had found and rescued him.


    As they walked, Cain marveled at the beauty of the fantasy world around him.


    Since this was an Elven village, he saw elves everywhere, each one captivating in their own way.


    Despite already meeting Sylvia, Cain couldn''t help but feel awed, and he remembered his beautiful elven servant whom he wanted to ask something to confirm his speculation.


    When they had arrived at the riverside, Cain then put the bucket and removed the clothes that he used to close the bucket so that other people wouldn''t see inside of it.


    "Step back, Sylvia." Cain said with a smile as he rubbed her hair softly.


    Subsequently, he bit his thumb, dropped a blood on the egg, and waited.


    The blood that dropped on the egg slowly seeped into the egg.


    A few seconds later,


    "Crack!"


    "Crack!"


    "Crack!"

 Chapter 3 - 3: The First Contracted Beast

    Crack after crack appeared on the egg, and as a part of the shell fell off, a small head popped out from it.


    He looked around curiously and finally stopped when he saw Cain.


    Feeling an inexplicable connection between them, more cracks appeared, and finally, the little guy broke out of the shell and jumped into Cain''s embrace.


    The little guy was an Ice Dragon around 25 cm long and 17 cm tall, with shimmering silver-blue scales that made him look gorgeous.


    He also has tiny, cute horns just beginning to sprout from his head, and wings, though small, had a translucent, frosty membrane, appearing as if carved from pure ice.


    The little guy rubbed his head on Cain''s chest and enjoyed the feeling of being embraced by his master.


    Cain was extremely happy, as he couldn''t ask for more since his first contracted beast was an Ice Dragon, and he couldn''t help but imagine how majestic he would be when he rode his gorgeous Ice Dragon.


    He also didn''t know why, but his connection with him was really close, like a father and a son, despite the fact that he never had a child in his past life as he was dead when he was in his mid-20s. sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    While Cain was still petting the little guy, he saw that Sylvia immediately came in front of him and looked at the little dragon for a few seconds before asking him with a cute face as she spread her arms widely.


    "Big brother Cain, can I hug the little dragon too, pweaasseee???"


    "Hahaha, okay. Just give me a second." Cain replied with a smile.


    "Little guy, this is Sylvia. She''s the one who found you and technically saved your life, just like she saved mine.


    Be nice to her, okay? You''ll be seeing her a lot in the future." Cain said with a smile while petting the little dragon softly.


    The little dragon looked at Sylvia and then nodded as if he understood what his master was talking about.


    "You two can play together for now and don''t go too far, okay?" Cain put the little dragon down on the ground while patting Sylvia''s head and instructed the system to scan the little dragon.


    [Race: Ice Dragon]


    [Attribute: High-level Ice Element]


    [Rank: Ferocious Rank Beast]


    [Qualification: Lord (Rank 7)]


    [Skills: Ice Claw, Ice Spike]


    [Strength]: 5.5


    [Agility]: 5


    [Health]: 6


    [Sense]: 5


    [Energy]: 6.3


    When Cain looked at the little dragon''s information, he was pleased because its qualification was rank 7 beast, which meant that if the little dragon grew up to its limit, he could easily become the strongest being in this kingdom since Elarion Kingdom was an unrated force as the strongest person this kingdom had was only at rank 7.


    Afterwards, Cain checked his personal information because, at the same time, when the egg started to crack, he felt an unknown energy begin to pour into his body.


    The feeling was more of a warm and numb feeling that spread throughout his body that made him full of strength as he felt a surge in his strength.


    [Personal Information]


    [Gacha Points: 10.000] [Evolution Points: 100.000]


    [Name: Cain Frostbane]


    [Age: 18]


    [Race: Human]


    [Attribute: High-level Ice Element]


    [Beast Master Level: Rank 0]


    [Contracted Beast: Ice Dragon (Rank 0)]


    [Talent: Primordial Beast Master (Unique SSS Rank)]


    [Skills: - ]


    [Strength]: 4


    [Agility]: 3.8


    [Health]: 4.1


    [Sense]: 3.5


    [Energy]: 4.3


    Looking at his stats, he felt happy as his stats before were like this.


    [Strength]: 1.2


    [Agility]: 1.3


    [Health]: 1.1


    [Sense]: 1.0


    [Energy]: 1.1


    It was because he got 50% feedback from his contracted beast that all of his stats were at least triplet.


    Before Cain could proceed with using his rewards that he got before, he was surprised as he heard a few notifications from the system.


    [Ding! Congratulations on successfully contracting your first beast.]


    [Ding! Calculating the rewards¡­]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1x High-level Summon Pool.]


    Cain''s eyes were lit up as he didn''t expect to get another reward because of contracting the little dragon.


    However, he was quite nervous with what kind of creature that he would summon, as the system told him it was random, and he might summon an ugly demon, a beautiful woman, etc.


    "Let''s do this. If I throw a stone and it passes a tree over there across the river, which might be around 35 meters from here, I will use the Summon Pool, and if I can''t throw past the tree, I will use the Lottery Pool." Cain mumbled as he nodded his head before picking up a stone around 5 cm.


    Cain then made a throwing posture as his right foot stepped back and his right hand, which held the stone, drew back, and with a fierce twist of his torso, he launched it forward.


    His arm whipped through the air, the force of his throw was so hard that he was sure the stone would pass the tree since he was a few times stronger than a normal person, as he used his strength as hard as he could muster.


    The thing was, Cain ''released'' the stone in hand when his right hand was just in line with his head, resulting in the stone dropping beside him.


    "I guess, it''s not my luck to use the Summon Pool first then." Cain sighed as he looked at the stone and immediately ordered the system to use the Lottery Pool.

 Chapter 4 - 4: Anya Akane, The Abyssal Queen of Foxfire

    "System, use the 1x Guaranteed best reward from the current Lottery Pool." Cain ordered the system as he couldn''t wait to see what kind of reward he would get.


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox Bloodline.]


    As two notifications rang in his mind, Cain was in disbelief, his eyes widened as he looked at the system''s notification in front of him.


    He couldn''t help but swallow his saliva because he didn''t expect that he would get the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox Bloodline as the reward, since he remembered that it was considered one of the strongest bloodlines.


    However, he wasn''t sure, as he didn''t continue to read the novel, and back then the novel hadn''t even ended yet.


    Subsequently, Cain asked the system to explain what kind of power he got from obtaining the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox Bloodline.


    After listening to the long explanation of the power, Cain finally digested it after the system repeated it a few times.


    Basically, the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox Bloodline power was like this:


    (Each tail adds new dimensions to both combat and strategy, making the host progressively stronger and more formidable with every unlocked tail.)


    > 1st Tail: Awakening


    _Foxfire Flame: Gains the ability to conjure and manipulate basic foxfire, a mystical flame that can burn both physically and spiritually.


    _Enhanced Agility: Movement becomes faster and more fluid, with reflexes heightened.


    _Charm Gaze: Gains a weak charm ability that can mildly influence weaker-willed individuals.


    > 2nd Tail: Illusion Mastery


    _Foxfire Explosion: Can create small explosions with foxfire, adding more destructive potential to attacks.


    _Basic Illusions: Can cast simple illusions to deceive enemies, such as creating fake images or altering surroundings slightly.


    _Increased Demonic Qi: The amount of Demonic Qi the character can store and control increases significantly.


    > 3rd Tail: Demonic Transformation


    _Partial Transformation: Gains the ability to partially transform into a fox demon, enhancing physical strength, claws, and senses during combat.


    _Illusion Domain: Can cast larger-scale illusions that affect multiple enemies at once, distorting their perception of reality.


    _Regeneration: Gains a moderate healing factor, allowing wounds to heal faster in and out of battle.


    > 4th Tail: Foxfire Manipulation


    _Advanced Foxfire: Gains complete control over foxfire, able to shape it into various forms like whips, shields, or weapons.


    _Fox Spirit Clone: Can create illusionary or physical clones of oneself using demonic energy, confusing enemies in battle.


    _Aura of Fear: Unleashes an intimidating aura that instills fear in weaker opponents, reducing their combat effectiveness.


    > 5th Tail: Soulfire Mastery


    _Soulfire Flame: Foxfire now has the ability to affect the souls of enemies, weakening or damaging them on a spiritual level.


    _Greater Charm: Charm abilities become more potent, capable of influencing stronger-willed individuals or controlling groups for a short time.


    _Demonic Barrier: Creates a protective barrier of foxfire that absorbs both physical and magical attacks, offering strong defense.


    > 6th Tail: Heavenly Demon Aura


    _Full Demonic Transformation: Can fully transform into a powerful fox demon, greatly increasing strength, speed, and resistance. Each transformation amplifies demonic abilities further.


    _Heavenly Demon Aura: Releases an oppressive, suffocating aura that can paralyze weaker opponents and weaken stronger ones.


    _Illusory Domain: Can create a large-scale illusion that traps enemies in a fake reality, making them lose track of time and space.


    > 7th Tail: Celestial Foxfire


    _Celestial Foxfire: Foxfire reaches its peak, turning into a blazing celestial flame that can incinerate even the strongest enemies and barriers.


    _Spirit Absorption: Gains the ability to absorb demonic or magical energy from defeated enemies or surroundings to replenish strength.


    _Greater Regeneration: Healing abilities become faster, capable of regenerating from even severe injuries in a short amount of time.


    > 8th Tail: Dimensional Rift


    _Dimensional Step: Gains the ability to teleport short distances by slipping between dimensions, making movement unpredictable in battle. sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    _Soul Devourer: Can consume the soul energy of fallen enemies to grow stronger, enhancing both physical and magical capabilities.


    _Foxfire Domain: Creates a large area of burning foxfire that engulfs everything within range, acting both as offense and defense.


    > 9th Tail: Heavenly Demon Form


    _True Heavenly Demon Fox Transformation: Unlocks the true form of the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox, transforming into an immense, fearsome creature with unmatched power, speed, and control over the elements.


    _Heavenly Destruction: Gains the power to summon destructive celestial storms of foxfire that can devastate armies or entire landscapes.


    _Reality Manipulation: The mastery of illusions reaches its peak, allowing the user to alter reality itself for brief periods, creating new environments, altering time flow, or turning illusions into reality.


    _Immortality Regeneration: Gains near-immortal regeneration, able to recover from almost any wound or attack, even those that would normally be fatal.


    Of course, even if Cain already unlocked all of the 9-tails, he couldn''t use all of its abilities since he was still WEAK AF.


    That''s what the system said.


    Otherwise, he couldn''t bear the power and instead killed himself in the process.


    Fortunately, the system already reminded him which powers he could use and which he couldn''t use at the moment.


    After feeling extremely satisfied with his new power, Cain then proceeded to use his Summoning Pool.


    "System, use the 1x High-level Special Summon Pool." Cain ordered the system as he hoped that he would summon at least not an ugly-looking creature.


    "Please, summon a good-looking creature and at least a really strong one if it''s ugly. If not, then a beautiful lady would be okay too, especially the one with big boobs¡ªI mean good personality."


    Cain mumbled to himself before looking at the sky.


    [Ding! Congratulations! You have summoned a GrandLord Rank Awakener (Rank 8), Anya Akane, The Abyssal Queen of Foxfire.]


    When Cain saw the notification, he was quite surprised that his first summoned would be someone as strong as a rank 8 Awakener.


    Even though, it could be said that she wasn''t considered a powerhouse by the world''s standards since he still remembered roughly the power level in this world. But, she was more than enough for a start.


    In fact, she was even stronger than anyone in the Elarion Kingdom, which would make him easier with his next plan to avoid this kingdom being destroyed, as he wanted to make this kingdom into his personal territory.


    "System, where is she? When will she arrive?" Cain asked eagerly as he scanned the surroundings and wondered from where and when she showed up.


    After a few seconds of silence¡­


    Before Cain could question the system again, he suddenly felt a shock in the air.


    Around 5 meters in front of him, a void portal as big as 2 meters formed, making Sylvia and the little dragon become surprised and scared as they immediately went to Cain and hid behind him.


    "It''s okay. Don''t be scared." Cain turned around and petted both Sylvia and the little dragon at the same time to reassure both of them since they both looked a little bit scared.


    "Ah! Someone''s coming out!" Sylvia exclaimed in surprise when she saw a figure come out of the void.


    Cain turned back around and saw a beautiful young lady who seemed to be in her early 20s, wearing a flowing white gown adorned with intricate lace details. It has a fitted bodice that highlights the figure and long flowing sleeves that add a graceful touch.


    The dress was accented with a red and gold ribbon tied at the waist, featuring a decorative brooch at the center. The lower part of the gown is layered with delicate fabric, creating a soft and delicate look.


    What stood out the most about her was that her fox ears atop her head, three fluffy white tails behind her, and the big mountains that seemed to be held tightly by the beautiful gown.


    ''Holy shit, she''s probably the most beautiful woman I''ve ever seen in my entire life.'' Cain thought to himself when he saw Anya Akane.


    As soon as Anya Akane stepped out from the Void Portal, the Void Portal immediately disappeared, making the intense situation lighter.


    When Anya Akane looked at Cain, she was extremely surprised, as she didn''t know why, but she felt that Cain was the most charming and handsome person she had ever seen in her entire life.


    She even felt that she was attracted to him to the point that she couldn''t control herself to have an intimate action with him and would get a huge benefit in doing so.

 Chapter 5 - 5: Nix Becomes Rank 4 Beast!

    "My lord." Anya saluted Cain as she bowed deeply while putting her right hand in front of her chest as she held back her inner desire and didn''t forget her position.


    "Big Brother Cain, who is she? She''s so beautiful." Sylvia peeked her head behind Cain and asked him while pointing at Anya.


    "Hahaha¡­ Don''t worry, She''s my subordinate." Cain replied as he looked at Anya again and enjoyed looking at the big mountains¨Cthe scene for a split second before ordering Anya to stand up.


    "Stand up, Anya. Don''t act too formal with me."


    "Thank you, my lord." Anya stood up and looked at Cain with a surprise look since she noticed something bulged a little in Cain''s body. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She then approached Cain slowly with a smile, and when she arrived in front of him, she leaned forward and whispered slowly to Cain.


    "My lord, if you ever need anything, just order me. I''ll do whatever it takes to serve you," Anya said, her body pressing gently against Cain''s as her breath brushed his ear.


    Cain felt the pressure of her "mountains" as they pressed against him, and the bulge grew more noticeable.


    Anya then placed her hand lightly on the bulge, and said softly. "I mean anything, my lord."


    "Ahemm¡­ Let''s talk about it later. I''ve got something else to take care of first." Cain cleared his throat and gently pushed her away before squatting down and turning around to pick up the little dragon from Sylvia''s arms.


    "Sylvia, why don''t you go play with Anya by the riverside for a bit? I''m going to focus on making the little dragon stronger." Cain said as he patted Sylvia''s head softly.


    "Okay!" Sylvia nodded her head and walked towards the riverside and stopped as she remembered something.


    "By the way, Big Brother Cain, have you decided on a name for the little dragon?" Sylvia turned around and asked Cain before cutely putting her hand on her chin and looking at the sky, seemingly thinking about something important.


    "Hahaha¡­ I haven''t, do you have any names in mind? You can name him if you want." Cain laughed as he looked at it and decided to give her a chance, as technically the little dragon was also hers in the first place.


    "Really? Can I name him?" Sylvia''s eyes lit up when she heard it and asked once again to confirm it.


    "Of course." Cain replied with a warm smile.


    "Hmmm¡­ After thinking about it since I played with him before, what do you think about Nix?" Sylvia asked him as her face was filled with anticipation that he would agree with her.


    "Nix? That sounds like a cool name. What do you think, Nix?" Cain nodded and asked the little dragon to see his response about his name being Nix.


    "Roar!"


    "Roar!"


    "Roar!"


    The little dragon seemed to understand what his master and Sylvia were talking about and roared a few times happily while looking at both of them as if agreeing with his name being ''Nix''.


    "It seems like Nix likes his new name." Cain said with a smile as he petted the little dragon in his embrace.


    "Yeayyy! I named a cute ice dragon!" Sylvia said as she jumped around happily because she just named a cute ice dragon by herself.


    Cain only shook his head as he saw Sylvia''s behavior and immediately proceeded with his original purpose, which was to upgrade Nix''s rank.


    "System, upgrade Nix to the highest level possible right now." Cain ordered the system.


    [Ding! Do you want to upgrade Nix''s rank to Gold Ranks Beast? (Rank 4)]


    "Yes." Cain confirmed, as he already knew that he could only upgrade Nix''s rank to Rank 4 Beast because he only had 100,000 Evolution Points.


    Cain was informed by the system how much of the Evolution Points were needed to upgrade his contracted beast''s rank, and it was actually pretty simple.


    Rank 0 > Rank 1 (Iron) = 10


    Rank 1 > Rank 2 (Bronze) = 100


    Rank 2 > Rank 3 (Silver) = 1,000


    Rank 3 > Rank 4 (Gold) = 10,000


    Rank 4 > Rank 5 (Platinum) = 100,000


    And so on¡­


    ¡­


    [Ding! 10 Evolution Points have been successfully deducted.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host! Nix has successfully broken through to Iron Rank Beast (Rank 1)]


    [Ding! 100 Evolution Points have been successfully deducted.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host! Nix has successfully broken through to Bronze Rank Beast (Rank 2)]


    [Ding! 1,000 Evolution Points have been successfully deducted.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host! Nix has successfully broken through to Silver Rank Beast (Rank 3)]


    [Ding! 10,000 Evolution Points have been successfully deducted.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host! Nix has successfully broken through to Gold Rank Beast (Rank 4)]


    Along with the continuous notifications ringing in his mind, Cain watched Nix''s body grow bigger and bigger at a fast speed.


    "Roar!"


    "Roar!"


    "Roar!"


    Nix roared excitedly as he became stronger and bigger at a fast pace.


    A few moments later¡­


    Nix''s body stopped growing when it reached approximately 5 meters tall and 15 meters long, with his wings of about 25 meters as Cain saw Nix spread them happily and roared.


    Along with Nix becoming stronger, Cain felt the unknown energy start to pour into him again.


    This time, the energy was significantly way higher than previously since this time, Nix''s rank directly went to rank 4 from 0, and the unknown energy before that he got when he contracted Nix was like a drop of water in a vast ocean.


    Cain felt extremely satisfied that he could become much stronger this easily, he even felt that his body had become a little bit taller and more refined.


    He then looked at Nix to see his personal information since he was curious as to how much the little dragon had gotten stronger.


    [Race: Ice Dragon]


    [Attribute: High-level Ice Element]


    [Rank: Low-level Gold Rank Beast (Rank 4)]


    [Qualification: Lord (Rank 7)]


    [Skills: Ice Claw, Ice Spike, Ice Breath]


    [Strength]: 5,500


    [Agility]: 5,000


    [Health]: 6,000


    [Sense]: 5,000


    [Energy]: 6,300


    Looking at Nix''s personal information, Cain was surprised as Nix had another skill, Ice Breath.


    Previously, Cain hadn''t learned any of Nix''s skills because he was still too weak and didn''t want to think much about it.


    But now, since he had become much stronger as he got the feedback from Nix, he decided to learn all of Nix''s skills because he could imagine himself using these skills and even thought that he would look pretty cool using these skills to kill his enemy in the future.


    "System, learn all of Nix''s skills!" Cain ordered.


    Not even a second later, Cain suddenly felt a surge of information rushing into his mind, and he instantly understood how to utilize the skills that he had just gotten.


    He then looked at his own personal information, as he was also curious about how much his stats had increased from before.


    [Personal Information]


    [Gacha Points: 10,000] [Evolution Points: 88,890]


    [Name: Cain Frostbane]


    [Age: 18]


    [Race: Human]


    [Bloodline: 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox]


    [Attribute: High-level Ice Element]


    [Beast Master Level: Low-level Gold Rank Beast Master (Rank 4)]


    [Contracted Beast: Ice Dragon (Low-level Gold Rank Beast)]


    [Talent: - ]


    [Skills: Ice Claw, Ice Spike, Ice Breath]


    [Strength]: 2,751


    [Agility]: 2,501


    [Health]: 3,001


    [Sense]: 2,501


    [Energy]: 9,453


    Looking at his own personal information, Cain was shocked and became confused when he looked at his own energy stat, because it was three times more than it originally should have had.


    Cain then asked the system and found out that currently his energy has tripled the amount because of his 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox Bloodline.


    While still feeling happy as he looked at his personal information, Cain noticed that Anya and Sylvia were looking at Nix at the riverside while holding a fishing rod each, with excited looks as they were eager to come over to Nix.


    He then remembered that he hadn''t even checked Anya''s personal information yet and became curious of how much her stats were since she was a genuine rank 8 awakener.


    "Sylvia¡­ Anya¡­ You can come over to play with Nix now since he has already finished his upgrade."


    Cain flagged down both of them to come over, as he had warned both of them to not come over without his permission while he was upgrading Nix''s rank.


    "Yeayy! Finally¡­" Sylvia immediately got up and threw aside her fishing rod before running towards Nix while Anya plugged her and Sylvia''s fishing rods to the ground before approaching Nix and shaking her head looking at the cute Sylvia running towards Nix.


    Cain then immediately checked Anya''s personal information and became shocked when he saw it.


    ¡­

 Chapter 6 - 6: Activating a Chain Mission

    [Name: Anya Akane]


    [Age: 22]


    [Race: Half-Human, Half-Kitsune]


    [Bloodline: 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox (3-Tailed)]


    [Awakener Rank: GrandLord Rank Awakener]


    [Attribute: Perfect-level Fire Element]


    [Talent: Transformation (S Rank), Illusion Manipulation (S+ Rank)]


    [Skills: 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox skills (3-Tailed)]


    [Strength]: 750,000


    [Agility]: 1,000,000


    [Health]: 600,000


    [Sense]: 700,000


    [Energy]: 1,800,000


    When Cain looked at her stats, he was surprised to see that she shared the same bloodline as him.


    Her stats were far above the average for a normal human, as most rank 8 humans had stats around 500,000.


    However, being half-Kitsune and half-human, combined with her 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox bloodline (even though she had only awakened to three tails), explained why her stats were so high.


    Feeling satisfied with his powerful new bodyguard and confident he could now act freely within the kingdom, Cain decided to proceed with his plan right away.


    "Sylvia, you will go back to the village with my clone because I still have matters to handle in the palace, and I''ll also do my best to search for your older sister while I''m there."


    Cain said as he used his bloodline''s skill to make a clone, and the "second Cain" appeared beside him immediately as he waved his hand.


    When Sylvia heard that Cain wanted to try his best to search for her older sister, she immediately became excited and asked him, "Really?"


    "Of course." Cain replied with a smile.


    "Thank you, Big Brother Cain." Sylvia thanked as she immediately ran and jumped into his arms before crying a little bit as she hugged him tightly.


    "Don''t worry too much, okay? Just wait for the good news." Cain gently patted her head, wiped away her tears, and set her back down.


    "Mm-hmm..." Sylvia nodded obediently.


    "Let''s head to Eldoria City now," Cain said while walking towards Nix and jumped on his back, followed by Anya, who sat behind him.


    Cain then ordered Nix to depart right away since he didn''t want to waste anymore time and had a bad feeling that something bad was about to happen.


    ¡­


    As they flew toward Eldoria, Anya leaned closer to Cain.


    "My lord, what are we going to do in Eldoria City?" she asked, her body pressing against his back.


    Cain stiffened slightly, feeling the pressure of two big mountains against him, but replied calmly as if there was nothing. "I have a few tasks to handle there, and I''ll need you to help me with something later on."


    "Oh? Does it have anything to do with helping your ''little brother''?" Anya teased, moving her hands suggestively toward his crotch while pressing her body closer.


    "Ahem! Not this time," Cain coughed and moved her hands because if he didn''t, he wouldn''t be able to think straight since he still needed to think about his plan, etc.


    Anya pouted but didn''t give up. "Then, what do you want me to do?"


    "I need you to find someone for me. There''s a person who tried to kill me, and I want you to interrogate her and find out who''s behind it." Cain''s face darkened as unpleasant memories from his body''s past resurfaced.


    "Someone dared to try to kill you?" Anya''s voice turned cold, her murderous intent unknowingly slipped out along with her power.


    Nix, feeling the sudden surge, slowed his pace in fear.


    "Anya, stop!" Cain ordered as he looked at her angrily before stroking Nix and reassured him. "It''s alright, Nix. She didn''t mean to scare you."


    "I am sorry, My Lord, Nix." Anya apologized right away and controlled her strength when she saw Cain''s angry expression.


    "It''s fine, just be more careful in the future," Cain reminded her as he held her hands softly while enjoying the beautiful scenery from the sky.


    Anya became happy when Cain held her hands and asked, "Is there anything else that I could help with, My lord?"


    "Hmm... There might be a bloody battle soon," Cain said thoughtfully, stroking her hand. "I plan to become the king of this kingdom and make it my own territory. Can you handle that?"


    Anya grinned confidently. "Of course. Leave the fighting to me."


    "Thanks, Anya. By the way, can you transform into your human form? I''d prefer not to draw too much attention later."


    Cain thanked her before informing her and telling her to not disturb him since he wanted to think about his plans properly.


    His first objective was revenge on his ex-fianc¨¦e, who had betrayed and killed "him."


    He also needed to uncover the identity of the person still targeting him, despite his declaration that he had no interest in the royal power struggle.


    Second, he wanted to find one of the MC''s companions who had an overpowered talent and copied his talent, thanks to one of his system''s abilities


    Third, he wanted to find his own servant who could be said to be the closest person to him who''s always kind to him, even if ''he'' was always harsh to her because of her status.


    She was also the person who told him that there''s something wrong with his ex-fiancee who killed ''him'' and he even slapped her because of it.


    The most important reason why he wanted to find this person was because he wanted to ask something about her to confirm his suspicion.


    Finally, he aimed to seize the throne and claim the kingdom as his own, preventing the destruction he knew was coming in the near future. S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    However, he didn''t know the reason for its destruction since he remembered that the author only told about this kingdom because of its destruction which led one of the MC''s companions to awaken his talent when he migrated to another kingdom.


    Cain then became surprised because he heard the system''s notifications when he thought about becoming the king of this kingdom and preventing its destruction this time, as he didn''t hear any system''s notifications when he had thought about it before.


    [Ding! Because of your determination, you have successfully activated a chain mission.]

 Chapter 7 - 7: Dante, The Silent Hunter

    [Chain Mission: Become the King of Elarion Kingdom]


    [Time Limit: 30 Days]


    [Failure: Death]


    [Reward: ???]


    Cain was dumbfounded when he looked at the translucent panel of data in front of him because he didn''t expect that the failure in completing the mission would cause his death.


    "What the fuck!" Cain cursed out loudly as he was depressed about the fact that he might die in 30 days if he didn''t complete the chain mission.


    "What''s wrong, My Lord?" Anya was surprised when she saw that Cain suddenly became angry out of nowhere.


    "It''s nothing." Cain waved his hand before stroking Nix''s body and ordered him to speed up because they were flying at a quite slow speed since he wanted to enjoy the scenery.


    After flying for more than 2 hours at Nix''s top speed, Cain finally saw Eldoria City from his position high above.


    He then instructed Nix to slow down and fly with a lower altitude. After flying at a lower attitude for a while, Cain ordered Nix to land because he had something to do before entering the city.


    When Nix landed, Cain reminded Anya as he stroked her hands gently. "Remember what I''ve told you before, and I''ll wait for you at my mansion."


    "Hehe¡­ I know, My Lord." Anya giggled away and jumped on the ground before running towards the city gate to do her task.


    "System, use my 1x High-level Summon Pool." Cain ordered the system while hoping that he would summon someone strong, at least enough to guard him in this kingdom while Anya was away.


    [Ding! Congratulations! You have summoned a GrandLord Rank Awakener (Rank 8), Dante, The Silent Hunter.]


    When Cain saw the notification, he was happy that this time he also summoned a rank 8 Awakener, even though he knew that Anya was definitely stronger than Dante.


    However, he won''t complain, as it was more than enough that he got another strong subordinate who could guarantee his safety in this kingdom.


    A few seconds later¡­


    Cain saw that 5 meters in front of him, another Void Portal of the same size suddenly emerged, and someone came out of it before the Void Portal vanished in an instant again.


    A man about 190 cm tall with long, messy black-white hair was tied to a bun. He had two long horns sticking out from his head and sharp, pointed ears, and dark tattoos around his neck gave him a dangerous, otherworldly look.


    He wore a black cloak with gold designs and carried a sword on his waist. His intense eyes and strong posture made him seem both powerful and dangerous.


    When Cain looked at him, he was excited since he summoned a cool subordinate that looked dominating.


    "My lord!" Dante immediately kneeled on his knee when he saw Cain, who was sitting on an Ice Dragon''s back leisurely while sizing him up and down.


    "Okay, there''s no need to be so formal with me. Let''s go, hop into Nix''s back since we need to go somewhere right now."


    Cain nodded with an approval look and instructed him to sit on Nix''s back, as Cain didn''t want to waste any more time.


    "As your command, My lord." Dante jumped into Nix''s back and sat at a distance with Cain.


    "Let''s go Nix!" Cain stroked Nix''s body, and Nix immediately flew away directly towards the direction his master had told him before.


    Cain then instructed the system to check Dante''s personal information, as he was curious about Dante''s skills and stats.


    [Name: Dante]


    [Age: 30]


    [Race: Half-Demon, Half-Elf]


    [Awakener Rank: Grandlord Rank Awakener]


    [Attribute: Peak-level Dark Element]


    [Talent: Essence of Darkness (S), Abyssal Resilience (S), Abyssal Harvest (S+), Master of Shadows (S-)]


    [Skills: Dark Slash, Silence Reaper, Unseen Hunter, Shadowmeld, Shadow Bind, Shadow Step, Umbra Cloak]


    [Strength]: 1,250,000


    [Agility]: 1,200,000


    [Health]: 850,000


    [Sense]: 1,100,000


    [Energy]: 1,000,000 sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Cain was shocked when he looked at Dante''s personal information because he has a lot of talents and skills, and he knew that it was hard for normal people to awaken a good talent, let alone having four whole talents above S Ranks.


    His overall stats were even higher than Anya too, although Dante seemed to be stronger than Anya based on the stats alone, but if Anya were to fight Dante seriously, Anya would definitely be able to kill Dante if she activated her bloodline abilities.


    Cain then looked into Dante''s talents and skills description since he wanted to copy them if there was any that caught his interest.


    [Essence of Darkness (S Rank) ¨C Increases Dante''s connection to the dark element, boosting the potency and duration of his dark-based spells and abilities.]


    [Abyssal Resilience (S Rank) ¨C Grants resistance to magic and physical attacks that deal holy or light-based damage, making Dante stronger against such enemies.]


    [Abyssal Harvest (S+ Rank) ¨C Restores health and energy when defeating enemies, especially those slain using dark energy, allowing Dante to stay in combat longer.]


    [Master of Shadows (S- Rank) ¨C Enhances Dante''s natural ability to blend into darkness, reducing the detection range of enemies even in dim light.]


    [Dark Slash ¨C Releases a crescent wave of dark energy that moves forward, slicing through anything in its way, including enemies and obstacles.]


    [Silent Reaper ¨C Channels dark power into a devastating, single-target assassination technique, ensuring a lethal strike to the enemy''s vital point.]


    [Unseen Hunter ¨C Boosts critical hit chance and damage when attacking from stealth or within the shadows.]


    [Shadowmeld ¨C Grants Dante the ability to become one with shadows for extended periods, allowing for prolonged concealment and surprise attacks.]


    [Shadow Bind ¨C Summons shadow tendrils to immobilize or restrain enemies, trapping them within their own shadows.]


    [Shadow Step ¨C Allows Dante to move through shadows, making him invisible while traveling short distances, perfect for ambushes and escapes.]


    [Umbra Cloak ¨C Shrouds Dante in shadow, muffling sounds and making him nearly invisible in low light, ideal for stalking his prey.]


    ''Holy Fuckk!'' Cain exclaimed internally, shocked by Dante''s talents and skills. They were all perfect for someone who could be an assassin, no wonder Dante was known as The Silent Hunter.


    Cain found himself in a dilemma, unable to decide which talent or skill he wanted to copy.


    Just as he began to think it over, his contemplation was interrupted by a city captain guard, who wanted to prevent them from entering the city without going through the normal procedure.


    "STOP RIGHT THERE!" A city captain guard who stood on the back of a rank 5 eagle beast shouted loudly as he pointed his fingers to the incoming Ice Dragon, who seemed to want to go directly inside the city.


    "My lord, lemme handle this." Dante immediately opened his eyes and stood up before holding his sword as if he were ready to fight.


    "There''s no need to do that for now, Dante." Cain waved his hand before standing up and instructing Nix to slow down his speed.


    Meanwhile, in front of the city gate, Anya looked at the sky and was already prepared to wreak havoc the moment the captain guard made a move because she knew that Cain was not his match since the captain guard was a strong rank 5 Beast Master.


    However, when Anya looked at the incoming Ice Dragon, she was surprised to see that Cain was accompanied by a strong rank 8 Awakener that she even felt a danger from him.


    Dante noticed Anya''s gaze and immediately informed Cain. "My lord, there is an extremely strong individual that I sense tremendous danger from, and she''s even pretending to be a normal person."


    Dante then continued with a solemn expression. "If she makes a move, I''ll go all out to stall her. You need to flee immediately because I don''t believe I can hold her off for long if she decides to fight seriously."


    "Hahahaha¡­ Don''t worry about her. She is also my subordinate, just like you." Cain reassured him as he laughed, because he felt happy since Dante had just shown such loyalty.

 Chapter 8 - 8: Creating a Ruckus Above the City Gate

    "STOP!! Do you want to enter the city without going through the normal procedure? Who do you think you are? Someone from the royal family? Hahaha¡­" The captain guard shouted loudly while pointing his finger at Cain and laughed.


    But when he saw Cain, who was standing up, he immediately stopped laughing and froze for a few seconds, dumbfounded.


    "Did you just realize who I am? You look like an idiot right now." Cain chuckled as he saw the captain guard''s expression.


    A few seconds later, the captain guard''s face became solemn, and he said something Cain didn''t expect to hear.


    "Who are you? How dare you impersonate the youngest prince of our kingdom!" The captain guard yelled even louder so that people from afar could hear him.


    "Huh?!" Cain frowned when he heard it and thought for a few seconds.


    He then laughed loudly as he realized why the captain guard was acting like that. "Hahaha¡­ Who''s behind you? The Second Prince? The Third Prince?"


    "Wh-what are you talking about? You''re an impersonator, yet you dare to tarnish this kingdom''s princes too." The captain guard stuttered a little before continuing to yell.


    "Today, in front of a lot of people, I will execute the person who dares to impersonate the youngest prince!"


    "Cut the crap, I won''t waste any more time with your nonsense. Let''s go, Nix!" Cain decided to end the drama and instructed Nix to continue towards his mansion.


    "Dante, if he dares to block our path again or even makes a move, just kill him directly." Cain ordered coldly.


    "Yes, My Lord!" Dante replied, already placing his hand on his sword as if ready to kill the captain guard if necessary.


    "You-you!" The captain guard was speechless and quickly realized Cain was really going to ignore him and proceed into the city.


    "Kill him, Valcos." The captain guard ordered his eagle coldly, recalling a warning from his higher-ups.


    The eagle released a few wind slashes as it flapped its wings, aiming at the Ice Dragon and Cain, who were not far away.


    Dante smiled wickedly before unsheathing his sword and used his [Dark Slash] skill.


    He slashed his sword, releasing a crescent wave of dark energy, effortlessly slicing through the wind slashes and then cutting both the eagle and the captain guard in two.


    Cain was surprised, not feeling disgusted as he watched the captain guard''s body being sliced in half by Dante''s skill.


    Instead, he was amazed at how cool Dante''s skill looked in real life, far better than imagining it while reading novels or comics with impressive art.


    He could even say that it was better than any anime with good visual effects. Watching it with his own eyes was another level.


    While Cain was thinking about the scene he had just witnessed, he was surprised by sudden notifications from the system.


    [Ding! Dante has killed a rank 5 Beast Master.]


    [Ding! Dante has killed a rank 5 Eagle Beast.]


    [Ding! Calculating your rewards¡­]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1x High-level Summoning Pool.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1x High-level Lottery Pool.]


    The continuous notifications left Cain dumbfounded, as he wasn''t expecting another reward from the system.


    However, he immediately ignored the rewards as he remembered something and shouted loudly so that everyone nearby could hear him, intending to relay a message to whoever was lurking behind the scenes.


    "If anyone asks what happened here, just say the youngest prince killed this idiot because of his own stupidity. I''ll be waiting at my mansion if you dare! Hahaha¡­"


    Afterward, the trio continued their journey to Cain''s mansion, which would take a few more minutes since Eldoria was a large city.


    Nix wasn''t flying at his top speed as Cain wanted to observe the bustling activity within the city.


    ...


    Meanwhile, in a huge mansion on the western side of Eldoria City, a handsome young man with long white hair, wearing a gorgeous white robe, sat leisurely, drinking tea while listening to a report from his subordinate.


    "Interesting¡­ How is the youngest still alive? Not to mention, he now has a powerful bodyguard with him. By the way, shouldn''t the fifth brother be at his mansion right now?"


    The young man smiled, surprised, and asked his subordinate, remembering that the fifth brother should be at the youngest''s mansion.


    "Yes, the fifth prince is at the youngest prince''s mansion as we speak." The man, dressed all in black like a Japanese ninja, responded while kneeling. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Hahaha¡­ This is going to be interesting. Keep watching from afar and be careful, as the man with the youngest shouldn''t be that simple." The young man tapped his fingers on his chair.


    ...


    When the trio was nearly at the mansion, Cain pointed at a large estate 300 meters ahead, which made Dante open his eyes and frown because he sensed something was wrong with the place Cain was pointing to.


    "My Lord, there seems to be trouble at the place you''re pointing at." Dante informed Cain, eyeing the mansion 250 meters ahead.


    "Ohhh? What happened?"


    "There has been a battle there," Dante responded.


    "Let''s go there right away, Nix!" Cain ordered upon hearing this.

 Chapter 9 - 9: The Fifth Prince

    When the trio had arrived above the big mansion, they didn''t cause a big disturbance as Cain''s mansion was around 90,000 square meters and it wasn''t considered huge as it was still worse compared to other princes and princesses.


    However, what Cain didn''t expect when he had arrived and saw what had happened within his mansion was that he saw his personal guards being chained and led by a middle-aged man that he remembered as one of the Fifth Prince''s subordinates.


    ''Is it him who''s the one behind all of this?'' Cain thought to himself as he frowned, looking at the scene that befell upon him, where he saw a lot of his personal guards''s dead bodies scattered around the entrance of his mansion.


    "Let''s go down, Nix." Cain instructed Nix with a light tap on his body.


    When Cain''s personal guards and the man who led them saw the Ice Dragon that landed 25 meters away from them, they were shocked, as they didn''t expect that one of the people who rode it was the youngest prince.


    Especially the middle-aged man, who stood there motionlessly dumbfounded as he couldn''t believe that the youngest prince was right in front of him riding the Ice Dragon.


    "Youngest Prince."


    "Your Highness."


    ¡­


    Cain''s personal guards were shouting one after another as they were excited that the youngest prince was finally back.


    "Dante, kill him." Cain ordered coldly as he pointed at the middle-aged man who led his personal guards like some kind of criminal.


    "Yes, My Lord." Dante replied and instantly vanished from the spot.


    After a few seconds of shock, the middle-aged man finally regained his senses and immediately pointed his finger at Cain in disbelief. "You¡­ Who are you? How¡ª"


    Before the middle-aged man could finish his sentence, he saw that his head was separated from his body as it was falling slowly to the ground with a thud.


    All of Cain''s personal guards except one person didn''t notice that Dante had vanished from the spot and killed the middle-aged man instantly until the sound of the head and body fell on the ground one after another.


    Cain''s personal guards then became silent as they were shocked that the person who had come with the youngest prince just killed one of the Fifth Prince''s subordinates in a single move.


    A few seconds later, the system''s notifications rang again in his mind, and he immediately checked what was going to be his reward this time.


    [Ding! Dante has killed a rank 5 Awakener.] S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 10,000 Evolution Points.]


    However, when he checked the rewards, he instantly became disappointed as he only got 10,000 Evolution Points.


    He then immediately complained to the system and asked why the system this time was stingy and only gave him 10,000 Evolution Points.


    A second later, the system explained that the rewards before had been increased as it could be considered as his subordinate''s first kill, and the reward that he got just now was the normal reward that he would get for killing a rank 5 Awakener.


    The system also explained that if he was lucky, he might get Gacha Points, Summon Pool, Lottery Pool, etc.


    ''I guess I am unlucky then¡­'' Cain sighed as he thought that he only got Evolution Points.


    "Kael, come here and explain briefly what happened here while I was away."


    Cain then ordered the only person who noticed that Dante had vanished from the spot, as he remembered that he still didn''t know what had happened here.


    "Yes, young master."


    ¡­


    After listening to Kael''s explanation, Cain understood what had happened in his mansion.


    In a nutshell, the Fifth Prince came with his two personal guards, one of whom was killed by Dante, and the other was a strong rank 6 Awakener.


    Kael then explained that when they came here, the trio said that they should surrender to them and become their subordinates because there was no point in staying here since the youngest prince wouldn''t come back.


    However, they resisted and some of them were killed in the process.


    After a while, they finally surrendered as the Fifth Prince threatened to implicate their families too.


    Which was why they finally gave in, as they also wanted to wait for him to come back.


    Afterwards, the Fifth Prince went to look for Elara, as Cain knew that this bastard had been eyeing his maid for a while; he even asked Cain before to buy her from him.


    However, he rejected the Fifth Prince''s offer even though Cain didn''t quite like Elara, because Elara had been taking care of his dead mother when she was sick every day and her mother was also fond of her.


    "Dante, let''s go. Kael, you take care of everything here and look after Nix for a bit." Cain instructed before heading towards the main building with Dante, where he lived, as he thought that Elara should be in there.


    When Cain almost arrived at the main building, he saw a middle-aged man standing in front of a big door acting like a guard.


    He appeared to be in his 50s with short red hair and beard, dressed in a black-reddish robe, and his physique was well built, as if he trained every day.


    When the red-haired man noticed that there were two people approaching him, he became shocked as he saw that one of the people heading towards him was the youngest prince.


    "Dante, kill him." Cain immediately ordered Dante the moment he saw that the red-haired man had noticed them.


    As the red-haired man was experienced, he instantly became wary the moment he heard the youngest prince''s order and used his skill.


    Unfortunately for him, his opponent was Dante, a genuine strong rank 8 Awakener who was way stronger than him.


    The moment the red-haired man noticed that Dante had vanished from the spot, he felt an extreme danger and thought that something went wrong.


    However, when his skill had just been activated as fire engulfed his fists, his consciousness started to fade away as he saw that a sword was protruding from his forehead.


    Dante then drew his sword from the red-haired man and engulfed the blade with his dark energy to wash away the blood before sheathing his sword and setting aside the corpse.


    After Dante moved away from the corpse, Cain heard a few notifications from the system and decided to ignore them for now as he had another thing to do at the moment.


    He then blasted away his big doors as he kicked them and went inside to look for Elara.


    When he stepped inside, Cain was surprised with the scene in front of him as the Fifth Prince was on top of Elara, trying to rape her on his huge bed.


    Elara''s beautiful body could be seen as her black and white maid upper-clothes had been torn apart, letting him see her gorgeous, huge mountains covered by her black bra.


    Let alone the fact that she was a beautiful elf in the first place, even when Cain saw the scene in front of him, he forgot his purpose for a second as his little brother erected a little bit.


    The moment Cain busted the doors and stepped inside, both the Fifth Prince and Elara were also surprised as they both looked in the door''s direction at the same time.


    "Young Master Cain, save me." Elara immediately became excited and cried at the same time when she saw Cain and asked for help, as she had been trying to hold her emotions while struggling to break free from the Fifth Prince.


    Fortunately, the Fifth Prince was enjoying Elara''s struggling, otherwise, given his strength, the Fifth Prince could''ve easily raped her.

 Chapter 10 - 10: The First Kiss

    "You! How is that possible?" the fifth prince asked with a dumbfounded expression, shocked to see Cain was still alive.


    "Darius, you''ve crossed the line you shouldn''t have crossed in the first place," Cain said coldly, his gaze showing that he was extremely angry with the fifth prince.


    He then looked at Dante and ordered him, "Dante, take him out of here and break one of his arms and legs before locking him out. Afterwards, order someone to keep an eye on him and repair my doors."


    "Yes, My Lord." Dante immediately vanished and appeared beside Darius, choking his neck, saying coldly,


    "If you dare to try anything funny, I will snap your neck immediately."


    "Youngest! How dare you!! THERON! Kill this bastard and capture the youngest," Darius shouted loudly, trying to break free from Dante''s grasp while being carried outside.


    "Are you dumb? If I''m here while your guard is guarding outside, how can I be here?" Cain asked, looking at Darius as if he were an idiot.


    "Young Master! Waaaa¡ª" Elara immediately cried out and jumped onto Cain, surprising him so much that he fell to the floor, with Elara on top of him, crying and hugging him.


    "Hey-hey¡­ It''s okay! I''m here. You''re safe with me," Cain said, hugging her and stroking her back, trying to console her.


    However, he quickly remembered that she was only wearing a bra, and he could feel her huge chest pressing against him as if it wanted to suffocate him.


    Unknowingly, Cain''s little brother started to bulge from the sensations of the chest pressing against him.


    "Young Master Cain, your little brother down there..." Elara placed her hands on his face, surprised and shy.


    Elara had known that ''Cain'' had never liked her because he didn''t fancy women with big breasts.


    They had even bathed together a few times, but his little brother had never been fully erect because ''he'' wasn''t interested in large chests, which had led to them never being intimate, despite the opportunity.


    "Ahem¡­ Go dress yourself first," Cain coughed, feeling awkward about the situation.


    "Okay, Young Master Cain," Elara said, kissing him on the cheek before trying to get up sneakily.


    However, Cain wasn''t someone to be taken advantage of, so he immediately grabbed Elara''s hand, pulling her back to him. His other hand reached for her cheek, guiding her into a deep kiss. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Elara was taken aback by Cain''s sudden move, her heart beating rapidly as their lips connected. But she didn''t resist. Instead, she was overjoyed that he was finally making a move on her.


    As their lips met, Elara closed her eyes, savoring the warmth and intimacy. She poured all her feelings into the kiss, though she was clumsy since it was her first time.


    Cain noticed and guided her, his tongue intertwining with hers, teaching her how to kiss properly, while his hand gently squeezed her buttock.


    "Mmm~" Elara moaned softly, her eyes widening in surprise at the sudden touch.


    When she saw Cain''s handsome face looking at her, her face flushed red, and she broke the kiss, trying to get up again.


    Cain''s other hand moved to her hips, holding her back for a moment. "Let''s take a bath together later, Elara."


    Hearing this, Elara''s face turned even redder, like a ripened tomato, the blush spreading to her pointy ears.


    She covered her face with her hands and nodded shyly before getting up and running away.


    Cain stood up, watching Elara''s cute retreat with a wicked smile.


    "Damn, my little brother still hasn''t calmed down yet," Cain muttered, glancing at his crotch, where his little brother hadn''t fully relaxed.


    He remembered he hadn''t checked the rewards from Dante''s killing of the red-haired man and immediately asked the system to resend the notifications.


    [Ding! Dante has killed a rank 6 Awakener.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 100,000 Evolution Points.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 100 Gacha Points.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1x Random-level Lottery Pool.]


    A few notifications rang in his mind. Cain was surprised to see the rewards were quite generous, especially the 1x Random Lottery Pool and 100 Gacha Points, not to mention the 100,000 Evolution Points, which could help him upgrade Nix''s rank again.


    He then ordered the system to use his High-level and Random Lottery Pool, eager to see what he would get from the lottery this time.


    [Ding! Opening the High-level Lottery Pool¡­]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Mystic Cloud Medicine Liquid Refining Technique.]


    [Ding! Opening the Random-level Lottery Pool¡­]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Eagle Grasp Shackles, a rank 6 item.]


    [Name: Mystic Cloud Medicine Liquid Refining Technique (Rank 1 - 9)]


    [Description: This refining technique is used to create Medicinal Liquids that enhance the ability to boost the stats by 3x in absorbing energy from energy stones, training, killing beasts, etc. The medicine liquid can be refined from Rank 1 to Rank 9.]


    [Name: Eagle Grasp Shackles (Rank 6)]


    [Description: When placed on a target''s hand, the handcuff immediately suppresses any form of energy the individual has, locking their powers away completely. The handcuff can only be removed or destroyed by a Rank 7 or higher individual.]


    Cain was extremely satisfied with the Mystic Cloud Medicine Liquid Refining Technique, as it could become the early foundation of his kingdom''s glory.


    The best medicine liquid on the market only doubled the boost, whereas this liquid tripled it.


    However, he knew he had to make a proper plan before starting production and sales. If he wasn''t careful, the medicine could attract too much attention, leading to his downfall.


    While Cain was deep in thought about his future plans, he noticed someone stepping inside his room.


    A handsome man in his mid-20s, with cyan hair, dressed in a guard uniform, was walking toward him slowly.


    "Young Master Cain, the doors are being repaired as we speak, and Sir Dante has locked that bast¡ªfifth prince away after breaking each of his arms and legs,"


    Kael reported to Cain, who was sitting at his desk, tapping his fingers on the chair.


    "Okay¡­ Here, use this on Darius," Cain nodded, tossing the handcuff he had just acquired to Kael.


    "Is there anything else?" Kael asked as he caught the handcuff.

 Chapter 11 - 11: Wind Manipulation, SS Rank Talent

    "How many casualties do we have?" Cain asked.


    "13, and their bodies will be given to their families after we have cleaned up the mess," Kael said as he clenched his fists tightly and gritted his teeth when he thought about the scene that he had just witnessed with his own eyes.


    Cain nodded when he heard about it, as his personal guards were only 26, including Kael, and now half of them were killed by this bastard.


    Cain''s personal guards were indeed only a little, as his mother was a mere concubine, and she only hired someone she could trust, which was why Cain only had 26 people as his personal guards, compared to other princes or princesses who had at least hundreds of guards.


    "How about the compensation?" Cain then continued asking Kael.


    "After this, I''m going to ask Elara about it. Do you have any orders related to it?"


    Kael asked with a little bit of a worried expression as he thought that ''Cain'' had almost become a completely different person than he had known, and he might not even care about his dead guards.


    "Uhum¡­ Tell her to quadruple the compensation money and tell their families that I apologize for their loss," Cain said lightly before continuing again,


    "Ohhh¡­ Tell them that I will make the culprit pay for his sins, and their families will be under my protection too. So, keep an eye on them, and if they have any difficulties in the future, just help them as much as you can."


    Cain nodded as he thought that this was the least he could do to pay his fallen soldier.


    When Kael heard it, he was shocked and immediately became extremely happy and bowed. "Thank you, Young Master Cain. Thank you- I am really thankful that you even thought about their families too."


    Kael expressed his gratitude and even felt bad that he had thought badly towards Cain and hadn''t even thought about the possibility that Cain would think about the families of his dead guards too.


    Because there was almost none that would care about their dead guard''s families, as their deaths were also because of their job, and that was the reality.


    Which was why Kael was shocked for a second, as he hadn''t expected it at all.


    "Okay-okay, you can go now," Cain said while waving his hand as he felt awkward that someone would bow to him just because of something like that.


    Let alone the fact that it was Kael, who was one of his two closest people with ''him'' before he transmigrated.


    That''s why only he and Elara called him Young Master instead of the youngest Prince or Your Highness, because ''he'' actually hated when someone called him that.


    Because in Cain''s memory, he actually even hated the king, as when his mother was sick, the king hadn''t come or even helped them once, which led to his mother''s death and Cain''s hatred towards the king.


    Which actually helped him, as he honestly didn''t care about his so-called ''father'' in this body as he wasn''t his real father, and the fact that ''Cain'' hated him was helping him in his plan to take the throne because if the king didn''t want to step down, he wouldn''t even hesitate to get rid of him as he thought that this was the only way for him to become the king in 30 days and complete his mission from the system.


    "Okay, Young Master Cain."


    Looking at Kael''s back as he left, Cain then ordered the system as he wanted to look at Kael''s personal information.


    [Name: Kael]


    [Age: 22]


    [Race: Human]


    [Awakener Rank: Platinum Rank Awakener (Rank 5)]


    [Attribute: Perfect-level Wind Element] S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    [Talent: Wind Manipulation (SS Rank)]


    [Skills: Gale Slash, Wind Razor, Tempest Strike, Whispering Blade]


    [Strength]: 17,000


    [Agility]: 20,000


    [Health]: 14,500


    [Sense]: 16,000


    [Energy]: 15,000


    Cain was dumbfounded when he checked the talent''s description while reviewing Kael''s talents and skills.


    [Wind Manipulation (SS Rank)]


    [Description: Wind Manipulation is the elemental ability to control and influence air currents, varying in power and precision depending on the user''s expertise. It ranges from subtle movements of the breeze to commanding destructive gales and storms.


    This skill can be harnessed in various ways, allowing the user to manipulate the winds for both offense and defense, as well as for mobility and sensory enhancement.]


    Looking at the talent''s description, Cain became shocked as he didn''t expect Kael to have a SS rank talent.


    Kael himself was an orphan, who was found by his mother starved on a street when he was still young and his mother decided to take him in as she took pity on him.


    He didn''t expect that his mother''s kindness back then just brought him an unexpected surprise.


    Cain then decided that he would copy this talent later before taking a look once again at Kael''s skill descriptions to see if he had missed a skill that might catch his interest.


    [Gale Slash - The user swings their sword, releasing a sharp, invisible blade of wind that cuts from a distance.]


    [Wind Razor - The blade becomes enveloped in a thin layer of wind, making it sharper and capable of cutting through tougher materials.]


    [Tempest Strike - A spinning sword attack enhanced by wind, creating a whirlwind around the user that damages nearby enemies.]


    [Whispering Blade - The user can swing the sword in silence, using wind to mask the sound of the strike, perfect for stealth attacks.]


    After looking at Kael''s skills and finding none that caught his interest at the moment, Cain set aside his thoughts and called Nix to come over as he wanted to upgrade his rank while ordering the system to copy Kael''s talent first and integrate it later on.

 Chapter 12 - 12: Naked Scene

    On the yard located at the back of Cain''s room, Cain was petting Nix gently as he didn''t expect that he would be able to upgrade Nix''s rank again this fast.


    "Are you ready, Nix?" Cain asked with a smile.


    "Roar!"


    Nix answered with a roar as he was also excited that he would become stronger again.


    "System, upgrade Nix''s rank to the Rank 5 Beast!" Cain ordered as he stepped back to stay away from Nix.


    [Ding! Do you want to upgrade Nix''s rank to Platinum Rank Beast?]


    "Yes," Cain confirmed with a nod.


    [Ding! 100,000 Evolution Points have been successfully deducted.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host! Nix has successfully broken through to Platinum Rank Beast (Rank 5).]


    Along with the two notifications continuously ringing in his mind, Cain watched Nix''s body grow bigger at a fast speed.


    "Roar!"


    "Roar!"


    "Roar!"


    Nix roared excitedly as he became stronger at a fast pace.


    A few seconds later...


    Nix''s body stopped growing when it reached approximately 6.5 meters tall and almost 20 meters long.


    Nix then spread his wings while roaring excitedly as he had become stronger this easily, and his wings had grown to as big as 32.5 meters.


    At the same time, when Nix started to become stronger, Cain also felt the unknown energy start to pour into his body once again.


    After feeling that the unknown energy had stopped pouring into his body, he then looked at Nix''s personal information to see how much stronger he had grown as he was curious.


    [Race: Ice Dragon]


    [Attributes: High-level Ice Element]


    [Rank: Low-level Platinum Rank Beast]


    [Qualification: Lord (Rank 7)]


    [Skills: Ice Claw, Ice Spike, Ice Breath]


    [Strength]: 27,500


    [Agility]: 25,000


    [Health]: 30,000 sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    [Sense]: 25,000


    [Energy]: 31,500


    Looking at Nix''s personal information, Cain felt satisfied to see five times the improvement on the stats.


    He then looked at his own personal information, as he also wanted to see the number of his stats increased, even though he had already guessed the numbers since he had seen how much Nix''s stats had increased.


    [Personal Information]


    [Gacha Points: 10,100] [Evolution Points: 98,890]


    [Name: Cain Frostbane]


    [Age: 18]


    [Race: Human]


    [Bloodline: 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox]


    [Attribute: High-level Ice Element]


    [Beast Master Level: Low-level Platinum Rank Beast Master (Rank 5)]


    [Contracted Beast: Ice Dragon (Platinum Rank Beast)]


    [Talent: - ]


    [Skills: Ice Claw, Ice Spike, Ice Breath]


    [Strength]: 13,751


    [Agility]: 12,501


    [Health]: 15,001


    [Sense]: 12,501


    [Energy]: 47,253


    Looking at his personal information, Cain felt satisfied and walked over to Nix before petting him gently.


    "Let''s go, Nix." Cain jumped onto Nix''s back and flew towards Elara''s own home located near the main building.


    Cain''s mother had built a small house near where he had lived because she was his personal maid, and because back then he didn''t want to live in the same building with her, his mom then made a small house for Elara to live in.


    At the same time, he also called Dante to come over as he suddenly wanted to do something outside the city, which was to let Nix hunt a beast and to see how dragons fight.


    He also had made a clone before he left and told Anya if there was a problem at his mansion, she needed to go to the mansion as soon as possible, as he was still outside.


    However, he didn''t need to worry since even if someone came to make trouble, he could delay for a little bit of time to wait for Anya by threatening the fifth prince''s life.


    Because whoever that came with bad intentions would definitely not ignore his threat as an empty threat when they looked at the miserable fifth prince.


    "Elara, do you want to take a stroll while riding a dragon?" Cain knocked on the door a few times as he sensed that Elara was inside her house.


    "Okayyy¡­ Wait for a minute."


    After 15 minutes of waiting outside the house while petting Nix and still not seeing Elara come out, Cain regretted his decision.


    ''I knew it, women are always like this. I wonder why they always spend so much time when they know that there is someone waiting for them.''


    Cain sighed and looked at Dante, who stood leisurely as he leaned against a tree while closing his eyes.


    Finally, Cain lost his patience after waiting for another half an hour and still hadn''t seen Elara coming out of her house.


    "Knock!"


    "Knock!"


    "Knock!"


    "Elara, what the hell are you doing? Do you want to come or not?" Cain shouted as he knocked on the door.


    "I''m sorry, I am still picking which dress to wear and gonna come out in a minute, I promise."


    ''WHAT THE FUCK!? I have been waiting outside this whole time just for this shit?''


    Cain cursed in his heart and was quite pissed off before he unknowingly kicked the door as he stepped inside, wanting to scold her directly to her face.


    "Boom!"


    When he stepped inside, his body froze immediately as he saw a scene he wouldn''t forget for his entire life.


    He saw Elara completely naked as she also looked in his direction while holding a dress in her hands in front of a huge mirror, and beside her was a massive pile of her clothes.


    "KYAAA!!! PERVERT!! GET OUT!"


    Elara immediately threw the dress in her hands towards him while shouting before covering her huge mountains and her pink cave with her hands.


    Cain then dodged the dress that was thrown towards him as he ran outside, laughing and making an idiotic face as he thought about the scene he had just seen.


    ''Hehehe¡­ Those gorgeous huge mountains and the beautiful pink cave¡­''


    Cain thought to himself about the heavenly scene he had just seen while acting like an idiot, making a gesture as if he were imagining his hands groping the huge mountains that he wouldn''t be able to hold each with one hand.

 Chapter 13 - 13: A Fire Lizard, High-level Platinum Rank Beast!

    "Elara, you''re so beautiful in that dress," Cain said when he looked at Elara, who was coming out of her house with a shy face as she thought about the scene before.


    Elara was wearing an elegant white evening dress featuring a lace bodice with a V-neckline and three-quarter-length lace sleeves. The bodice had a floral lace design that added a touch of sophistication.


    The skirt was long and fitted, with a thigh-high slit on one side, and included a draped detail around the waist, giving the gown a stylish and flattering silhouette.


    "Really?" Elara asked as she fidgeted her hands in nervousness.


    "Of course. However, doesn''t your chest feel tight when you wear it?"


    Cain asked with a wicked smile as he looked at her cleavage, noticing the generous curves that seemed to strain against the fabric.


    "Hmph¡­ Pervert." Elara pouted and snorted in response before approaching Nix.


    "Wow, it''s so beautiful!" Elara said as she stroked Nix''s body gently.


    "He''s a male Ice Dragon, and his name is Nix," Cain introduced Nix to Elara as he patted Nix''s body softly.


    "Nix, this is Elara. She is my woman." Cain then walked to Elara and gave her a playful slap on her buttock, causing her face to turn red.


    "Who is your woman? And get your hand off me, you pervert." Elara moved his hand away as Cain enjoyed squeezing her soft backside after the slap.


    "Sooner or later, you will be mine. What''s the point of denying it now?" Cain then moved his hand towards her hips and pulled her closer to him until their bodies touched.


    However, when Cain leaned in to kiss her, Elara immediately pushed his head away and stepped back. "There is another person here, you shameless pervert!"


    "Don''t worry, he won''t see or care about anything," Cain said as he stared at her cleavage and smiled pervertedly.


    ¡­


    After joking for a bit, they departed and went outside the city, heading towards one of the most dangerous mountains in the Elarion Kingdom, which was filled with strong beasts everywhere.


    "Wow, it feels good riding a dragon while looking at the beautiful scenery below," Elara said, enjoying the view of the beautiful forest from above.


    "Isn''t it? I also can''t help but feel awe," Cain responded as he also enjoyed the scenery.


    A few hours later, they finally saw the huge mountain ahead, and Cain immediately ordered Nix to go deeper, as there were only weak beasts around the mountain''s periphery.


    After hovering in the sky for a while and still haven''t found a beast that he was looking for, Cain became frustrated because he only found either a beast that was too weak or too strong for Nix to handle.


    "Host, why don''t you use the scanning function from the system instead of wasting your time by searching aimlessly?"


    A mechanical voice sounded in Cain''s head as it reminded him about one of the system functions, which could help him to scan within a certain range depending on his strength.


    "..."


    "..."


    "..."


    Cain''s face became flat with a dumb expression as he just realized that he forgot about the scan function from the system.


    "System¡­ Why don''t you remind me about this earlier?"


    "You didn''t ask." The system replied with a mocking tone as if someone would say it as they shrugged.


    "You Motherf- ¡­ Nvm, just activate the scanning function from now on." Cain ordered the system.


    "Done!"


    [Ding! Detected a Wind Parrot, Mid-level Bronze Rank Beast 50 meters ahead.]


    [Ding! Detected a Fire Wolf, High-level Silver Rank Beast 90 meters northeast ahead.]


    [Ding! Detected an Earth Mole, Low-level Bronze Rank Beast 60 meters beneath you.]


    [Ding! Detected a Bear, Low-level Gold Rank Beast 300 meters west ahead.]


    ¡­


    Dozens of notifications rang in his mind as he detected dozens of beasts, ranging from Bronze Rank Beasts (Rank 2) to Platinum Rank Beasts (Rank 5) in the vicinity of a 2 km radius, as Cain had reached Platinum rank Beast Master. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Stop it now!" Cain ordered the system to stop the scan function as he was annoyed by the dozens of notifications.


    "From now on, only detect beasts of platinum rank and above." Cain instructed the system.


    "Done!" The system responded.


    [Ding! Detected a Fire Wolf, Low-level Platinum Rank Beast 500 northeast ahead.]


    [Ding! Detected¡­


    ¡­


    A few minutes later, after Cain checked the beasts that were detected by the system, he then instructed Nix to fly west.


    When Cain felt the distance between them and the beast was already near enough, he told Nix to slow down his speed.


    50 meters ahead of them, Cain saw a big lizard that was about 5 meters tall and 15 meters long, resembling a typical Komodo Dragon, except for its larger size and that his body was coated with red scales.


    The lizard was eating a fresh carcass, which Cain assumed was a cow or something similar based on the body that had been torn apart by the lizard''s claw.


    He then checked the information of the Fire Lizard once again just to make sure that there wouldn''t be any danger for Nix to kill it by himself.


    [Race: Fire Lizard]


    [Attribute: Mid-level Fire Element]


    [Rank: High-level Platinum Rank Beast]


    [Qualification: Platinum]


    [Skills: Fire Claw, Fireball]


    [Strength]: 20,000


    [Agility]: 21,000


    [Health]: 23,000


    [Sense]: 17,000


    [Energy]: 18,000

 Chapter 14 - 14: Nixs First Battle

    After looking at the information and finding that there was nothing unusual about the beast, Cain then instructed Nix to land on the ground before letting Nix fight the lizard.


    When Nix was about to land on the ground, the lizard noticed that there were intruders who entered his territory and disrupted its meal.


    However, the lizard also noticed that Nix was only a Low-level Platinum Rank Beast and decided to ignore it before continuing its mealtime.


    "Roar!"


    Nix, who was a genuine ice dragon, felt that the lizard was looking down on him and instantly became angry.


    After Cain, Elara, and Dante got off from Nix''s back, Nix looked at Cain as he waited for his master''s order.


    "Go kill it. Don''t forget to be careful." Cain ordered as he waved his hand.


    "Roar!"


    Nix roared again as he was happy that he finally could fight this arrogant little lizard who looked down on him.


    Looking at the lizard, who only glanced at him for a sec before continuing its meal again, Nix''s pride was hurt and he immediately used his skill [Ice Spike].


    Above Nix''s head, a meter-long ice spike formed, and Nix immediately aimed it towards the carcass before launching his attack.


    The lizard noticed that this Low-level Platinum beast attacked it and immediately counterattacked by using its skill [Fireball] as it opened its mouth and formed a meter big fireball before launching it to interrupt the incoming ice spike.


    Boom!


    A quite loud explosion erupted from the place where the fireball and ice spike collided, creating a lot of steam.


    Looking at the steam and feeling that the lizard didn''t continue its counterattack.


    Nix immediately used his [Ice Spike] skill once again.


    However, this time he decided to become more serious and made 10 ice spikes, each two meters-long at once and immediately aimed them once again towards the carcass.


    The lizard, who felt that there was another round of attack coming towards it, immediately counterattacked again.


    This time, it became serious as it could feel the danger and immediately opened its mouth, forming a big 5 meters of fireball and releasing it towards the incoming attack.


    Boom!


    A loud explosion erupted once again from the place where their skills collided, creating a lot of steam. S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    This time, the collision affected the surroundings as it destroyed the nearby small trees near the collision and even toppled trees as the aftermath shockwave was quite big.


    The aftermath had even reached Cain and the others. Fortunately, Dante was there and formed an energy shield to block the aftermath by standing beside Cain and Elara.


    Unfortunately for the lizard, as Nix attacked using 10 ice spikes at once, two ice spikes slipped out of the collision and continued heading towards the carcass at a fast speed.


    The lizard immediately retreated as it jumped back when it felt that its attack couldn''t block all of the incoming attacks.


    However, the shockwave indirectly changed the ice spikes'' trajectory and made only one of the ice spikes hit the carcass and freeze it completely while another hit the ground near the carcass.


    Nix immediately roared when he felt that he had achieved his purpose of freezing the carcass and letting the lizard fight with it fairly as he was pissed off with its attitude.


    "Roar!"


    Nix''s roar instantly dispersed the surrounding steam and gave Cain and the others a clear view.


    Looking at the frozen carcass, the lizard became enraged and made a loud hissing sound before immediately charging at Nix.


    As their distance was not far, the lizard had immediately arrived in front of Nix as it swung its right claw, aiming it at Nix''s neck while using its [Fire Claw] skills, forming extended fire claws.


    In response, Nix also used his [Ice Claw] skills, and swung his right claw as he also welcomed to compete in strength when he looked at the lizard who charged at him madly.


    When their claws hit each other, the lizard was pushed back around 10 meters while Nix was pushed back around 6 meters.


    Realizing that it had lost in strength, it immediately went all out as it opened its mouth and used its [Fireball] skill, forming a huge 10 meters big fireball in front of his mouth.


    When Nix noticed that the lizard was going to use its fireball skill once again, Nix immediately went all out too as he formed a huge 18 meters-long of Ice spike and released it when it saw the lizard release its fireball.


    Boom!


    Unfortunately for the lizard, Nix''s attribute level and mana were higher than it had, resulting in the ice spike blasting through the fireball and continuing towards the lizard at a fast speed before hitting its head.


    "Roar!"


    Nix roared again to disperse the steam before approaching the dead lizard, whose front body was pierced by the huge ice spike.


    When Nix arrived in front of the dead body, he used his remaining mana for using his [Ice Breath] skill to freeze the entire body before roaring loudly as he was proud of himself.


    "Roar!"


    "Roar!"


    "Roar!"


    "Nix, why did you freeze the lizard''s body?" Cain asked as the trio arrived in front of Nix, who put his right foot on the frozen dead body proudly.


    Nix responded with a growl as he explained to Cain that he froze the body so that its body wouldn''t spoil and could be saved for a long time.


    Cain laughed at Nix''s response before instantly being happy as he heard the notifications that he had been waiting for.


    [Ding! Nix has killed a High-level Platinum Rank Beast.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1x High-level Summoning Pool.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 5,000 Evolution Points.]


    When he looked at the system''s notifications this time, his eyes lit up as he felt extremely happy that he got another High-level Summoning Pool.


    However, his happiness didn''t last long as he heard a few notifications from the system because the fight between Nix and the lizard had attracted quite a few strong beasts.

 Chapter 15 - 15: Surrounded by High-level Beasts

    [Ding! Detected a Wooden Bear, Low-level Diamond Rank Beast 2 km northwest ahead.]


    [Ding! Detected a Water Hippopotamus, High-level Diamond Rank Beast 800 meters southwest ahead.]


    [Ding! Detected a Fire Leopard, Mid-level Diamond Rank Beast 1 km south ahead.]


    [Ding! Detected a Wind Mantis, Mid-level Diamond Rank Beast 1.3 km east ahead.]


    ¡­


    When Cain looked at the notifications, his eyes lit up as he suddenly thought of an idea.


    "Dante, you know what to do, right? Btw, don''t kill the bear 2 km northwest from here and kill the rest." Cain ordered as he waved his hand.


    "Yes, my lord." Dante responded with a bow before immediately disappearing from sight.


    "System, integrate the wind manipulation, dark element attribute, and dark slash."


    Cain instructed the system as he had told it to copy Dante''s dark element attribute and his [Dark Slash] skill while ordering Dante just now.


    Cain suddenly felt a surge of information rush into his mind, and he suddenly understood how to utilize the talent and skill that he just got.


    He also felt an unknown energy entering his body and immediately checked his personal information, even though he knew that his stats wouldn''t improve as he didn''t feel that he had become stronger physically.


    [Personal Information]


    [Name: Cain Frostbane]


    [Age: 18]


    [Race: Human]


    [Bloodline: 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox]


    [Attribute: Peak-level Dark Element, High-level Ice Element.]


    [Beast Master Level: Platinum Rank Beast (Rank 5)]


    [Contracted Beast: Ice Dragon (Platinum Rank Beast)]


    [Talent: Wind Manipulation (SS Rank)]


    [Skills: Dark Slash, Ice Claw, Ice Spike, Ice Breath]


    [Strength]: 13,751


    [Agility]: 12,501


    [Health]: 15,001


    [Sense]: 12,501


    [Energy]: 47,253


    Looking at his personal information, Cain felt satisfied as he finally had a strong attack skill and became curious of how strong he was with his current stats and skills.


    He then put the corpse into his inventory before sitting on Nix''s back with Elara and heading towards the northwest.


    After flying for around 1.5 km, they saw a big brown bear 8 meters tall, resembling that of a normal brown bear, except that its body was bigger and it had green line patterns across its body.


    "To be honest, this bear looks pretty cool. Unfortunately, you''re just seeking your own death by coming here." Cain sighed as he even had the thought of contracting it since it looks cool.


    However, he can''t do it at the moment as it would be such a hassle, and he wasn''t even 100% sure that it wanted to be contracted by him.


    Let alone the fact that he was eager to try his combat power too.


    Even though he was one rank lower than the bear, he was pretty confident that he could kill it by himself if he went all out because he had the system that was unbelievably overpowered.


    The reason why Cain thought so was because one of the system''s functions was to let him restore his energy fully by paying with Evolution Points.


    In other words, as long as he had enough Evolution Points, he had unlimited energy too since he could just recharge his energy repetitively. S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Roar!"


    The bear roared as it noticed that there was an ice dragon and two people on its back hovering in the sky for a bit, as they looked like they had no intention to move while looking at itself.


    Cain then came back to his senses and immediately checked on the bear''s personal information.


    [Race: Wooden Bear]


    [Attribute: Mid-level Wood Element]


    [Rank: Low-level Diamond Rank Beast (Rank 6)]


    [Qualification: Diamond]


    [Skills: Wooden Wall, Wooden spear, Wooden Claw]


    [Strength]: 34,000


    [Agility]: 35,000


    [Health]: 40,000


    [Sense]: 31,000


    [Energy]: 30,000


    Looking at the bear''s information, he found nothing special except that it had higher stats compared to him, especially its health stat.


    Cain then wanted to attack it using his strongest move immediately.


    But, wait¡­


    Cain realized that there was something wrong as he mumbled to himself.


    "Hold on." Cain frowned, thinking hard about something before realizing that he didn''t have any sword with him to use his [Dark Slash] skill.


    He then informed Dante to come to him immediately after he was done with his job.


    "Nix, keep going forward slowly." Cain petted Nix''s body as he put his hand on his face, ashamed to himself that he forgot about the most important thing.


    ''Welp, it''s not really my fault. I didn''t think that I would fight in the first place since Dante is with me. That''s why I am not meant to be prepared to go into any battle.'' Cain shrugged as he found himself an excuse for his dumbness.


    "Young Master, didn''t you want to kill the bear?" Elara asked, as she was confused that Cain didn''t attack it.


    "Cough!"


    "Cough!"


    "Oh, I am going to kill it later. There''s no need to rush." Cain coughed and waved his hand.


    "Btw, Elara¡­ Call me by my name from now on, okay?"


    ¡­


    As they chatted for a bit while waiting for Dante''s arrival, Cain kept hearing a few notifications from the system every minute for a few times.


    "Finally done, huh?" Cain mumbled as he sensed Dante approaching his location and immediately scanned his surroundings to check it.


    After checking his surroundings and finding that the only strong beasts above diamond rank now were only the bear, Cain then told the system to resend the notifications to him as he hadn''t checked them previously.


    [Ding! Dante has killed a High-level Diamond Rank Beast.]


    [Ding! Dante has killed a Mid-level Diamond Rank Beast.]


    [Ding! Dante has killed a Mid-level Diamond Rank Beast.]


    [Ding! Dante has killed a Peak-level Diamond Rank Beast.]


    ¡­


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 100.000 Evolution Points.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 300 Gacha Points.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 50.000 Evolution Points.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 30.000 Evolution Points.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 100 Gacha Points.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 20.000 Evolution Points.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1x Random-level Summoning Pool.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1x High-level Lottery Pool.]


    Cain was extremely satisfied when he looked at his gain, which was the result of letting Dante kill a few of the Diamond Rank Beasts.


    He couldn''t help but have the thoughts of letting Dante kill a lot of higher ranked beasts but at the same time, he also didn''t want to overdo it since Dante was a human like himself, not a robot who could work 24/7.


    Let alone the fact that if he killed too many of higher ranked beasts in the mountains, it might lead to chaos in here and even spread to the outside mountains, which leads to the beast tides or even worse.

 Chapter 16 - 16: Killing the Bear

    "My lord," Dante greeted Cain as he jumped down to Cain''s side and bowed.


    "Thanks, Dante," Cain said with a smile.


    "Don''t mention it. It''s naturally my duty to eliminate any threat to you, my lord."


    "Oh, by the way, Dante, can I borrow your sword for a bit? I want to borrow it to kill the bear," Cain asked as he looked at Dante''s sword.


    "Of course, you can, my lord." Dante carefully handed his sword to Cain.


    Cain then examined the sword''s information since he was curious about what kind of sword Dante used to kill his enemies and found that it increased damage by quite a bit when used with a Dark Element skill.


    ''It''s a pretty good sword,'' Cain thought to himself as he looked at it.


    "Cain, don''t tell me¡­ the reason you didn''t attack the bear back then was just because you didn''t have a sword? Is that why you borrowed Dante''s?" Elara asked with a smile.


    "Cough!"


    "Cough!"


    "Of course not! First, I was waiting for Dante to arrive, because in case I couldn''t kill it, who would protect us then?


    Secondly, I borrowed his sword because I wanted to try my dark element skills too, and since his sword could increase dark-element related skills, I thought I might as well borrow it to make my attack stronger," Cain coughed, making up excuses on the spot.


    "Sure, sure¡­." Elara giggled as she put her hands over her mouth, watching Cain closely.


    "Ahem¡­ Nix, why are you still here instead of heading towards the bear? Let''s go right away!" Cain patted Nix and changed the topic out of embarrassment.


    "Roar!"


    Nix let out a slow roar and looked at Cain with a confused expression, not knowing the location of the bear.


    "Go towards the southeast." Cain slapped his forehead, realizing he had forgotten to tell him.


    When they were about 75 meters from the bear, they saw it eating the dead fire leopard, tearing its body apart and munching it one bite at a time.


    The bear noticed their arrival but ignored them, assuming they were merely passing by again, as it had assessed them as weaker than itself before.


    Looking at the big bear eating leisurely, Cain immediately unsheathed the sword, raised it above his head with both hands, and swung it down while using his [Dark Slash] skill.


    Swoosh!


    A 3-meter-wide crescent blade made of dark energy flew out of the sword, heading towards the bear, which had noticed the moment Cain cast his skill.


    "Let''s see how strong it is when I am using it with half of my energy at once," Cain thought as he watched the crescent blade fly swiftly.


    The bear, sensing the threat, became serious and quickly used its [Wooden Wall] skill.


    Three thick wooden walls rose from the ground in front of the bear.


    It didn''t stop there, as it used another skill, [Wooden Spear], as a first countermeasure to interrupt the attack.


    Several large wooden sticks rose from the ground, intertwining to form a spear that rose into the sky, colliding with the oncoming attack.


    However, the spear failed to stop the crescent blade, which sliced it in two and continued moving toward the three massive wooden walls.


    Unfortunately for Cain, the blade only broke through the first wall and stopped at the second.


    "Hmm? I guess it could only do that much with half of my energy, huh?"


    Cain frowned as he looked at the unsuccessful attack and immediately swung the sword again diagonally, wanting to see the crescent blade from a different angle out of boredom.


    Swoosh!


    Another 3-meter-wide crescent blade made of dark energy flew out of the sword as he used the remaining of his energy.


    "Huff!"


    "Huff!"


    "Huff!"


    Cain breathed heavily and dropped to his knee, caught off guard by the exhaustion he hadn''t expected.


    "It seems my body becomes extremely tired after exhausting all my energy, even though I''m not physically tired," Cain thought, ordering the system to refill his energy.


    "My lord, are you okay?" Dante immediately helped Cain up, also surprised that his lord had carelessly depleted all his energy.


    "Cain, what happened? Just let Dante kill it, don''t push yourself."


    Elara became extremely worried, checking him over for any signs of harm, as she didn''t understand that someone could become exhausted from depleting their energy since she wasn''t awakened herself.


    "I''m okay, don''t worry," Cain replied with a smile before looking towards the bear to see that the result was the same.


    [Ding! 10,000 Evolution Points have been deducted for the cost of filling the energy.]


    As Cain heard the notification, he felt the unknown energy pouring into his body, and his exhaustion suddenly vanished, leaving him full of energy again.


    "Roar!"


    The bear roared loudly, enraged by Cain''s unexpectedly powerful attack.


    It immediately counterattacked, seeing Cain''s fatigue from using his skill twice in a row and thinking this was its opportunity.


    The bear used its [Wooden Spear] skill again, aiming at Nix, who was flying in the sky.


    Seeing the incoming spear, Cain reacted by slashing the sword again while using his [Dark Slash] skill.


    Swoosh!


    This time, a 5-meter-wide crescent blade made of dark energy flew out of the sword, heading toward the bear as Cain used all his mana instead of just half, thinking he could kill it this time since the bear had already suffered two of his attacks, likely draining much of its mana.


    "System, fill my energy again," Cain ordered. sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    [Ding! 10,000 Evolution Points have been deducted for the cost of filling the energy.]


    With his energy restored, he used his [Dark Slash] skill once more.


    Swoosh!


    Another 5-meter-wide crescent blade flew out of the sword, following the previous attack and unknowingly creating an X-shaped strike toward the bear.


    Cain then ordered the system to refill his energy for the last time, satisfied as he watched his powerful attack approach the bear.


    [Ding! 10,000 Evolution Points have been deducted for the cost of filling the energy.]


    Unfortunately for the bear, most of its mana had already been depleted from defending against Cain''s previous two attacks.


    Which resulted in its spear being sliced into four parts as Cain''s attack slashed through the thick walls and struck the bear, killing it instantly by cutting its body into four clean sections.


    Cain then heard the system notifications and immediately checked his rewards, curious about what he would receive for his first kill.


    Upon reviewing the rewards, Cain was shocked, not expecting them to be so generous.

 Chapter 17 - 17: A Treasure, Two Chicken Beasts, and Three Beast Eggs

    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1x High-level Special Summoning Pool.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 200,000 Evolution Points.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 20,000 Gacha Points.]


    Cain was extremely satisfied with his first kill reward since he received another 1x High-level Special Summoning Pool.


    Let alone the fact that he received another 20,000 Gacha Points also surprised him since the Gacha Points were really useful.


    With Gacha Points, you could buy Summoning Pool Chances and Lottery Pool Chances.


    When Cain asked the system before about the system''s function and how they could help him, it was basically like this.


    For 1,000 Gacha Points, you could either buy 1x Random Summoning Pool or Random Lottery Pool Chance.


    The system also allowed him to combine five random chances to produce a high-level chance in Summoning Pool or Lottery Pool.


    It also allowed him to combine five High-level Summoning Pool or Lottery Pool Chances to make it into a higher level chance.


    He could also combine a few of the same chances to ensure a higher chance of getting the better things in the pool.


    So, with 20,000 Gacha Points, he could either buy 4 High-level Summoning Pool or Lottery Pool Chances.


    Combined with the High-level Special Summoning Pool, Cain couldn''t wait to summon a special summon with unique abilities, like Anya, who had the same bloodline as him.


    However, he wouldn''t use it right away since he didn''t feel the need to do it.


    Cain then put the bear''s corpse into his inventory before telling Nix to go into the deeper mountains.


    "Cain, what about the other beasts'' corpses that Dante killed? You won''t take them?" Elara asked curiously. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "No, it''s just a waste of time. Just leave them for lucky beasts who might find them and have a feast," Cain answered as he waved his hand before looking at Dante and asking,


    "Dante, how''s your condition after killing the beasts before? Can you still kill a stronger beast of Lord Rank?"


    "My body is still at its peak because it only took a little effort to kill the previous beasts. As for killing a Lord Rank beast, it should be pretty easy for me," Dante explained.


    "Oh, that''s all good then." Cain sighed in relief when Dante explained it.


    On the way to the deeper mountain, Cain detected a lot of stronger beasts of Platinum and Diamond Rank.


    However, he still hadn''t found any Lord Rank Beast yet after searching slowly for 15 minutes.


    The reason he asked Nix to fly slowly as he scanned the surroundings was that he wanted to be cautious and avoid entering a really strong beast''s den, which could lead to his own death.


    From Cain''s memory, as the youngest prince, he knew what normal people didn''t.


    He heard that there was a really strong Grandlord Rank Beast who ruled this mountain.


    It was not that Cain didn''t believe in Dante''s skill, but Dante specialized in Assassin skills, and it would be troublesome if he accidentally encountered a Grandlord Rank Beast.


    Even if Dante could fight or even kill it, it would definitely attract other strong beasts, which could lead to a fatal situation since Dante wouldn''t be able to protect him while fighting multiple beasts at the same time.


    Although he could also use his Summoning Pool chances in emergencies, the fact that it summons randomly made him worried.


    Even though the chance was small, there was still a chance that it would summon someone with low combat power, like a blacksmith or alchemist.


    Of course, he had thought of the worst-case scenario and already had a solution in mind.


    Otherwise, he wouldn''t do this as he didn''t like to take unnecessary risks unless he had to.


    If the worst-case scenario happened and they were surrounded by beasts and unable to escape, he would put Nix, Elara, and Dante into his Mid-level Beast Space before swapping places with his clones at his home or with the one with Sylvia.


    This ability to swap places with his clones was due to his 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox Bloodline.


    This was the reason he dared to venture into the deeper mountain and risk being surrounded, knowing there would be no issue regarding their safety.


    This was also one of the reasons he left his clone at his home while waiting for Anya to capture his ex-fianc¨¦e by going out to watch how Nix fought.


    Because if something urgent happened at his home without a strong person there, he could simply swap places with his clone and arrive instantly, as Anya would take a bit of time to arrive, and in case the threat using the fifth prince didn''t work either.


    ¡­


    A few minutes later, Cain finally heard the notifications he had been waiting for.


    However, he immediately laughed when he checked the first two notifications as he didn''t expect the kind of beasts he had just found.


    [Ding! Detected a Fire Rooster, Peak-level Lord Rank Beast 2 km northeast ahead.]


    [Ding! Detected a Water Hen, High-level Lord Rank Beast 2 km northeast ahead.]


    [Ding! Detected a medicine treasure of Grandlord Rank, Fire Blood Tree 2 km northeast ahead.]


    [Ding! Detected three beast eggs with qualifications above Lord Rank 2 km northeast ahead.]


    When he checked the next notifications, he was surprised to find a Grandlord Rank Treasure since this was the first time he had stumbled upon a treasure.


    He also didn''t expect that there were three beast eggs, which should be the chicken''s descendants.

 Chapter 18 - 18: Killing the Two Chicken Beasts

    Cain then checked the duo chickens'' information to see if there was something unusual about them and found nothing special about them.


    The reason he checked their information was that he thought the chickens might have some hidden phoenix bloodlines or something since he didn''t expect to encounter chicken beasts as strong beasts.


    Afterwards, Cain informed Dante about the beasts he had found and asked him if he was confident in killing them both.


    Dante answered without hesitation that it should be easy for him to kill them alone.


    However, since he wasn''t alone, the chickens would have noticed them, making them more alert, and the only way to kill them was through direct confrontation.


    Even though Dante wouldn''t have any problem killing them through direct confrontation, the process would take longer compared to him killing them by a sneak attack, which was his forte.


    When Cain heard Dante''s explanation, he told him about his plan before immediately ordering him to kill them by himself since it was safer.


    ¡­


    Running through the forest silently, Dante used his [Umbra Cloak] skill while he was at it.


    Even though the effect was much weaker than when used at night, it still helped him more than going without it.


    When he arrived about 100 meters away from the location Cain had described, Dante looked ahead from a big tree''s shadow and found two huge chickens having a meal below a massive tree.


    The Fire Rooster was as large as 8 meters tall, while the Water Hen was about 7.5 meters tall.


    Their bodies were identical to chickens, except for their huge sizes and the colors at the tips of their feathers: red for the Fire Rooster and blue for the Water Hen.


    They were eating chunks of meat scattered on the ground.


    Not far from them, there was a tree about 3 meters tall that had a few fruits similar to red apples, and there were three eggs about 30 cm in size.


    After assessing the situation, Dante immediately came up with a plan and vanished from the spot.


    As Dante had arrived at the massive tree''s shadow and was only about 25 meters away from the Fire Rooster.


    Dante then silently unsheathed his sword and immediately used his [Shadow Step] skill to move while being invisible and traveling at an extremely fast speed.


    When Dante arrived below the Fire Rooster''s neck, the timing was perfect as the rooster was about to peck the meat, which allowed Dante to use his [Silent Reaper] skill, aiming it below its jaw.


    At the same time when he used his skill, Dante also channeled his dark energy into his sword. S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The Fire Rooster was extremely surprised when it sensed the extreme danger as Dante channeled his dark energy into his sword.


    Unfortunately for the rooster, it was too late to react and dodge the attack as the sword had pierced its jaw, and the dark energy that Dante had gathered in the sword instantly erupted from the tip, almost blowing away the entire head.


    The Water Hen was shocked when she saw the scene unfolding before her eyes and immediately became enraged, making a loud clucking sound before rushing madly at Dante.


    In response, Dante used his [Shadow Bind] skill to restrict her movements before preparing to cast his [Dark Slash] skill.


    A lot of thick strings emerged from the hen''s shadow, immediately wrapping around her body and tying her down with her shadow.


    The Water Hen struggled to break free, trying her best to escape from the thick strings.


    Watching the struggling hen being tied down by his skill while making loud clucking sounds, Dante immediately approached her and cast his [Dark Slash] skill.


    Noticing that Dante had already arrived in front of her and was slashing his sword horizontally, the Water Hen immediately used her [Water Armor] skill as she sensed the terrifying power of the sword.


    A visible armor made of water instantly enveloped each of her feathers as she went all out focusing on her defense since she couldn''t do much while tied down.


    Unfortunately for her, the water armor couldn''t block the crescent blade, resulting in her head being separated from her body as the crescent blade beheaded her cleanly.


    ¡­


    When Cain heard the notifications he had been waiting for, he immediately instructed Nix to fly towards Dante''s location.


    [Ding! Dante has killed the Peak-level Lord Rank Beast.]


    [Ding! Dante has killed a High-level Lord Rank Beast.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 2,000,000 Evolution Points.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 700,000 Evolution Points.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 300 Gacha Points.]


    Looking at the rewards he received, Cain felt extremely satisfied as he could upgrade Nix''s rank once again. However, he decided not to upgrade it as he wasn''t in a hurry at the moment.


    When Cain arrived at the scene, he immediately saw the decapitated Water Hen and the dead Fire Rooster, whose head had been blown out by Dante.


    Cain then stored the corpses in his inventory before approaching the Fire Blood Tree and the eggs.


    "Dante, were the chickens flapping around after you killed them?"


    Cain asked, curious, as chickens are supposed to flap their wings and move around madly after their throats are slit.


    "No. Why do you ask, my lord?" Dante looked at him curiously.


    "Never mind!" Cain waved his hand, thinking it seemed Dante and Elara didn''t know about this fact.


    Looking at the Fire Blood Tree in front of him, Cain asked the system as he examined the tree curiously.


    "System, how long does it take for these fruits to ripen?"


    "These fruits will be ripe in 40 days," the system replied.


    "By the way, can I take this tree and put it into the beast space?"


    Cain asked, thinking of an idea about storing this tree away and nurturing it in his beast space, even though the tree actually had no use for him.


    However, he could still give it to his subordinates or sell it since it''s considered an extremely precious treasure, especially for those who had reached Peak-level Lord Rank.


    The fruit produced by the Fire Blood Tree could help those with Fire Attributes break through into the Grandlord Rank.


    "Yes, you can put it into the beast space. Do you want me to put it in for you?" the system asked.


    "Yes, please." Cain responded as he stepped back.

 Chapter 19 - 19: Nix Becomes Diamond Ranks Beast

    After Cain stepped back a few meters away from the Fire Blood Tree, the tree immediately disappeared and appeared in the middle of the forest inside his beast space.


    His beast space looked more like a vast island, filled with mountains, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, etc.


    However, there were no living beings at all, as it looked like a place that hadn''t been visited before¡ªthe literal definition of pure, beautiful nature in its own way.


    Cain then made a projection inside his beast space and appeared in front of the tree.


    His mid-level beast space, given by the system, was a special beast space as it had two main benefits that other beast masters'' beast spaces didn''t have.


    The first and most important benefit was the flow of time. The time inside the beast space was 30x faster than the outside world.


    So, if you spent 30 days inside his beast space, only 1 day had passed in the outside world.


    This function would really come in handy, as he could utilize it and reap many benefits from it.


    For example, he could use it as his backyard garden, like he did at the moment, by moving the tree into his beast space.


    Since the fruits would be ripe in 40 days, with the tree being inside his beast space, the fruits would be ripe in one day and eight hours in the outside world''s time.


    He could also use it as a place for his subordinates or contracted beasts to train in the future since the flow of time here was faster than the outside world.


    Of course, this would also affect their lifespan too. So, unless it was necessary for training purposes or something similar, Cain wouldn''t let his subordinates stay here, as it could harm them instead.


    The second benefit was accelerated recovery, which was 10x faster.


    For example, if someone had an injury and needed to rest for 300 days to fully recover, they only needed to stay in the beast space for 30 days or 1 day in the outside world.


    Subsequently, Cain withdrew his projection and saw that the ground had sunk a little bit as the tree had been uprooted by the system. S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    His attention then moved to the beast eggs on a haystack. He approached them and ordered the system to check if there was something special about them.


    [Race: Fire Chicken]


    [Attribute: High-level Fire Element]


    [Qualifications: Lord]


    [Race: Water Chicken]


    [Attribute: High-level Water Element]


    [Qualifications: Lord]


    [Race: Half Fire and Water Chicken]


    [Attributes: High-level Fire Element, High-level Water Element]


    [Qualifications: GrandLord]


    When Cain checked the information, he was surprised to find that one of the eggs had better qualifications compared to the others, even better than their parents. The Fire Rooster and Water Hen that Dante killed before only had Lord qualifications.


    However, he suddenly remembered something and asked the system.


    "System, shouldn''t the dragons'' qualifications be far higher than Lord Rank Beasts at the very least? Then why was Nix''s qualification only at Lord Rank?"


    Cain hadn''t realized it at first, as he only compared it to his situation at the time, and it already seemed pretty good since the strongest person in the Elarion Kingdom was only at Lord Rank.


    But he suddenly remembered that the dragons in his memory, from the novel he was in, were incredibly strong, considered one of the strongest races.


    Let alone the fact that Nix''s qualification was only at Lord Rank when Nix was a genuine Ice Dragon, which could also be considered one of the top subraces in the dragon races.


    Meanwhile, Lord Rank was really weak, and dragons at the Lord Rank couldn''t even be considered young dragons.


    "Well, in a nutshell, the egg was infertile or flawed, resulting in a dragon that doesn''t have the full potential of its kind. I can only give you that much information," the system replied.


    ''So that''s how it is, huh? Well, there might be more to it than meets the eye, and it''s not like I care about it anyway since I can continue upgrading Nix''s rank by continuously evolving it later, even though it will be quite troublesome at that time,'' Cain thought to himself and decided to forget about it.


    "Wow, the eggs are really similar to chicken eggs, except for their sizes," Elara said excitedly.


    "Will these eggs become as strong as the chickens that Dante killed just now?" Elara asked curiously, looking at Cain with an excited expression as if she had just found a treasure chest and became rich overnight.


    "Of course, one of the eggs could even become stronger than their parents," Cain replied with a smile.


    "Really? We''re rich¡­ We can auction them for a really high price or wait¡­ We can even contract them ourselves and have another strong beast master in the future," Elara suggested as she took one of the eggs and hugged it cutely.


    "Hahaha, don''t think too much about them, as they really don''t have much value to me right now," Cain said, patting her head softly.


    After they chatted for a little while, Cain put the eggs into his inventory. He didn''t want to place them in his beast space, as they would hatch faster there, and Cain preferred them to remain as eggs for now.


    Subsequently, they waited for a bit, and only after confirming that no strong beasts had been attracted by the commotion of Dante''s fight did Cain decide to upgrade Nix''s rank before returning home.


    He had fulfilled his main objective of watching Nix''s fight and even experiencing his first battle¡ªor more precisely, a one-sided battle since he didn''t go all out by activating his bloodline power.


    "Nix, I am going to upgrade your rank once again. Are you ready?" Cain asked as he hugged and petted Nix''s head warmly.


    Nix rubbed his head in response, as if to say, "I am ready, Master."


    Cain then ordered the system to upgrade Nix''s rank after stepping back to make room for him.


    "System, upgrade Nix''s rank to Diamond Rank Beast!"


    [Ding! Do you want to upgrade Nix''s rank to the Diamond Rank Beasts?]


    "Just upgrade it. No need for such confirmation like this again in the future," Cain replied in an annoyed tone.

 Chapter 20 - 20: Sudden Crisis Between Life and Death (1)

    [Ding! 1 Million Evolution Points have been successfully deducted.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host! Nix has successfully broken through to Diamond Rank Beast (Rank 6)]


    Along with the two notifications continuously ringing in his mind, Cain watched Nix''s body grow bigger at a fast speed.


    At the same time as Nix had become stronger and bigger, he also felt the unknown energy start to pour into his body.


    "Roar!"


    "Roar!"


    "Roar!"


    Nix roared excitedly as he became stronger once again.


    A few seconds later, Nix''s body stopped growing when it became approximately 9 meters tall and 27 meters long.


    "Roar!"


    Nix then roared once again as he felt extremely happy he could upgrade his rank three times in a day and spread his wings while flapping them vigorously, creating a gust of wind in the surroundings.


    This time, Nix''s wings had grown as wide as 45 meters long when they were fully spread.


    Subsequently, Cain checked Nix''s personal information, as it had already become his habit to see the progression every time someone became stronger.


    [Race: Ice Dragon]


    [Attributes: High-level Ice Element]


    [Rank: Diamond Rank Beast]


    [Qualification: Lord (Rank 7)]


    [Skills: Ice Claw, Ice Spike, Ice Breath, Frost Armor]


    [Strength]: 137,500


    [Agility]: 125,000


    [Health]: 150,000


    [Sense]: 125,000


    [Energy]: 157,500


    [Frost Armor - Covers the body with a layer of icy armor, increasing its defense and making it harder to injure.]


    Looking at Nix''s stats that had increased significantly, Cain was pleased and immediately ordered the system to copy and integrate Nix''s new skill.


    Cain suddenly felt a surge of information rushed into his mind, and he suddenly understood how to utilize the skill that he just integrated.


    Afterwards, Cain checked at his own personal information as he was also curious about his significant improvement in stats.


    [Personal Information]


    [Gacha Points: 30,800] [Evolution Points: 2,173,890]


    [Name: Cain Frostbane]


    [Age: 18]


    [Race: Human]


    [Bloodline: 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox]


    [Attribute: Peak-level Dark Element, High-level Ice Element.]


    [Beast Master Level: Diamond Rank Beast (Rank 6)]


    [Contracted Beast: Ice Dragon (Diamond Rank Beast)]


    [Talent: Wind Manipulation (SS Rank)]


    [Skills: Dark Slash, Ice Claw, Ice Spike, Ice Breath, Frost Armor]


    [Strength]: 68,751


    [Agility]: 62,501


    [Health]: 75,001


    [Sense]: 62,501


    [Energy]: 236,253


    Cain felt delighted looking at his own stats that had a significant increase, as he got basically 50% feedback from Nix''s stats. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Especially his energy stats that were definitely higher than awakeners who had just broken through to Lord Rank.


    If he were to go all out and use his bloodline abilities, he would be even more confident in killing a GrandLord Rank Awakener, at least.


    As for killing GrandLord Rank Beast, he didn''t have confidence as beasts were statistically stronger than awakeners.


    Thinking about the comparison of stats between humans and beasts, Cain suddenly remembered something and asked the system.


    "System, if I''m not mistaken, shouldn''t someone with a strong bloodline like mine have significantly better stats compared to a normal human without a bloodline? Why is it that only my energy stat has been enhanced?"


    "Well, back then, your body was too weak to handle the blessing. It would''ve harmed you rather than benefitted you.


    Now that your body is capable of bearing a fraction of your bloodline''s blessing, would you like to receive it?" The system responded promptly to Cain''s complaint.


    "..."


    Cain was speechless at the system, as it only helped him passively and cursed in his heart.


    ''Fck, do you even want to help me get stronger? If you were standing in front of me, I''d beat the crap out of you!''


    "Host, you do realize I can hear your thoughts, right? Should I withhold the bloodline blessing then?"


    "Huh? What are you talking about? I don''t know what you mean. Anyway, just proceed with the blessing because I don''t want to waste more time." Cain shrugged with a confused face, feigning innocence before ordering the system.


    "Fine. Since you won''t admit it, and I''m in a good mood, I''ll help you receive the maximum benefit your body can handle at the moment."


    Cain immediately became happy when he heard it. However, his happiness would soon turn into regret as the process to become stronger this time actually came with a price.


    A few seconds later, Cain suddenly felt an unknown energy begin to stream throughout his entire body.


    However, this time around, the energy was different with the energy that he had received whenever he became stronger as Beast Master.


    "If you don''t want to explode like a balloon, start absorbing and refining that energy immediately." System''s voice rang into his mind as it reminded him when it saw that Cain didn''t know what to do.


    Listening to System''s advice, Cain immediately tried to absorb the energy as fast as he could because every second that had passed, the entire blood in his body seemed like boiling as his body heat had become hotter and hotter.


    Dante instantly noticed the abnormal temperature coming out of Cain''s body and became worried.


    "My Lord, what''s happening?" Dante appeared in front of Cain and wanted to examine his body.


    However, his hand immediately stopped and looked at his surroundings as he heard an unknown voice ringing in his mind.


    Elara and Nix also noticed something was wrong with Cain when they heard Dante''s voice. At once, they approached Cain together.


    Nonetheless, they were stopped by Dante as he raised his right hand, signaling for them to not approach any further.


    "Stop! Stay back!" Dante shouted as he raised his hand before tilting his head and looking at Nix with a worried face.


    "Nix, you should feel the attraction from the lord''s body, right?"


    When Nix heard Dante''s question, he then looked seriously at his master''s body, whose body had started to become red and swelling, as if it might burst any second like a balloon popped out.


    Nix then nodded his head seriously, as he indeed had become extremely attracted to his master''s body for some reason.


    ''Fck, this isn''t good. I hope I''m wrong.'' Dante cursed in his heart as he had a bad hunch.


    However, he thought that there''s nothing wrong with preparing for the worst-case scenario. That''s why he immediately informed Nix seriously.


    "Nix, stay close to the Lord and be ready for battle. His condition might attract powerful beasts nearby. If any appear, I''ll handle as many as I can. You''ll need to deal with the rest." Dante instructed gravely.


    He then distanced himself from Cain until their distance was around 100 meters.


    Subsequently, he unleashed his murderous intent as well as his GrandLord Rank Awakener''s power, hoping that this could scare away any beasts that might be attracted by his lord''s body.


    Unfortunately for Dante, his effort was futile. The beasts that were already attracted were still approaching Cain''s location even after they felt Dante''s murderous intent and power.


    Because the beasts that were attracted were not ordinary beasts, they were the overlords of these mountains, who had reached GrandLord Rank Beasts.


    There were even some desperate Peak-level Lord Rank Beasts that came because they either had no choice that this was their opportunity to break through into GrandLord Rank Beast or were just reckless enough as they were blinded by the attractiveness coming out of Cain''s body.

 Chapter 21 - 21: Sudden Crisis Between Life and Death (2)

    Despite the commotion caused by Dante, Cain was still trying his best to absorb the energy, as he wasn''t aware of the crisis situation he was in.


    "Sit in a lotus position so that it will be easier for you to absorb the energy." The system reminded Cain once again.


    Cain immediately sat in a lotus position after he heard the advice and found that it indeed had become easier to absorb it in this position.


    "It seems that because of what I''ve done, I indirectly created a situation like this." A small, chubby, and fluffy creature appeared above Cain out of nowhere and mumbled to himself.


    However, Elara and Nix didn''t see the small creature, as the only one who could see it was Cain.


    The fluffy creature then looked in the direction of the incoming strong beasts and sighed.


    "I have to help a little bit this time since it''s partly my mistake too. Otherwise, they would definitely be wiped out since Anya isn''t here."


    Subsequently, the fluffy creature informed Dante and Nix about the incoming beasts'' stats information and location so that they would know about their opponents beforehand.


    Dante and Nix were immediately surprised as they saw a translucent panel data filled with their own personal information, as well as the incoming beasts'' simple information about the stats.


    [Race: Fire Fox]


    [Attributes: High-level Fire Element]


    [Rank: Peak-level GrandLord Rank Beast]


    [Qualification: Dominator (Rank 9)]


    [Strength]: 2,900,000


    [Agility]: 3,200,000 S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    [Health]: 2,600,000


    [Sense]: 2,700,000


    [Energy]: 3,000,000


    [Race: Fire Fox]


    [Attributes: High-level Fire Element]


    [Rank: Peak-level GrandLord Rank Beast]


    [Qualification: GrandLord (Rank 8)]


    [Strength]: 2,600,000


    [Agility]: 2,900,000


    [Health]: 2,350,000


    [Sense]: 2,400,000


    [Energy]: 2,700,000


    [Race: Fire Lion]


    [Attributes: High-level Fire Element]


    [Rank: Peak-level GrandLord Rank Beast]


    [Qualification: GrandLord (Rank 8)]


    [Strength]: 2,500,000


    [Agility]: 2,300,000


    [Health]: 2,400,000


    [Sense]: 2,000,000


    [Energy]: 2,100,000


    [Race: Fire Phyton]


    [Attributes: High-level Fire Element]


    [Rank: Mid-level GrandLord Rank Beast]


    [Qualification: GrandLord (Rank 8)]


    [Strength]: 1,300,000


    [Agility]: 1,100,000


    [Health]: 1,000,000


    [Sense]: 1,150,000


    [Energy]: 1,050,000


    Dante instantly had a shiver running through his body as he checked the beasts'' information that was shown in front of him because he thought that it was too much for him to handle on his own.


    Even though he had a trump card that could enhance his strength significantly in a short time, the price that needed to be paid was huge.


    Let alone the fact that even with going all out by risking his life at the stake, he was sure that he wouldn''t be able to stop them, let alone kill them on his own.


    ''If she were here, I am pretty sure that she would definitely be able to at least stop them, or even kill them if she''s willing to pay a price.''


    Dante sighed and immediately recalled Anya, whom he had met before when he was with Cain on the way inside the city.


    Even though he didn''t know Anya''s strength, he could guess it as he felt the extreme danger from her.


    After checking them thoroughly once again, he then asked the system about the detailed information of these beasts because he saw that if he had any question about these beasts, he could just simply ask using his thoughts.


    Dante then understood why the Fire Lion''s stats were lower than the Fire Foxes even though their ranks were the same.


    Apparently, it was because the Fire Lion had just broken through to the Peak-level while the Fire Foxes had been broken through earlier than the Fire Lion.


    Although Dante already knew about this concept that even though someone had the same rank, it didn''t mean they had the same combat power, as there were a lot of aspects that needed to be considered.


    One of the examples was the situation between Fire Lion and Fire Foxes.


    Despite the fact that he already knew about it, he couldn''t help but be cautious in case there was another reason why the Fire Lion''s stats were lower compared to the Fire Foxes.


    After assessing the dire situation he was in, he immediately made a decision and appeared in front of Nix.


    "Nix, do you understand the situation we are in?" Dante asked Nix with a solemn face as he was told by the system that Nix had also been informed about the situation they were in.


    However, Nix had only given the beasts'' personal information that had reached Lord Rank Beasts, as it was useless for him to know about the GrandLord Rank Beasts'' situation.


    Nix nodded his head in response as he roughly understood their situation as explained by the system.


    "Good, Let''s try our best to hold them back until the backup arrives here." Dante nodded his head and could only pray that they would be able to hold it in until the backup called by the system arrives here.


    "What should I do? Can I help with anything?" Elara clenched her fists tightly as she felt really useless and that she couldn''t do anything to help since she was similar to a normal person that hadn''t awakened their talent.


    "Just stay here and don''t create any problem, it''s best if you could hide somewhere nearby." Dante glanced at Elara and immediately vanished to execute his own plan.


    His own plan was simple: He would go all out and pay a price to kill the weakest of the GrandLord Rank Beast, as this was his only advantage to do so.


    At the same time, he could also try to deter other beasts that came in here about the consequence of coming here.


    ¡­


    Inside a restaurant on the second floor, a beautiful young lady wearing a white gown sat at the table by a window and looked outside, seemingly looking at the big mansion quite far from her position with a bored expression.


    While she was still watching any movement at the mansion, she immediately became startled as there was translucent panel data with a message appearing in front of her out of nowhere.


    However, when she read the content in it, she instantly became enraged and smashed the table before she suddenly vanished as she ran at full speed.


    After she got out of the city and felt that the distance was already far enough, she immediately used her full power and transformed, which made three white fluffy tails appear behind her and her ears become similar to foxes.


    ''I hope I can reach there in time.'' She thought as she ran at a full speed, heading towards a direction where Cain was located.

 Chapter 22 - 22: Sudden Crisis Between Life and Death (3)

    Dante finally saw his prey after hiding in a big tree''s shadow for a few seconds, waiting for the Fire Python''s arrival.


    100 meters ahead of him, there was a massive python with a body circumference of about 3 meters and around 75 meters in length.


    Looking at the massive python ahead of him, Dante concealed himself more and hid his murderous intention as he went to the top of the tree, waiting for the python to bypass him and attack it at that moment.


    When the Python was about to pass underneath him, he silently used [Blood Ignition] on his demon''s blood essence.


    Blood Ignition involved burning his demonic blood essence to release a surge of power, enhancing his overall strength for a short time.


    However, there were significant drawbacks by doing so, as it could make him lose his lifespan, causing permanent damage to his body, such as in his foundation, which could affect his future accomplishments, etc.


    Unfortunately, Dante''s situation at the moment forced him to make a hard choice, as he wasn''t even sure that using only [Blood Ignition] was enough to stop the other beasts.


    Subsequently, Dante jumped from the tree silently as he already calculated the timing between his fall and that his fall would definitely be at the point where it would hit the snake''s head as it passed by right beneath him.


    Fortunately for Dante, the position of where he fell was still covered in the tree''s shadow, which made his [Shadowmeld] skill still on, resulting in the snake not noticing him at all.


    When his position was 3 meters away from the snake, the snake instinctively felt the danger as Dante used his [Silent Reaper] skill, aiming to stab at its head.


    The snake felt that it couldn''t dodge in time and immediately reacted by using its [Fire Armor] skill, and a visible armor formed of fire enveloped all of its scales.


    Unfortunately, its effort was futile as Dante''s sword pierced through the scales, and the accumulated dark energy that Dante had gathered immediately erupted from the tip, blowing away its entire head and killing the snake on the spot.


    After Dante made a commotion and killed the snakes, he took the opportunity to release his murderous intent and power once again, warning other beasts that he would kill them like he killed the snake if they were still adamant on heading towards Cain''s location.


    Fortunately for him, this method worked on chasing away a few Peak-level Lord Rank Beasts, as they were terrified when they felt Dante''s power and the disappearance of Mid-level GrandLord Rank Beast.


    However, the other three Peak-level GrandLord Rank Beasts kept heading towards Cain''s location even though they felt Dante''s power and noticed that he managed to kill Mid-level GrandLord Rank Beast in a single blow.


    The reason they kept heading towards Cain was because they felt that even though Dante''s power was indeed strong, it wasn''t enough to stop them if they ever fought seriously.


    Subsequently, Dante asked the system about the situation after he killed the snake.


    When he heard that the three Peak-level GrandLord Beasts were still heading towards Cain, he instantly vanished from the spot and headed towards the west as he wanted to hinder the GrandLord Rank Beasts halfway.


    A few seconds later,


    Dante had arrived at the place where the other two beasts'' sides would meet, which was around 300 meters away from Cain''s location.


    He then immediately used his brain to its fullest potential as he thought about various possibilities that could happen while waiting for the arrival of the beasts.


    Around a minute later¡­


    Dante could feel the arrival of the beasts, on one side, from the northeast, he sensed the arrival of the Fire Foxes, while from the northwest, he sensed the arrival of the Fire Lion.


    He then immediately became fully prepared, as he was ready to even sacrifice his life to stall the time, waiting for Anya to come to the rescue.


    Fortunately for him, after they arrived at the scene, they didn''t make a move as they stopped at a distance, watching Dante standing unwaveringly with a full determination to stop them.


    The reason why they didn''t want to make a move was because they knew that Dante was using his lifeforce in exchange for temporary strength.


    That''s why they only stood there, watching Dante as they also didn''t want to take unnecessary risks and just waited for the perfect opportunity to strike.


    Which surely will come sooner or later, as Dante will be at his weakened stage after he has done using his [Blood Ignition].


    The Fire Foxes, who were naturally cunning beasts, knew that their prey was still there, and there were no other stronger beasts noteworthy around here except the Fire Lion and some Peak-level Lord Rank Beasts.


    This was the main reason that they didn''t make a move right away, because if they made a move and one of them got entangled by Dante, the other one would surely get blocked by the Fire Lion.


    Resulting in the Peak-level Lord Rank Beasts who would become the real winner as their opponent was a mere dragon at Diamond Rank.


    ¡­


    "It seems that I still need to help more." The fluffy creature watched the scene from afar and sighed.


    The fluffy creature thought that Dante''s action would have a better result than scaring away some Peak-level Lord Rank Beasts. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ''The backup will still need more time, and I couldn''t make another mistake here.''


    The fluffy creature looked in the direction where there was a half-transformed, beautiful woman with three tails running at her full speed towards this location.


    The fluffy creature then snapped its small finger and said with a sigh. "I hope that lady luck comes to your door at this moment. Otherwise, there is a possibility of your downfall here."


    [Ding! Combining two from randomly selecting the entire Summoning Pool chances.]


    [Ding! Selecting randomly¡­]


    [Ding! 2x High-level Summon Pool Chances have been selected.]


    "Hufft¡­ Even though it''s not the best result, at least a Random-level Summoning Pool wasn''t chosen."


    The fluffy creature exhaled its deep breath that it had been holding while waiting for the result.


    [Ding! Congratulations! You have summoned a Dominator Ranks Magician (Rank 9). Lyra Ashenwave, Mistress of the Scorching Seas.]

 Chapter 23 - 23: Lyra Ashenwave, Mistress of the Scorching Seas

    "Fortunately for you, Lady Luck seems to be in your favor now." The fluffy creature mumbled while checking on Lyra''s personal information.


    [Name: Lyra Ashenwave, Mistress of the Scorching Seas]


    [Age: 25]


    [Race: Human]


    [Magician Rank: Dominator Rank Magician.]


    [Attribute: Peak-level Fire Element, Peak-level Water Element.]


    [Talent: Frostfire Elemental Synergy (SS-)]


    [Strength]: 2,300,000


    [Agility]: 2,200,000


    [Health]: 3,500,000


    [Sense]: 2,800,000


    [Energy]: 5,500,000


    [Elemental Synergy: Frostfire (SS- Rank) - Merges fire and water into a new element: Frostfire. This rare energy can freeze and burn simultaneously, bypassing elemental resistances and dealing continuous damage.]


    10 meters in front of Cain, a Void portal around 2 meters big emerged out of thin air, surprising Elara, who stood 5 meters away from Cain.


    Elara then reacted by opening her arms widely while tilting her head to the side and closing her eyes tightly in fear.


    She thought that the Void portal was the enemy''s skill or there would be someone who would come out of it, resulting in her trying to protect Cain with her body as this was the only thing she could do.


    The fluffy creature laughed when he watched Elara''s reaction before noticing that someone was coming out of the Void portal.


    A gorgeous red-haired magician with red eyes and long red hair. She wore a revealing ornate outfit with rich white and red colors and gold patterns, including a fitted top, detached sleeves, and thigh-high stockings.


    As soon as Lyra stepped out of the portal, the portal immediately disappeared, and she saw that there was suddenly a translucent display data in front of her, which really surprised her.


    "Huh!" Lyra exclaimed as she was surprised and stepped back before realizing that it was just a message for her.


    Hearing Lyra exclaim in surprise, Elara had also become surprised as her emotions were only filled by fear, despair, sadness, etc.


    As Elara became surprised, she opened her eyes instinctively and noticed that there was a beautiful magician standing 6 meters away from her.


    She then became confused, as the magician didn''t seem to exude any malice or ill intent.


    "Who are you? Why are you here?"


    Elara asked curiously as she looked at Lyra, whose eyes seemed to be looking at something in front of her with a serious expression.


    "Huh? What did you just say? I didn''t hear you properly because I was distracted by something else." Lyra responded with a smile before she looked in the direction where Dante stood, facing the other beasts by himself.


    "Who are you and why are you here?" Elara asked once again.


    "Ohhh, don''t worry about me. I''m here to help because I''m also on your side." Lyra waved her hand before continuing to say, "Anyway, I gotta go because I need to help the others."


    Lyra then took her magic staff out of her spatial ring before standing on it and heading towards Dante''s location.


    However, when she was about to fly away, she stopped halfway and tilted her head.


    "My apologies for the late introduction. I''m Lyra Ashenwave-pleased to meet you." Lyra introduced herself as she put her hand in front of her chest and smiled calmly.


    "Ah, it''s a pleasure to meet you. My name is Elara Loralen. Please be careful and pay attention to your safety too." Elara said while waving her hand.


    Subsequently, Lyra resumed her flight toward Dante. Once she arrived near the battlefield, she raised her right hand, casting her [Ocean Prison] skill.


    "Ocean Prison!"


    Lyra called out loudly as a blue magic circle appeared above her hand immediately, and the ground beneath the FireFoxes trembled heavily as if something massive wanted to come out of the ground.


    When Lyra cast her skill, the FireFoxes immediately noticed that something was wrong, as they felt a massive magic power suddenly coming out of a person that they didn''t realize there was suddenly another person who appeared at their prey''s side.


    The Foxes then reacted by retreating from their place as they jumped backwards at the same time.


    Unfortunately for them, waves had immediately erupted from the ground, creating a massive, solidified, translucent box. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The walls were formed of swirling currents, each layer moving in opposite directions, creating an impenetrable, ever-shifting barrier.


    Inside this massive prison, the Foxes attempted to escape by using their [Fire Slash] skills at the same time.


    However, their skills couldn''t penetrate the prison, as their skills were immediately crushed by the swirling currents.


    As the Foxes were cunning and smart, they thought that they could escape this massive prison only by decreasing their size and getting out from the little gap between the currents.


    However, when they tried it, they got injured instead as the swirling currents detected them and expanded, closing in the gaps and hitting them hard.


    Meanwhile, as Lyra''s [Ocean Prison] skill unfolded, two of the three remaining beasts at Peak-level Lord Rank fled, overwhelmed by the tremendous magical energy.


    Leaving only one beast left, who had gone mad, befitting its name [Fire MadDog] as it didn''t get scared away, instead feeling that this was its opportunity as the FireFoxes got trapped by a strong person.


    The dog also assumed that there was another person who would surely intercept the Fire Lion, making it think that this was the opportunity given from heaven.


    Because now, its enemy was only an Ice Dragon who had reached Low-level Diamond Rank Beast, and it had no other competitor as the other two Peak-level Lord Rank Beasts had run away.


    Subsequently, the dog charged towards Cain''s location while barking loudly as it wanted to warn the Ice Dragon to not block its way.


    Looking at the strong dog rushing in his direction, Nix didn''t hesitate and immediately used [Dragonheart Ignition] to increase his strength significantly in a short time.


    After he felt that his strength had indeed increased significantly, Nix became confident as he saw that his overall stats had become higher compared to the dog''s.

 Chapter 24 - 24: Three-Way Battle

    [Race: Fire MadDog]


    [Attribute: High-level Fire Element]


    [Rank: Peak-level Lord Rank Beast]


    [Qualifications: Lord]


    [Strength]: 400k


    [Agility}: 420k


    [Health]: 400k


    [Sense]: 390k


    [Energy]: 410k


    [Race: Ice Dragon]


    [Attributes: High-level Ice Element]


    [Rank: Diamond Rank Beast]


    [Qualification: Lord (Rank 7)]


    [Skills: Ice Claw, Ice Spike, Ice Breath, Frost Armor]


    [Strength]: 137,500 > 825k


    [Agility]: 125,000 > 750k


    [Health]: 150,000 > 900k


    [Sense]: 125,000 > 750k


    [Energy]: 157,500 > 945k


    Unlike Dante, who had become 1.5x stronger, Nix had become 6x stronger because he was a genuine dragon and his blood''s rank was far higher than Dante, who only burned his demon''s blood essence.


    Of course, Dante still had another trump card, but this trump card''s aftereffect had many drawbacks. If Dante used it, he would definitely ruin his foundation, resulting in his rank becoming stagnant and unable to progress further.


    The MadDog noticed that Nix had become stronger by sacrificing his future and life in the process.


    However, the dog didn''t care as it was confident in its own strength because even if Nix burned his blood or whatever, the effect would be minimal as the dog thought that Nix only had a thin Dragon bloodline within him.


    Unfortunately for him, Nix had a genuine Ice Dragon bloodline within him, even though his qualification and in some aspects was far worse than any other Dragon for some reasons.


    When the dog had arrived in front of Nix, it immediately swung its right paw, aiming at Nix''s neck while using its [Fire Claw] skill, as it thought that it would be enough to kill Nix with only using the [Fire Claw] skill.


    Even though the dog wasn''t as big as Nix, it had reached 7 meters big, and it looked really similar to a rottweiler dog, but its body was filled with wound marks.


    The only difference except for its size was probably there were dark fires burning in its legs, resulting in it always leaving a burnt mark wherever it went.


    In response to the dog''s attack, nix immediately also swung its right claw as he used [Ice Claw], aiming to intercept the dog''s attack.


    As the difference in strength between them was huge this time around, Nix''s Ice Claws immediately penetrated the dog''s paw, leaving a big, deep gash in it before flying it back as the difference in strength was a bit more than doubled.


    The dog had taken aback, as it didn''t expect that Nix''s growth in strength was significant.


    Blood started to spill out of its paw, and it immediately became enraged instead of wary.


    As its name suggests, the dog had indeed a crazy personality.


    No wonder that it had a lot of wound marks across its body since the dog was this aggressive.


    Looking at the dog that was shocked by the result of one clash, Nix immediately took advantage of it as he cast his skills [Ice Spike] and [Ice Breath] at the same time.


    Together with ten big Ice Spikes around 5 meters each emerging above him, he opened his mouth while releasing a wave of Ice breath, which made the surroundings temperature drop significantly.


    When ten big Ice Spikes emerged above Nix, the dog instantly noticed the danger, and it also decided to use its [Blood Ignition].


    As the dog became stronger instantly too, Nix was informed of the dog''s new information so that Nix could know the comparison details between their strengths.


    [Race: Fire MadDog]


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    [Rank: Peak-level Lord Rank Beast]


    [Qualifications: Lord]


    [Strength]: 400k > 600k


    [Agility}: 420k > 630k


    [Health]: 400k > 600k


    [Sense]: 390k > 585k


    [Energy]: 410k > 615k


    Looking at the dog''s new information, Nix felt relieved as he thought that he would be in danger when it also used its [Blood Ignition].


    After the dog had become stronger, it immediately used its [Fireball] skill, creating a huge 20-meter fireball to intercept the incoming attack.


    Boom!


    A loud explosion erupted from the place where their skills collided, resulting in a lot of steam being made and spreading in the surroundings.


    ¡­


    Meanwhile, when Nix and the dog had started their fight, the atmosphere between Dante and the Fire Lion became intense instantly.


    However, neither of them was making a move as they looked at each other with an intense gaze.


    Lyra, who was hovering at the sky on its magic staff, looked in the direction of Nix''s battle, assessing their situation as she was also in a difficult position because her focus was also still on trapping the Foxes.


    "Fortunately, the Ice Dragon seemed to be in an advantageous position." Lyra sighed in relief when she saw that Nix''s situation was pretty good compared to their situation where they needed to face three Peak-level GrandLord Rank Beasts at the same time.


    At this rate, her mission would be successful since she was ordered to only buy time until the backup arrived here.


    Unfortunately for her, the moment she heard the clash between Nix''s and the dog''s skill, the Fire Lion immediately roared loudly while using its [Lion''s Roar] skill to boost its strength a little bit and charged towards Dante.


    "Roar!"


    Looking at the lion who charged at him, Dante glanced at Lyra and nodded, asking for her cooperation as he wouldn''t be able to fight against him by only using [Blood Ignition] on the Demon''s blood essence.


    Lyra then nodded her head as she raised her other hand, preparing to use her skills to help Dante in his fight.


    When the Lion had arrived in front of Dante, it swung his left paw, which had been covered by Fire Claws, aiming to tear Dante apart at once.


    The Lion was around 10 meters big, so by swinging its left claw alone, it had already covered more than enough to attack in an area since only one of its claws that was covered with [Fire Claw] skill was even bigger than Dante himself.


    Dante didn''t dodge the attack because he had made a plan with Lyra.


    According to the plan, she would block the lion''s attack while Dante would attack using all of his strength immediately afterwards.


    However, an unexpected situation suddenly happened as the Foxes went all out using their [Blood Ignition] and attacked the prison with all of their strength.


    Their strength immediately doubled, and their attacks had almost successfully destroyed Lyra''s [Ocean Prison] skill.


    If not because Lyra suddenly went all out too to enhance the prison''s defense at the last moment, the prison would have definitely been destroyed by their attacks.


    Lyra''s action was not without paying a price because Lyra was supposed to defend the lion''s attack, and since Lyra didn''t defend its attack, Dante could only make a simple defense by blocking the lion''s attack with his sword using both hands, one on the hilt and the other on the blade.


    Dante bounced back from the collision and hit the tree 50 meters away, resulting in his left hand''s bones being broken immediately from the impact.


    Because when he was thrown away and before he hit the tree, Dante thought quickly and decided to sacrifice his left hand, as he assumed that if the one that got hit from the impact was his back, the result would have become worse in his opinion.


    Despite his efforts, several of his ribs still fractured from the impact.?

 Chapter 25 - 25: Dantes Hand Severed

    Looking at Dante, who was lying down after he hit the massive tree and made a big dent in it, the lion immediately charged again as it didn''t want to waste this opportunity.


    As soon as Dante saw that the lion was charging towards him again, he made every effort to jump to the right in order to avoid the attack.


    Unfortunately for him, because he couldn''t feel and move his left hand, his left hand was swaying openly and got hit by the lion''s attack.


    Which caused his left hand to be severed and blood to begin spilling from it.


    Dante felt lucky that he reacted fast enough because if he had reacted even 0.1s after, the result would''ve been disastrous and he would be lucky if he could save his life at that point.


    Subsequently, Dante hit his acupoints in his left shoulder to stop the bleeding and immediately prepared to use his trump card, [Chaos Resonance]. S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    [Chaos Resonance] was similar to [Blood Ignition], as the only difference was that it used his demon and elf''s blood essence at the same time and combined them, resulting in a significant boost of strength.


    However, if he used [Chaos Resonance], his future was basically ruined as he wouldn''t be able to progress further since his foundation would be ruined, let alone the fact that he would''ve also consumed a huge amount of his life force, resulting in his life span nearing his end.


    "Go Back!" Lyra shouted to Dante as she immediately raised her other hand and used her talent [Frostfire Elemental Synergy].


    A crimson-red magic circle appeared in her hand, and she quickly fused it with the existing one, forming a combined red and blue magic circle that upgraded the previous prison into the [Frostfire Prison].


    Feeling that the cage should be able to hold them down for a while, she immediately helped Dante, who had retreated when he heard Lyra''s voice.


    After another red and blue magic circle appeared above her hand, she made 10 big Frostfire arrows and immediately released them, aiming them at the Lion who tried to chase Dante.


    ¡­


    "He''s done with absorbing his energy, huh? I didn''t expect that it would be this fast." The fluffy creature mumbled as it looked at Cain, whose body had become normal, and opened his eyes.


    "Hufft¡­ I felt that my body had become two times stronger than before." Cain exhaled his breath and felt happy as he had finally done absorbing the energy and didn''t feel the pain anymore.


    He then checked his stats as he wondered how much stronger he had become by enduring that much pain.


    [Personal Information]


    [Name: Cain Frostbane]


    [Age: 18]


    [Race: Human]


    [Bloodline: 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox]


    [Attribute: Peak-level Dark Element, High-level Ice Element.]


    [Beast Master Level: Diamond Rank Beast (Rank 6)]


    [Contracted Beast: Ice Dragon (Diamond Rank Beast)]


    [Talent: Wind Manipulation (SS Rank)]


    [Skills: Dark Slash, Ice Claw, Ice Spike, Ice Breath, Frost Armor]


    [Strength]: 68,751 > 137,502


    [Agility]: 62,501 > 125,002


    [Health]: 75,001 > 150,002


    [Sense]: 62,501 > 125,002


    [Energy]: 236,253 > 472,506


    While he was checking his own stats, he noticed that Elara was running towards him and immediately hugged him while crying.


    "Wahhh¡­ Are you okay? I-I thought that there was something wrong with you! T-The others are also fighting their best. A-And woman came out of the portal."


    Elara cried while hugging him tightly, as her emotions were still filled with fear because once in a while, she heard loud sounds from the fight that happened in the surroundings.


    "Huh? What are you talking about? Can you explain it to-..."


    Boom!


    Before Cain finished his sentences, he heard a loud explosion sound coming from Nix''s direction and immediately asked Elara seriously.


    "Elara, what''s happening right now? Tell me!"


    However, before Elara explained to him, he felt a stream of information enter his mind and immediately knew what was happening here.


    "You better go help your subordinates right now. Otherwise, the situation will go out of control." The fluffy creature said while looking down at Cain as he was hovering above him.


    Hearing the familiar mechanical voice, Cain immediately tilted his head up and saw that there was a white little fluffy creature who looked similar to a roundball but with little hands and feet.


    He tilted his head immediately because he heard the voice in real life instead of through his mind.


    That''s why he suddenly had a guess but set his thought aside for now because he had something more important to do.


    Cain then pushed Elara with both of his hands slowly and stopped her from explaining further.


    "Elara, I already know the situation, and I''m sorry, but I really need to go there to help them. Stay here and wait for me, okay?"


    Cain helped Elara wipe her tears before immediately running as fast as he could towards Dante and Lyra''s location.


    "Be careful!" Elara shouted loudly as she looked at Cain, who seemed to be in a hurry since he didn''t even bother waiting for her reply and immediately went away.


    Elara then clenched her fist tightly so tightly that her nails pierced her skin, causing her blood to dip from his palm.


    She just felt helpless that she couldn''t help Cain, as she was just a normal elf who hadn''t even awakened her talent yet.


    On his way to the location, Cain felt extremely angry towards himself, because if he hadn''t accepted the blessing at this place filled with strong beasts, these accidents would''ve never happened in the first place.


    However, after thinking carefully, he thought that it was not his fault either since he didn''t know that he would attract beasts when he accepted the blessing.


    If he knew about it, he would''ve prepared for the worst-case scenario and found a safer place.


    As the place where Dante and Lyra fought was nearby, his quick thought immediately stopped when he had arrived at the scene.


    However, when he looked at the scene in front of him, he instantly became enraged as he saw that Dante had lost his left hand and was running away while Lyra helped him with attacking the lion from above.


    "HOW DARE YOU!"


    Cain shouted and immediately went all out as he unleashed his full combat power by activating his 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox Bloodline, increasing his stats by 10x more than before.


    Because he had calculated that his stats was still far less than the beasts, he instantly burned his blood essence a little bit, as he didn''t want to have many backlashes and ruin his future.


    Subsequently, Cain felt that his strength had soared to the sky as his stats had increased by around 50 times more than the original.


    At the same time, when he unleashed his full power, all of the beasts immediately stopped fighting and got on their knees as they felt an enormous invisible pressure that forced them to do so.


    Especially the Foxes, who had similar bloodlines that could be said on the same line with 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox Bloodline.


    The only difference between them was the difference in rank, because if you compare the rank between them, it was similar to comparing a tiny dust with the massive earth.


    Which was why the foxes'' bodies were immediately pressed on the ground and they couldn''t even move an inch.

 Chapter 26 - 26: The Dark Demonic Dragon God

    What they felt was like they were faced with a god who was extremely angry, and if they moved even a bit, they felt like they would have died instantly.


    While the others felt as if they were faced with an emperor and were suppressed by their natural instinct as inferior beings.


    Not even Dante, who had a demon bloodline in him was spared, as his body was pressed on the ground since he didn''t have much strength left after all the fight and getting injured in the process.


    However, from the perspective of humans such as Lyra and Elara, they only felt the terrifying strength that Cain exuded.


    Even for someone as strong as Lyra, who basically had half Cain''s stats, she was still terrified as Cain''s energy stats were more than almost 5x more than she had.


    Meanwhile, when Cain unleashed his power, Anya immediately stopped, as she felt terrified. However, the feeling she had was different because Cain and Anya had the same bloodline.


    She felt like she was facing her ancestor and didn''t feel intimidated at all since Cain didn''t unleash the pressure specifically for Anya.


    Anya felt that this aura was similar to someone she knew, more precisely similar to someone she was interested in.


    She then realized that this was Cain''s aura and immediately continued her journey again as she felt somehow uneasy. S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    This was also the reason why she realized that it was Cain''s aura, it was because the first time she saw him, she immediately felt extremely attracted towards him without any reason.


    She only knew that it would be extremely beneficial for her if she could become his woman.


    That''s why she always made a bold move, as she thought that Cain was also interested in her, especially her body, which she didn''t mind giving her body to her lord as her intuition told her to do so.


    The effect of Cain''s activating his bloodline''s power wasn''t just as simple as that because the beasts in the entire mountains were immediately on their knees, as if welcoming the arrival of the emperor.


    Even the effect didn''t stop at that since the beasts in the surrounding countries were trembling, feeling terrified from the bloodline suppression.


    ¡­


    "Your Majesty, all the beasts in the Eldoria city felt terrified for an unknown reason at the same time. Especially for the beasts of the Fox races, they were immediately kneeling in the direction of Rageclaw Mountain." A middle-aged man in his early 50s kneeled in front of the Elarion Kingdom''s King.


    "Hmmm¡­ There''s no way that the culprit was these two cunning Fire Foxes, right? Since they knew that if they ever made trouble outside the mountain, the stronger country above us would take care of them.


    That''s why only some people know that there''s a few GrandLord Rank Beasts in there, as most of the people in our country only know that the strongest beast in there is at Lord Rank Beasts."


    The King said in a low voice as he put his hand on his chin and thought about this incident seriously.


    "Yes, your Majesty. Your guess is correct because even though the Fire Foxes were the strongest beasts in the Rageclaw Mountain, they were not strong enough to do this.


    I have a report that even Akashiro''s family head''s contracted beast, which is also a Fire Fox beast, who had reached Peak-level Lord Rank Beast was also terrified and kneeled on the ground.


    They don''t know the details yet, but the one who caused this was no ordinary beast, it''s likely that it has a really strong bloodline as well as strong power." The middle-aged man reported.


    "This matter is not to be underestimated then. Go inform the Ironwood Kingdom-No! Inform the Velmara Kingdom directly about this incident since the beast that caused this commotion should be at least a Dominator Rank Beast."


    The King ordered as he waved his hand and thought that this matter was far from simple.


    Ironwood Kingdom was a Second-rate Kingdom, where the strongest person in the Kingdom had reached a Dominator Rank (Rank 9).


    Meanwhile, the Velmara Kingdom was a First-rate Kingdom, where the strongest person in the Kingdom had reached a King Rank (Rank 10).


    In this world, the forces were divided into 5 levels:


    _Top Forces [Forces who have a strong person who has reached Conqueror Rank (Rank 11)]


    _First Rate Forces [Forces who have a strong person who has reached King Rank (Rank 10)]


    _Second Rate Forces [Forces who have a strong person who has reached Dominator Rank (Rank 9)]


    _Third Rate Forces [Forces who have a strong person who has reached GrandLord Rank (Rank 8)]


    _Unrated Forces [Forces who didn''t have any strong person who had reached GrandLord Rank]


    Elarion Kingdom belonged to the Unrated Forces because they didn''t have a single strong person who had reached GrandLord Rank.


    However, Elarion could be said to be one of the strongest Unrated Forces since they have quite a few Peak-level Lord Rank Awakeners, Magicians, and Beast Masters.


    The sad part was that this world was just one of the many Low-level Worlds.


    ¡­


    "Pope, after we detected the quite strong signal that we received a few minutes ago, there was suddenly a burst of a very strong signal from the same direction that even made the detector broken.


    That signal was the strongest signal we had ever detected. I am afraid we will hit the jackpot this time." A mysterious man in black robes said.


    "Hahahaha¡­ Good-good! It''s not going to be long before our God descends to this world and takes full control of it.


    You''ve done a good job... If you take care of this job properly, I will reward you with a little bit of our God''s blood so that you can soar higher and contribute more for our God, the Dark Demonic Dragon God." The pope patted the mysterious man''s shoulder and walked away.


    >>>>>


    [A/N]


    Please read the Author''s thought below guys, really appreciate it if you do, because you''ll know my situation and won''t be surprised that for only this "week", I "might" only upload once a day


    But I think if I push myself, I will be able to upload 2 a day. Anyway, I''ll try my best :))

 Chapter 27 - 27: An Unknown Catastrophe

    "Captain, where are we heading now?" One of the men in black robes asked the captain, who was sitting in front of the group that were riding on a massive eagle, flying towards the east.


    "This time, we''re going to a Low-level World." The captain answered.


    "What!? We''re going to a mere Low-level World? Are you being serious right now?" The one who asked before exclaimed in surprise, as he didn''t believe what he had just heard.


    "Yes. However, don''t take it lightly as this mission is directly given by the pope himself and could be said to be the most important mission in recent years." The man glanced at the man and spoke seriously.


    "Wait-what? The pope himself has given the order? Then why doesn''t the pope just send one of the strongest teams to do this mission instead of us?"


    One of the other members was shocked and asked the captain, as he didn''t understand why the pope sent a small team like them.


    "Are you dumb? Because this mission is really important, and considering the place we''re heading to, it''s indeed the best choice to send us. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Because we are just a small team and the other forces, who always monitored each other''s movements, wouldn''t care about us as we are not strong enough to make any difference with everything we do."


    One of the other members sneered and explained to the dumbest person in the team.


    "Yes. This is the reason why this mission is really important because our lives are on the line here. Right now, our fate is either to soar into the sky by completing this mission or die in a horrible death by failing this mission."


    The captain glanced at all of his subordinates and reminded them about the importance of this mission.


    "Hahaha! Don''t worry captain, isn''t it just a Low-level World? There''s no need to be worried about it since the strongest person there was only at Conqueror rank at most."


    The dumbest person in the group laughed as he thought that there wouldn''t be a problem at all since the Conqueror rank was nothing noteworthy in front of them.


    "Gosh¡­ No wonder you''re the dumbest person here. Of course, we''re not going there directly because it would definitely look suspicious if strong people like us are going to enter a Low-level World, resulting in our mission being discovered by the other forces." Said by the person who mocked the dumbest person in the team.


    "What did you just say? Do you want to go at it again? Come let''s fight, I will beat your ass again as always." The dumbest person on the team didn''t accept it, as he was always being mocked by that guy, and immediately started a fight.


    "Stop it, both of you! Didn''t I just say to take this mission seriously?" The captain reprimanded both of them as he had enough with both of them arguing with each other every day.


    When the captain became serious, both of them instantly shut their mouths and became silent as they were afraid of their captain.


    "By the way, which Low-level Worlds that we''re going to this time? And how long is it for us to reach there?" One of the members who had been silent this whole time asked the captain.


    "Well, to be honest I don''t know the name of that world, but we should be able to reach there in a while." The captain replied as he only knew the location, and Low-level Worlds are not worth being noted down or remembered, that''s why he didn''t know it yet.


    ¡­


    Looking at Dante, who was pressed down to the ground, Cain immediately waved his hand and removed his suppression power on everyone except the Fire Lion, the Fire Foxes, and the Fire MadDog.


    Subsequently, he approached Dante and helped him stand up.


    "Dante, are you okay?" Cain asked with a worried expression as he saw that Dante had lost his left hand.


    "Don''t worry my Lord, I''m fine. Though I''m really sorry that I couldn''t handle them and instead became a burden to you." Dante lowered his head, feeling ashamed that he couldn''t do his job properly.


    "No, I''m the one who should say that, Dante. I''m really sorry that because of my carelessness, you became like this. But, don''t worry because I will do my best to help you recover your arm and injury." Cain said with a smile.


    "T-Thank you, my Lord. However, you don''t need to go that far because I will still be able to help you even though I have lost my left hand." Dante felt extremely grateful when he heard that Cain would help him to recover his arm and injury.


    "Okay, I will send you to a place where you can take a rest there faster with peace of mind. Don''t resist!" Cain informed Dante before he put him into his beast space, where he would be able to recover faster.


    Cain then looked at the Fire Lion and approached it slowly.


    While approaching the Fire Lion, Cain exerted more pressure towards it, resulting in its body being pressed down to the ground like the foxes.


    Afterwards, Cain snapped his fingers as he used one of his bloodline''s abilities [Soulfire Flame].


    A small white, transparent fire around 15 cm big appeared above his palm, and he immediately flicked the fire, sending it towards the lion whose body was pressed on the ground.


    The lion sensed the extreme danger when Cain used his [Soulfire Flame] ability and instantly shuddered.


    The feeling it felt this time was different than any of the feelings it had experienced because this time, it sensed the danger from deep inside its soul.


    When the small, transparent white fire touched the lion''s head, the lion immediately screamed and roared loudly in agony.


    Subsequently, Cain ignored the lion''s screams and roars as he approached slowly towards the foxes.

 Chapter 28 - 28: Turmoil in the Mansion

    "My lord!" Lyra approached Cain as she flew down and landed in front of him and bowed deeply.


    "I-I''m sorry. Because of my carelessness, Dante lost his left hand. Please punish me, My Lord!"


    Lyra apologized in a trembling voice, as she didn''t know Cain''s personality and that she might even lose her life or at least get punished severely because of it.


    "Don''t worry about it, just take it as a lesson this time. However, I don''t want to see something like this happen again in the future. Do you understand?" Cain waved his hand and only took a glance at Lyra.


    "I understand, My Lord!"


    Cain then looked in Nix''s direction as he remembered something and immediately called Nix to come over and bring Elara as he noticed that Nix had killed the MadDog, who had been surprised by him.


    "Oh right, remove your prison away." Cain ordered Lyra as he snapped his fingers again, creating two small white transparent flames that were the same size as the previous one.


    However, when he was about to torture the Fire Foxes, he immediately stopped and looked in the direction of his clone that he left on his home.


    "These people finally make a move, huh?" Cain mumbled to himself with a sneer.


    "It seems that I need to wrap things up quickly." Cain sighed.


    He then took back the two small white flames before raising his right hand as if using it as a sword and covering it with ferocious crimson red flames.


    Cain felt the temperature of the surroundings rising significantly as his hand was covered with the flames.


    Subsequently, he swung his hand down and up in a row as if using it as the sword and released two 10-meter big flames with a crescent moon shape, aiming each of them at the foxes.


    Whoosh!


    Whoosh!


    When Cain released the flames, the foxes instantly felt the extreme danger from them.


    Unfortunately for them, as they were still overwhelmed by the fear and couldn''t move even if they wanted to, the flames immediately penetrated the fox''s body into two swiftly and continued to move forward and slashed everything that blocked their parth until its energy ran out.


    The foxes bodies were split into two, and the blood evaporated as the flames burned the body and even the blood that was spilled over from it.


    Not only that, as the flames were too strong, they even burned one-fifth of the body, starting from the part that was split into two.


    Subsequently, Cain took the corpse and immediately made another move to kill the lion, as he was in a rush at the moment.


    "Roar!"


    Nix landed in front of him, with Elara riding on its back.


    "Nix, I''m sorry that I''ve made you suffer like this." Cain petted Nix''s head as he looked at the small wounds across his body, particularly at the front body part.


    The thing that made him sorry was not entirely about his visible wounds, but rather because he used [Dragonheart Ignition] and his bloodline that already had defects just became worse, resulting in Nix becoming harder to advance in the future.


    However, that''s the case with most people since they don''t have Cain''s talent and system.


    "Yo, system¡­ How could I help Nix and Dante to recover? And also regarding Dante''s left hand, surely there will be a medicine that could help him regrow his left hand or something similar, right?" Cain asked the system, as he knew that the system would know about it.


    The little fluffy creature appeared in front of him, hovering in the air as it looked at Cain with a complicated expression and sighed.


    "The first thing that you need to do is to help them recover the blood essence they had lost. As for Dante''s situation, it was rather simple.


    You just need to extract your blood essence in a small amount and dilute it a few times and¡­ You know what? Nevermind that, I will help you later with this.


    However, with Nix''s situation, you need Ice Dragon''s blood essence and let Nix refine it. As for the amount of the blood, it depends on the strength of the dragon itself.


    And lastly, regarding Dante''s left hand, there are a lot of medicine pills out there that could help him regrow his left hand without leaving any hidden injuries." The little fluffy creature explained to him slowly.


    "Thanks for explaining it clearly. Btw, I noticed that I didn''t receive any rewards after I and Nix killed the beasts, can you give it to me now?" Cain asked with a high expectation, as he wanted to see what kind of rewards he would receive after killing these beasts. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Cough!"


    "Cough!"


    The little fluffy creature coughed when it heard it and immediately explained to him in detail, "Uhumm¡­ Unfortunately you wouldn''t get any rewards this time around except with Dante''s early kill because you got a cooldown penalty, which resulted in you not being able to receive any rewards for the next 24 hours.


    And the reason you got that penalty was because I broke the rule in helping you to use the summoning chances since if I didn''t do that, all of you would definitely be dead by now."


    The little creature explained proudly as it crossed its hand with a smug expression.


    "Well, thank you... I didn''t know about that." Cain nodded and asked again as he suddenly had a question in his mind.


    "Btw, why didn''t you remind me that something like this might happen since we''re not in a safe place? Shouldn''t you also be at fault here?"


    "Cough!"


    "Cough!"


    "Hmmph! It''s your stupid fault because you can''t judge the situation you''re in and even made me break a rule for you!" The little creature coughed again and looked at the side as it wasn''t happy with Cain questioning it.


    "Anyway, I already answered your questions. So, I am going to go now¡­


    By the way, I have a very important suggestion and information for you. Become stronger as fast as you can because there will be an unknown disaster coming for you sooner or later. Remember this!"


    The little creature said hastily and immediately vanished into thin air.

 Chapter 29 - 29: An Unwelcome Guest

    When Cain heard what the little creature said just now, he immediately frowned and thought for a second before he decided to ignore it in the meantime, as he had another urgent matter at the moment.


    "Nix, Elara. I will send you to a place where you can wait there for the time being, okay? Don''t resist." Cain petted Nix''s head softly before looking at Elara with a smile and putting them inside his beast space.


    Cain then flew away by standing on Lyra''s magic staff, heading towards Anya.


    A few minutes later, Cain finally saw Anya, who was approaching them at a high speed, and immediately told Lyra to stop.


    When Anya arrived in front of Cain, her facial expression was complicated, as she was worried, curious, and confused at the same time.


    "My Lord, what happened? Where is that guy who was with you before? And who is this person?"


    When Anya saw that Cain was fine and didn''t seem to be hurt, she immediately deactivated her bloodline power and transformed back to her human form, as using her full power and heading to Cain as fast as she could had tired her a little bit.


    "I don''t have that much time to explain it to you one by one right now, Anya. And because I''m in a hurry, I''m going to send both of you to a place, and you can ask the others for the details there. Don''t resist, both of you." Cain said in a hurry and instantly put Lyra and Anya into the beast space.


    Cain then made a projection inside his beast space and reminded both Lyra and Anya, telling them to prepare for a battle whenever he summons them after this.


    Dante, who heard it, immediately asked to summon him too, as he insisted that he could still fight even though he had lost his left hand.


    Nix also joined in the fun as he roared loudly, expressing his intention as he also wanted to help.


    Elara could only bite her bottom lips at the other side since she couldn''t help anything related to battle.


    Watching them, Cain could only smile helplessly before telling them that they had done enough and needed to rest to recover from their injury.


    Cain then looked at Elara and reprimanded her, "Elara. Why are you standing there doing nothing!?"


    When Elara heard the first sentence, she could only bite her lip harder and clenched her fists tightly.


    "Go and help Dante bandage his wounds! Do you really think he can manage it on his own?" Cain added with a smile.


    When Elara heard the next sentence, she immediately cried in silence and wiped her tears in joy while running towards Dante, as she finally felt that she could be of help.


    Cain only shook his head and smiled helplessly, watching it as he knew how she felt at the moment.


    It was not that he couldn''t help her to become stronger, as there were a few ways for him to help her become stronger.


    However, he was still busy, so he would probably help her when the time was right.


    He then took his projection inside the beast space.


    Looking in the direction of his mansion, Cain smiled viciously and immediately swapped places with his clone there.


    ¡­


    Inside one of the buildings in Cain''s mansion, Cain sat on the main seat and looked at the pitiful Darius Frostbane on his right side, who was tied up and had a broken hand and leg while screaming unclearly since his mouth was gagged with a cloth as he didn''t want to hear any of his bullshit.


    "Let him enter now." Cain glanced at Kael and waved his hand.


    At the same time, when he waved his hand, he took back his clone, who was left in the middle of nowhere after he swapped the places.


    While waiting for the unwelcome guest, Cain immediately ordered the system to only check the stats, as he didn''t care about the other information.


    [Strength]: 136,500


    [Agility]: 154,350


    [Health]: 130,750


    [Sense]: 125,100


    [Energy]: 132,450


    After he checked that person''s stats and found that it was nothing more than a Low-level Lord Rank Awakener, he then came up with a better plan.


    A minute later...


    Someone entered the building with an unhappy expression¡ªa middle-aged man in his late 50s, wearing a simple white robe with a sword in his waist. S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    When the middle-aged man saw the fifth prince''s miserable state, he immediately became enraged.


    "You! What are you doing? Do you know the consequences of doing this?"


    "Of course I know, Uncle Valrik." Cain replied with a sneer.


    "Release my nephew, and I promise I''ll let you go, Cain." Valrik said in a serious tone, as he stepped forward.


    However, he immediately froze when Kael tightened his grip on Darius''s neck and threatened,


    "If you take even one step forward, I''ll snap his neck without hesitation. Let''s see who''s going to be faster between you and my hand." Kael tightened his grip as he prepared to snap Darius''s neck anytime Valrik made a move.


    "How dare you!" Valrik got triggered and unleashed his power but took it back instantly when he saw that Kael was tightening his grip further.


    "Cain, he could be said as your brother... Can you just let him go for my sake? I have also known your mom for a long time." Valrik then tried to persuade Cain, as he didn''t have any other choice.


    However, his persuasion instead brought him a disaster, as he had mentioned Cain''s reverse scale, which was his mom.


    "Hahahaha!" Cain laughed as he found it funny and immediately activated his bloodline power until the third tail, quadrupling his stats before he vanished into thin air and appeared in front of Valrik in an instant.


    Subsequently, Cain grabbed Valric''s head and banged it on the floor so hard that it cracked his skull a little bit, creating a big crater inside the building.


    Boom!


    "Don''t you dare mention my mother with your fucking shitty mouth once again if you don''t want me to tear your mouth apart! Do you understand?"


    Cain shouted, tightening his grip as he became enraged when someone like Valric, who wasn''t worthy, suddenly mentioned his mom as if they were close in the first place.


    He didn''t even understand why, but he guessed that he might be influenced by Cain''s original soul or memory.


    Valric was shocked that he was stunned for a few seconds, as he didn''t expect this to happen.


    The one that shocked him the most was Cain''s strength, which frightened him more than anyone else in this kingdom.


    "Hey, are you fcking dumb or what? Answer me!" Cain strengthened his grip further.


    Feeling the hand''s grip that tightened in his face, Valric immediately came back to his senses and nodded softly.


    "Good! Now go and carry out this task. I want every single member of the royal family and all high-ranking officials gathered in the Royal Council Hall within three hours.


    Literally everyone must attend this meeting. If I find even one person missing, I swear to God, I''ll crush your head on the spot. Do you understand?"


    Cain spoke slowly with a serious expression as he looked into Valric''s eyes directly.


    Valric shivered when he heard it before nodding obediently a few times.


    Cain then threw him outside the building before walking back to the main seat.


    "Now, it''s time for me to take the throne and complete my mission." Cain murmured to himself with a vicious smile.

 Chapter 30 - 30: The Velmara Kingdoms Envoy

    Darius, who had been watching the scene unfold before his eyes, was left in shock as his expression had frozen in disbelief.


    He hadn''t expected Cain to be stronger than his uncle¡ªlet alone capable of subduing him, a Lord Rank Awakener.


    He had been thinking this whole time about how Cain suddenly had a really strong subordinate with him.


    Because he knew that before Cain was stabbed by his ex-fiancee, it was confirmed that he couldn''t resist anything and got stabbed before being thrown into a small river.


    They had even confirmed that Cain was dead before throwing his ''corpse''.


    He suddenly regretted his decision to come here and blamed the person who gave him the information that Cain had died.


    He even wondered if Cain was being saved and accepted into a really strong force, soaring into heaven in one step.


    Because he heard that there was a case like that, where a person was being saved and suddenly became a holy son at one of the strongest forces, as the force was related directly to a God.


    However, it was just a legend that was being passed down from generations, and he didn''t know the details.


    ''Why?''


    ''Why not me?''


    ''Why is it him?''


    Darius had gone insane from the jealousy and screamed unclearly as he looked recently at Cain, as if he had taken away his wife or his most precious treasure.


    Feeling annoyed by it, Cain waved his hand and ordered Kael to bring Darius out of this place as he wanted to have a rest for a little bit. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He then summoned Anya, as he wanted her to continue her mission that he had given before.


    "Where is the enemy? I''ll snap their necks one by one."


    The moment Anya came out, she stretched out her body and looked at her surroundings.


    Cain shook his head helplessly, as he forgot to remind her before summoning that he would summon her for another reason.


    "Anya, I forgot to tell you, but I didn''t summon you to fight. Instead, I want you to continue your mission and complete it in two hours, whatever it takes." Cain explained with a smile.


    "Hmpph! Why didn''t you remind me before taking me out of there? You just made me look silly." Anya pouted and looked to the side, feeling embarrassed.


    "I''m sorry, okay? There''s been a lot in my mind that I forgot about it."


    "It seems that you need someone to help you in relieving your mind, My Lord. How about I help you out right now?" Anya looked at his crotch while approaching him seductively.


    "Not at the moment, Anya. Because in three hours, there might be a battle, and I need you to complete the task I gave you before in two hours at most." Cain stood up and patted her head.


    "Hmpph! My Lord, you always procrastinate. When we were on the way to the city, you said that we could do it here.


    However, after I left you alone for a little bit, you already have another beauty with you. Go ask that magician to do it then."


    Anya pouted again and looked to the side while crossing her hands, showing off her massive and beautiful mountains as she tried to seduce him by showing off her big breasts, which were covered in her white gown.


    "Anya, look at me... After I become the King of this Kingdom, don''t you also want to become the Queen?" Cain placed his hands on her cheeks and kissed her lips softly.


    When Cain made a sudden move by kissing her softly, her face immediately became as red as a tomato, and she immediately covered her face with her hands, feeling embarrassed and happy while not knowing what to do.


    "Uh-Huh.. Hmm, I-Oh¡­" Anya immediately stuttered cutely for a moment before screaming and running outside. "Ahhhh! Wait here, I''ll be right back."


    Cain laughed and shook his head before checking his personal information again, as he wanted to know how much he had gained from receiving the blessing and Dante''s kill.


    [Personal Information]


    [Gacha Points: 33,800]


    [Evolution Points: 12,173,890]


    [Name: Cain Frostbane]


    [Age: 18]


    [Race: Human]


    [Bloodline: 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox]


    [Attribute: Peak-level Dark Element, High-level Ice Element.]


    [Beast Master Level: Diamond Rank Beast (Rank 6)]


    [Contracted Beast: Ice Dragon (Diamond Rank Beast)]


    [Talent: Wind Manipulation (SS Rank)]


    [Skills: Dark Slash, Ice Claw, Ice Spike, Ice Breath, Frost Armor]


    [Strength]: 137,502


    [Agility]: 125,002


    [Health]: 150,002


    [Sense]: 125,002


    [Energy]: 472,506


    [Summoning Pools: 1x High-level Special Summon Pool, 2x Random-level]


    [Lottery Pool: 1x High-level Lottery Pool]


    Looking at his stats that had become doubled, Cain felt satisfied and continued to check his system points and pool inventory.


    After remembering it for a sec, he realized that from Dante''s kill, he received 3k Gacha Points, 10 million Evolution Points, and 1x Random-level Summoning Pool.


    Cain then sighed as he couldn''t upgrade Nix''s rank at the moment even though he already had enough Evolution Points because the system said that Nix still needed to recover fully before upgrading his rank further.


    "System, use 1x High-level Lottery Pool." Cain ordered the system as he wanted to see what he got this time around.


    He hoped that he would get a good sword because he still didn''t have a good weapon for himself, and it would be really embarrassing for him to borrow his subordinate''s sword every time he fought.


    It was not that he needed to use a sword for a fight, but after watching Dante''s first kill above the city gate before, Cain felt hooked more towards fighting using a sword as he thought that Dante at that time looked pretty cool.


    [Ding! Opening the High-level Lottery Pool¡­]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1x Lifebloom Elixir, a Dominator Rank Medicine Elixir.]


    Cain was disappointed when he saw that he didn''t get what he wanted.


    However, when he checked the description of the Lifebloom Elixir, his thought about being disappointed immediately vanished as he got what he really needed at the moment.


    [Name: Lifebloom Elixir]


    [Rank: Dominator Rank]


    [Description: A pill crafted from the rare Lifebloom flower, which blooms once every century in enchanted forests. Its potent healing properties can regenerate limbs, leaving no scars behind, and enhance physical vitality.]


    Subsequently, Cain made a projection in front of Dante and said with an excited voice.


    "Dante, drink this elixir."


    Cain threw a vial, filled with emerald green with veins of gold swirling within it.


    When Dante opened the vials, a faint and soothing fragrance spread out, recalling the freshness of spring blossoms mixed with morning dew.


    "The process is going to take quite a bit. Do you want to watch it the entire time?" The little fluffy creature immediately appeared above him and reminded him.


    "Ohh¡­ I thought that the process would be over in an instant." Cain was disappointed and took back his projection after he saw that Dante had drunk it.


    Afterwards, Cain decided to take a bath as he wanted to freshen his body and mind before taking a rest in his bedroom while waiting for Anya and Dante in the meantime.


    ¡­


    Inside a massive grand hall, a middle-aged man in his mid-40s sat on the king''s seat. He wore a navy blue robe with a wolf and moon emblem in the chest.


    Beside him was a white wolf that had a moon mark on its forehead, sitting quietly while closing its eyes.


    The hall buzzed with lighthearted conversation as a few individuals stood near the throne, speaking cheerfully with the man who sat on the throne.


    However, the lively atmosphere quickly faded as the group noticed someone approaching with an anxious expression.


    "Your Majesty, I have an urgent matter to discuss." The man said to one of the people who were standing at the side, instead of the one who sat on the throne.

 Chapter 31 - 31: Depart

    "Can''t you see that we have an important guess from the Velmara Kingdom in here?" The King scolded the man and apologized to the envoy.


    "I''m sorry, I will definitely punish him for disturbing us after this."


    "It''s okay, there''s no need to do that. It might be something urgent that you need to take care of." The envoy waved his hand and said with a smile.


    "Thanks for your understanding." The king bowed slightly before looking back to the man who reported and asking in an annoyed tone.


    "What is it all about that you have to intervene at this time?"


    "Uhmm¡­" The man looked at the king and the envoy back to back as he hesitated that there was an outsider.


    "Just tell us directly, the envoy wouldn''t even care about it anyway." The king scolded the man, as he might even have offended the envoy with his behavior.


    "This¡­ The youngest prince had an order to gather every single member of the royal family, and all high-ranking officials gathered there within two hours. However¡­"


    Before the man could continue speaking, he was cut off by the king. "How dare he!"


    "And you too! You disturbed us just for something like this?" The king shouted loudly and pointed his finger at him.


    "Wait, Your Majesty¡­ The most important thing is not that, but that the youngest prince had suppressed Valric one-sidedly with his own strength."


    The man immediately explained quickly before things got out of control, and he would be punished for a misunderstanding.


    "Huh? What are you talking about?" The king became confused when he heard it, as he would rather believe that a pig can fly than his youngest son suppressing Valric with his own strength.


    The man then explained everything slowly to everyone, which even piqued the interest of the envoy, since he also didn''t expect an interesting event to happen when he was here for another matter.


    "Are you sure?" The king frowned when he heard it and asked once again if this news was true.


    "I also didn''t believe it at first, but when I saw Valric''s terrified expression, I decided to listen to it first and finally reported it to you."


    "Bring him here immediately!" The king ordered as he realized that this case was strange and he wanted to confirm it by himself with Valric.


    Valric then came and explained everything in detail, he also showed the wounds he had received from Cain banging his head, which surprised everyone.


    After listening to the story carefully, the king became confused because he believed the story, but there was also the envoy at the moment, and he couldn''t just chase him away since the place Cain wanted everyone to gather was in here.


    The envoy became extremely interested when he listened to the story because he was curious about the truth of the story as well as the youngest prince who caused all of this.


    "You can do as his demand since I am also curious about what his motive is in doing this." The envoy said with a smile as he noticed the king''s concern that this incident might disturb him.


    "Ohh, thank you, and I''m really sorry that something like this happened in your presence." The king apologized again and cursed Cain in his heart.


    ¡­


    While Cain lay on his bed leisurely after taking a refreshing bath, every single member of the royal family and all high-ranking officials were making a fuss and started to prepare to go to the Royal Council Hall because this was the king''s direct order.


    Not long after that, Cain was informed by the little fluffy creature that Dante had been fully healed.


    Cain then made a projection inside and summoned everyone out to the outside world after he confirmed that Dante''s left hand had fully regrown and he didn''t have any hidden injury except the loss of his blood essence.


    At first Cain wanted to give him a little bit of his blood essence, but after informing Dante that this process was going to take a longer time and he wouldn''t be able to join in the fun, Dante immediately refused and insistently said that he would refine the blood essence later after Cain had become the king.


    After consulting with the fluffy creature, Cain let Dante do what he wanted because it said that as long as Dante didn''t use his [Blood Ignition] again, he would be fine.


    Around 15 minutes later, Anya finally came back with an unconscious, beautiful lady on her shoulder.


    "Here she is, My Lord." Anya said as she threw her on the ground.


    "Take her away, I''m not in the mood to see her face right now. Let''s reveal the truth together later."


    Cain waved his hand as he felt somewhat angry at the bitch that had stabbed him in the back.


    That''s why he might as well learn the truth later, because he had another plan for them, that''s why he made the gathering and captured both Darius and his ex-fiancee.


    Cain then ordered Kael to prepare the carriage before heading towards the Royal Council Palace.


    After feeling that the time had almost arrived, Cain immediately gathered everyone he deemed worthy.


    Anya, Dante, Elara, Lyra, Kael, and Nix were in front of Cain, waiting for him to speak as he glanced at everyone present with a smile.


    "Okay¡­ Since everyone has gathered here, I will decide who''s going to stay and who''s going to come with me.


    Elara, Nix, and Lyra will stay here while the others will follow me to go there." Cain spoke with a smile.


    "But, My Lord... Why is it me that stays here? I''m not the weakest here, and I could definitely protect you better if I am with you." Lyra was dissatisfied and complained.


    "It''s because you''re strong that I want you to stay and protect the others. Don''t worry about my safety, as this trip isn''t going to be dangerous. Even if there''s a battle that will happen, I have Dante and Anya with me. I''m also not to be underestimated if I go all out."


    Dante waved his hand, reassuring Lyra as he thought that someone needed to stay and protect the others because he couldn''t bring everyone there. sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Nix growled softly as he was also dissatisfied that he was also being excluded by his master.


    "Nix, you need to stay here because if there''s ever going to be trouble, how could my personal guards escape? They can''t fly like you, so you will have to stay here, and your job is as important as Lyra."


    Cain approached Nix and petted his head, explaining it to him with whatever excuses he could find since Nix was still like a baby and only needed some sweet words to fool him.


    Fortunately, Nix agreed and nodded with a serious face while flapping his wings a few times as if saying, "Leave it to me, master."


    "Good! As expected of you, I will feel reassured that you''re here to protect everyone, Nix." Cain said with a smile.


    Elara could only smile bitterly as she thought that she was here only for formality and didn''t really have any use.


    Cain noticed that Elara was at it again, and he immediately walked towards her, patting her head softly.


    "Elara, do you want to become stronger?" Cain asked with a smile.

 Chapter 32 - 32: A Mid-level Dominator Rank Beast!

    "I-I want to become stronger too, but¡­ I haven''t even awakened my talent, and even if I can become as strong as you, it would take too long for me, and by then, you would''ve already become much stronger too."


    Elara said as she looked down, feeling that she couldn''t help the man she loves when everyone was helping him.


    "Don''t worry about it, don''t you know me? I was also weak and hadn''t awakened my talent yet¡­ Look at me now. I am strong, right? Do you want to become stronger in a short time? I can help you if you want."


    Cain caressed her hair and explained to her that he could help her become stronger in a short time.


    "Really? Can I really become stronger in a short time?" Elara''s eyes immediately lit up when she heard that she could become stronger in a short time.


    "Of course, but I could only do it later after I am done with everything, okay?"


    "Okay! No problem." Elara said excitedly as she nodded a few times.


    After settling everything down, Cain and the others rode two carriages and headed towards the Royal Council Hall.


    Cain, Anya, and Dante sat on the same carriage while Kael sat on the other carriage with Darius and Cain''s ex-fiancee.


    When they were halfway through there, Cain immediately remembered to use his scan system and detect how many strong people there are in the high-ranking officials and royal families in the kingdom.


    The reason he forgot about it was because he had been thinking about his plan when he arrived there and preparing for any possibilities that might happen.


    "System, scan everything starting from Lord Rank." Cain ordered the system to filter it again, as he didn''t have any interest in anything below Lord Rank.


    Continuous notifications rang in his mind as he watched streams of translucent data panels appearing in front of him one after another.


    Cain then checked them one by one as he wanted to calculate everything and didn''t want to have an accident like before happen again because of his carelessness.


    Fortunately, the system intervened and helped him by breaking the rules, resulting in his reward penalty.


    Otherwise, he didn''t know if he would even be able to survive, since he didn''t know what happened in his surroundings when he was still busy focusing on absorbing the energy.


    When he checked the notifications, he was surprised since he hadn''t expected that apparently there were a lot of strong people who had reached Lord Rank, and they had already gathered in the Royal Council Hall.


    However, when he was about to ignore the last two notifications, he was shocked when he saw them.


    Cain opened his eyes widely in disbelief because these existences were not supposed to be in here.


    [Ding! Detected a Silver Moon Wolf, a Mid-level Dominator Rank Beast 2.9 km northeast ahead.]


    [Ding! Detected a Mid-level Dominator Rank Beast Master 2.9 km northeast ahead.]


    He then checked the wolf''s personal information, as he wanted to see how strong it was.


    [Race: Silver Moon Wolf]


    [Attributes: Peak-level Lunar Element, Peak-level Light Element.]


    [Rank: Mid-level Dominator Rank Beast]


    [Qualification: King (Rank 10)]


    [Skills: Moonlight Empowerment, Lunar Connection, Lunar Slash, Light Barrier, Lunar Regeneration, Silver Fang]


    [Strength]: 5,900,000


    [Agility]: 6,500,000


    [Health]: 5,650,000


    [Sense]: 5,800,000


    [Energy]: 6,250,000


    [Moonlight Empowerment - Increasing power, speed, and healing abilities when under moonlight.]


    [Lunar Connection - Can absorb energy from the moon, restoring its strength and enhancing its skills during the night.]


    [Lunar Slash - Slash a crescent-shaped slash of light energy toward enemies.]


    [Silver Fang - Bites infused with lunar energy, capable of bypassing defenses and dealing more damage.]


    [Light Barrier - Creates a shimmering barrier of moonlight to shield itself or allies from harm.]


    [Lunar Regeneration - Heals wounds over time, faster under the moonlight.]


    Looking at the wolf''s description, Cain was surprised that the wolf''s abilities and stats were high.


    Cain then remembered something and immediately asked the system, as he wanted to confirm his speculation.


    After the system confirmed that his speculation was correct, Cain felt relieved as he didn''t see any big problem even if the worst scenario that he had in mind would happen.


    Subsequently, Cain ordered the system to purchase 20 Random-level Summoning Pools and combine them into 4 High-level Summoning Pools.


    [Ding! 1,000 Gacha Points have been deducted.]


    [Ding! Obtained 1x Random-level Summoning Pool.]


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    [Ding! Obtained 1x Random-level Summoning Pool.]


    [Ding! 1,000 Gacha Points have been deducted.]


    [Ding! Obtained 1x Random-level Summoning Pool.]


    ¡­


    [Ding! Combining 20 Random-level Summoning Pools into 4 High-level Summoning Pools.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 4 High-level Summoning Pools.]


    Looking at the numerous notifications in front of him, Cain felt satisfied and ordered the system again to combine his 1x High-level Special Summoning Pool with 4x High-level Summoning Pools.


    [Ding! Combining 1x High-level Special Summoning Pool with 4x High-level Summoning Pools.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1x Peak-level Special Summoning Pools.]


    "Finally¡­ I wonder how strong the summoned character will be if I use this." Cain wondered and immediately diminished his idea, as he didn''t want to waste it on something like this.


    Because a Special Summoning / Lottery Pool was extremely valuable since it would give him rewards that were better than the average.


    For example, Anya was the result when he used the 1x High-level Special Summoning Pool back then.


    Even though Anya''s stats were lower than Dante''s average, if she ever went all out and used all of her abilities, Dante had no chance in front of Anya, as Anya could easily transform into 3-Tailed and quadruple her strength.


    That''s why the Special-level was extremely valuable, and Cain didn''t want to waste it now since he could save it and use it later for a better summon.


    The reason why Cain might get a better summon if he used it later on was because the stronger his strength, the higher the possibility he might get something better.


    Of course, this was just a chance, and everything was still randomly chosen.


    However, looking at the past result, Cain felt that it was worth the wait as he summoned a stronger person every time he used the summoning pool.

 Chapter 33 - 33: Creating a Ruckus in Front of the Hall

    The first time he summoned Anya was when he hadn''t upgraded into Gold Rank Beast Master, and by the time he became Gold Rank Beast Master and used the summon, he summoned Dante, who had better stats compared to Anya.


    The same also happened when the system used his 2 summon pools, he summoned Lyra Ashenwave, who had reached Dominator Rank.


    Of course, the fact that 2 summon pools were used had helped with summoning Lyra, but the system said the stronger he was, the higher the chance he would summon a stronger summoned character.


    "If you didn''t want to use it now, why did you do this?" The little creature asked as it appeared at the top right corner inside the carriage and looked at him with interest.


    "Ohhh, it''s just for an emergency in the future, and in case something unexpected happens, I can immediately use it at that time. Better be safe than sorry, you know." Cain responded as he glanced at the little creature.


    "Oh right, I want to buy 5x Random-level Lottery Pools and combine them into 1x High-level Lottery Pool, and use it instantly."


    Cain felt bored and thought that he might as well spend more because, in his past life, he also liked to gamble because it was fun.


    [Ding! 1,000 Gacha Points have been deducted.]


    [Ding! Obtained 1x Random-level Lottery Pool.]


    [Ding! 1,000 Gacha Points have been deducted.]


    [Ding! Obtained 1x Random-level Lottery Pool.]


    [Ding! 1,000 Gacha Points have been deducted.]


    [Ding! Obtained 1x Random-level Lottery Pool.]


    ¡­


    [Ding! Combining 5 Random-level Lottery Pools into 1 High-level Lottery Pool.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1 High-level Lottery Pool.]


    [Ding! Opening the High-level Lottery Pool¡­]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Emberfang Sword, a Dominator Rank Sword.]


    When he looked at the notifications, he instantly became happy as he finally got what he wanted, and from the name of the sword, it seemed that it would look cool.


    Cain then took the sword from his inventory immediately because he wanted to look at his first sword and see what it looked like.


    The sword''s scabbard was glossy black with fiery orange and red veins pulse faintly across the surface of the scabbard, like magma coursing through the cracks.


    The patterns glowed dimly and grew brighter when Cain unsheathed the sword slowly.


    The blade was made out of volcanic obsidian, with glowing veins flowing through it.


    Looking at the gorgeous sword in his hand, Cain felt that he really didn''t spend his gacha points in vain.


    "Wow, what a beautiful sword." Anya commented.


    "isn''t it? What do you think about my sword, Dante?" Cain responded with a smile and asked Dante, as he was curious about his opinion.


    "Can I touch it so that I could see it in detail?" Dante asked as he was also eager to see the sword carefully but didn''t dare to do it rashly since it was his lord''s sword. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Sure!" Cain handed his sword to Dante.


    When Dante checked the sword carefully, he was surprised, as the craftsmanship was flawless, and it could be said that this sword was one of the best swords at the same rank.


    "My Lord, this sword''s craftsmanship was indeed impressive. I''ve never seen a sword with the same quality as this sword.


    This sword could be considered one of the best swords, and if it were auctioned, the price would definitely be higher than some king-rank swords."


    Dante explained to Cain while checking the scabbard thoroughly.


    "Oh, really? That''s good to hear." Cain didn''t expect that the sword''s quality was this impressive.


    "Hmpph! Such a country bumpkin." The little creature snorted when he saw Cain''s ignorance.


    "Where do you get this sword from, if I may know, My Lord?" Dante gathered his courage to ask the question that he had wanted to ask the moment he checked the sword.


    "Hmm? Do you want a sword like this?" Cain asked Dante as he saw Dante''s passion in the swords.


    "Yes, My Lord." Dante nodded and replied eagerly when he heard Cain''s question.


    "Okay, just do your job properly, and I''ll give you a better sword than this in the future." Cain said with a smile.


    "Thank you, My Lord."


    ¡­.


    When they had arrived in front of the royal council hall, Cain and the others got out of their carriage leisurely.


    "Woahh, it''s been a long time since the last time I visited here. I didn''t expect that a lot of people would greet me this grandly."


    Cain said while stretching out his body and looking at the massive and grand building in front of him.


    He noticed that the moment they arrived, the situations inside the halls immediately became tense as he sensed that their conversation quieted down in an instant.


    Cain then led the others as he walked at the front while Dante and Anya were at his right and left, followed by Kael with Darius and Cain''s ex-fiancee, who had been trapped by Anya''s illusion and followed them obediently.


    When they arrived in front of the huge doors, they were stopped by two royal guards, who had reached Peak-level Diamond Rank Awakeners.


    "Stop! Hand over your weapons. No weapons are allowed inside the royal council hall." One of the guards said as he pointed his spear at them.


    "Dante, smash his head." Cain said while waving his hand casually and continued walking further.


    "Yes, My Lord." Dante''s voice was left behind as he instantly disappeared and appeared behind one of the guards.


    Dante then grabbed his head and banged it on the floor and smashed his head at once, killing him in an instant.


    Blood and everything inside his head were splattered everywhere.


    "Wait¡­ Anya, burns his corpse and these little things. It looks disgusting." Cain stopped and looked at the side, as he felt disgusted looking at it.


    Anya then burned the corpse and these little things that were scattered around it.


    "Thank you." Cain patted her head with a smile.


    "Hehe, no problem." Anya smiled as she felt happy that she was praised by Cain.


    "What? Do you want to confiscate our weapons too?" Cain asked the other guard, whose legs were shaking, as he felt terrified that someone as strong as him got killed easily.


    "N-No, Youngest Prince. You can go inside." One of the guards said.


    "Dante, open the door."


    When Dante wanted to open the door, he felt that the door couldn''t be opened and informed Cain, "My Lord, it''s locked."


    "Just blast it through, why are you asking me such an obvious question?" Cain waved his hand as if he were a chill guy that didn''t care about anything.


    Dante then blasted the doors as he kicked them, opening them openly and surprising most of the people inside.


    "Haiyyaaa, I''m sorry for creating such a mess just now. How do I know that he would literally smash his head and kill the guard in an instant? I even felt disgusted by it, you know?"


    Cain spoke in a loud voice when he stepped inside with Anya and Dante, before shrugging his shoulders while opening his palms as if he hadn''t really expected that to happen.


    "Dante, when I said smash it, don''t literally smash it, okay? Just smash their heads hard enough without killing them next time."


    Cain reprimanded Dante as he pointed his finger at him playfully, making the entire people in the hall dumbfounded by the scene in front of them.


    Dante nodded in response with a serious expression.


    "..."


    "..."


    "..."


    Everyone was speechless with how Cain behaved in this hall when the situation inside was intense.

 Chapter 34 - 34: The Culprit

    When Cain, Anya, and Dante walked inside the hall, the envoy was surprised when he looked at them, as he detected that both Anya and Dante were GrandLord Rank Awakeners.


    He was surprised that the youngest prince had the ability to bring 2 GrandLord Rank Awakeners, where the strongest person in this kingdom was only at the Peak-level Lord Rank Awakener.


    However, his expression immediately turned into shock when he looked at Cain, as he couldn''t detect his rank.


    ''Huh? Did he use a high-level treasure to hide his rank?'' The envoy knitted his eyebrows as he thought to himself.


    He hadn''t expected that he couldn''t detect Cain''s rank, as he thought that Cain was probably at GrandLord Rank Awakener or at least had reached Peak-level Lord Rank Awakener since he suppressed a Low-level Lord Rank Awakener with his own strength.


    But the fact that he had a high-level treasure that could hide one''s strength surprised him because this treasure should be of at least a King Rank treasure.


    The Envoy didn''t think the possibility that Cain''s rank had surpassed him was because he thought that it would be impossible for Cain to reach it at 18 years old.


    Let alone the fact that he had thought of Cain reaching at least Peak-level Lord Rank Awakener in itself had already reached his limit of exaggerating Cain.


    However, if he thought from the other people''s POV, it didn''t make sense as the people in here knew that Cain hadn''t even awakened his talent, which meant that he was just an ordinary person a while ago.


    Unbeknownst to the envoy, the reason why he couldn''t detect Cain''s strength was rather simple.


    Cain ordered the system to hide his rank and make him look like an ordinary person, as this was one of the system''s functions that the system had informed him.


    ¡­


    "Kael, let''s bring our hostages¡ªI meant our friends here." Cain said as he snapped his fingers.


    Cain then walked with Darius and his ex-fiancee while both of their expressions were looking like someone who has no will to live anymore, or it''s more appropriately to call it soulless.


    "Alright everyone¡­ The reason why I gathered all of you in here was because I have a few things to say." Cain clapped his hands to gather everyone''s attention, as their attentions had focused on both of the hostages.


    "First of all, I just want to take revenge upon everyone who''s involved with the plan of killing me, no matter who they are." Cain said in a loud voice as he looked at everyone present.


    When his gaze reached the king, who was standing beside the envoy, Cain smiled and continued. "Not even the king will be spared!"


    When Cain said the last sentences, the situation had become tense immediately, and one of the high-ranking officials shouted. "How dare you!" Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    That person shouted as he also released his aura of Mid-level Lord Rank Awakeners.


    Looking at someone raising his voice at him, Cain simply waved his hand and ordered Dante. "Dante, smash his head."


    Hearing his lord''s order, Dante immediately disappeared and appeared behind the man who raised his voice before smashing his head on the floor.


    Boom!


    A small crater was made as Dante smashed his head on the floor.


    Dante then put his foot on his and said. "If you dare to resist, I will crush your head immediately."


    He then unsheathed his sword while looking at his surroundings, as the distances between people who gathered here weren''t far from each other.


    Everyone was surprised that Dante had immediately suppressed someone who had reached Mid-level Lord Rank Awakener this easily.


    "You''re all alone now, hahahaha." One of the nearest people to Cain immediately charged at Cain, as he thought that Cain was now alone since the strong person beside Cain had gone to suppress another person.


    As a matter of fact, everyone here thought that Valric was suppressed by Dante since Dante had shown his strength the moment he suppressed the Mid-level Lord Rank Awakener easily.


    Everyone also thought that Valric was just making nonsense excuses for an unknown reason.


    That''s why some groups had already made their own plan, and the person who was charging at Cain was also one of Darius'' uncles who wanted to capture Cain and exchange his life with his nephew who was being held by Cain.


    Dante only smirked when he saw that someone wanted to take Dante''s absence as an advantage and immediately took the leader down, which was a really good plan.


    However, even if Dante wasn''t beside him, he still has Anya to rely on, let alone the fact that he wasn''t scared as he could just activate his bloodline again.


    Nonetheless, Cain actually didn''t want to make a move and activated his bloodline again as he was reminded by the system to not activate it unless he had to.


    But when Cain asked the reason why, the system didn''t explain it to him and only said. "It''s up to you if you want to take my advice seriously or not."


    When Darius'' uncle had reached near Cain, Anya immediately moved in front of Cain and threw her punch.


    "Back off." Anya said as he punched Darius'' palm.


    Anya''s punch hit his palm as he had stretched out his hand and was ready to grab Cain.


    However, he didn''t expect that the young woman beside Cain was also a strong person, enough to send him flying more than 25 meters before being caught by a few people.


    "This is the last warning. After this, I won''t show any mercy." Cain said with a serious expression as he glanced at everyone present.


    Everyone was surprised when they saw that Cain brought two strong people with him, as they knew that Cain was the weakest and poorest of all the princes and princesses in this kingdom.


    "Now, let''s get back to my first point. One of my purposes here is just to exact my revenge. If you are not involved in any of it, then I strongly advise you to stay out of this matter."


    Cain then signaled Dante to go back before tilting his head, looking at Kael, and saying. "Bring that bitch over here."


    "As you can see, this bitch over here is still under the influence of an illusion, as I want to let her confess her sins in front of everyone so that I won''t implicate the innocent." Cain explained as he looked at everyone.


    "To be honest, I haven''t interrogated her before since I also want to know the truth together with you guys here."


    "Anya, interrogate her in front of everyone here." Cain ordered.


    Anya then walked in front of Cain''s ex-fiancee with a sinister smile on her face.


    However, when Anya was about to interrogate her, one of the princes shouted in a loud voice.


    "Wait!"

 Chapter 35 - 35: The Real Culprit

    Everyone''s attention immediately gathered towards one person.


    The oldest prince who shouted immediately felt awkward as he did that on a whim.


    "Oh, are you the one who''s behind all of this?" Cain asked as he thought that Valen Frostbane was the one who was behind his assassination, and he interrupted halfway because he didn''t want to get exposed.


    "Uhh, No?" Valen answered with a confused expression and continued. "I just want to talk with these two strong people that came with you."


    "Huh? Go on then." Cain was confused and decided to let him do what he wanted to do, as he was also curious about it.


    As for the matter about Valen being one of the people who was behind it or not, it was another matter, and he didn''t mind waiting for a bit since the truth will come to light sooner or later anyway.


    "Uhmm, both of you. Do you want to become my subordinates? I can give you triple-no, quadruple the amount that the youngest promised you."


    When Cain heard it, he immediately burst out laughing, as he found it really funny.


    ''Did Valen think that Anya and Dante were serving me because of benefits? Well, from other people''s POV, this possibility is the highest since there''s no way they would know about the existence of the system.'' Cain thought so as he was laughing to his heart''s content.


    Cain even thought that Valen must have felt threatened as his possibility of being the next king was the highest between the princes and princesses, and with him having two GrandLord Rank Awakeners as his subordinates, it was basically almost the same as a guarantee for him to become the next king since there''s no other stronger people in the kingdom that could oppose him.


    "Do you think that these two people are working with me because of benefits? What do you think about it, Anya, Dante?" Cain stopped laughing and asked Valen as he had enough fun.


    "No, we are not working for you because of benefits, My Lord."


    Anya and Dante immediately kneeled on one knee and surprised everyone present.


    "See? Let me tell you the reason why they served me."


    When Cain said it, everyone instantly prepared their ears carefully as they were curious about it.


    "The reason why they served me was actually simple. It''s because of my handsomeness and charisma, as I am the most handsome and charismatic person in the entire Milky Way Galaxy¡ªOh wait, I meant in this world."


    Cain explained as he shrugged shamelessly and looked at everyone with a mocking, sullen expression.


    The moment Cain spilled the reason why, everyone became speechless right away about his shamelessness.


    "You!" Valen felt that he was being mocked and pointed his finger at Cain.


    "Oldest prince, stop it right now and think carefully about it." A middle-aged man in a black robe whispered to Valen as he lowered Valen''s hand before apologizing to Cain.


    "Youngest prince, I apologize for the Oldest prince''s interruption. You can continue your investigation now."


    The middle-aged man bowed and cupped his fist, apologizing to Cain as he was scared that Cain might even attack the oldest prince because of the interruption.


    "Whatever, that was fun anyway." Cain waved his hand and ordered Anya to continue her interrogation.


    "Tell me, who''s the one who ordered you to kill the youngest prince?"


    Anya asked with a chill voice as she had been holding her killing intention since she really wanted to tear apart the bitch in front of her and all of the people who''s involved in it. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "It''s him." Cain''s ex-fiancee pointed her finger at one of the princes, who instantly shuddered when he was being pointed at.


    "What is that freaking nonsense? Can''t she also ask her to frame me if she''s under her illusion?"


    The third prince immediately became furious and pointed his finger while looking at the others, as he wanted to gather everyone''s opinion since his remarks did make sense.


    "Yeah, that''s true.."


    "True!"


    "Such a slander."


    ¡­


    One by one started to express their opinion, and there were around a dozen people who agreed with the third prince.


    "You! What''s your job, and what did you contribute to this kingdom?"


    Cain pointed to one of the people who agreed with the third prince as he noticed that this man''s belly was big, which meant that this guy was loaded.


    "M-Me? I''m one of the people who manage our kingdom''s financial management. Why?" The fat man shivered when he didn''t expect that Cain asked him a weird question.


    "Oh, so you''re one of the people who manage our kingdom''s finances¡­ No wonder your belly is big. Have you ever committed corruption?" Cain then asked him with a playful smile.


    "N-No. Of course not, I''ve never done any corruption in my entire life." The fat man answered with a slight trembling voice.


    "Dante, capture him." Cain waved his hand, ordering Dante to capture the fat man.


    Dante immediately executed the order perfectly as he vanished into thin air before appearing behind the fat man and grabbing his neck. "If you dare to resist, I will snap your neck immediately."


    Dante then brought the man in front of Anya and let her hypnotize the fat man, as he knew the reason why Cain ordered him to do so.


    "Look at me." Anya said as she looked at the fat man''s eyes directly and used her talent [Illusion Manipulation].


    Her eyes immediately shimmered with a faint, red light, and even if the fat man resisted it, he still immediately fell under Anya''s illusion since the difference between their strength was huge in the first place.


    The fat man''s expression became the same as the other two right away, resulting in Dante releasing his grip after he confirmed that the fat man had already been hypnotized.


    "Have you ever committed corruption?" Anya asked with a playful smile.


    "Yes." The fat man nodded his head at Anya''s question.


    "When was the last time you did it? And tell me the details." Anya asked once again.


    "The last time was just a few days ago, and¡­"


    Before the fat man explained further, Cain cut him off.


    "Stop!." Cain ordered Anya to stop him from explaining further since he didn''t want to hear the details either.


    "Hmmph! Can you guys hear that? Now, who agrees with the third prince?" Dante snorted and looked at everyone present inside the hall.


    Looking that there''s no one who agreed with the third prince anymore, Cain immediately ordered Dante.


    "Dante, kill him at the outside hall because our rules stated that people who committed corruption were to be executed at once."


    Subsequently, Dante threw the fat man outside the door and used his [Dark Slash] skill, and instantly killed the fat man by splitting his body into half cleanly.


    When everyone saw the youngest prince''s action, the situation immediately became tense once again as they realized that the youngest prince was really serious about this because Cain hadn''t killed anyone inside the hall and only injured them before.


    Especially the king, who felt that the situation had gone out of control and he couldn''t do anything since Cain had two people who were stronger than anyone else in this kingdom.


    The king then had the thought of asking for help from the Velmara Kingdom''s envoy, who''s obviously stronger than the two people Cain had brought with, as he knew that the envoy of all first-rate forces had basically reached a Dominator Rank.

 Chapter 36 - 36: Face-Slapping

    "Sir, can you please help me to solve this situation before my youngest escalates it further and does something unexpected?"


    The king asked with an awkward smile since he felt awkward that he had shown something like this to the esteemed envoy from Velmara Kingdom.


    "Hmmm?" The envoy frowned and looked at the king when he heard it, as he was still enjoying the show but was interrupted by the king''s question.


    "No! This is your own problem, and Velmara Kingdom won''t interfere in any of your internal problems."


    The envoy only shook his head, as his purpose here was not to help solve this kingdom''s internal problem but for something else that was more important.


    "Okay, but can I request something important from you?" The king asked once again.


    "Huh? What is it? Just say it directly, there''s no need to beat around the bush." The envoy was irritated at this time when he guessed that the king might still hadn''t yet given up on including him in this mess.


    "I apologize, but this is really important because you know Elder Zyran from the Flameforge sect, right? My eldest son was just accepted as his disciple a while ago.


    Therefore, if an unexpected accident happens to him, Elder Zyran might become really angry. You can even do Elder Zyran a favor now that you''re here."


    The king explained slowly, thinking that this should be enough reason for the envoy to step in.


    Because Elder Zyran was a strong practitioner who had reached the Peak-level Dominator Rank Martial Artist and was about to step into the King Rank.


    Let alone the fact that the Flameforge sect was also a first-rate sect and on par with the Velmara Kingdom.


    "Ohhh, he''s that old man''s disciple?"


    The envoy murmured to himself and looked at Valen, looking for any special that made him get accepted by Elder Zyran''s disciple in a few seconds before answering the king with a wave of his hand.


    "I will only interfere when it''s necessary, but that''s all I can do."


    "Thank you, sir." The king bowed slightly and walked back to his previous position.


    ¡­


    "Dante, bring him to me and kill whoever gets in the way this time." Cain gave the order.


    Dante then smiled viciously as he walked slowly, approaching the third prince with an unsheathed sword in his hand.


    Roderick''s entire body instantly shuddered before he stepped back staggeredly.


    "Do you want to come over obediently or want me to play rough on you?" Dante asked with a smile while cracking his neck''s bones as he held the back of his neck.


    "H-Help me¡­"


    Roderick looked to his left and right and begged for help as his mind was filled with fearfulness because he just watched Dante killing people as if cutting vegetables and slaughtering chickens.


    One of Roderick''s subordinates, who had reached Low-level Lord Rank Awakener, immediately bowed to Cain and said, "Youngest Prince, it''s not the third prince''s fault. It''s my fault because I want to help the third prince by getting rid of any possible threat for him."


    "Y-Yes, it''s his fault, not my fault. He told me and insisted on me with that stupid plan when I told him that it''s scummy behavior for me to get rid of you in this manner." Roderick didn''t care with any dignity anymore and shifted the blame to his loyal subordinate.


    He thought that it was worth it if he could pay for his precious life with his subordinate''s life.


    Dante then vanished into thin air before appearing behind Roderick''s subordinate and cutting his head off easily, since he also didn''t put up any resistance at all.


    Subsequently, Dante tilted his head and looked at Roderick, who fell down on the floor and started to back off slowly using his hands and legs as he realized that it''s not over yet.


    Looking at the third prince who was frightened, Dante swung his sword lightly, wanting to clean the blood on the blade before continuing his step towards the third prince.


    "W-Why are you still coming at me? You''ve killed the culprit! Youngest!! Why don''t we stop here and let''s discuss it with a clear mind?" Roderick stuttered before shouting loudly at Cain.


    When Dante was about to grab Roderick, Valen shouted once again.


    "Stop!! Youngest, that''s enough right now. Stop it at once before things get out of control."


    When he heard it, Cain immediately became pissed, as this was the second time Valen interrupted him.


    "Ohhh, do you really want to stop me? With your punny strength?" Cain sneered and made a mocking face as if Valen was worth nothing in his eyes.


    "You!" Valen pointed his finger again as he was so speechless that he was mocked twice before speaking with a proud face.


    "You might not know this, but I''ve been accepted as a personal disciple by Elder Zyran from the Flameforge Sect. My master is also in his seclusion to break through to King Rank Martial Artist. If you know what''s good for you, just drop this matter, and I''ll pretend as if nothing had happened today."


    Everyone was taken aback when they heard it, as this information was only known to a few people in this kingdom since they were in the middle of war, and Valen might become their first target if this was leaked to the outside world.


    Because with the Eldest prince''s master as their backer, this was their moment for their kingdom to finally soar into the sky.


    "Really? I didn''t know about this. So, I''m really sorry for not recognizing Mt.Tai¡­" Cain said as he bowed while cupping his fist before tilting his head up and looking at Valen with a mocking face.


    "Is this the scenario of my response that you thought in your head after you told me your wholesome story?" S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Cain then laughed loudly while putting his palm on his face, "Hahahaha!"


    "Do you think I''d give a fuck about who your master is? Even if your master is here, I don''t even care about his lousy opinion. Let alone you!


    Do you understand your situation now? If you dare to interrupt me once again, I will rip your fucking mouth immediately."


    Cain said with a serious expression as he thought to himself.


    ''Is this the so-called face-slapping someone? If yes, then it feels really great. No wonder the main characters are always face-slapping people left and right.''

 Chapter 37 - 37: The Envoy Intervenes

    Cain''s attitude had everyone in shock because the eldest prince''s master was a strong martial artist at the Peak-level Dominator Rank.


    Even the envoy was surprised that Cain didn''t fear a Peak-level Dominator Rank.


    The envoy then thought of another possibility, which was Cain having a backer of at least on the same level or even stronger than Elder Zyran and the Flameforge Sect.


    Subsequently, Dante continued his slow step towards Roderick, and when he was about to grab Roderick, Valen shouted once again.


    "Youngest! Are you really going to do this?"


    When Cain heard it this time, his patience, which was originally as thin as a tissue, immediately broke up.


    "This MF is really pissing me off." Cain mumbled as he grinned and looked at Vallen.


    "Dante, smash his head properly! I''ve had enough."


    Dante then disappeared and appeared behind Valen in an instant.


    As Dante grabbed Valen''s head and was about to bang it on the floor, a voice filled with a strong oppressive aura immediately filled the entire hall.


    "That''s enough!" The envoy tapped his fingers at the throne as he said it while filling it with his power.


    Dante then stopped his movements as he glanced at the envoy before looking at Cain to see his reaction since he would do everything Cain ordered even though he knew that the one who sat on the throne was a genuine Mid-level Dominator Rank Beast Master since Cain had informed them about this person on the way here before.


    Looking at the envoy who was looking at him with a smile, Cain smiled back and replied calmly.


    "Don''t worry, I won''t kill him for your sake, but this guy really needs to be taught a lesson."


    Cain waved his hand before looking at the silver moon wolf, who was staring at him as if he were its prey, and immediately used his bloodline''s power [Aura of Fear], aiming at the wolf.


    [Aura of Fear] was an innate skill that was possessed by someone who had awakened the 4th Tail of the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox Bloodline.


    Although it''s mostly used to instill fear in weaker opponents and reduce their combat effectiveness, it could also be used for those who were in the same race or similar race.


    And even if they had different races, Cain could still use it to instill fear and reduce their combat power to a certain extent depending on his enemy''s strength, bloodline, etc.


    Since his bloodline was one of the strongest bloodlines that he knew of, and the silver moon wolf was still considered a canine who had a similar race to his bloodline, the effect of his skill could be shown as when Cain used [Aura of Fear] on the silver moon wolf, the wolf immediately became extremely terrified and closed its eyes before bowing its head down, not daring to stare at Cain again.


    When his contracted beast was terrified and shivering beside him, the envoy noticed it instantly and was shocked.


    He then thought seriously for a split second before waving his hand and saying.


    "As long as you don''t kill him, whatever." The envoy smiled awkwardly and petted his beast, trying to calm him down.


    Cain only sneered in response, as he didn''t want to embarrass the envoy and make an enemy out of him since it didn''t benefit him at all.


    Subsequently, Dante then banged Valen''s head down with a smile across his face.


    "No! Stop it!"


    Bang!


    Valen''s head was bleeding as Dante banged his head hard enough to let Cain feel satisfied without killing him.


    When Dante raised Valen''s head, blood started to spill out of his forehead, and an angry and helpless expression could be seen on Valen''s face.


    "Youngest! I won''t interfere again. So, stop this!" Valen tried to resist as he held Dante''s firm grip on his head.


    Boom!


    Unfortunately for Valen, Cain didn''t care at all and moved his head upward slightly, signaling Dante to bang his head again.


    This time, Valen''s face was smeared with blood, as his forehead even had a slight crack since Dante banged on the same spot twice in a row.


    "I-I''m sorry, youngest!" Valen showed a pity expression as his thoughts were filled with embarrassment and pain at the moment.


    Boom!


    This time, Cain waved his hand as he ordered Dante to leave him be and let him back to the main order.


    ",,,"


    Everyone was taken aback when they watched the scenes before their eyes.


    Subsequently, Dante immediately disappeared and reappeared behind Roderick before picking him up and taking him in front of Cain.


    With a simple glance, Cain signaled Anya as he was curious about the others that were involved in it. He also had the intention of killing anyone connected to it.


    Anya began her interrogation, forcing Roderick to reveal everyone who had played a part.


    After Roderick listed the people who were involved in it, a few people immediately panicked and tried to escape from the hall as they tried to rush out of the hall as fast as they could.


    Unfortunately for them, it was impossible for them to escape from here in the first place, resulting in them being killed by Dante the moment they tried to escape.


    Because there were still a few people outside the hall, Cain only noted them down first as he still had other things to do at the moment.


    Subsequently, Cain snapped his fingers as he used [Soulfire Flame], and a white, transparent fire around 30 cm big appeared above his palm.


    He then ordered Anya and Dante to step back as he wanted to use it on Roderick, as he flicked the fire and sent it towards Roderick before instructing Anya to lift the illusion.


    When Cain used his [Soulfire Flame] ability, everyone who was in the hall instantly shivered thoroughly as they were terrified with the white flame above Cain''s palm.


    Not even the envoy and the silver moon wolf were spared as they felt the terrifying power in the flame, especially the feeling they sensed was from their soul, which was the first time they had felt this sensation.


    The moment the transparent white fire touched Roderick''s body, he immediately screamed loudly in agony as the flame attacked his body and soul at the same time.


    "AHHH!"


    "PLEASE!"


    "KILL ME!" S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Not even a few seconds later, his body was immediately engulfed in white flames, burning its entire body into ashes on the spot.

 Chapter 38 - 38: Dealing with the Fifth Prince

    Everyone became horrified as they watched the body that instantly turned into ashes with Roderick''s scream in agony, as if he had been tortured so badly that he begged to be killed.


    "Where''s the prime minister?" Cain shouted as he asked out of curiosity, and looked at everyone present.


    Even though he knew where the prime minister was as he had scanned the entire hall before, he just asked it to break the silence and tense atmosphere.


    However, his action had made the situation become more intense, as everyone thought that the prime minister might even be his next target and immediately looked at the old man in white robes, who was standing near the king.


    The prime minister immediately trembled in fear as he thought that he would be done since Cain was looking for him.


    "I-I''m here, Youngest Prince. Is there anything I can do to help you?" The prime minister bowed and cupped his fists, politely greeting and asking Cain, fearing that he might anger Cain if he didn''t behave properly. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Ohhh, there''s no need for you to be scared of me. I just have a question for you, what''s the punishment for rapists?" Cain asked with a kind smile across his face.


    "Huh?" The prime minister knitted his eyebrows as he was confused with his weird question and asked him.


    "The punishment is to be executed on the spot. Is there something wrong with it?"


    "Ohhh, good-good¡­" Cain nodded his head and continued.


    "The reason I brought Darius here is simple," Cain explained as he looked at everyone in the hall. "A few hours ago, he tried to rape my woman while I was away."


    Cain''s voice grew colder as he continued, "Fortunately, I returned in time. Otherwise..." He trailed off, and glared at Darius as if ready to rip him apart on the spot.


    Everyone became terrified when they heard that the fifth prince just attempted to rape the youngest prince''s woman.


    Because they knew that the moment the youngest prince mentioned about the fifth prince''s well-known behavior, the fifth prince was already dead, regardless if there was a rule mentioning the execution of the rapist or not.


    Cain then waved his hand, signaling Anya to let go of Darius''s illusion as he wanted to see his reaction before his death.


    "Ahhh! My limbs!" Darius fell on the floor as he felt the pain of his leg that was already broken but was forcefully used to walk normally.


    However, since he was under Anya''s illusion, he didn''t feel any pain, resulting in the body''s condition becoming worsening, and the sudden extreme pain rushed to Darius''s mind.


    After a few seconds of screaming in agony, Darius looked around and realized that he was in the Royal Council Hall and surrounded by a lot of people.


    "Help!! Cain has gone insane! He abducted me and tortured me!" Darius immediately shouted loudly as he wanted to ask for help and frame Cain.


    However, when he shouted and found that she was only looking at him without doing anything, he was taken aback by this situation and wondered what had happened here and why he immediately arrived here without him knowing anything before this.


    "Uncle Valric, help me capture him!" Darius asked Valric for help when he noticed that Valric was present among the many crowds.


    Valric instantly shivered when Darius mentioned him, as he was already terrified at Cain even before this meeting happened.


    Let alone after all of the incidents that happened in this Royal Council Hall, he already regarded Cain as the god of death, and he didn''t even want to meet him since he was already traumatized.


    "Shut up! You''re such a disgrace to the royal family. How could you rape the youngest prince''s woman and even attempt to frame him?" Valric scolded Darius as he pointed his finger at Darius, who was lying on the floor.


    Darius was surprised and confused at the same time as to why his uncle didn''t support him and even scolded him blatantly in front of everyone here when he usually had always been defending him no matter what he did in the past.


    "Huh? Uncle, I''m your nephew, Darius." Darius asked with a confused expression.


    "So what! If you''ve done something wrong, then take the responsibility for it." Valric scolded in a loud voice as he glanced at Cain once in a while to see if his action was enough to satisfy him.


    "Hey, I''ve told you that you''ve crossed the line you shouldn''t have crossed, right?" Cain walked towards Darius and stepped on the broken leg.


    "Ahhhh! Uncle, help!! This bastard is torturing me right now." Darius screamed while stretching his hand, as if trying to reach his uncle from afar as he begged for help.


    "Do you want to confess your sins or should I break your other leg?" Cain asked with a vicious smile as he looked at Darius.


    "What sins have I committed? I''ve done nothing wrong, I''m innocent!" Darius replied with a face full of resentment.


    When Cain heard it, he only smiled in response and immediately stepped on his other leg and crushed its bones, resulting in another loud scream from Darius.


    "Cain! What did I do wrong? It''s just your maid, nothing more. How much do you want? I will give you anything, I can even buy more maids for you if you want." Darius said and looked at Cain after he screamed for a few seconds.


    "Hahahaha!" Cain only laughed and put his palm on his face, as he didn''t expect that Darius''s response was like this.


    After laughing for a few seconds, Cain looked at Darius with a smile before glancing at Valric and shouting.


    "What''s that?" Cain asked in a surprised tone as he pointed towards Valric.


    Everyone immediately changed their attention towards Valric, whom Cain was pointing at, and became confused at the same time as they wondered what had happened with the things that Cain was pointing at.


    However, as they wondered and were confused, a scream that was louder than before from Darius could be heard, attracting everyone''s attention back to Cain and Darius.


    "AAHHH!"


    Darius rolled his body left and right while holding his balls, feeling the extreme pain as Cain kicked his balls when everyone wasn''t paying attention.


    "..."


    "..."


    "..."


    Everyone was speechless with the youngest prince''s behavior that was very unpredictable, which left them uneasy.


    "Still refusing to confess your sins?" Cain asked with a vicious smile as he looked at Darius, who rolled his body while screaming in agony.


    "Your Majesty, are you still going to ignore this? I''m the fifth prince of this kingdom!"


    Darius immediately thought of asking for help from the king in desperation, since he didn''t care about his image anymore and just wanted to get out of this suffering.


    "Youngest, are you still going to continue with this? You have already dealt with your third brother." The king finally spoke with a soft voice, trying to persuade Cain.


    "Don''t pretend like we''re close! I''m merely following the very rules the prime minister just spoke about." Cain spoke as he only glanced at once to the king before looking back at Darius.


    The king only sighed in response and didn''t continue further.


    Subsequently, Cain looked at Darius and snapped his fingers while using his [Soulfire Flame] ability, making everyone present become terrified once again.


    A white, transparent fire around 30 cm big appeared above his palm, and Cain immediately flicked the fire, sending it towards Darius, who was horrified when he felt the terrifying power of the flame from a close distance.

 Chapter 39 - 39: Cain’s Vengeance on His Ex-Fiancée

    When the transparent white fire touched Darius''s body, he immediately screamed loudly in agony as the flame attacked his body and soul at the same time.


    "AAHHH!"


    "PLEASE STOP!!"


    "I AM BEGGING YOU!"


    ¡­


    After a few seconds that was just a little bit longer than Roderick before he died, his body was instantly engulfed in white flames, burning its entire body into ashes once again.


    Once again¡­


    Everyone became horrified as they watched the horrifying scene, where even they thought that they would rather get tortured than being killed this way.


    ''Now, let''s get to the main culprit.'' Cain thought as he waved his hand, signaling Kael to bring his ex-fiancee to him.


    Cain then unsheathed his sword and glanced at Anya, as he wanted her to release the illusion on his ex-fiancee when Cain had brought her in front of him.


    When Cain''s ex-fiancee was released from the illusion, she immediately became confused as she looked around and found that she was inside the Royal Council Hall, which she had been here once before.


    However, the situation she was in at the moment just made her wonder why she was suddenly here when she was supposed to be in her bedroom, taking a nap in her free time.


    "Hey, bitch!"


    Upon hearing a voice she knew all too well, her body trembled involuntarily.


    She turned her head, only to freeze in shock as she saw Cain standing behind her, smiling at her.


    Before she could react, a sharp pain pierced her chest, and she realized that Cain had stabbed her directly in the heart while looking at her with a vicious smile.


    "Huh? How is it possible? You''re supposed to be dead!"


    "No, this must be a dream."


    "Yeah! This is just a dream."


    As she thought that she was having a bad dream, she immediately closed her eyes and opened them again, trying to wake up from her dream.


    When Cain heard what she just said, he became enraged and unconsciously used his full strength as he channeled his Foxfire Flame power to his sword, resulting in burning his ex-fiancee at once since the difference of strength between them was massive.


    Sigh!


    "I should''ve tortured her first before killing her."


    Cain sighed as he was triggered by his inner emotion that he immediately killed her.


    ''What''s done is done. There''s no point in regretting something as pointless as this. At least I''ve fulfilled the original Cain''s vengeance.'' Cain thought to himself.


    Turning his attention to the room, he raised his voice to address everyone. "Now, let''s move on to the main reason I''ve gathered you all here." S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "However¡­ Before I finish speaking, no one shall interrupt me¨Cnot even once! If anyone dares to interrupt me, I won''t hesitate to deal with you. Consider this your only warning."


    Cain looked at everyone with a serious expression, as he wasn''t joking that he would kill whoever dared to interrupt him this time since he was in a bad mood at the moment.


    The atmosphere inside the hall immediately became tense, and everyone immediately shut their mouths, waiting for Cain to speak the main reason why he gathered them all here.


    Cain took a deep breath and spoke. "The reason I''ve gathered you all here is simple," He then looked at everyone present with a smile before declaring confidently.


    "I want to become the king."


    Everyone was shocked when they heard that Cain was blatantly declaring that he wanted to become the king.


    However, before they could react and make a fuss, Cain continued his speech.


    "Not only that, the entire royal family must leave the Capital City. While I won''t exile you from the kingdom, I will not allow you to remain here. Each of you knows why I don''t want to be involved with the likes of you."


    His gaze then shifted towards the high-ranking officials on the right side.


    "As for those of you in positions of power, you may stay and keep your roles. I don''t care about the misdeeds of your past¡ªwhat''s done is done.


    But under my reign, such actions will no longer be tolerated. If you choose to stay, mark my words: any repeat of your past behavior will be met with consequences you''ll deeply regret."


    Cain paused, letting the weight of his words settle in their mind before continuing again,


    "However, before you decide if you want to stay or leave, let me share with you a glimpse of my ambition. My main goal is to make this kingdom the strongest kingdom... In the entire world."


    Cain actually wanted to say beyond this low-level world, but he thought that it would be too much for him to say to these people, who probably didn''t even know that they were in one of the Low-level Worlds.


    When everyone heard what Cain said that he wanted to make this kingdom the strongest kingdom, they were already surprised by them since they thought that Cain had a high ambition to make this kingdom become the strongest in this region.


    However, when they heard the next word, they immediately became shocked, including the envoy who thought Cain was too arrogant to even dream about making this kingdom the strongest in this entire world.


    Because from the envoy''s POV, he was sure that the king in his kingdom didn''t even dare to have the thought of it, let alone a mere kingdom that was not even included in the third-rate forces yet to dare even claim such remarks.


    That''s why he thought that Cain was too arrogant, but strangely enough, when the envoy looked at Cain''s face, he didn''t even see any hesitation in his expression.


    As if making this kingdom to become the strongest in this world would surely happen sooner or later, and he didn''t even take it seriously.


    This confidence intrigued the envoy, who began to see Cain less as arrogant as he thought about him when he heard it at first.


    "If you don''t believe me, you''re free to leave. Stay with the royal family or go where you wish¡ªit doesn''t matter to me. But I''ll make one thing clear:


    If within the first year, I fail to steer this kingdom in a better direction, you may leave then. However, if you choose to abandon this kingdom now, don''t expect to return. Mark my words."


    Cain looked at the crowds where the high-ranking officials were located with a warm smile, as he really wanted them to stay so that he wouldn''t find such a hassle replacing the vacant positions they had left.


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 Chapter 40 - 40: The Choice

    "For the last time before I give you ten minutes to decide your future. I only want to remind all of the Royal families that this is non-negotiable, and I don''t want to hear any complaints or attempts to argue with me because I''ve had enough for today.


    You have ten minutes to leave this hall. If you''re still here after that, you''ll be killed immediately. Furthermore, you have one day to vacate the city"


    With that, Cain pulled a chair from his inventory, sat down, and closed his eyes, signaling that the discussion was over.


    The hall erupted in murmurs and hushed conversations. Groups formed as people debated their options¡ªwhether to stay or leave.


    "Sir, can you help us resolve this?" The king approached the envoy as he wanted to ask for help.


    However, the envoy only waved his hand as he said it plainly. "No. This is your internal matter. As I said, the Velmara Kingdom will not interfere in the governance of your kingdom.


    And don''t bother trying to persuade me personally. I have no intention of helping either. The old man''s favor isn''t worth this much trouble"


    The envoy then ignored the king and looked at Cain while tapping his fingers on the chair as he thought about something else.


    Even though Cain seemed like he didn''t care about anything, he actually listened to every chatter as he was curious about the estimated percentage of people staying because if most of the high-ranking officials left, he would also be in trouble.


    After listening to the conversation for more than a minute, Cain knew that he was fucked up.


    Because only about 10% of the officials were willing to remain, and even they weren''t staying out of trust but for personal reasons.


    Cain then thought of an idea that might be able to make them stay.


    "Oh, I almost forgot to mention something. I recently acquired a few things that might interest you. Since I have no use for them, I''ll award them to those who contribute the most."


    Cain paused as he wanted them to be curious before continuing.


    "These include a Fire Chicken''s beast egg at the Grandlord rank and two at the Lord rank. Additionally, I have a Fire Blood Tree at the Grandlord rank, which will bear eight fruits by tomorrow.


    These fruits can help those with fire attributes break through to the Grandlord rank. I''ll reward these treasures to those who prove their loyalty and contribute the most within the first month. And rest assured, there will be more rewards in the future¡ªbetter treasures as time goes on." sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Cain spoke as he tapped the chair with fingers before taking out the three beast eggs out of his inventory.


    "These are the beast eggs, as for the Fire Blood Fruits, tomorrow will be the day when it ripens, so I can''t take it out right now."


    Cain looked at the high-ranking officials with a warm smile as he thought that they would definitely be able to attract them since greed was a human nature and the value of these things were really big for them.


    Subsequently, Cain took back the beast eggs into his inventory and closed his eyes again, letting the people inside the hall discuss among themselves.


    ¡­


    When the 10 minutes were almost up,


    Not a single Royal Family could be seen within the hall, as they immediately left after talking to some high-ranking officials.


    However, things had changed with the number of people in the high-ranking officials that stayed.


    The reason was because Cain mentioned how he wanted to reward those who contributed the most in the first month and will continue to do so.


    If Cain hadn''t mentioned it, around 90% of the high-ranking officials would''ve left because in contrast, they would''ve gained nothing and might even have lost their lives since Cain had offended the eldest prince and even insulted his master in front of everyone.


    Because of that, everyone thought that Elder Zyran would almost 100% come to Cain sooner or later, and they might even get implicated as they chose to stay here and support him.


    However, it''s a different story if huge benefits were being involved, because around two-thirds of the high-ranking officials chose to support him and stay in the kingdom.


    Naturally, the huge benefits were not the only reason they chose to stay.


    They discussed it and finally came up with the conclusion that he should also be backed by a strong force, at least at the same level as the Flameforge Sect, because Cain didn''t even take Elder Zyran seriously, since he had insulted before.


    Because of these, most of them decided to stay instead of leaving with the Royal Family or going anywhere else.


    That''s why, coupled with the fact that Cain was generous towards his subordinates, they might as well choose a better leader that cared about the well-being of his subordinates.


    Looking at the high-ranking officials that chose to stay, Cain felt relieved that around two-thirds of the high-ranking officials chose to stay and support him.


    "Let me remind you once more that I will not tolerate disloyalty or treachery during my reign. If you harbor even a shred of malicious intent, leave now. This is your last chance." Cain spoke in a serious expression as he glanced at them.


    "If you choose to stay and betray me later, don''t blame me for what happens because I will show no mercy."


    Cain smiled viciously and waved his hand, signaling to Dante and Anya to prepare themselves because he wanted to check thoroughly before deciding to trust them completely.


    Anya then unleashed her full power and used her [illusion Domain], aiming it at the high-ranking officials.


    "Don''t resist so that it will be easier for me." Anya ordered as this wasn''t a real battle and they shouldn''t resist too in the first place if they really didn''t have any malicious intentions towards Cain.


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 Chapter 41 - 41: The Starlight Auction House

    The air around them shimmered, as an invisible domain had enveloped them gently.


    Fortunately, there''s no one who resisted Anya''s skill.


    Otherwise, it would''ve been a little bit troublesome, as it was already quite tiring using it on such a large number of people.


    After they had fallen to Anya''s illusion, Cain ordered Anya to interrogate them because he wanted to have a talk with the Mid-level Dominator Rank Beast Master since he didn''t know this person''s origin as well as the reason why he was here.


    Looking at Cain approaching him calmly, the envoy smiled warmly because he had been waiting for this moment since a while ago.


    "Greetings, senior. I don''t know where you are from and what''s your reason for coming here since there''s nothing to see here for someone as strong as you." Cain greeted politely while cupping his fist.


    "Ohhh, you don''t need to be so polite." The envoy waved his hand and introduced himself.


    "My name is Thane Silverfang, and I''m from the Royal Family of the Velmara Kingdom. The reason I''m here is because the disturbance that had just happened at the Rageclaw Mountain had affected even the surrounding kingdoms." The envoy explained with a smile and continued.


    "You must have felt it too, right? What do you think?"


    Cain frowned as he thought that there was no way his or Lyra''s aftermath fight would affect the nearby kingdoms.


    He then quickly thought of every possible thing that had just happened and finally realized why the system had reminded him to not activate his bloodline abilities to the fullest unless it''s necessary.


    Because something like this might happen again and it would just attract unnecessary attention, which could only lead to endless trouble.


    Cain then thought that it made sense because his bloodline was just too powerful because if he remembered it correctly, even the leader of the Heavenly Demon Fox tribe, who was considered as one of the strongest gods, only had awakened until 7th or 8th tail at most after he recalled the content in the novel vividly.


    That''s why he was in disbelief when he got the bloodline that had fully awakened until the 9th tail.


    Because he was pretty sure at the moment that the novel still had a long way to go since at the start, he already got this bloodline power that even the leader from one of the strongest tribes from the era of gods hadn''t reached his level yet in terms of the level and purity.


    "Hmmm?"


    The humming sound from Thane had taken Cain back from his thoughts.


    "Ohhh, I''m sorry. I was lost in thoughts because there was something important to remember about." Cain apologized as he bowed slightly before answering the question.


    "About the disturbance that had just happened at the Rageclaw Mountain, you don''t need to worry about it because I already dealt with the problem."


    Cain waved his hand, trying to reassure the envoy that the source of the disturbance that affected the surroundings had been dealt with by him.


    Though it''s theoretically correct since the problem was Cain himself.


    When Thane heard it, he immediately frowned and looked at Cain with an intense gaze, as this problem was not trivial since the scale was big as it affected the surrounding kingdoms.


    Let alone the source, which was yet to be known.


    That''s why the Velmara Kingdom immediately dispatched a few envoys to the surrounding kingdoms that were affected to assess the situation before making further decisions.


    "What do you mean by that? Can you elaborate on it because this matter is not something that can be taken too lightly?" Thane asked Cain with a serious expression, as he wasn''t joking that this matter was not to be taken as something trivial.


    "I''m sorry, but I can''t tell you the details." Cain shook his head and immediately continued,


    "However, I can tell you that I am there when it happens. So, you''re free to check by yourself after this if you don''t believe me." Cain explained as he shrugged.


    "Okay then, I''ll immediately call the others and check together with them right now." Thane immediately got up from the throne and thanked him as he cupped his fist.


    "Thank you for this information. I hope you''re right that there won''t be any trouble like this happening again in the future."


    "Wait!" Cain shouted when Thane had almost walked out of the hall and immediately approached him with a quick step.


    "Do you know where to buy an Ice Dragon''s blood essence or find the Ice Dragon itself?"


    Cain asked as he wanted to help Nix recover because he didn''t even know the details about this world, as this world was only one of the Low-level Worlds and was only mentioned once in the novel.


    "Since you have given me the information before, I might as well tell you this and give you a reminder. In two days, in the capital city of my kingdom, the Starlight Auction House, one of the largest merchants in the entire world, will hold a major auction.


    Since the auction will take place in my kingdom, I''ve obtained insider information revealing that a high-quality Ice Dragon''s blood essence will be among the items up for bidding. Moreover, the king himself plans to auction a wolf cub from his Silver Moon Wolf.


    I also want to remind you that nowadays, there are cases where a group of people are hunting beasts or humans that have a high level of bloodline. I can''t tell you much because I also don''t know the details of it."


    Cain immediately felt relieved when he heard it because he hadn''t had much expectation to help Nix recover in a short time, as finding an Ice Dragon''s blood essence was hard since a genuine dragon''s rank was beyond this Low-level World.


    He asked Thane just because he didn''t know where to begin his search.


    He thought that since there was a person that''s more knowledgeable about this world, he might as well try his luck and ask him. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Fortunately, lady luck was on his side at this time.


    Otherwise, he would''ve been forced to wander aimlessly, seeking the news from place to place.

 Chapter 42 - 42: The Heist in Motion

    "Thanks for the information." Cain bowed as he really felt thankful towards Thane because he just saved a lot of time and didn''t need such a hassle to look for it by himself.


    "No worries. Take this so that you wouldn''t need an invitation or show proof of your wealth to be able to participate in the auction." Thane tossed a silver token with each wolf and moon emblem on the side.


    Cain caught the token as he watched Thane leave with his wolf and thought that since he would go to the auction, he might as well aim to buy the cub of the king''s Silver Moon Wolf.


    Despite aiming to buy them, Cain was helpless with his current situation, as he was basically penniless at the moment.


    However, since there were still two days away, he quickly had an idea of becoming rich overnight.


    That was to rob the others.


    Naturally, Cain didn''t want to blatantly rob people left and right, but he wanted to do it while doing good deeds to society, which meant that he would only rob forces that did dirty things, as Cain wouldn''t feel guilty in doing so.


    So, he decided to use his Special Summon later since the summoned characters that he had currently might only be able to rob those second-rate forces.


    Because the auction this time was being held in a first-rate force, his aim was to rob the force of at least a first-rate force just to be safe financially.


    Nevertheless, he set aside to use his summons right away as he had other things to do at the moment.


    He then walked towards Anya and asked about the things he had ordered her.


    "There''s nothing wrong with them. You can trust them fully for now." Anya informed Cain with a smile.


    "Good!" Cain nodded, and when he was about to say something, he tilted his head, looking in his home''s direction.


    "Hmmm?" Cain burrowed his eyebrows as he sensed that his clone was asking for his help.


    After checking out the situation there by receiving his clone''s memory, Cain immediately laughed and shook his head.


    Apparently his assumption was right, Elara was Sylvia''s older sister that had left the little girl 4 years ago.


    Back then, Elara was saved by Cain''s mom when she had an unfortunate accident and was finally given the job as Cain''s personal maid.


    These few years, Elara had been saving money and saving it at one of the most trusted merchant forces in the entire kingdom because, in case something unfortunate happens to her in the future, her money would be saved and will be given to Sylvia when the time comes.


    The reason she did this and never once visited her was because she knew the potential danger of her becoming Cain''s personal maid.


    The ruthless struggle for the throne among the princes and princesses often extended to their subordinates, putting them in constant peril.


    Even though the chance of her being targeted was slim, she didn''t want to take the risk of coming back to the village and even implicate her little sister in this mess.


    This was why she chose to save the money for her little sister''s future.


    She had never imagined that Cain would grow so powerful, let alone ascend to the throne and become king.


    At the time, Cain was just an ordinary man who hadn''t even awakened his talent.


    She believed her fate was sealed and that she would be doomed eventually.


    This led her to the decision to save all her money for a better purpose.


    At the moment, when Cain''s clone and Elara were having a chat, he suddenly thought of one of the reasons why he wanted to look for Elara after he got the system.


    He wanted to confirm if Elara was truly Sylvia''s older sister.


    The timing of Sylvia''s older sister''s disappearance aligned with his mother rescuing Elara, and from Cain''s memories, he recalled that Elara was also from the same village where he had awakened for the first time in this world.


    ¡­


    "Let''s go¡­ Come on, I''ve waited years to see my little sister!" Elara urged Cain as she pulled his arm, urging him to visit the village right away.


    "We''ll go once my main body arrives, okay?" Cain shook his head helplessly as Elara had been urging him for nearly a minute, resulting in the clone asking for help from the main body as he had no choice.


    "But-but¡­ Why don''t we just go there by ourselves? I can''t wait to see my little sister now that there will be no danger in the future." Elara still hadn''t given up urging Cain, as she pulled his arm with a cute begging expression.


    "Silly girl, if we head there now, how do you plan on getting there? Running? Taking a carriage? Wouldn''t it be much faster to ride on Nix''s back?" Cain flicked Elara''s forehead softly.


    "Hmpph! Why don''t you just say so from earlier?!" Elara pouted as she crossed her arms in her chest, unintentionally showing off her big, beautiful-shaped mountains.


    ¡­


    "Sir, a message has arrived from the main branch. They''ve informed us that a team will be coming here on a highly important and confidential mission." A man in a black robe reported, bowing respectfully before a middle-aged man dressed in white who was sitting on a throne.


    "Ohhh? Is that so? Let me see!" The middle-aged man found it hard to believe that the main branch would bother contacting such a small and insignificant outpost, which was barely worth their attention.


    The man in black then gave a small black scale dragon towards the middle-aged man carefully with both hands.


    "Good job! You can return to your duties now, but mind your words and make sure no one hears about this happy news." The middle-aged man instructed the man to go back to his duty.


    The man nodded and turned to leave the building. However, just as he reached the door, the middle-aged man casually waved his hand.


    In an instant, a shadowy figure appeared behind the man, and immediately slashed his sword, instantly severing his head in one swift motion.


    "It''s safer this way. Now there''s no chance of the news leaking." The middle-aged man said with a vicious smile.


    "Don''t forget to collect his blood," the middle-aged man added with a cold smirk. "It may not be much, but it''s better than nothing."


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 Chapter 43 - 43: Dantes Choice

    "Anya, remove the illusion on them." Cain ordered after he calmed Elara down.


    Subsequently, Cain instructed them to settle with the management of the kingdom because one-third of the high-ranking officials just decided to leave the kingdom.


    This required immediate adjustments, such as filling the vacant positions and other administrative tasks.


    Cain didn''t know that the amount of trouble to the kingdom was massive, considering not only one-third of the high-ranking officials who left but also their loyal subordinates, resulting in them needing a longer time to adjust to the new changes.


    That''s why they said to Cain that this could only be done in a few days at the fastest.


    Cain then ordered them to finish those things as fast as possible because he wanted to do the coronation within this week so that he could complete his mission faster.


    Afterwards, Cain summoned Nix and instructed him, heading back to the home.


    "There they are." Elara exclaimed as she waved her hands when she saw Nix from afar.


    Cain only shook his head, looking at Elara being this happy because he had never seen her being this cheerful.


    When Nix had just landed on the ground, Elara immediately ran towards Nix and said eagerly, "Let''s go right away."


    "Okay, but you need to calm down first. Being that excited doesn''t make our journey faster, you know?"


    Cain said with a smile before patting Nix''s body, ordering him to lower down his wing so that Elara could go up to his back.


    "Hmmm-hmmm." Elara hummed and hastily went up to Nix''s back before instructing Nix excitedly as she patted his body.


    "Let''s go, Nix. Let''s meet Sylvia."


    Elara had known the story between Nix and Sylvia as Cain told Elara about his story of how he met her little sister too.


    "Roar!"


    Nix roared in response as he also liked Sylvia as much as he did with Cain because she was basically his savior too.


    They then depart towards the elf village, leaving Lyra behind as Cain needed someone to stay at his home in case something unexpected happened because he already used his swapping clones skill and needed to wait for its cooldown before he could use it again. S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "System, can you help with extracting my bloodline essence now? Because I want to help Dante recover faster." Cain called out the system as it had already made a promise to help him with the extraction of his blood essence.


    The little fluffy creature then appeared in front of him as it hovered in the air.


    "Okay, but we need to do it inside your beast space for safety purposes." The fluffy guy said with a serious expression that Cain found it cute.


    "How could I enter my own beast spa¨C"


    Before Cain finished speaking, a gorgeous white portal immediately appeared in front of him, startling not only him but the others too.


    "Don''t be surprised, it''s just a portal leading to my beast space." Cain explained with a smile.


    "Dante, let''s go inside while both of you stay here first. It wouldn''t take long."


    Both of them then went inside his beast space and arrived in the middle of a massive forest.


    "What should I do now?" Cain asked the fluffy creature.


    "Make a small pit around 1 cubic meter and fill it with the nearby water." The fluffy creature explained before sending information about how to manage his own beast space, including making a portal by himself.


    Cain then used his absolute power to make a pit instantly and almost fully fill it with water from the nearby river.


    "Seal this place completely." The fluffy creature instructed after it saw that the first step had been done.


    Cain immediately sealed this small place, creating an indestructible transparent wall that couldn''t be broken unless this beast space was destroyed.


    "Now, stay relaxed and just do what I say." The fluffy creature reminded him.


    After he relaxed for a few seconds, he then felt a stream of power leave him, heading towards the tip of his right index finger.


    Cain then made a small hole, letting out a small drop of his blood.


    The moment the small drop of his blood left him, Cain immediately felt tired as he breathed haggardly.


    "Now, drop the blood into the small pond and let it be diluted with it." The little creature instructed.


    Hearing it, Cain dropped the blood right away and let it be diluted with it as the system had instructed him to.


    A minute later,


    The fresh water had become as red as his blood before, making him surprised because he hadn''t expected that with just a drop of it, the small pond had become an entirely different thing.


    "Now let him refine only one drop of this diluted blood. REMEMBER, no more than just a drop!"


    The fluffy creature reminded him as it pointed its finger towards him when it mentioned that Dante shouldn''t take more than just a drop.


    "Dante, are you sure you want to do this?" Cain asked with a serious expression.


    Cain asked him once more since this method was basically a double-edged sword because either Dante would die or he would become a completely different being as he would receive tremendous benefits from it.


    Cain had discussed this with Dante before as he asked him to choose what kind of route he would take to recover.


    The first route and the fastest method was to refine his diluted blood essence with either a huge chance of failure that would lead to his death or tremendous benefits if he succeeds with this method.


    The second route was to get the blood essence of a higher-ranking demon race or a stronger demon race.


    This method was the safest because there was no chance of failure in doing so.


    However, the important part was to get the blood essence, which even Cain didn''t know how to find in this Low-level World.


    After Cain explained it to Dante before, Dante didn''t even hesitate to directly say that he wanted to take the first route because his desire to become strong was massive.


    "Yes, My Lord." Dante answered immediately with a firm attitude, as he also had been waiting for this moment.

 Chapter 44 - 44: Reunion of the Siblings

    The moment Dante swallowed a drop of the diluted blood, his body immediately underwent the same thing that Cain had gone through when he received the blessing in the mountains before.


    However, the difference in the intensity was huge according to the system.


    "Now, let''s leave it up to fate because the chance for him to succeed is low." The little creature commented while looking at Dante, who had sat cross-legged as he absorbed the energy from the diluted blood.


    "Is his chance really that low? Is there still time to cancel it?" Cain asked with a worried expression.


    "Yes, his chances are indeed low, and it''s too late to cancel now." The little creature nodded at his question and quickly continued to explain as it felt bad when it looked at Cain''s helpless expression.


    "However, if his desire to become stronger is truly strong, his chances of success will increase dramatically. Ultimately, the outcome depends entirely on his will. He will either survive and elevate his strength to a new level, or his body will explode from the strain."


    When Cain heard it, he instantly felt relieved as he believed in Dante.


    "Anyways, let''s get out since you said that the process is gonna take a while." Cain said as he waved his hand, making the same portal, and stepped into it.


    ¡­


    "Sylvia, I have a surprise for you." Cain said with a smile as he patted Sylvia''s head while the other hand held the rod since they were still fishing.


    These past few hours, Cain and Sylvia had been chatting happily because Sylvia had a high curiosity and kept asking him about life on the outside since she had always been living in the village.


    Even the farthest place she had gone outside the village was basically around the river.


    "Huh? What is it?" Sylvia asked eagerly with a cute face while swinging the rod up and down as she couldn''t hold her excitement.


    "Okay, let''s stop fishing for now and close your eyes. I want to show you something." Cain said as he ruffled her hair before setting aside the rods and guiding her slowly towards an open field nearby.


    A few minutes later,


    "Brother Cain, why is it taking so long? I can''t stand being like this for much longer." Sylvia complained because her patience had almost run out from waiting for the surprise that he had talked about.


    "Almost there!" Cain replied when he felt that the main body had almost arrived.


    "Roar!"


    Nix''s roar could be heard from afar, and a few seconds later, Nix arrived at the location and landed on the ground.


    When Sylvia heard the familiar dragon''s roar, she immediately knew that it was Nix''s voice and said excitedly.


    "It''s Nix! Nix has come back!" Sylvia wanted to open her eyes by moving his hands away from closing her eyes but was stopped by him.


    "Wait, Sylvia¡­ Just wait a little bit more time, trust me!" Cain smiled when he saw that Sylvia was really excited when she knew that Nix was coming.


    The moment Nix landed on the ground, Elara instantly cried silently as she was extremely happy that she finally could see her lovely little sister.


    Subsequently, Cain helped Elara to get off Nix''s back and let her approach her little sister silently.


    When Elara was close enough, around 10 meters away from Sylvia and his clone, Cain immediately told her to stop before turning Sylvia to face him.


    "Sylvia, when you open your eyes. Don''t immediately look away and focus on me first, okay?"


    Cain said softly as he moved his hands away from her head so that Sylvia could adjust her vision because she had closed her eyes for quite a while.


    When Sylvia opened her eyes, her vision was a little blurred and immediately became better as the seconds passed by.


    "Brother Cain! Why are we doing this?!" Sylvia pouted and crossed her arms since she wasn''t happy that she needed to do this thing for an obvious surprise.


    "Hehehe, you can look there now." Cain smiled warmly as he pinched her cheek softly. S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Sylvia then turned around and was about to run towards Nix but immediately froze on the spot as she saw that there was a beautiful young woman, crying happily without making a sound while watching her with full affection.


    Sylvia blinked her eyes a few times because she didn''t believe what she just saw in front of her.


    She even rubbed her eyes a few times as she was in disbelief that the person in front of her was the person that she had been waiting for four years.


    She then pinched her cheek hard, trying to wake her up if this was just a dream because she also had been dreaming something like this for a few times.


    "Ouch!"


    Looking at her silly little sister''s behavior, Elara only smiled as she squatted down and opened her arms widely.


    "Sylvia¡­ Don''t you miss your sister?"


    Sylvia''s body immediately shivered when she heard the familiar voice that she had engraved into her mind deeply and wouldn''t even forget about it no matter how long she hadn''t heard the voice.


    She then didn''t know what to do as she started crying and sobbing softly but still standing there without going forward.


    "Silly girl, what are you waiting for? This is the surprise that I''ve prepared for you." Cain said as she pushed her a little bit.


    Sylvia''s thoughts that were in a mess immediately became clear when she heard Cain''s voice and felt her body move forward.


    Subsequently, she immediately cried loudly while running towards Elara as fast as she could.


    "WAHHH!"


    "I miss you."


    Sylvia jumped into Elara''s embrace and immediately cried out loud as she hugged her older sister tightly as if she was afraid that her sister would leave her again.


    "I-I really miss you!"


    "P-Please don''t leave me alone anymore."


    "Sylvia promises that she will behave and will not make any trouble."


    "S-So, please¡­"


    "Stay with me, okay?!"


    Sylvia said consecutively because she was really afraid that her sister would leave her again and she wouldn''t even have a chance to talk to her.

 Chapter 45 - 45: Using the Peak-level Special Summoning Pool

    "Silly girl! Who''s going to leave you again? We''ll always be together from now on."


    Elara said as her tears continuously came out since this moment might be the best moment in her entire life, except for the moment when her mom gave birth to her precious little princess.


    "Thank you!" Sylvia cried louder, tightening her hug around Elara.


    Because her greatest fear at that moment was being separated from her sister.


    "Sylvia promises she will listen to everything Big Sis says."


    "Sylvia can also find her own food and won''t be a burden to Big Sis anymore."


    "If that''s not enough, Sylvia will fish more so Big Sis won''t have to go. Sylvia is confident she can catch a lot of fish."


    Sylvia explained that she wouldn''t become her sister''s burden because she thought that her sister had left her because she was a burden to her.


    For these entire 4 years, Sylvia had been thinking about why her sister left him and hadn''t come back.


    Even though people in the village had always reminded her that her sister would come back in the future and she left because of her own future too, the four years were still too long for her, resulting in her thoughts being a mess.


    That''s why she let her thoughts out and said everything she could think of so that her sister wouldn''t leave him.


    When everyone heard it, they immediately cried in tears as they thought that Sylvia must have been through a lot these years that she even said that.


    Cain tilted his head since he couldn''t contain his emotion, and tears started flowing out of his eyes as he immediately thought of his deceased little brother in his past life.


    He then wiped out his tears that started to get out of control while trying his best to control his emotion.


    Anya also instantly cried in silence when she watched the touching scenes because she didn''t want to ruin this moment.


    While Nix tilted its head toward the sky, its crystal blue eyes shimmering with joy as it let out glimmering tears that began to flow down its scaled cheeks.


    His tears sparkled like tiny frozen gems, and when the tears touched the ground, the tears immediately solidified, forming beautiful frost flowers spreading outwards.


    "I''m sorry, Sylvia." Elara apologized and tightened the hug on her little sister.


    "It''s okay, but you suffocated me, sis¡­"


    "I can''t breathe."


    Sylvia tapped out her sister''s back a few times.


    "Oh, I''m sorry¡­"


    Elara immediately loosened the hug and looked at her cute little sister, who released the hug and breathed profusely.


    The atmosphere instantly changed, and everyone laughed when they watched it.


    ¡­


    Subsequently, Elara and Sylvia had their own moments while Cain, Anya, and Nix had gone to the river to fish.


    Around 10 minutes later,


    "Big brother Cain!" Sylvia ran cutely towards him as she opened her arms.


    Cain tilted his head when he heard her voice and immediately smiled the moment he saw the cute little girl running excitedly at him.


    He then welcomed Sylvia warmly because he also felt happy for her that she finally found her older sister.


    "Thank you, Brother Cain!" Sylvia cried a little bit as she hugged Cain, feeling extremely grateful towards him because his mom had saved her sister, and now he had made them be together again.


    "Hey! Don''t cry again¡­ You''ve also helped save my life before. So, we could say we''re helping each other, right?"


    Cain patted her back, trying to console her so that she wouldn''t need to think about these unnecessary thoughts anymore and just let her be happy as she was supposed to be as a child.


    "Okay!" Sylvia cheered up and released her hug before running towards Nix, who had compressed his body size to become smaller, around 3 meters big.


    "Nix!"


    Sylvia hugged Nix''s head and petted it as she hugged him affectionately.


    "I miss you, Nix." Sylvia asked with a smile.


    Nix growled softly in response as if he replied that he missed her too and was happy to see her again while stroking his head on Sylvia. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Little girl, don''t you miss me too?" Anya asked while approaching Sylvia and Nix after they had their moment for a little bit.


    "Of course I miss you too, Sis Anya." Sylvia then jumped into Anya''s embrace as she hugged her happily.


    Sigh!


    ''It''s only been a few hours. How could they already miss each other?'' Cain sighed.


    Subsequently, Cain went to look for firewood because he wanted to make a BBQ since, from the past few hours, his clone and Sylvia had caught a few fish.


    He also had been eager to try the beasts'' meat that he had stored in his inventory because this would be his first time trying the delicacy of meat from strong beasts.


    When Cain had set up a simple fireplace and started the fire, everyone started to gather around him while helping him with other things.


    While looking at the others who were busy with their own things, Cain decided to use his 1x Peak-level Special Summoning Pool since he had nothing to do as well as going to look at what summoned character that he would summon this time.


    Because depending on what summoned character he would summon this time around, the plan will also act accordingly since the summoned character this time was of at least King Rank.


    "System, use my 1x Peak-level Special Summoning Pool." Cain ordered the system.


    He hoped that he would at least summon a strong person at the Peak-level King Rank because since he used the special summoning pool, he was confident that he would summon a character that has a special ability that could fight a higher rank.


    [Ding! Congratulations! You have summoned Conqueror Rank Awakener (Rank 11), Fenix Valthorne, The Pyroblade Alchemist.]


    Cain was surprised when he saw the notifications because he didn''t expect that he would summon a strong person at the Conqueror Rank Awakener, as he was only hoping that he would summon a Peak-level King Rank summoned character.

 Chapter 46 - 46: Fenix Valthorne, The Pyroblade Alchemist

    ''With him, I don''t think I need to worry about my safety within this Low-level World.''


    Cain thought to himself as he finally felt relieved that at least he wouldn''t be in any danger because the strongest within this world was only at Conqueror Rank.


    Which meant that Cain didn''t need to be scared of the strongest person in this world since the new summoned character was of the same rank as them, and he was confident with him as he was summoned by the system.


    Let alone the fact that the new summoned character was summoned by using the Special Summoning Pool.


    Naturally, Cain still needed to be careful because he would only be doomed sooner if he was arrogantly roaming around and offending everyone just because he had a very strong subordinate.


    Because even though this world was a Low-level World, there might be someone or forces that have a connection to the Higher-ranking World or even the Main World.


    That''s why even though he felt relieved that he would at least be safe when he was in this Low-level World, he needed to think in the long term, as he didn''t want to be stuck in this world forever.


    "Woahh, someone will come out the portal again." Sylvia stopped what she was doing as she noticed that there was a void portal as big as 3 meters formed 5 meters in front of Cain.


    Everyone''s attention immediately turned to the void portal, and a few seconds later, a middle-aged man in his early 50s, about 2 meters tall, emerged before the portal vanished into thin air.


    He wore a simple white and red robe and carried twin red curved swords on his back.


    When Cain looked at him, he was extremely satisfied, as he expected the summoned character this time to be extremely powerful if he were to judge based on the appearance.


    "My Lord!" Fenix immediately kneeled on his knee the moment he saw Cain, who was looking him up and down with a smile while nodding as if he was feeling satisfied.


    "Good, no need to be so formal with me from now on."


    Cain nodded with an approving look before taking out the carcass of the Fire Chicken of Peak-level Lord Rank beast and the Fire Lizard that Nix had killed before.


    "Now, your first job is to cut and clean up a small part of their bodies for our meal since the fire is ready." Cain ordered Fenix as he waved his hand.


    "..."


    Fenix looked at Cain with a confused expression as he stood there and didn''t move before hearing Cain''s next sentence.


    "What? Do you want me to do it by myself?" Cain frowned when he looked that he just stood there looking like an idiot while looking at him instead of doing his job right away.


    "No, My Lord. I''m sorry." Fenix bowed and immediately took the dead bodies before starting to chop them up skillfully.


    Cain then asked the system to check Fenix''s personal information, as he was also curious about how strong he was.


    [Name: Fenix Valthorne]


    [Age: 53]


    [Race: Half-Human, Half-Phoenix]


    [Awakener Rank: Mid-level Conqueror Rank]


    [Attribute: Perfect-level Fire Element]


    [Talent: Infernal Rebirth (SS+), Immortal Ember (SS), Infernal Ascendance (SS-)]


    [Skills: Flareblade Technique, Burning Slash, Ashstorm Surge, Ember Veins]


    [Strength]: 300 million


    [Agility]: 310 million


    [Health]: 385 million


    [Sense]: 275 million


    [Energy]: 330 million


    When Cain checked the information, he was shocked to see his stats because he had 3 whole talents in the SS ranks, and his stats should''ve been at least two times more compared to ordinary humans of the same rank.


    His stats were even stronger than ordinary Low-level Heroic Rank (Rank 12).


    Because ordinary Low-level Heroic Rank''s average stats were at 250 million points.


    However, after checking Fenix''s stats properly, he found out the reason.


    The main reason was probably that Fenix was Half-Human and Half-Phoenix, which boosted his overall stats to be more than normal humans have.


    Cain then checked Fenix''s talents and skills to see which one he wanted to copy because these talents and skills were definitely stronger than the things he copied from Dante and Kael.


    Because even though the system let him copy any talents, skills, etc., the system gave him the restriction to only be able to copy three things.


    That''s why he decided to erase the things that he had copied previously and change them with Fenix''s talents and skills.


    Although Kael''s talent [Wind Manipulation] was an SS Rank talent, the thing that he copied also included the experience of the person that had it.


    Which was why he decided to also delete Kael''s talent, because not only was the experience that Fenix had over his talents and skills higher, it was also more compatible to him since he also has a really high level of mastery over fire because of his bloodline. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    After looking at Fenix''s talents and skills for a while, Cain decided to copy all of Fenix''s talents because these talents were so awesome that if someone had them, they could be considered as unkillable cockroaches.


    [Infernal Rebirth (SS+ Rank) - If the host is killed in battle, the host can rise from his ashes once in a while in peak condition for a while before temporarily being weakened.]


    [Immortal Ember (SS Rank) - When being critically injured, flames immediately engulf the body and heal it completely while releasing a fiery shockwave. This skill can only be used sparingly because it drains stamina.]


    [Infernal Ascendance (SS- Rank) - The host transforms, creating massive flaming wings and radiant fire surrounding his body. In this state:


    > All fire attacks deal double damage.


    > He gains the ability to heal allies with his flames.


    > His presence alone scorches enemies within a certain radius.


    This form lasts for a limited time, so it''s advised to use this only when in dire circumstances.]


    Looking at the talents that he had copied, he was extremely satisfied because at least he got another life insurance with them.


    Cain then had a thought that since Fenix was this strong, why don''t they set the bar higher in his plan to rob the other?


    "Hehehe." Cain smiled viciously, looking at Fenix, who was still busy chopping the chicken''s body.


    Fenix immediately shivered out of nowhere, which surprised him as he immediately scanned the surroundings before continuing with his job after he found that there was nothing wrong within his surroundings.

 Chapter 47 - 47: Triple SS Rank Talents

    "System, integrate all of the Fenix''s talents that I just copied." Cain instructed the system as he had prepared himself to accept the information.


    Cain then suddenly felt a surge of information rush into his mind, and he suddenly understood how to utilize the talents that he just got.


    At the same time, he also felt the familiar unknown energy entering his body, running through his entire body as if changing something inside his body.


    Subsequently, Cain checked his personal information, as it had already become his habit to check his stats whenever something got updated.


    [Personal Information]


    [Gacha Points: 8,800] [Evolution Points: 12,173,890]


    [Name: Cain Frostbane]


    [Age: 18]


    [Race: Human]


    [Bloodline: 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox]


    [Attribute: High-level Ice Element]


    [Beast Master Level: Diamond Rank Beast Master (Rank 6)]


    [Contracted Beast: Ice Dragon (Diamond Rank Beast)]


    [Talent: Infernal Rebirth (SS+), Immortal Ember (SS), Infernal Ascendance (SS-)]


    [Skills: Ice Claw, Ice Spike, Ice Breath, Frost Armor]


    [Strength]: 137,502


    [Agility]: 125,002


    [Health]: 150,002


    [Sense]: 125,002


    [Energy]: 472,506


    [Summoning Pools: 2x Random-Level]


    Looking at his personal information, Cain felt content as he finally found new talents that basically could make him an unkillable cockroach depending on the enemy''s strength.


    Because as long as his enemies didn''t completely overpower him, leaving him helpless, Cain was confident in his ability to survive even the toughest situations.


    A few minutes later,


    After Fenix had finished cutting the beasts'' meat to smaller portions, everyone gathered in front of the fire and started to grill the meat.


    While waiting for the meat to be cooked, they chatted to each other casually.


    Sylvia, in particular, was full of curiosity, asking numerous questions about life beyond the village as she was really curious and couldn''t wait to experience it.


    After chatting for a while, the meat was finally cooked and ready to be served.


    Looking at a piece of the chicken''s leg in his hand, Cain unknowingly drooled his saliva because this was going to be his first time eating beast''s meat.


    When Cain took the first bite, his eyes lit up with amazement because he felt an energy that surprisingly increased his physical strength.


    Even though it barely made him even just a little bit stronger and had almost no influence on his strength, he was rather pleased when he experienced this in person. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Despite the fact that he knew that eating the beast''s meat would increase the overall strength depending on the beast''s strength, he hadn''t thought that the feeling was this comfortable.


    Cain then immediately ate the entire piece of meat quickly before taking another portion as he thought that he hadn''t had enough.


    "Big Brother Cain, can I also have a portion, please?"


    Sylvia asked Cain with a cute begging expression as she unknowingly drooled over when she saw that he was really enjoying eating the chicken''s meat.


    "No, Sylvia. You''re too weak to eat this beast''s meat because your body will explode if you try to eat it. Do you still want to try it?" Cain explained with a smile before teasing her as he stuck out the meat in her direction.


    "Hmphh! Such a meanie!" Sylvia pouted and continued eating her fish.


    ¡­


    After they finished their meal, Sylvia immediately went to the river with Elara and Anya as she wanted to continue fishing.


    While thinking about his next plan, Cain remembered something and directly asked Fenix.


    "Fenix, why is your title the Pyroblade Alchemist title? Are you an Alchemist?"


    Cain asked as he wondered why Fenix''s title had Alchemist in it since when he checked Fenix''s talents and skills, he didn''t find anything Alchemist-related.


    "Yeah, but my skill as an Alchemist is only decent at most." Fenix replied with a smile.


    "Ohh, can you make this medicinal liquid?" Cain threw a white token that contained the information about the Mystic Cloud Medicine Liquid Refining Technique.


    Fenix then took the token and scanned the content inside them and immediately answered as if it was nothing. "If it''s just making these medicinal liquids, it wouldn''t be a problem for me to make them."


    When Cain heard it, he was rather pleased that he wouldn''t need to trouble himself to search for an Alchemist and commissioned them to make these.


    If so, he would also need to leak the refining technique to the Alchemist who didn''t have any ties to him, and it would be a problem if the refining technique was leaked to the outside world.


    Even though this refining technique wasn''t that precious, Cain wanted to have his kingdom as the only one that could produce it, which would help him in building a reputation for his kingdom in the future.


    "Good, how confident are you in making these medicinal liquids?" Cain asked as Fenix said that his Alchemist skill was only decent, making him think that there might be a possibility of failure in refining it.


    "100% success rate." Fenix replied while waving his hand as if it was nothing for him because if it was just at this level of Alchemist, he could even do it with his eyes closed.


    Cain nodded at the confidence Fenix showed to him and decided to ask further, because he was curious about the limit in his Alchemist''s skill since this was going to be crucial for the development of his kingdom in the future.


    "It seems you''re quite skilled as an Alchemist. What''s the extent of your abilities? For instance, what ranks are the pills, medicinal liquids, and other things you typically produce?" Cain asked with a smile.


    "Oh, my skill is decent at most because I can only refine up to Heroic Rank (Rank 12), and the success rate also depends on the complexity of the process. With that said, my success rate for anything below Heroic Rank is quite high." Fenix explained with a smile.


    "..."


    "..."


    "..."


    ''This guy¡­.''


    Cain grinned with resentment as he looked at Fenix with a vicious smile because this entire time Fenix was just being modest.


    He thought that his skill as an Alchemist was really at a decent level and nothing much, but it seemed that he was quite skilled as an Alchemist.

 Chapter 48 - 48: Trouble at the City Gates

    After learning that Fenix was also a quite skilled Alchemist, Cain suddenly had a new plan and thought about it for a while before deciding to proceed with the new plan that he had just come up with.


    Cain then came to the girls who had been fishing and chatting happily by themselves and said, "Sylvia, Elara, Anya¡­ I have something important to take care of. You all can continue doing your own thing, alright? We''ll meet at the mansion tomorrow."


    Because Sylvia and Elara wanted to sleep in their home today since they would start living in the manor in the future, Cain thought that instead of wasting his time here, he might as well use his time to do something more important.


    "Okayyy!" Sylvia responded as she raised her small hand in the air.


    "Be careful!" Elara said with a worried expression.


    "Should I come with you?" Anya asked hesitantly because she knew that Cain already had a new subordinate that was way stronger than her.


    "No, you need to stay here with them while protecting them in case something unexpected happens." Cain nodded his head as he looked at Anya.


    "Okay then." Anya sighed, seemingly disappointed that she wouldn''t be by Cain''s side.


    Subsequently, Cain left with Fenix and Nix, heading towards the Velmara Kingdom.


    ¡­


    After a few hours of flying at Nix''s top speed, Cain finally saw the capital city of the Velmara Kingdom from his position high above.


    He immediately instructed Nix to slow down and fly at a lower altitude.


    After flying slowly at a lower altitude for a while, Cain finally heard the system notifications that he had been waiting for.


    [Ding! Detected a Low-level Dominator Rank Beast Master 4 km ahead.]


    [Ding! Detected a Silver Moon Wolf, a Low-level Dominator Rank Beast 4 km ahead.]


    [Ding! Detected a Peak-level GrandLord Rank Awakener 4 km ahead.]


    [Ding! Detected a Peak-level GrandLord Rank Magician 4 km ahead.]


    ¡­


    Numerous notifications from the system flooded in his mind as he went closer to the city gate.


    Cain then ordered the system to update the scan function to only detect everything starting from the King Rank.


    Because if he hadn''t updated the restriction, he might go crazy with the countless notifications that would keep flooding into his mind since this place was the capital city of the Velmara Kingdom, which was filled with strong people as well as countless treasures above the Lord Rank.


    When they had almost arrived at the city gate, Cain instructed Nix to land at a distance from the city gate since he didn''t want to attract too much attention for himself.


    Afterwards, Cain put Nix into his beast space before heading towards the city gate with Fenix by foot.


    A few minutes later, Cain finally saw the sight of the city wall looming overhead, about 50 meters tall.


    Above the city gate, there was a statue of a majestic silver moon wolf and a massive plaque emblazoned with silver words ''Lunovale City.''


    "That''s really grand for a mere first-rate force," Said by the king from an unranked force.


    Cain stopped for a few seconds as he looked at the scene before him and thought that he would reform his kingdom''s capital city gate.


    Because after looking at the other kingdom''s capital city gate, his kingdom looked like more of a town at most and couldn''t be said to be a kingdom.


    Subsequently, Cain joined other people lining up to enter the city, since there were already a lot of people lining up patiently to enter the city.


    While waiting patiently, Cain scanned the people who were lining up on a whim.


    He was surprised to find that the people lining up were filled with strong individuals ranging from Lord Ranks to even Dominator Rank, though he only detected one person who had reached the Dominator Rank.


    "Make a way!"


    "Make a way!"


    A loud, commanding voice echoed from the outside city''s direction, catching everyone''s attention.


    Cain then tilted his head since he was curious about the person who shouted arrogantly and ordered the others to make a way for him.


    He saw that there was a big fire lion with a young man and a middle-aged man on its back.


    Cain subconsciously scanned them and found that the young man was about 19 years old and had reached Low-level Lord Rank Beast Master, while the middle-aged man had reached Low-level Dominator Rank Beast Master.


    As for the lion, it was the middle-aged man''s contracted beast since it had reached the Low-level Dominator Rank Beast.


    When Cain caught a clear look at the young man''s expression, he was instantly irritated. The young man carried himself with an air of superiority, as if everyone waiting in line was beneath him and should obey his commands without question.


    Cain''s patience, who was already nearing his limit, was immediately snapped when he saw this person who came out of nowhere and ordered people arrogantly to make a way for him while he had been patiently lining up for more than 5 minutes, but his queue had just halved from the moment he came.


    As soon as everyone in line heard the voice and saw the person who had spoken, they immediately stepped aside, as though this behavior had become the norm.


    Coincidentally, the direction the young man was heading in was right where Cain stood, as he had chosen the middle spot in the line.


    When others noticed that two people, Cain and Fenix, were still standing firm in the middle of the road, they were surprised and thought that Cain and Fenix were either audacious or just ignorant.


    "They''re done for¡­"


    "They don''t know what''s good for them.."


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    Everyone then started chattering as they looked at Cain and Fenix, who were only standing there unwaveringly while watching the lion approached them.


    "Young men! Step aside if you don''t want to get into trouble!" An old man was kindly reminding him and Fenix.


    Cain tilted his head and smiled at the old man. "Don''t worry, I know what I''m doing."


    He then glanced at Fenix with a vicious smile. "Just toss them aside. If they keep making a scene, let me show you how to handle it."

 Chapter 49 - 49: The Flarehart Family

    When the young man saw that Cain and Fenix didn''t go out of the way and even stood there as if to challenge him, he immediately became irritated and ordered the middle-aged man behind him.


    "Just step on them." The young man smiled viciously, looking at Cain and Fenix before continuing. "We need to make an example once in a while so that people will know their place in the future."


    "But Young Master, I couldn''t even detect that big guy''s rank. What if he''s stronger than me?" The middle-aged man responded after he looked at Fenix and tried to measure his rank.


    The young man''s eyes narrowed, but his expression shifted to mild amusement. "Oh, so that''s why they''re so confident."


    He then waved his hand and ordered. "Call the head butler in case something unexpected happens."


    ¡­


    "Captain, should we intervene?" One of the guards asked the captain, who sat and leaned on the walls while petting his wolf.


    "There''s no need to interfere, that young man said he knew what he was doing. Besides, the big guy with them seems strong, either stronger than me or using some kind of treasure to conceal his rank"


    The captain replied with a smile as he thought that he would see an interesting scene since being the captain guard, who always guards the city gates and welcomes important guests, was boring.


    "But¡­"


    Before the guard could finish his sentence, he was cut off by the captain, "Relax. Either way, we benefit. If we don''t interfere, one of two things will happen: either the Flarehart Family will be humiliated today or the worst scenario for them is their death."


    The reason the captain didn''t want to meddle in this was basically because he would only lose something since interfering with the Flarehart Family would only bring trouble for him.


    The Flarehart Family was one of the five first-rate families in the Velmara Kingdom and could be considered the strongest family in the Velmara Kingdom after the Royal Family.


    That''s why they had always been arrogant, and the royal family also let them do so because it wasn''t worth going against them for something like this.


    Naturally, the Royal Family had warned them to not go overboard and always to know their boundaries.


    Otherwise, once the Royal Family made a move, the consequence wouldn''t be so simple as they would bear the wrath of the true ruler of this kingdom.


    Because even though the Flarehart Family was a really strong first-rate family, their strength was still pale in comparison with the Royal Family, let alone the entire Velmara Kingdom.


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    A few seconds later, the big lion, who was as big as 6 meters, had arrived in front of Fenix and stepped its paw on him as it was ordered to step on them.


    Fenix, who saw a big paw intending to crush him, calmly raised his right hand in response as he immediately caught one of the lion''s claws mid-swipe.


    Without hesitation, Fenix swung his arm to the side as he intended to throw the lion since Cain ordered him to do so.


    The lion flew hundreds of meters away before it stabilized itself by scratching the ground with its claws.


    "Young master, this is bad¡­ That man is really strong, he might have awakened a strength related talent, and his rank is likely higher than mine."


    The middle-aged man frowned when he realized that his guess was true.


    However, since the young man was consumed by his ego, he ignored it and said, "Then we''ll wait for the head butler. Once he arrives, I''ll teach these fools a lesson for daring to block my path."


    "Okay then." The middle-aged man sighed as he was helpless since he couldn''t do anything and could only obey his master''s order as a servant.


    His master''s personality has always been conceited, as he always got what he wanted since he was born.


    His position within the family was also pretty high because he was loved by the elders of the family since he had a pretty good talent and could be considered a genius.


    Subsequently, the middle-aged man ordered the lion to walk slowly towards the gate as he intended to delay the time while waiting for the head butler to come.


    Less than a minute later, an old man in a black and white butler''s suit appeared near the gate and immediately looked for the young master of his family.


    After finding that the young master was fine, he instantly felt relieved because he was informed that the young master sent emergency help at the city gate.


    "Butler Hu, These two dared to disrespect our Flarehart Family!" The young man pointed his finger at Cain and Fenix.


    Fenix only smiled playfully in response, while Cain''s reaction was really different from what everyone had expected, which even stunned everyone present, including Fenix.


    "W-what? You''re from the Flarehart Family?" Cain stammered, bowing slightly with a cupped fist. "I apologize for our earlier behavior. We didn''t realize who you were."


    "Why are you still standing stupidly like that? Quickly apologize too." Cain glanced at Fenix, who was stunned with Cain''s response.


    Fenix came back to his senses when he saw that Cain''s expression was serious and immediately apologized too.


    "My apology because I didn''t recognize you as a member of the Flarehart Family. Please forgive my earlier rudeness."


    The young man''s ego immediately soared high to the sky as he thought that they were acting like that because they didn''t know that he was from the Flamehart Family.


    However, unlike the young master of his family, who became proud, the head butler was shocked and became wary when he saw Fenix because he couldn''t check his strength.


    He then thought of two possibilities: either Fenix used a king rank treasure to hide his cultivation or his rank was higher than his.


    As a seasoned assassin with a sharp sense for such things, the butler leaned toward the first option.


    ''If he truly were stronger than me, he''d have to be at least High-level King Rank. But that''s impossible. Why would someone of that caliber bow to a young master of a mere first-rate family?'' The butler thought so.

 Chapter 50 - 50: Teach Them a Lesson

    Looking at the situation where Cain and Fenix, who seemed to be serious about his apology, the head butler was confused and immediately acted cautiously as he thought about the worst-case scenario that might happen if he handled it poorly.


    "Your Excellency, there''s no need to apologize. It was all just a misunderstanding."


    The butler said, bowing slightly before approaching Cain to help him stand. From his earlier interaction with Fenix, he surmised that Cain was the one in charge.


    "Glad we cleared that up," Cain replied, scratching the back of his head with an awkward smile.


    "Hahaha, let''s put this misunderstanding behind us and move forward as friends." The head butler laughed and looked at the young master of the Flarehart family.


    "Alen, you''re about the same age as this young master. It would be good for you two to get to know each other better."


    "But, they¡­" Alen wanted to find an excuse as he wanted to teach them a lesson but immediately shut his mouth when he saw the head butler''s serious gaze directed at him.


    He was also confused why the head butler was acting like that towards them.


    "Please forgive Alen. He may come off as rude sometimes, but deep down, he''s just a little spoiled." The head butler said with a kind smile.


    "It''s okay, you don''t need to be so polite since we''re friends now." Cain waved his hand.


    "Alen, come and apologize. This young master must come from at least a first-rate force, just like you." The head butler hinted at Alen so that he wouldn''t be too arrogant as Cain also had the background of at least the first-rate force.


    The head butler thought so because after looking at the traces that happened here, the butler noticed deep claw marks on the ground where the lion had been, he deduced that the lion was thrown away.


    Considering that the lion had reached Low-level Dominator Rank and Fenix wore a treasure of King Rank to hide his rank, he was certain that Fenix was a strong awakener who had reached Peak-level Dominator Rank or even might have reached Low-level King Rank like him.


    Therefore he was 100% sure that Cain and Fenix were at least from the first-rate force or even from one of the top forces.


    That''s why the head butler immediately acted polite before, because if Cain and Fenix were from the top force as he thought of the worst-case scenario, then it would really bring a lot of trouble not only to Alen but the entire family.


    When Alen heard it, he immediately came back to his senses since he had just been consumed by his ego and hadn''t thought of that possibility before.


    He thought that even though Fenix was a strong awakener and even stronger than his servant, this place was his territory since his family was the strongest family after the Royal Family.


    Previously, he was consumed by his own ego because there were two unknown people who didn''t take his words seriously, his only thought at that time was he wanted to at least teach them a lesson, as this was the first time that strangers looked down on him.


    Subsequently, Alen ordered the middle-aged man to hurry there as he wanted to make things right since he was the one who started this.


    Alen stepped forward, forcing a smile as he extended his hand. "My friend, I''m truly sorry for my earlier behavior. It was a misunderstanding."


    "It''s okay, I don''t mind it." Cain waved his hand as if he really didn''t mind about the incident that just happened.


    When Cain shook hands with Alen, he introduced himself with a smile, "I''m Cain, and I''m from a faraway place. This is my guardian, Fenix."


    "Nice to meet you, Cain. I''m Alen Flarehart from the Flarehart Family in the Velmara Kingdom." Alen introduced himself proudly as he mentioned the details, even though Cain had already known it.


    Cain''s smile widened as he patted Alen''s shoulder, "Oh, are you really from the Flarehart Family?" S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Alen was taken aback when he heard the strange question that Cain asked, even though it was obvious that Cain knew it.


    Though he still answered Cain''s question, he was also confused about what Cain had up his sleeve by asking such an obvious question.


    "Of co¡­"


    Boom!


    Before Alen could answer it properly, Cain''s left hand immediately grabbed his neck, and his head was immediately on the ground before he even knew it.


    "So what if you''re from the Flarehart family!?" Cain shouted after he smashed Alen''s head on the ground because he had endured enough.


    He even activated his bloodline power to the second tail to triple his stats as he wanted to overwhelm Alen completely and teach him a lesson.


    "Does that give you the right to act so arrogantly, expecting everyone to clear the way for you? Even if this is your territory, does that justify your actions earlier?"


    Boom!


    Cain smashed his head again after he let out his thoughts that pissed him off and ordered Fenix.


    "Fenix, if these two dare to make a move, smash their heads into the ground too."


    "Yes, My Lord." Fenix replied gleefully, cracking his knuckles since he couldn''t wait to experience smashing someone''s head on the ground too.


    Fenix even thought that his lord was such a coward because he knew that everyone here was nothing to him and he didn''t need to be afraid, but still acting like a coward, which honestly disappointed him.


    However, his opinion about Cain being a coward was immediately shattered by this incident.


    "..."


    "..."


    "..."


    Everyone was stunned with the sudden, unexpected move that Cain suddenly did out of nowhere.


    Even Alen, who had his head smashed on the ground twice, could only remain silent as he was really confused with the situation he was in.


    The head butler was the first person to realize what had just happened and immediately became angry.


    "You! Who are you and why are you doing this? Do you intend to go against the entire Flarehart Family?" The butler shouted as he pointed his trembling finger at Cain.


    When Fenix saw that the butler had pointed his finger at Cain, he immediately made a move as he appeared beside the butler and smashed his head on the ground like Cain did with Alen.


    This scene had left everyone dumbfounded, especially for Alen''s servant and the guards who were watching it from afar.


    Because they knew that the butler of the Flarehart Family was a genuine Low-level King Rank Awakener.


    Even the butler himself was extremely shocked that he didn''t expect the big guy to be much stronger than him, to the point that he couldn''t even react, even though he was a well-known assassin who specialized in speed.


    "What are you doing?! I didn''t make a move. I only pointed my finger!"


    The butler immediately complained as he remembered that Cain ordered Fenix to smash his head if he ever made a move, but he just pointed his finger out of anger!


    Cain raised an eyebrow at Fenix. "He claims he didn''t make a move. Is that true?"


    "Hehe." Fenix chuckled mischievously and made an excuse. "But My Lord, pointing a finger is still making a move, isn''t it?"


    "Fair enough." Cain nodded his head innocently.


    "..."


    "..."


    "..."


    The absurdity of the situation left everyone speechless.

 Chapter 51 - 51: Blackmailing the Flarehart Family

    Cain cast a glance at Alen, who had been utterly silent, his vacant gaze resembling that of someone trapped in one of Anya''s illusions. Irritated by the lack of response, Cain lightly smashed Alen''s head against the ground once more.


    Boom!


    "Hey! Answer me! Are you deaf?!" Cain''s voice was sharp, his patience wearing thin.


    Despite the blow, Alen remained unresponsive, his empty eyes staring into nothingness. Frustrated, Cain struck again, this time with more force.


    Boom!


    This time, the impact cracked Alen''s forehead, causing blood to stream down his face and jolting him back to his senses.


    "Huh?" Alen became confused because when he came back to his senses, his vision was blurry and had a red color effect as blood was all over his face.


    "Answer me!" Cain slapped his right cheek as he was irritated that Alen acted like nothing had happened before.


    Alen became more confused when he saw that Cain slapped his face blatantly when they had just become friends.


    He then looked at the head butler and found out that he was also in a similar situation as him.


    "What just happened? Why are you doing this to us? We did nothing wrong!" Alen asked Cain with an angry expression.


    ''Did this guy get an extreme shock that he forgot what happened from the moment I smashed his head?'' Cain thought Alen was so shocked that his mind was blank for a moment.


    "I asked you, So what if you''re from the Flarehart family!? Does that give you the right to act so arrogantly, expecting everyone to clear the way for you?


    Even if this is your territory, does that justify stepping on others just because they''re in your path?" Cain asked with a serious expression and glanced directly into his eyes.


    "I-It was just a misunderstanding, we cleared it up before-" Alen answered without an ounce of guilt in his face.


    "Do you think I''m as dumb as you?! It was a ''misunderstanding'' because we''re strong enough to defend ourselves!


    If we weren''t, we might have even lost our lives! Do you think your power gives you the right to trample on people whenever you feel like it?" Cain interrupted with a sharp gaze.


    "I-It was really¡­"


    Before Alen finished his sentence, he was cut off by Cain.


    "Shut up! I don''t want to hear any words from you anymore. I''ll forgive you this time, but mark my words¨Cif I find out you''ve pulled a stunt like this again


    I swear to God I''ll find you, and you wouldn''t even be able to hide even if you go to the corner of this world! Do you understand?" Cain said as he slapped Alen''s cheek once more to make him remember his words clearly.


    Alen nodded his head in response, as he wasn''t stupid enough to go against Cain and Fenix, who could even overwhelm the head butler, who had reached Low-level King Rank Awakener completely.


    Boom!


    "Answer me properly!"


    "I-I understand." Alen answered hesitantly with a low voice as he was embarrassed.


    Boom!


    "I can''t hear you, what did you just say?"


    "I understand, Young Master Cain!" Alen immediately shouted loudly with a firm voice as he was already embarrassed at this point.


    "Good!" Cain nodded satisfiedly before he let go of Alen and waved his hand, indicating to Fenix to let the butler go.


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    Fenix smashed the butler''s head so hard that it made a big crater and cracked its skull.


    "Y-You!" The head butler was taken aback because Fenix smashed his head out of nowhere as he didn''t even make a sound, let alone a move.


    "What? You got a problem with that?" Fenix smiled playfully at the butler.


    "N-No problem," The butler stammered, "But why?"


    Boom!


    "Why? Because you''re his butler. Shouldn''t you take responsibility for his actions too?" Fenix smashed his head once more with a kind smile as he couldn''t wait to smash his head again.


    Realizing he couldn''t win this argument, the butler gave a forced smile, raised his thumb, and said, "Fair enough."


    "..."


    "..."


    "..."


    The bystanders were left stunned, their jaws hanging open. None could believe their eyes.


    The young master and head butler of the mighty Flarehart family had been thoroughly humiliated by two strangers in front of an audience.


    "So, do you want to do it by yourself or should I do it for you?" Fenix glanced at Alen''s servant, who was still sitting on the lion''s back after he let the butler go.


    "Let me do it by myself, sir!" Alen''s servant immediately jumped on the ground and banged his head on the ground by himself three times.


    Boom!


    Boom!


    Boom!


    After his head was smeared in blood like Alen and butler Hu, he stopped and looked at Fenix in relief as he saw Fenix seem to ignore him as he walked towards Cain.


    Looking at Fenix, who was walking towards him with a smile on his face, Cain instructed, "Scratch your palm so that we can blackmail¡ªuh, request compensation from the Flarehart family."


    "Oh, what a fun plan!" Fenix immediately smiled widely as he hadn''t thought that this trip would be this fun.


    He then made a light scratch on his palm, enough that it would be noticeable without making it bleed, before he used his strength to suppress his regeneration on his palm so that it wouldn''t be healed.


    "Lead us to your place," Cain demanded, glancing at the butler, who was feeding Alen a healing pill.


    "We''ll need proper compensation for the physical and emotional damage you''ve caused."


    "What do we do now? Should we really take them to the palace?" Alen asked with a worried face after he wiped all of the blood from his face.


    "What''s done is done. We have no choice but to inform the family head and let him prepare."


    The butler then took out a red token from his storage space, infusing it with energy to send a detailed message to the Flarehart family head about the unfolding situation.

 Chapter 52 - 52: The Flarehart Familys Strength

    "Why are you all staring at us with those ridiculous expressions?" Cain''s sharp gaze swept over the crowd.


    The onlookers'' faces reflected a mix of fear, awe, and confusion as they observed him and Fenix. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    When everyone heard Cain''s complaint, they immediately diverted their attention as they were terrified by Cain''s way of handling things.


    Meanwhile, the captain of the city guards noticed Cain heading toward the city gates. Reacting swiftly, he stepped forward with urgency, his subordinates following suit.


    Looking at a few city guards approaching him in a hurry, Cain thought that he was in another trouble and immediately made a quick plan in case they wanted to trouble him.


    His plan was simple: just blame them for letting this kind of thing happen in their presence as they didn''t even help him.


    However, things were not as Cain had expected because as soon as the city guards were in front of him, they immediately bowed while cupping their fists.


    "Welcome to Lunovale City, young master," the captain said loudly, his tone filled with regret.


    "I deeply apologize for allowing such an incident to occur before you even entered the city. This was my failure, and I accept full responsibility.


    Please, if there must be punishment, let it fall on me alone, because this is entirely my own fault and has nothing to do with the other guards or even the kingdom."


    "Captain, we¡­"


    When the other guards heard it, they tried to take the blame too but immediately shut their mouths when they heard their captain''s voice.


    "Quiet!" The captain tilted his head for a moment as he looked at his subordinates before continuing,


    "Sir, as I said before, this is entirely my fault. Please don''t implicate the innocents."


    When Fenix heard it, he instantly took a heavy step forward and said, "My lord, shall we deal with this worthless man here and now? It would save us the trouble of wasting time later."


    Fenix released a little bit of his killing intent that instantly made the captain guard''s entire body shiver.


    Cain waved his hand in response and said, "Stop fooling around, Fenix. We have more important matters to attend to."


    "But, my lord, I wasn''t joking," Fenix replied with a serious and displeased voice.


    "..."


    Cain was speechless with the response and thought that he really needed to teach him carefully because Fenix''s brain seemed to be a little bit screwed.


    When Fenix saw that Cain was serious about letting the captain guard go, he quickly caught on, letting out a hearty laugh.


    "Hahaha! Of course, I was just joking, my lord."


    When the captain guard heard it, he immediately kneeled on his knees and thanked Cain, "Thank you for your mercy, young master Cain."


    Cain then helped the captain guard to get up. "It''s not your fault anyway, so don''t think too much about it."


    The other guards felt relieved that Cain wasn''t an unreasonable person who took advantage of situations as they had thought since they saw that Cain wanted to blackmail the Flarehart Family because of this situation.


    "Young master, this is your identity token. It will help you avoid any unnecessary trouble within the city. Such tokens are essential for most transactions and services."


    One of the guards handed a silver token similar to the one that Thane gave him before.


    The difference between them was that the quality in the token itself was different, with the token that was in his hand being worse in quality, and it had his name on it.


    ¡­


    As Cain walked through the city, he noticed hundreds of people walking everywhere on the street, which was approximately 50 meters wide.


    A few notifications rang in his mind as there were many people and treasures of Dominator Rank and above the further Cain went inside the city.


    After walking for more than ten minutes, they had finally arrived in front of a huge mansion with two majestic fire lion statues in front of the door.


    In front of the door, there were already two guards who seemed to have been waiting upon their arrival.


    "Young Master Alen, Butler Hu," they greeted, acknowledging the pair before turning to Cain and Fenix. "Sirs, please follow us. The family head is awaiting your arrival in the main hall."


    Alen''s body instantly shivered when the guards mentioned the family head because he knew his father really well and what kind of person he became when he was angry.


    The guards immediately led the way into the main hall, followed by only Alen and butler Hu behind them with a fearful expression, as Alen''s servant wasn''t allowed to go inside with them.


    Cain and Fenix, however, followed leisurely, exuding an air of indifference as if the mansion were their backyard in the first place.


    After they arrived in front of a huge ornate hall adorned with intricate carvings of lions. They heard a majestic man''s voice from behind the massive doors ahead.


    "Come in."


    Before stepping in, Cain discreetly reactivated his system''s scan function and scanned the hall.


    Because he had deactivated the scan function the moment he scanned a lot of treasures as he was afraid to be consumed by his greedy emotion and might even plan some crazy shit after scanning these treasures.


    When he scanned the entire hall, he was surprised because he scanned a lot of people who had reached King Rank Beast Masters and Awakeners.


    The hall was filled with individuals of remarkable strength.


    Among them, three Peak-level King Rank Beast Masters stood out, alongside 11 High-level King Ranks, 25 Mid-level King Ranks, and 62 Low-level King Ranks.


    Except for the three people who had reached the Peak-level King Rank as Beast Masters, the High, Mid, and Low-level were mixed with Beast Masters and Awakeners.


    Though most of them were Beast Masters since the Flarehart Family was known for its Fire Lion as their contracted beast.


    ''No wonder the Flarehart Family is second only to the royal family.''


    Cain thought to himself that with this strength, the Flarehart Family was even stronger than some weak first-rate kingdom, and he wouldn''t be surprised if he heard of a new kingdom with the Flarehart Family as the royal family if they ever wanted to make a new kingdom.

 Chapter 53 - 53: Three choices

    As Cain stepped into the hall, a familiar scene greeted him. It reminded him of the royal council chambers back in his own kingdom, where people stood in rows on either side of the hall, while the leader presided from a high throne elevated on a platform accessible by a short flight of stairs.


    However, unlike when he was at the royal council before, where there was only one throne, this time Cain saw three thrones where three people sitting on them, each having their own fire lion beside them.


    On the left, Cain saw an old man in a white and red robe with long white hair sitting on the throne, looking at him with a curious expression. S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    On the right, another old man, this one with fiery red hair and dressed in a crimson robe, glared at Cain with barely concealed anger.


    Seated on the central throne was a middle-aged man with red hair, wearing a white and red robe.


    Unlike the others, his demeanor was calm, though his fingers tapped rhythmically on the armrest, a subtle gesture that seemed to control the atmosphere in the room.


    Low murmurs filled the hall as the crowd whispered among themselves, their eyes fixed on Cain as he advanced toward the center of the room.


    The moment Cain reached the midway, the room abruptly fell silent when the family head, seated at the center of the throne, halted his tapping finger.


    Cain raised an eyebrow and glanced at Fenix, asking about his thoughts. "What do you think?"


    Fenix swept his gaze across the crowd with a quick look before answering Cain,


    "Meh, that''s all there is to it." Fenix grimaced with a casual shrug..


    "Good," Cain said with a nod of approval, lifting his gaze toward the thrones.


    Naturally, their conversation was easily overheard by those inside the hall, as their heightened senses, a result of being powerful Beast Masters and Awakeners, made it impossible to miss.


    Their reactions were varied¡ªsome were angry, others surprised or confused, while a few even showed fear.


    However, Cain didn''t care about the other''s reactions as he was curious about the reactions from the three people who sat on the thrones.


    To his surprise, the family head''s reaction was still calm while the old man on the left also still had the same reaction.


    However, the old man on the right was a different story.


    His expression twisted with rage, as though he was moments away from lunging at Cain and Fenix.


    "This young friend, what is your purpose in coming here so abruptly?" The family head asked without any expression as he started to tap his fingers again.


    "Let''s cut to the chase since I don''t have much time, and I''m sure most of us here were busy too. I''m here because I want to ask for compensation for the physical and emotional damage caused by your son."


    Cain replied with a smile before glancing at Fenix, "Show him your wound."


    Fenix raised his hand and opened his palm, showing the ''scratch'' that was barely visible, and people wouldn''t even notice it if they didn''t look at it carefully.


    "How audacious!" The old man on the right bellowed, slamming his fist into the armrest of his throne, shattering it instantly.


    "Do you really think you can leave this hall alive after making such an audacious demand?"


    "Ohh, are you the one in charge here?" Cain shifted his gaze to the old man calmly.


    The old man hesitated, glancing nervously between the family head and the other elder before coughing and replying, "No. Why do you ask?"


    "Then shut your mouth, old man. I only talk to the one in charge." Cain said sharply before shifting his gaze back to the family head.


    Everyone was shocked when Cain scolded the old man because the one that he just scolded was the first elder, one of the strongest in the family who had reached the Peak-level King Rank Beast Masters.


    The old man was immediately enraged and stood up, but before he did something out of line, the family head raised his left hand, signaling the old man to sit and calm down.


    "What compensation do you seek?" the family head asked, his voice calm. "And what if we refuse to grant it?"


    "Well, before our discussion becomes any pointlessly longer, I''ll give you three choices." Cain paused as he raised three fingers in the air.


    Cain raised his index finger. "The first choice, I''ll take some of your treasures that I want or deemed interesting in my eyes, and I''ll forget about what happened today."


    "The second choice." Cain raised his second finger before pointing at Alen and the old man on the right while saying, "I''ll kill your son, and that old man must take one move from my subordinate. Afterward, we settle things and walk away with no further grievances."


    Before Cain could elaborate, the old man on the right stood abruptly. "I''ll take one move! Let''s end it here!"


    Cain only glanced at the old man and noticed that the family head didn''t seem to bother with it as if he also wanted to test Fenix''s strength.


    Cain was pretty sure that if Fenix''s strength was not strong enough to the point that the family head thought it was impossible to win against him with the entire Flarehart Family''s strength, the family head would immediately order everyone to attack him.


    Otherwise, there was no reason why the entire family''s strong people would have gathered in here if it wasn''t for it.


    "Remember, you only have one move to crush him completely." Cain waved his hand unbotheredly as he noticed Fenix''s gaze, who was impatient to crush the old man.


    Fenix immediately smiled viciously as he unsheathed one of his swords and took a heavy step forward.


    As Fenix took the first step, he immediately released two-thirds of his strength as he enveloped his sword with blazing crimson red flames, intending to use his [Burning Slash] skill with enough energy to kill both the old man and his contracted beast.


    Everyone instantly felt the horror when Fenix released his strength, especially the old man whose body was shivering in fear as he regretted that he had just made the stupidest choice in his entire life.


    Even though they had a guess that Fenix was a strong awakener who had reached the Conqueror Rank Awakener, they only thought that he would at most reach the Low-level Conqueror Rank.


    Because having a Conqueror Rank Awakener as a guardian was already extremely rare enough, and only one of the strongest forces in this world could afford that.


    Let alone someone on Fenix''s caliber, who was definitely stronger than those Low-level Conqueror ranks, even by releasing his strength casually.


    The family head himself was shocked and immediately used his brain to the fullest in a split second as he didn''t want the worst-case scenario to happen to his family.


    At first, he thought that Fenix was a really strong man who had reached around the Peak-level King Rank as he completely overwhelmed butler Hu.


    If so, he would''ve attacked them, as Cain and Fenix were daring enough to blackmail them in broad daylight and had ruined their family''s reputation.


    Even if Fenix had reached the Low-level Conqueror Rank, the family head was confident enough to have a battle with him using the entire family''s strength since Beast Masters were usually stronger than awakeners as their contracted beast was stronger than most awakeners in the first place.


    Naturally, the family head wouldn''t go overboard because he knew that Cain must have a really strong background that he couldn''t offend.


    However, he was sure that if he asked for compensation from the force behind Cain, they would definitely give him something since it was reasonable to do so because Cain was the one who started this.


    "Please stop!" The family head immediately shouted and stood up with a worried face when he saw Fenix was about to swing down his sword.


    Looking at the family head, who was anxiously trying to stop Fenix, Cain raised his hand in response and ordered. "Wait."


    "Do you have any last words for him?" Cain asked with a smile as he teased him for letting this happen in the first place.


    "No! We''ll not choose the second option. Tell me the third."


    The family head replied with an awkward smile before sitting down and wiped the sweat on his forehead when he saw Fenix had cancelled his skill.


    "A wise choice." Cain nodded his head and continued to explain the third option.


    "The third option is simple. All of you against the two of us in a battle. Simple, isn''t it?" Cain said, casually pointing to the crowd before gesturing toward himself and Fenix.


    "Oh, don''t worry too much because I wouldn''t implicate the innocent in your family after killing¨Cahem, beating all of y¡­"


    Before Cain could finish, the family head raised a hand in surrender.


    "I''ll choose the first option."


    Sigh!


    "How boring. I was hoping for some action."


    Fenix sighed and complained as he thought that he could have fun like he did previously by smashing someone''s head on the ground.


    "Well, if you''re bored, you can smash that old man''s head as long as you don''t kill him. That old man''s face is ugly anyway, so bashing it on the floor will help him improve it." Cain said as he waved his hand casually.


    "What if someone sneak attacks you?" Fenix asked worriedly as he thought about Cain''s safety first before anything else.


    "Don''t worry, they can''t kill me." Cain shrugged his shoulders.

 Chapter 54 - 54: Flarehart Familys Treasure room

    Everyone was left speechless when Cain shamelessly allowed his subordinate to smash the first elder''s face, claiming it would somehow improve the elder''s handsomeness.


    "Y-You!" The first elder stammered, pointing an accusatory finger at Cain.


    Fenix smirked when he heard that Cain allowed him to entertain himself by banging the old man''s face on the floor at the very least.


    Boom!


    Before anyone could react, Fenix vanished, reappearing in an instant to slam the elder''s head into the floor, creating a small crater.


    ¡­


    When he returned to Cain''s side, his expression was one of satisfaction. He had smashed the elder''s head several times until it was fully covered in blood.


    He stopped when a twinge of pity struck him, watching the old man beg desperately, his humiliation laid bare before the gathered crowd.


    Subsequently, the family head led Cain and Fenix towards the treasury room as they walked out of the building and headed into the further mansion, leaving everyone in the hall to stay silent for a while before chattering filled the entire hall.


    When they had almost arrived at a huge building not far away from the building they had been to, the family head took out a red token and removed one by one the formations around the building as it was covered with a lot of formations for safety measures.


    ''So this is the kind of formation I''ve read about in novels.'' Cain thought as he watched the transparent barriers dissipate before his eyes.


    ''I should implement something like this in the Royal Treasury Hall later.''


    Cain became interested in giving formations in the important places in the kingdom later on.


    Though he realized he would need to recruit an expert to handle such tasks, as he didn''t have any subordinate who was capable of doing so.


    After the head family removed all of the formations as they walked towards the building, they then finally arrived in front of huge doors with intricate carvings of lions in the door.


    Before the family head opened the door, Cain fully activated his scan function, as he had only activated it again specifically for scanning living beings when he was about to enter the hall previously.


    [Ding! Detected 100,000,000 Low Rank Dominator Crystals]


    [Ding! Detected 26.436 Low Rank Dominator Beast Cores]


    [Ding! Detected thousands of medicine materials in the Dominator Rank]


    [Ding! Detected¡­]


    ¡­


    Countless notifications rang in his mind, and Cain immediately instructed the system to stop giving him the notifications any further as it annoyed the living out of him.


    When the family head opened the door, Cain immediately saw numerous things in front of him as the massive building was filled with treasures.


    A few towering piles of white crystals, each emanating energy of varying intensities.


    He also saw a few huge piles of beast cores with different colors and ranks.


    While rows of shelves filled with treasures were lined up as if welcoming him to take them up.


    Cain''s inner greed surged as he took in the sheer wealth before him since he was basically penniless at the moment.


    Because in his memory, he didn''t even have a lot of money or treasures as he was oppressed by the other princes and princesses.


    That''s why, when he saw the enormous wealth in front of him, his inner emotion started to sway him up to take all of the treasures for himself.


    Cain immediately took a deep breath as he tried to control his emotion before opening his eyes slowly and starting to look around.


    Meanwhile, Fenix only stood there expressionless, as this amount of wealth was nothing to him since he was a quite well-known alchemist and had accumulated a lot of wealth in his entire life.


    After looking around for a little bit, Cain nodded and looked at the family head, S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "It seems that you''ve accumulated quite a bit of wealth." Said by the once-penniless prince of an unranked kingdom.


    "Hehe. It''s nothing compared to your wealth, Young Master Cain." The family head replied, scratching the back of his head with a smile.


    "Good! Now, I''ll take half of your wealth as compensation for my losses."


    Cain nodded before ordering the system to take exactly half of the things inside the treasury room.


    A second later, half of the things inside the room instantly disappeared as the system moved them into his inventory.


    Looking at the huge loss that his family had just suffered, the family head complained hesitantly.


    "This¡­ Isn''t this too much for compensation?"


    Cain''s expression darkened. "It''s too much for you, but not for me. Consider yourself lucky I''m letting this matter slide. Otherwise..."


    His chilling tone silenced any further complaints. After a pause, Cain added,


    "Since I''m in a good mood, I''ll allow you to ask for my help once as long as your request isn''t excessive." Cain waved his hand before walking out of the building with Fenix.


    "T-Thank you." The family head felt relieved as he at least got something in return.


    "Wait!"


    The family head ran and approached the duo as he forgot about something.


    "How can I contact you if I need help in the future?"


    The family head asked with an awkward smile since he only knew about their names and didn''t even know where Cain and Fenix were from.


    Cain glanced at Fenix and nudged him with an elbow. "Give him a token so he can reach you."


    "Hand me a jade token." Fenix said as he opened his palm.


    The family head then took out their family token and handed it to Fenix politely with both hands.


    Fenix immediately used his phoenix flame as it enveloped the jade token and erased the Flarehart symbol before replacing it with a phoenix symbol.


    Subsequently, he bit his thumb and dropped his blood on the jade before tossing it to the family head.


    "You can use this to contact me for once. Make sure you don''t waste the opportunity at that time."


    Fenix reminded the family head before looking at Cain as if informing him that he had done his job.

 Chapter 55 - 55: Testing the Best Wine

    "Oh, by the way, if you can even afford the price, I can help your Fire Lion evolve further into a Conqueror Rank Beast."


    Cain smiled as he gave him another bonus for a chance to become stronger if he could afford the price.


    "Thank you, Young Master Cain!" The family head immediately bowed when he heard Cain''s words as he finally saw a glimmer of hope in him becoming a Conqueror Rank Beast Master.


    Because he knew that the Fire Lion''s aptitude had only reached King Rank Beast no matter how many times his family had done countless experiences in evolving their Fire Lion''s aptitude beyond King Rank Beast.


    Now that Cain had spoken about how he could help him in evolving further his Fire Lion, his inner desire that had been buried for a long time as he had reached the end of the route immediately burned up.


    He then thought of how to make a huge fortune, as he was pretty sure that Cain''s price would be exorbitant, likely surpassing even the Flarehart family''s original wealth before Cain claimed half of it.


    Even though it sounds extremely expensive that you couldn''t even pay with your entire wealth to even let your contracted beast evolve further, if someone could pay with their entire wealth to be able to go further like him, he was sure that many people would do it.


    After all, investing everything into power would eventually yield returns far greater than the loss.


    ¡­


    Cain and Fenix strolled leisurely through the city, stopping at various shops.


    Cain purchased daily necessities and furniture, intending to build a house within his beast space for a haven for him to take a rest if he ever tired and needed to have a rest.


    Eventually, Cain found a big restaurant and stepped inside to gather information, knowing the place was buzzing with conversations about big events, rumors, etc.


    However, his objective wasn''t only to gather information, as he had been eager to experience the taste of the wine from this fantasy world for a while.


    He hadn''t had the time to do so after he woke up because he had always been busy and hadn''t even rested yet, as this might have been the busiest day in his entire life.


    After sitting at a table by a window on the second floor while overlooking the bustling city, Cain then flagged down a waiter and ordered all of the best food and the finest wine this restaurant offered.


    Shortly after, a waitress in her early twenties, dressed in a graceful red robe, brought over the food and the wine that Cain and Fenix had ordered.


    After the waitress put down the food and the wine, Cain seized the opportunity and asked,


    "Could you tell me how to get to the Starlight Auction House?"


    Cain asked because he was new in the city and wanted to go there after taking a rest, as he was exhausted mentally after experiencing a lot of things in a day.


    "Oh, is this your first time in the city?" The waitress asked with a graceful smile.


    Cain nodded. "Yes, I''m new here. I''d appreciate your help."


    Sliding a low-rank Platinum Crystal toward her, he added, "Take this for your trouble."


    Since he had just acquired a lot of wealth by taking half of the Flarehart Family''s treasures of Lord Rank and above, he didn''t mind spending a little bit of money on something like this.


    Fortunately he had bought the daily necessities and the furniture for the house, so he had a lot of energy crystals below Lord Rank.


    Otherwise, he wouldn''t have any energy crystals below Lord Rank as there were no treasures below Lord Rank inside the Flarehart family''s treasure room.


    When the waitress saw that Cain wanted to give her something in exchange for mere information that everyone in the city knew about, she immediately shook her head and said.


    "There''s no need for something like this, sir. Everyone in the city knows about it, and you can even ask them too. So, you don''t need to give something in return."


    Even though she said something like that, she still looked at the energy crystal with glittering eyes before explaining,


    "As for the Starlight Auction House''s location, you''ll be able to find it if you head towards the city center since its building is the largest there."


    Cain noted her restraint, a rare quality in this harsh world.


    Despite her evident need, she refused to take advantage of the situation.


    He smiled warmly. "Take it anyway. It''s nothing to me, but it could mean something to you."


    "This¡­" The waitress hesitated for a little bit before glancing between Cain and the crystal before finally accepting it with a bow.


    "Thank you, sir. If you need anything else, please don''t hesitate to ask."


    "You may go now," Cain said with a dismissive wave of his hand. Then, with a polite nod, he added,


    "And thanks for the directions, by the way."


    "Oh, okay then. I''ll go now since there are more customers these days." The waitress said before hurrying off.


    Cain nodded in response and instantly uncorked the wine, savoring a sip of it.


    ''The taste is really different. I can even feel an extremely small amount of energy in the wine.''


    Cain thought to himself, as he thought that the fine wine he had been paying for thousands of dollars on Earth was pale in comparison to this wine.


    Fenix, however, grimaced after his first sip. "Trash. How dare they call this the best wine?"


    "..."


    "..."


    "..."


    Cain''s good mood instantly ruined after hearing Fenix''s remark. S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Fenix, go inside my beast space and build a simple house for me," Cain said with a playful smile.


    "Because I want to have some rest after this."


    "Can''t we just stay at an inn? It would be much more comfortable," Fenix grumbled, his expression sour after enduring the disappointment of the so-called ''best wine.''


    "Just build it seriously. I''ll wait here while you get it done." Cain said as he waved his hand and put Fenix into the beast space.


    He then instructed the system to move the necessary equipment and furniture from his inventory into the beast space, ensuring everything was ready for the construction.

 Chapter 56 - 56: The Promise

    ''Now, I can finally enjoy my time tasting different cuisines of this world.''


    Cain thought after he chased away Fenix, as this guy would only ruin his mood with his harsh comment about things he hadn''t even experienced yet.


    To be fair though, Fenix should honestly feel like that since the stronger the things, the tastier it tastes, according to most of the novels that he had read.


    Because Fenix was a strong person who had reached Conqueror Rank Awakener, he should''ve tasted dishes that were made from beasts and treasures of at least the same rank as him.


    An hour later, Cain had finished eating all of the dishes as well as collected a lot of information by ''eavesdropping'' on every conversation within the restaurant.


    The most interesting news he had gathered this whole time was that people talked about the origin of the Starlight Auction House.


    Some people guessed that its headquarters was located in the Main World, and some people guessed that it was from either the Mid-level World or at most the High-level World.


    These people guessed that was because this time, the timing for the auction that the Starlight Auction House held monthly just happened to be in this kingdom.


    As one of the strongest merchants in this world, they only held auctions every once in a while, more precisely every month, and the place was randomly chosen from the first-rate forces.


    They also held a big auction that they only held once a year, and the place they chose for this auction was also randomly chosen but only to be held in one of the top force''s locations.


    As Cain was still lost in thoughts while ''eavesdropping'' on the conversation within the restaurant, he came back to his senses when he noticed that Fenix had been calling him out for a bit after he finished his job.


    Cain then made a projection in the beast space and looked at the simple house Fenix had built in more than 30 hours.


    The house was built really simply from the outside, as it was just built from wood that Fenix took from the beast space.


    The building itself was spacious, around 600 square meters, featuring a luxurious bedroom with an attached bathroom and a cozy living room equipped with high-end furniture.


    Even though the looks from the outside were just like a simple wooden house, the interior was different, as Cain had bought a lot of furniture that was the most expensive within the stores he had visited.


    Subsequently, Cain summoned Fenix out before calling the previous waitress, because he wanted to ask for the bills as well as booking the best room since this restaurant also has an inn.


    "..."


    Fenix was speechless when Cain wanted to book a room, because he had already tirelessly built the house by himself for more than a day.


    "Why are you booking a room after making me build a house for more than a day?" Fenix asked as they walked towards the room through the backyard of the restaurant.


    Cain only glanced at Fenix and asked coldly. "What? Do you have a problem with that?"


    "Of course not, My Lord! I''m really honored instead since I can build the house for you by myself." Fenix immediately shivered and quickly flattered Cain while laughing awkwardly.


    "Good. From now on, all hard labor will be your responsibility." Cain only nodded in response, as he thought that Fenix was stupid enough to ask about something like that when there was an outsider.


    Naturally he wouldn''t explain it to him as the reason he wanted to take a rest on the beast space was because of the difference in time.


    Since it would be disastrous if the news was leaked that he had a beast space that was 30x faster than the outside world and he could let not only his contracted beasts but every living being go inside it.


    Because with only that function, a lot of strong forces would definitely target him, as they could make good use of it with a lot of things.


    When they arrived in front of the room, the waitress handed the key and said, "This is the key, sir. The room is soundproof, with formations to ensure privacy."


    "How much is the total?" Cain asked.


    "The total for the meals and the room is two Low Rank Diamond Crystals, sir!" The waitress answered with a smile.


    Cain then tossed three low-rank diamond crystals before immediately entering the room so that the waitress wouldn''t refuse it.


    "Thank you so much." The waitress bowed as she unknowingly let out a few tears slipped from her eyes, feeling that she might finally have gathered enough money for her little sister''s treatment now since Cain gave her a big tip twice.


    Even though Cain was still inside, he sensed and even knew about what happened outside his room and felt that at least he had done a good deed in this new life.


    He then opened a portal towards the beast space and instructed Fenix to guard the outside for a while since he wanted to have a rest properly inside the beast space.


    ¡­


    "What is your ''main body'' doing right now? Why did you leave in a hurry earlier?" Anya pinched Cain''s arm as he closed his eyes, resting under a tree.


    Cain''s clone opened his eyes slowly and looked at Anya before answering, "There is something that I need to take care of so that I can help Nix recover from his injuries."


    "Oh, okay. What about your promise after you become the king?" Anya asked as she pouted unhappily. sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "How about this? Tomorrow, you and the others will go to the Velmara Kingdom, and we''ll do it there." Cain suggested because he was also helpless as he had always been busy.


    Otherwise, how could he resist the temptation when a beautiful girl like Anya was the one who wanted to do it with him.


    "Really?" Anya asked with an excited expression.


    "Of course. But first, let''s convince Elara and Sylvia," Cain added with a smile.

 Chapter 57 - 57: Stepping into the Starlight Auction House

    "Sylvia, Elara, how about visiting the Velmara Kingdom tomorrow and attending an auction?" Cain asked as he petted their head affectionately.


    Sylvia tilted her head curiously. "Big Brother Cain, what''s an auction?"


    "Well, an auction is an event where rare, valuable, and extraordinary items are sold to the highest bidder. It''s basically where rich people compete to buy what they desire by offering higher prices." Cain explained as he looked at Sylvia with a smile.


    Sylvia''s eyes widened, but her expression turned downcast as she bit her lower lip. "B-But, Sylvia still doesn''t have any money because Sylvia hasn''t worked yet."


    "Silly girl, don''t worry¡­ Your big brother is rich. I''ll buy anything you want in the Velmara Kingdom later." Cain pinched her cheek as he fist-bumped his chest proudly.


    "Really? But sister Elara said that you don''t have a lot of money because you were oppressed by those bad princes and princesses." Sylvia looked at Cain with an innocent face.


    Cough!


    Cain coughed as he glanced for a bit at Elara before explaining to Sylvia with a smile.


    "It''s true that I didn''t have much back then, but now I''m the king! Besides, someone in Velmara recently gave me a lot of money."


    Cain said smugly as he was embarrassed that Sylvia just said he was poor when he tried to show that he was rich.


    Sylvia smashed her fist into her palm. "Oh, right! Big Brother Cain is the king now, so you must be rich!"


    "That''s right. So, don''t worry about money because I have a lot of money and can buy you anything you want." Cain smiled at her while patting her head softly.


    "Pinky promise?" Sylvia''s eyes lit up when she heard it, as this was going to be her first time shopping.


    Cain smiled, responding to her pinky promise, and pinched her cheek softly.


    "Yeayy! Big Brother Cain is the best!" Sylvia immediately jumped and hugged Cain as she couldn''t contain her happiness.


    ¡­


    Half an hour later,


    After a restful sleep, Cain awoke 15 hours later, feeling refreshed.


    After taking a quick shower under a nearby waterfall, he reentered the outside world, ready to visit the Starlight Auction House.


    Cain and Fenix then left the restaurant and headed towards the center of the city.


    As Cain felt that it would be too long if they walked there, he immediately summoned Nix and hopped into his back before giving him the direction and reminding him to fly there slowly.


    On the way there, Cain finally realized how backwater his kingdom was compared to the Velmara Kingdom because, from the liveliness alone, the difference was really significant as he saw a lot of people going in and out of the variety shops.


    Out of curiosity, Cain reactivated his scanning ability. Notifications flooded his mind instantly.


    [Ding! Detected a Peak-level Dominator Rank Beast Master 200 meters west ahead.]


    [Ding! Detected a Peak-level Dominator Rank Beast 200 meters west ahead.]


    [Ding! Detected a Low-level King Rank Awakener 250 northeast ahead.]


    [Ding! Detected a Peak-level Dominator Rank Radiant Moonstone 150 meters southeast ahead.]


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    Cain was surprised as he didn''t expect to receive this many notifications.


    He then ordered the system to change the function again, as he only wanted to scan things of at least King Rank since he didn''t want to be bombarded with numerous notifications.


    After a while, Cain finally saw a massive building from afar and guessed that this should be the Starlight Auction House''s building since there were no other buildings as big as this building.


    When Cain''s distance was only 4 km away from the massive building, he immediately heard a notification that caught his attention.


    [Ding! Detected a Peak-level Conqueror Rank Awakener 4 km ahead.]


    Cain wondered why the person that could be considered as the strongest in this world had come to this place when the strongest person in this place was only at the Peak-level King Rank.


    However, after pondering for a moment, Cain formed a plausible guess about the identity and purpose of such a powerful individual.


    The Peak-level Conqueror Rank Awakener''s location aligned perfectly with the massive building he had spotted earlier¡ªthe Starlight Auction House.


    It seemed likely that someone of this caliber would be drawn here for a significant reason, perhaps to acquire or protect an extraordinary item being auctioned.


    When they were about to arrive, Cain instructed Nix to land at a distance from the massive building as he wanted to go there by foot.


    Standing in front of the towering building, Cain realized how prestigious this place was!


    The Starlight Auction House''s building was really massive when he looked at it directly by standing in front of the building.


    People were constantly coming and going in an endless flow, but it was impossible to take your attention away from the huge plaque emblazoned with the silver words ''Starlight Auction House'' hanging above the huge doors.


    Because Cain wanted to have the real experience of bidding at the auction tomorrow, he deactivated the system''s function specifically in scanning treasures since it would be no fun if he knew the things that would be auctioned from the start.


    Walking into the buildings, Cain and Fenix quickly walked to one of the many empty counters and were greeted by a man in his early 30s with white hair who wore a white robe.


    "Welcome to the Starlight Auction House. How can I help you?" The receptionist asked with a smile.


    "I''d like to auction some treasures and purchase high-level medicinal materials." Cain replied back with a smile.


    The man''s eyes brightened, thinking that he might make a fortune if Cain bought and auctioned high-level treasures, as he could also earn a small commission from the transaction that happened through him.


    He immediately regained his composure and asked, "Could you specify the rank of the items you wish to auction and buy? Because I''ll arrange for you to meet with the person in charge of that rank for you to discuss further."


    "The treasures that I wish to auction and buy are only in the Dominator Rank." Cain replied as he waved his hand calmly.


    The receptionist nodded quickly, his excitement barely contained. "Understood. I''ll make the arrangements immediately."

 Chapter 58 - 58: Liang Feng, Peak-level Conqueror Rank Awakener

    Meanwhile, in a room somewhere on the second floor, a beautiful girl and an old man sat together, chatting happily while playing chess.


    Suddenly, the old man took a white jade token from his waist and exclaimed, "Young lady, it''s time for you to learn."


    "Follow me to meet the person in charge, sir."


    The receptionist said, walking ahead while Cain and Fenix followed behind.


    While on the way, Cain looked around curiously, as this was his first time experiencing visiting a big shop that sells everything.


    Contrary to the Starlight Auction House''s name that looks like a force that only focused on auctions, it was actually just the same as every other merchant who dealt in everything profitable.


    Cain had heard that The Starlight Auction House''s name originated from the first time they got into the business as an auction house.


    As the time went by, the auction became bigger, and they branched out towards what they were now.


    After the receptionist led Cain and Fenix into a room on the second floor, and before the receptionist could knock on the door, there was an old man''s voice from the inside,


    "Come in."


    Cain and Fenix then walked inside as the receptionist opened the door and gestured for them to enter on their own.


    As Cain walked inside, he saw an old man in a white robe with long white hair sitting in a chair, stroking his long white beard as he looked towards him and Fenix curiously, and a gorgeous young maid stood near the table.


    The old man immediately halted his stroke on the beard as he was shocked when he examined Fenix since he detected that Fenix had reached Mid-level Conqueror Rank Awakener.


    However, the one that shocked him the most was that he sensed an unknown danger from Fenix even though he had reached the Peak-level Conqueror Rank.


    The old man instantly continued stroking his beard while keeping an eye on Fenix and was ready to make a move whenever he felt something was wrong.


    He then looked at Cain and became surprised again as he couldn''t detect his rank.


    After a quick thought, the old man guessed that it would only be normal for Cain to wear a high-level treasure that could hide his rank from him since Cain was even accompanied by Fenix, who had reached Mid-level Conqueror Rank.


    After Cain and Fenix stepped inside, Cain immediately sat in front of the old man while Fenix remained standing beside him, exuding a protective presence.


    The maid immediately prepared a glass of tea and poured it in front of Cain before pouring tea for the old man.


    The maid was gorgeous, with a graceful body that was already mature for her young age and long silver hair. She was dressed in a black and white maid''s dress.


    "Since this is our first meeting, allow me to introduce myself. I am Liang Feng, but you may call me Old Feng. I belong to a branch family of the Liang Clan, the founders of the Starlight Auction House. For now, I''m overseeing this branch."


    Liang Feng smiled kindly while introducing himself and explained a little bit since his situation was kind of weird, as someone that could be said to be one of the strongest in this world was sitting in a place like this.


    Cain nodded respectfully. "Pleasure to meet you, Old Feng. My name is Cain Frostbane. I''m here for three reasons." He raised three fingers.


    "First," Cain began, "I want to purchase alchemy refining materials, specifically those of Dominator and King Ranks." Cain explained before waving his hand, signaling Fenix to give the list of the medicine materials.


    While they were on the way here, Cain had ordered Fenix to list the materials needed for refining the Mystic Cloud Medicine Liquid of Dominator Rank.


    Cain also gave him a spatial ring filled with all of the alchemy refining materials that he got from the Flarehart Family and asked Fenix to tell him what pills and medicine liquids of at least Dominator Rank that he could make from all of the materials he just gave him.


    Even though Cain had ransacked half of the Flarehart treasury''s room and got a lot of alchemy refining materials, Fenix said that he still needed quite a few materials for him to make the pills and medicine liquids Cain had requested after Fenix told him the list of the pills and medicine liquids that he could make from the materials Cain had given him.


    "Here''s the list of the materials that we want to buy." Fenix tossed a scroll of paper filled with the list of the materials.


    Old Feng caught it and read for a few seconds before nodding, "Let me confirm if we have these in stock."


    Old Feng then took the white jade token from his waist and asked someone to check if this branch had the materials that Cain and Fenix wanted to buy.


    After waiting for a few seconds, Old Feng got the reply and smiled at Cain. "We have everything you''re looking for. Is there anything else?"


    Cain nodded as he was satisfied and thought that if The Starlight Auction House didn''t even have them, he might even have to go to another place or let them transfer the materials from another branch.


    "That''s good. Second, I''d like to auction some medicinal liquids and pills. Though, I''ll deliver the items later today or by tomorrow at the latest."


    "Oh, What kind of items will you be auctioning?" Old Feng asked curiously because he expected to see something interesting, as the one who will auction it was accompanied by a strong man that he deemed dangerous.


    "You''ll see soon enough, but I can tell you one of them might catch your interest. It is a medicinal liquid that enhances the ability to boost the stats by 3x in absorbing energy from energy stones, training, killing beasts, etc. Though, the highest medicinal liquid that we can produce at the moment is only at Dominator Rank." Cain explained with a smirk. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 59 - 59: Liang Feng vs Fenix

    Old Feng was surprised when he heard it because the best medicine liquid on the market had the effect of only doubling the boost at most. Even the gorgeous maid couldn''t hide her shock, though she quickly composed herself within seconds.


    Unfortunately for The Starlight Auction House, the highest medicinal liquid that Cain could produce was only at Dominator Rank.


    Otherwise, it would''ve become a revolutionary product, elevating their reputation to unparalleled heights if they could officially cooperate with Cain.


    Nevertheless, even at its current level, it would be highly sought after by cultivators of Dominator Rank and below.


    "These medicinal pills and liquids would undoubtedly become priorities for the first-rate and second-rate forces¡ªif their quality is as extraordinary as you claim." Old Feng smiled and expressed his doubts.


    Because he wanted to confirm about the goods before spreading the information, since if the quality wasn''t the same as Cain said before, their reputation would be ruined for spreading misinformation to increase the masses for the auction.


    Old Feng''s thoughts about his doubts made sense since even the best medicinal liquid that was sold in the Main World only had doubling the effects at most.


    "You don''t need to worry about quality. The one who can refine these medicines is right in front of you." Cain waved his hand, reassuring Old Feng before looking at Fenix.


    "Oh, are you also an alchemist, sir¡­?" Old Feng asked with a tone of asking Fenix''s name.


    Fenix smirked in response. "I''m Fenix, and my alchemy skill is just so-so. However, you don''t need to worry about the quality because I''ll guarantee you with my neck on the line."


    "You''re too humble, Sir Fenix," Old Feng replied with a respectful nod, his demeanor softening after he knew that Fenix was an esteemed alchemist master. "If you say so, I''ll trust your word."


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    Their ability to create pills and medicinal liquids that supported cultivation paths made them indispensable.


    Even powerful factions avoided offending them unless absolutely necessary.


    "Hmmph!" Fenix only snorted Fenix snorted dismissively, clearly uninterested in flattery.


    "My last objective coming here is to acquire the Ice Dragon blood essence, and I''d like to buy it directly from you." Cain said it calmly, looking directly into the Old Feng''s eyes.


    When Old Feng heard it, he immediately frowned, thinking that Cain must be joking since the Starlight Auction House had already spread the information to the top forces in this Low-level World.


    So, if at that time they cancelled the Ice Dragon blood essence to be sold, their reputation would be ruined in an instant.


    "Young Master Cain, you must be joking. The Starlight Auction House has already advertised the Ice Dragon blood essence to the top forces in this world. Canceling its sale now would ruin our reputation."


    Old Feng explained as he shook his head while looking at Cain with a solemn expression.


    Cain only smiled in response and said. "It''s not that your auction house can''t sell it to me¡ªit''s that the current deal doesn''t make it worth the risk for you. But..." Cain leaned forward, his voice calm yet cutting.


    "You''ll have no choice but to make the deal at the end of the day, considering the safety of your young princess." His gaze shifted to the maid standing nearby.


    Cain guessed that the maid was almost certain to be the daughter from the main family and should be the family head''s daughter, as she could be considered as a rare genius even in the Main World.


    Because she had reached the Peak-level Dominator Rank at such a young age, and Cain knew that it was definitely impossible if she wasn''t from the main family in the main world.


    When the beautiful maid heard it, she immediately became shocked for a split second before coming back to her senses and jumping towards Old Feng, seeking his protection.


    Old Feng''s expression immediately became blackened as his hand moved towards the sword at his waist, preparing to make a move while locking his eyes on Fenix''s movement.


    "You dare threaten me? You''re underestimating me too much, young man." Old Feng said with an angry expression as he glanced at Cain while still monitoring Fenix''s movements.


    "How confident are you?" Cain asked casually while looking at Fenix, who smiled playfully as if he didn''t take the old man seriously.


    "My Lord, aren''t you looking down on me too much? if it comes to a fight, you already know how it''ll end, don''t you? Even though the old man is really strong, he wouldn''t be a problem for me." Fenix chuckled at Cain''s question.


    Old Feng deepened his frown when he heard that Fenix didn''t take him seriously when he was only at Mid-level Conqueror Rank while he had reached the Peak-level Conqueror Rank.


    Let alone the fact that he was one of the strongest people in this entire Low-level World and the strongest person in the Starlight Auction House, who was ordered to act secretly to become the young miss'' bodyguard, he was confident in his strength that at least nobody in this world could win against him without paying a heavy price.


    Let alone underestimating him like Fenix did, which made the old man''s pride take a huge hit because he thought that Fenix might have looked down on him just because he was an Alchemist who was known for their reputation for being arrogant.


    If he hadn''t been on his important duty of protecting the young princess of The Starlight Auction House, he would''ve directly attacked Fenix for his empty words and disrespecting him even though he was an alchemist since Fenix was the one who started it.


    "Are you confident in those words?" Old Feng grinned his teeth and looked at Fenix as he was pissed by his words.


    "Hahaha." Fenix only laughed in response before replying with a chuckle.


    Fenix''s grin widened. "How about this?" His tone suddenly grew serious, his playful demeanor vanishing.


    "If you can survive even one move from me, I''ll offer you my loyalty. I''ll become your slave, refine pills for you for the rest of my life, or even be your dog if that''s what you want. So? Do you dare?"


    The room grew tense as Fenix''s words hung in the air. His gaze locked with Old Feng''s, daring him to take the challenge.

 Chapter 60 - 60: Pill with Pill Veins and Pill Clouds

    "Hey, hey, calm down, everyone." Cain clapped his hand to attract the attention and lighten the situation before explaining to Old Feng further.


    "As I said, it''s not that your auction house can''t sell it to me¡ªit''s that the current deal doesn''t make it worth the risk for you. That''s why I''m giving you the opportunity to propose a deal that would allow us to cooperate while letting me buy it directly."


    Fenix immediately went back to his usual self as the old man immediately lost in his thoughts, thinking about how he could make the most out of this deal.


    After thinking thoroughly for more than a minute about any possibility and deal that would happen with every choice that he made, the old man asked with a hesitant expression.


    "We might be able to work something out, but I''ll need to report this to the higher-ups first. Would you mind waiting for a moment?"


    Cain only nodded his head in response before sipping his tea again and thought that although the tea was definitely better than every tea he had tested on Earth, it was still pale worse in comparison with the wine he had tasted previously since he preferred wine more than tea.


    "By the way, do you have any good wine? I''d rather have that over tea." Cain requested it when he saw Old Feng just about to use the white jade token to communicate with his higher-ups.


    When the old man heard it, he immediately took out the best wine he had, placing it on the table.


    He then glanced at the young princess who wore the maid dress in disguise, instructing her to pour it for Cain.


    The maid quickly prepared a glass and poured the wine for Cain.


    As she was curious about something, she couldn''t hold herself back and asked Cain.


    "Hey, which force are you from? And why are you in this low-level world?" She asked Cain casually since she thought that she didn''t need to be polite to him.


    "Tell me your name first, and the reason why you''re coming to this world. After that, I''ll answer your question."


    Cain didn''t immediately answer and instead asked her back, as he was also curious why the little princess of the Starlight Auction House came to this Low-level World.


    "You!" She pouted cutely since this was the first time that someone was acting towards her like this.


    Because usually someone would even flatter and try to get close to her since she was the precious little princess from the Starlight Auction House, but this time Cain didn''t even seem attracted to her and had even wanted to do bad things towards her for a mere Ice Dragon blood essence.


    "My name is Liang Yuchen, but you may call me Yuchen. The reason I''m here is because I want to go inside a secret realm near this kingdom that will open in a week or so as my first experience going outside to the real world."


    When Cain heard it, he immediately became interested since he also wanted to experience this fantasy world more, as this was just his first day coming to this world.


    Cain''s interest piqued. "Oh? Tell me more about this secret realm and why it''s your chosen training ground."


    Yuchen crossed her arms, attempting to turn the tables. "Answer my question first! Aren''t you curious? I''ll share the details once you answer."


    However, to her surprise, Cain immediately became uninterested as he said, "Never mind, then. I can find out about the secret realm from someone else."


    "You¡ªyou!" Yuchen pointed her finger at Cain as she was speechless that she couldn''t win against him no matter what.


    Yuchen snorted unhappily before explaining it to him in detail.


    The reason why she chose the secret realm was because the elder from her family chose this secret realm for her to practice in.


    Because the secret realm only allowed people below King Rank to enter, meaning the strongest person that could enter was at the same level as her, the Peak-level Dominator Rank.


    Additionally, it contained an extremely rare Dominator Rank herb that can only be found in this secret realm.


    Even though it was only at Dominator Rank, which couldn''t really enter the eyes of big forces like the Starlight Auction House, the effect of that herb was the one that caught their interest.


    The herbs had the effect of enhancing the breakthrough pill of Peak Dominator Rank by a whole 10-20% if added to the ingredients for refining the pill with the correct method.


    However, the one that caught their interest wasn''t because of this effect, as the herb had another effect that was sought for by the big forces.


    The effect was to increase the chance of forming the pill veins and pill clouds on the pills.


    If the breakthrough pill had the pill veins on it, it could increase the 80% chance of successfully breaking through the barrier and stepping into the King Rank.


    No matter what their profession, as long as they were not Beast Masters, the pill could help them break through to the Low-level of King Rank.


    Not only that, it could also help the person in stabilizing their rank after the breakthrough.


    Which meant that they would be able to save from months to years of time depending on the individuals.


    Unlike him, who had the system and didn''t need to stabilize his rank each time he became stronger, other people needed to stabilize their rank for a long time.


    That''s why the pill that had the pill veins on it was sought after. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Naturally, the effect of the herbs was limited since it could only help them depending on their ability as an alchemist.


    After using these herbs, some alchemists might have a chance of 0.1% in refining pills with the pill veins, some might have 0.5%, and some might even have 1%.


    Their chances were entirely based on luck and their own ability.


    Even though their chances seemed to be too little, refining pills with the pill veins was almost impossible for them in the first place, and with using quantity, quite a few breakthrough pills with pill veins had been refined every time the secret realm was opened.

 Chapter 61 - 61: Betting with the Refining Technique on the Line

    As for the breakthrough pill that had pill clouds on it, it could increase the 100% chance of successfully breaking through the barrier and stepping into the King Rank.


    Not only that, it could also immediately help the person stabilize the realm as well as continue helping them increase their stats.


    Depending on the quality of the pill, it could even help them directly break through to the Mid-level of King Rank.


    Because the pill clouds would continuously absorb world energy, multiplying their medicinal efficacy over time.


    That''s why each pill might have different medicinal efficacy.


    Even though the pill veins didn''t have that effect, it was still an extremely rare treasure whose price wouldn''t decrease no matter how long the pill had been refined.


    Because the pill veins could maintain the same medicinal efficacy forever, unlike normal pills that would decrease in quality as the time goes by.


    After hearing the explanation about the herbs and pills from Yuchen, Cain felt relieved because his memory about these was vague, and with Yuchen explaining it to him again, he immediately remembered them all once again. S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She also explained that every time this secret realm opened, there would be a lot of people from the main world entering, especially the descendants of the big forces and students from the Celestial Summit Academy since this small world was managed by the academy.


    After hearing the detailed explanation, Cain immediately set his target to become stronger quickly since he was still at Diamond Rank Beast Master.


    His small goal at the moment was to reach Dominator Rank Beast Master or at least at the level he was confident enough he wouldn''t have a chance to be killed through battle no matter how strong and how many the enemies were.


    Because even if it looked like a lot of big forces'' descendants and students from the academy were entering the secret realms casually and seemed like they treated the secret realm as a training ground for them, the reality hit differently.


    The secret realm was a dangerous place in itself since it was filled with a lot of strong beasts, and some even had reached King Rank beasts.


    The reasons why the big forces and the academy casually sent their geniuses were because they were confident in their strength and made them realize the harshness of the world by sending them to the secret realm since there were always casualties in each expedition from the past because of the danger of the beasts as well as the other people.


    That''s why after they were inside the secret realm, almost everyone had become their enemy unless you trust someone with your life, and they wouldn''t betray your trust in the face of benefits.


    Because there were cases that even if they were at first teammates, after they were faced with a huge benefit, they immediately backstabbed each other without any hesitation.


    Cain then asked Yuchen, "Can anyone enter the secret realm?"


    Yuchen crossed her arms and smirked, clearly intending to withhold her answer.


    Cain sighed. "Alright, fine. I''ll tell you about myself since it''s no big deal."


    "I''m from a humble, unrated kingdom in this world," Cain began with a playful grin.


    "And as of recently, I became the king of that insignificant kingdom."


    When Yuchen heard it, she felt like she was being played by Cain this whole time and immediately became angry as she stomped her feet angrily while walking back towards Old Feng and said.


    "You shameless bastard! I''m not talking to you again!"" Yuchen glared sinisterly as if he wanted to kill Cain only by looking at him.


    "Hahaha, you''re the one who approached me first, not the other way around. Remember that!" Cain pointed his finger playfully at her, causing her to tilt her head as he was embarrassed to look directly at him.


    Cain then added, "Look, it''s not like I lied to you. In fact, I''ll wager the refining technique for the medicinal liquids we discussed earlier. If I''m telling the truth, you owe me a favor and a full day for a date. How about it? Do you dare to take the bet?"


    Yuchen was extremely surprised when she heard it because she knew that the value of the refining technique should be extremely high.


    But the bet was quite weird in itself, as she wondered why his request was to have a date with her.


    ''Does he¡­ like me?'' She immediately blushed when she thought about it, but she immediately came back to her senses when she heard an unexpected voice coming out of Old Feng''s mouth.


    "Deal!"


    "Wait! What do you mean by saying that, Old Feng?" Yuchen frowned at Old Feng, who immediately interrupted her out of nowhere.


    Old Feng then placed back the white jade token to his waist before glaring at Yuchen silently.


    Both of them were glaring at each other without saying anything as they seemingly communicated through expression.


    "Young Miss, just take the bet since you won''t lose anything substantial." Old Feng raised her left eyebrow.


    "What do you mean by not losing everything! I will owe him a favor and have to date him for a full day." Yuchen frowned before she clicked her tongue.


    "Young Miss, remember the gain. If you get the refining technique and present it to the elders at home, you will definitely be rewarded immensely." Old Feng only smiled.


    "But, what if I lose?" Yuchen pouted unhappily, thinking that she would be taken advantage of by Cain.


    "Do you really think what he said was true? That''s impossible, and you know it yourself within your heart." Old Feng looked at Yuchen with a serious expression, trying his best to convince her to take the bet since Cain''s wager was extremely tempting even for him.


    "Fair enough." Yuchen nodded as she thought that it made sense since it would''ve been impossible for someone from an unrated kingdom to have a strong awakener at Conqueror Rank to be his subordinate.


    Inwardly, Cain smirked, pleased to see the situation unfolding in his favor when he guessed that Yuchen would take the bet.

 Chapter 62 - 62: Accept the Bet

    "I accept the bet," Yuchen declared confidently, a smug smile tugging at her lips. "Now, tell me the details, and we''ll inspect everything thoroughly. Don''t forget to prepare the refining technique you promised to wager."


    Cain''s smile widened as she agreed. The favor and full-day date he''d requested were now in the bag, seemingly without much effort.


    Even Though the favor from Yuchen might not appear significant on the surface, if he utilized it properly, he would be able to gain something, as she was basically everyone''s sweetheart in her family or even the entire Starlight Auction House.


    As for the date, well, he just came up on the spot, and he didn''t mind at all, considering Yuchen was a stunning beauty on par with Elara, Anya, and Lyra.


    "Since you''ve agreed, don''t regret it later," Cain smirked before explaining his background to them.


    After listening to Cain''s nonsense about his background, Old Feng and Yuchen became overjoyed.


    In their minds, the refining technique was as good as theirs. Wasting no time, they summoned someone to verify the technique''s authenticity.


    "While we wait for the inspection results, let''s move on to the main business," Old Feng said as he stroked his beard softly.


    "To clarify, since the bet involves the refining technique and the outcome is still uncertain, we''ll proceed with negotiations as if the bet doesn''t exist. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    If you win, we''ll finalize the deals immediately. Naturally, if we win, there won''t be any deal at all." Old Feng explained and paused for a second before continuing,


    "However, you need to know that it would be natural for us to not make a deal if we won the bet, right?"


    Cain chuckled lightly "Naturally, but let''s cut to the chase since you wouldn''t win this bet anyway."


    After a quite long negotiation, Cain and Old Feng finally made the final deals in case Cain won the bet.


    They agreed that the distribution rights outside the Low-level World were held by the auction house.


    This meant Cain couldn''t sell the technique freely; all sales outside his world would go through the auction house.


    Even though it looked like Cain was at a huge loss here, Cain didn''t care about it too much since he thought that if he got the refining technique of Dominator Rank from the lottery, he believed the system''s lottery would eventually reward him with superior techniques in the future sooner or later.


    Moreover, limiting the distribution rights minimized risks. Cain wasn''t yet powerful enough to fend off the myriad dangers that would arise if his technique gained too much attention.


    Because even if he could sell it and gain huge reputations for his kingdom, he would''ve also faced the countless unknown troubles that would surely come at him since his force wasn''t strong enough to deter any other big forces from getting the refining techniques for themselves.


    Let alone the fact that the Main World was crueler than this Low-level World, with forces being destroyed everyday and new forces striving to survive and grow stronger.


    Even if Cain summoned a powerful character in the future, he wouldn''t take a high risk unless he had the confidence that he could at least defend his kingdom safely.


    Even so, Cain had demanded more in return. Seizing the opportunity that Old Feng and Yuchen were still ecstatic as they thought that the deal wouldn''t happen in the first place, resulting in them agreeing with his demand.


    Needless to say, his demand was also within their acceptable scope since if it was too much, they wouldn''t accept it too.


    His demand was for the auction house to provide alchemists to him as he thought it would be too much for him to overwork Fenix since Fenix was his only subordinate who was an alchemist.


    Of course, Cain wasn''t stupid enough to just let the alchemists know about the refining techniques.


    That''s why he demanded that the alchemists work for him for an indefinite amount of time without going back to work for them, as he wanted to ''imprison'' them for an amount of time and tame them before giving them the freedom they deserve.


    Because if he didn''t tame them properly, they might even leak the refining techniques, so Cain needed to be extra careful in doing things, even if it meant using an unorthodox method.


    "Now that the negotiations are done, where are the alchemy materials I asked for?" Cain inquired with a smile.


    "Give me a moment," Old Feng said as he took out the white jade token and contacted someone.


    After waiting for a minute or so, a middle-aged man in his late 50s who had reached the Peak-level King Rank Awakener walked inside the room and handed a spatial ring respectfully to Old Feng before going out of the room.


    Old Feng tossed the ring to Cain with a smile. "Here are the materials you requested."


    Cain caught the ring and handed it to Fenix, instructing him to check the materials to see if there was something missing or wrong with them.


    "There are no problems with the materials." Fenix informed after he checked them thoroughly for a few seconds.


    Cain nodded at Fenix before glancing back at Old Feng and asking. "How much for these materials?"


    Old Feng chuckled while smiling widely as if he was in a really good mood. "There''s no need to pay for these materials, it''s all on the house."


    Old Feng thought that since he would get the refining technique from Cain for free, he might as well give something in return.


    Cain only laughed in response before remembering his main objective coming in here and asked the old man.


    "Old Feng, about the Ice Dragon blood essence¡ªcan you hand it over now? Also, can I pay for it later, perhaps by tomorrow before the auction begins?"


    "This¡­ It''s not that I doubt you or something, but even the higher-ups said that you need to pay in advance, and the amount should be twice the amount of the usual auction price.


    However, you don''t need to worry because if the final price in the auction is lower than the amount you give, we''ll refund the difference after the auction." Old Feng explained with an awkward smile.

 Chapter 63 - 63: The Dragon Races True Intentions

    Cain raised an eyebrow and asked, "Oh? How much exactly is twice the usual auction price for the Ice Dragon blood essence? And, by the way, what rank of dragon does this blood essence come from?"


    Old Feng stroked his beard thoughtfully before answering. "The blood essence comes from a Conqueror Rank Ice Dragon (Rank 11). As for the price, it''s typically around 50 million Low Rank King Crystals. So, to pay in advance, you''ll need 100 million Low Rank King Crystals."


    When Cain heard it, he immediately frowned as he hadn''t expected that the price would be this high.


    He thought that it would probably come from a King Rank Ice Dragon since they chose this place to auction it, and he would have enough money after obtaining half of the Flarehart Family''s wealth, but he was wrong, completely wrong.


    ''Should I use Fenix''s twin swords as collateral?''


    Cain thought and glanced at Fenix but quickly dismissed his thoughts since Cain needed Fenix to be at his peak in case something unexpected happened when they raided a top force later.


    When Fenix felt the gaze, he instantly shuddered as he thought that Cain must have thought something bad about him.


    Cain''s eyes narrowed thoughtfully as he suddenly recalled something and asked Old Feng, "Old Feng, is the reason you''re auctioning this blood essence to recruit fresh blood for the dragons?"


    When the old man and Yuchen heard it, they were surprised at first but immediately overjoyed since they thought that must be from the Main World, as he knew the reason behind them auctioning the Ice Dragon blood essence.


    This meant they would definitely 100% win the bet against Cain.


    Old Feng smiled widely and answered. "You''re absolutely right. That''s indeed one of the reasons why we auction it."


    Cain nodded in response and thought that his guess was correct.


    The dragon race often used such methods to expand their forces by spreading their blood essence.


    Those who refined had the chance to become half-dragons, but this tactic was more about creating expendable soldiers for their battlefields.


    In fact, the dragon race actually despised the half-dragon race since it was such a disgrace to them.


    If not for the fact that they needed cannon fodder in the war, they didn''t even want to be connected by these lowly half-dragon races.


    That said, exceptional individuals among the half-dragons who demonstrated remarkable talent or contributions would even be given the real chance to become the dragon race.


    This slim chance was what enticed people to seek dragon blood essence since at least they had a chance to become the real dragon and part of the dragon race. S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Even if they only became a half-dragon race and were looked down upon by the real dragon race, they still had quite a bit of social status and were respected in the Main World.


    Though, it depends on the places since not everyone in the Main World had lower status than even the dragon race, which meant the half-dragon race in their eyes was nothing for them.


    Cain then just remembered that he had something that was definitely worth more than Ice Dragon''s blood essence.


    It was his own blood essence, more accurately the diluted blood that Cain had in his beast space.


    "Old Feng," Cain said, tapping his fingers on the armrest, "I have something that''s worth more than your Ice Dragon blood essence. However, I''ll only show it to you once. I won''t leave it as collateral because it''s too precious."


    Old Feng''s interest piqued since he thought that he would see an extremely rare treasure. "It depends on what it is. If it''s truly as valuable as you claim, I''ll trust you and hand over the Ice Dragon blood essence first."


    Cain nodded. "Can you isolate this room completely with your full strength?"


    Old Feng instantly stopped his stroke on his beard and became serious as he thought that Cain wasn''t joking at all since he was even required to completely isolate this room with his full strength.


    He then nodded before taking the token and informed his subordinate to not panic with the disturbance that he was about to make.


    Old Feng then used his full strength as he enveloped the entire room, making it impossible for someone to spy or detect any movement inside the room unless they were much stronger than the old man.


    When Old Feng used his full strength, not only the Starlight Auction House but the entire Capital City was immediately in chaos since everyone sensed the overwhelming power coming from the center of the city.


    Everyone thought that someone had angered a powerful person and immediately cursed whoever that was.


    Even inside the Royal Palace, the King, who was the strongest person in the kingdom, was immediately shocked since he knew that this power should belong to the person who had reached the Peak-level Conqueror Rank.


    ''Could this be related to those troublemakers earlier?'' The king thought about the reports that he received from his subordinates more than an hour ago.


    He even felt the strong power coming from the Flarehart Family when Fenix was about to kill the first elder with one move and thought that the Flarehart Family was done for because they offended the wrong person this time.


    He then ordered everyone to evacuate and stay away from the Starlight Auction House since if the battle would happen, even he was helpless to help in evacuating and might even get injured or worse, killed.


    Now, he could only pray and hope that a miracle would happen because if the battle between strong people who had that kind of power happened inside the capital city, he could only cry inside since this city would be destroyed from the battle.


    Naturally he needed to go in person to help evacuate and prevent the aftermath from destroying the capital city.


    As the king was lost in thoughts, he was surprised to receive a message from the Starlight Auction House.


    After checking the message, he instantly felt relieved that apparently he didn''t need to worry about this disturbance.


    He then ordered his subordinates to calm the situation inside the capital city as everyone was in a state of fear.


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 Chapter 64 - 64: The Worth of Cains Blood

    Cain surveyed the room, his gaze lingering on the silver, transparent energy that enveloped it. After a moment of thought, he shook his head and muttered, "Not enough."


    He then glanced at Fenix and ordered. "Fenix, you do it too."


    Fenix frowned for a bit since he was confused as to why Cain made such a big deal about it.


    However, he still did it since this was Cain''s order.


    Channeling his power, Fenix added a layer of red, transparent energy over the silver aura. The red energy radiated a terrifying intensity, surpassing even that of Old Feng.


    When Old Feng sensed it, he was stunned by Fenix''s strength.


    Despite Fenix being only at the Mid-level Conqueror Rank, his strength clearly outmatched Old Feng''s


    No wonder he was really confident in himself.


    Let alone the fact that he knew Fenix hadn''t even gone all out was also bothering him.


    Fortunately, he didn''t take Fenix''s bet a while ago. Otherwise, he might have really died at that time.


    The reason Cain did this was because he speculated from a few things that had happened to him before.


    Where the system told him to not activate his bloodline abilities unless it''s necessary, to the point where the system had reminded him to become stronger as fast as he could because there will be an unknown disaster coming for him sooner or later.


    At first, when the system reminded him and he checked that there was an unknown Mid-level Dominator Beast Master, he thought that this was the one the system mentioned about the disaster.


    But after thinking carefully, it shouldn''t be the one, and it might only be related to his bloodline since he deduced that the system reminded him after he fully activated his bloodline from the previous accident where he received the blessing.


    As well as when Thane Silverfang, who was the envoy of the Velmara Kingdom, told him to be careful because there were cases where a group of people were hunting beasts or humans that have a high level of bloodlines.


    Also, the fact that the system instructed him to seal the place completely before it took a drop of his blood while he was inside the beast space bothered him.


    That''s why he guessed that he should be careful from now on when handling things related to his blood essence or activating his bloodline abilities.


    After feeling that this was the best he could do since he couldn''t bring Old Feng and Yuchen to his beast space, he immediately made a projection inside the beast space and took out a drop from the small pit he had built when the system told him to do so.


    He also saw that Dante seemed to be still refining the blood and didn''t seem like he would be finished in a short time.


    Subsequently, Cain put the drop of blood into a vial and took it out to the outside world.


    Cain then tossed the vial at Old Feng and reminded him with a serious expression. "Don''t open it! I''m already taking a risk by letting you have a chance to look at it."


    When Old Feng caught the vial and heard Cain''s reminder, he became nervous since without opening it alone, he could already feel the terrifying aura the blood had emanated.


    The old man then looked at the vial from different angles as he moved around the vial since he was curious about what kind of blood that emanated this terrifying aura even when it was sealed.


    Yuchen was also curious and acted like Old Feng, who looked at it with intense curiosity that could be seen in her beautiful eyes.


    After letting them look at it for a few seconds, Cain immediately opened his palm and said seriously, "Time''s up. Hand it back."


    Reluctantly, Old Feng returned the vial.


    "What do you think? Did I lie to you?" Cain asked with a smile after he caught the vial and put it into his inventory.


    Old Feng nodded in response and said, "The quality is undeniably way above the Ice Dragon''s blood essence. But¡­ What kind of blood essence is this?


    Because I really need to know the details to determine the quality since I''m also already taking the risk by giving it to you first without any collateral if it is really that precious."


    Cain frowned at the question and asked with a serious expression. "Do you really need to know?"


    Old Feng nodded as he stroked his beard softly. "Yeah, I need to confirm it before making this decision."


    Cain then thought for a bit while closing his eyes as he tapped his fingers in rhythm.


    After half a minute passed, Cain opened his eyes and took a deep breath before saying. "This is the blood essence of the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox. Refining it grants a chance to awaken the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox bloodline and even immediately awakening the 1st tail."


    "However," Cain added gravely, "if you failed in awakening the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox bloodline, you will undoubtedly be dead. Naturally, if you are from the fox race or even the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox race itself, your chance to succeed in awakening the bloodline is higher."


    When the old man heard it, he was extremely shocked since he knew the meaning of awakening the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox bloodline and even awakening the 1st tail.


    This meant that whoever refined it and awakened the bloodline, they could be said to soar into the heavens in a single step.


    Because the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox race was the strongest within the fox race and even the entire canine types of beast races.


    It was different with people when they refined a dragon''s blood essence and step by step became a dragon race by becoming a half-dragon race, since if they succeeded in refining this blood, their status would be immediately the same as that of those dragon races.


    However, the consequences of failing to refine this blood appeared to be a little harsh, as even when people refine the dragon''s blood essences that were being sold, the consequences are not as severe.


    They could even still benefit from it, as their stats will be increased if they were to fail to become half-dragon race.


    If they were unlucky, they might get a backlash depending on the type of the dragon''s blood essence they refined.


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 Chapter 65 - 65: A Fortunate Misunderstanding (1)

    Let alone the fact that it had the chance of awakening the first tail, which meant that they would immediately become the royal family of the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox race, which had already been considered as the royal family itself in the fox races as they were the strongest race in the canine type beasts.


    In the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox race, an individual''s status and strength were determined by the number of tails they had awakened and the purity of their bloodline.


    However, the number of tails mattered most. The more tails one awakened, the greater their power, granting them the ability to dominate and even suppress those with fewer tails or a less pure bloodline.


    For instance, if someone who had awakened to the 3-Tails met someone from the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon race who hadn''t awakened any tail, they would''ve been able to suppress them easily even if they were stronger than them.


    Though, it would also depend on the disparity between their strength too.


    Because if the difference in strength was too huge, even if they had awakened to the third tails, they couldn''t suppress the one who hadn''t awakened any tails because the effect of the suppression would be much less.


    The reason why Old Feng knew about this information was because he was from the branch family of the Liang Clan from the Main World, and he had been in the industries for a long time.


    Yuchen was surprised too, but her reaction wasn''t as shocked as Old Feng''s since she didn''t know the details of it.


    Because even though she was from the Main Family of the Liang Clan, most of her time in her entire life was just practicing and playing in her home, and she had just started to experience the outside world by attending the Celestial Summit Academy not long ago.


    That''s why she didn''t know the meaning of having the chance of awakening the 1st tail and didn''t seem as shocked as Old Feng did.


    "This¡­ You''re not joking, are you?" Old Feng was in disbelief since the effect was too good to be true.


    He thought that if there was really blood that had the effect like this, the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox race would definitely make a move to get their hands on this blood and even trace its source.


    Because if they could get their hands on more blood like this, their force would immediately grow at a rapid pace since they could help their younger generations more in awakening their tails.


    They could even expand their race by letting those of the fox race who had more chance in refining this refine it so that they could become one of them.


    Cain smirked. "Why would I joke about something like this? Do you doubt me?"


    "To be honest with you, I don''t. However, I will believe you because even if the effect isn''t as you claimed, I believe that blood would definitely be better than the Ice Dragon''s blood essence." Old Feng shook his head and explained as he waved his hand.


    "Well, I can prove it," Cain said with a sly grin, "but know that curiosity killed the cat. Are you willing to take that risk?"


    Old Feng immediately became serious and thought for a second before waving his hand at Yuchen and saying, "Young Miss, could you step outside for a moment?"


    Old Feng was extremely curious about it and decided he wanted to hear it.


    However, he didn''t want to implicate Yuchen since this information seemed to be dangerous as he felt that things didn''t seem right.


    That''s why he wanted Yuchen to go out so that she wouldn''t be implicated in this if things went wrong.


    "No! I want to know too." Yuchen pouted cutely as she crossed her hands on her chest.


    Old Feng could only shake his head helplessly and look at Cain, waiting for him to prove it.


    Cain then activated his bloodline until the third tail and transformed partially as three tails emerged from his lower back, destroying the back of the chair and shocking everyone, including Fenix.


    However, Fenix wasn''t as shocked as Old Feng and Yuchen since he thought that it would be only normal if his lord had some capabilities.


    After leaving Old Feng''s jaw opened for a few seconds and Yuchen, who stared at him with wide eyes opened, Cain immediately took his tails back.


    Because even though he already felt safe by the double protection from Fenix and Old Feng, he still had a hunch that it would only lead to troubles if he continued activating his bloodline ability.


    Cain then waved his hand, instructing Fenix to take back the barrier since he didn''t need it anymore as he had shown enough.


    When Fenix retracted his barrier, Old Feng instantly came back to his senses and also retracted his barrier before he stood up right away, bowing deeply at Cain.


    "Your Excellency, please forgive our earlier disrespect. We failed to recognize your greatness," Old Feng immediately shivered as he begged for a pardon and used his power to make Yuchen bow too.


    He then glared at Yuchen with a serious and nervous expression, signaling her to follow what he did.


    Realizing the gravity of the situation she was in, she immediately apologized with a scared voice. S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Y-Your Excellency, I deeply apologize for my rudeness earlier. Please forgive me!"


    Yuchen started crying a little bit as she sobbed because she was scared that she had just offended one of the strongest forces in the entire world and brought trouble to the Starlight Auction House and her family.


    Cain chuckled as he waved his hand. "Relax. If I were truly offended, neither of you would be standing here now."


    His words were a clear warning, implying that their lives had been spared only because he had chosen to be lenient.


    Both Old Feng and Yuchen understood the weight of this and remained silent, their hearts racing with lingering fear.

 Chapter 66 - 66: A Fortunate Misunderstanding (2)

    Old Feng and Yuchen were extremely terrified right now because they thought that the person who was in front of him was from the royal family of one of the strongest races in the world.


    Although their force was considered strong enough in the Main World, they were still pale in comparison with one of the strongest races in the Main World.


    Because their faction was only a subsidiary faction of the Palace of Celestial Light, that was also considered one of the strongest factions in the Main World.


    Old Feng, understanding the significance of someone awakening a third tail, felt even more dread than Yuchen.


    Even though he didn''t know the details, he once heard that even some of the higher-ups in the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox had only awakened until the third tail.


    He also heard a rumor that even the current clan head of the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox race had only awakened to four or five tails.


    Let alone the one who was in front of him was only in his early twenties at most, and he even had awakened until the third tail.


    Even if he hadn''t awakened any tails yet, both of them still couldn''t afford to offend him in the slightest since Cain was from one of the strongest forces, who was technically on par with the Palace of Celestial Light.


    Not to mention that Cain was even from the royal family within the race, and his status should''ve been really high, as he even had awakened until the third tail in his young age.


    Most likely, Cain should''ve been at least the young master or even the future head of the clan.


    That''s why Old Feng made an instant decision to force the young miss that even he didn''t dare to treat any slight disrespect with apologizing to Cain immediately because their fate was basically in Cain''s hand.


    Because even if Cain killed them unjustly, the Starlight Auction House wouldn''t be able to do anything and could only remember it to their heart since even the Palace of Celestial Light wouldn''t make a fuss with another faction in their level over something like this.


    Fortunately, Cain wasn''t like those so-called entitled young masters who saw everyone who had lower status than them as nothing but just an ant.


    At this rate, Old Feng wouldn''t even dare to take the bet even if they won and could only curse himself to believe that someone would bet something that precious for a silly bet.


    Seeing their nervousness, Cain said in a displeased tone, "Didn''t I tell you to relax? Don''t make this awkward. As long as you keep your lips sealed, there''s nothing to worry about."


    When they heard it, they stood straight while smiling awkwardly.


    Old Feng then remembered something and immediately walked politely towards Cain and took out a vial before handing it to Cain with both hands as he bowed.


    "Sir, this is the Ice Dragon''s blood essence that you requested. You don''t need to pay for it too, this is nothing anyway. If you ever need anything else, simply say the word, and we''ll deliver it immediately. There''s no need for you to come in person."


    Old Feng informed Cain as he bowed before standing and scratching the back of his head while smiling kindly.


    "That won''t be necessary. I''ve already said I''ll pay, but it may take until tomorrow." Cain waved his hand and smiled.


    "Of course, sir." Old Feng replied as he thought that this was just a polite gesture of robbing someone because tomorrow, Cain might forget to bring money or would extend the time until an indefinite amount of time.


    However, it didn''t matter to him since he had the intention to give it in the first place.


    Old Feng continued, "Is there anything else you wish to purchase?"


    Cain shook his head and asked, "Can you list the nearby top forces that are particularly wealthy? Especially those whose wealth comes from less-than-honorable means."


    Cain was still considering robbing the other forces since he was a man of his word, and since he had already stated that he would pay for the blood essence, he would most certainly pay for it.


    That''s why he asked Old Feng about the information related to wealthy forces since he didn''t know anything at all, and the old man would definitely know more about that information.


    When the old man heard it, he immediately became confused as to why Cain wanted to know about it.


    However, he didn''t think too much as he was afraid to delve into something that he shouldn''t know and could only not drag him but the Starlight Auction House into the muddy water they couldn''t afford to interfere with.


    Subsequently, Old Feng explained in detail the information he asked for before.


    "Thanks for the information." Cain nodded satisfiedly and continued.


    "By the way, if your higher-ups ask about the Ice Dragon''s blood essence, feel free to explain the situation. However, I must remind you not to let this incident leak beyond trusted individuals. Otherwise, it won''t just be you but your entire faction that faces dire consequences." S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Cain reminded them with a misleading word that could be interpreted with them being able to report about this incident but only to the trustworthy person.


    He was certain they would definitely report it to the highest rank within the faction since this matter was really important and could decide their faction''s fate if they took a wrong step in handling it.


    Cain''s purpose was to let them report it to the clan head, who was Yuchen''s father, as this would only bring him endless benefits since they would think that he was someone of a really high status from the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox race.


    That''s why before he explained it to both Old Feng and Yuchen, he had thought about it for a while regarding a lot of possibilities that would happen if he revealed it to them.


    "I understand." Old Feng nodded seriously.


    "Good, I''ll take my leave now. No need to see me off." Cain immediately stood up and drank the wine that Yuchen had poured for him and said,


    "What a great wine!" Cain was surprised when he drank it because the taste of this wine was indeed way better than he had just tasted in the restaurant before.


    Cain immediately took the jar and put it in his inventory while walking towards the door.


    "Thanks for the wine." Cain said as he raised and waved his hand before his figure couldn''t be seen by Old Feng and Yuchen.


    A minute later, after Cain and Fenix''s figures couldn''t be seen anymore by Old Feng and Yuchen, Yuchen opened her mouth as she wanted to ask about something but immediately shut her mouth when she saw the old man raise his hand, signaling her to not speak at the moment.


    After waiting for a little bit more, Old Feng tilted his head and looked at Yuchen. "Inform the clan head immediately and explain the situation."


    ¡­


    Walking down the bustling street, Fenix asked Cain in a low voice as he was curious about something. "My lord, do you still intend to rob a top force? May I ask why?"


    "Money, of course. What else?" Cain only glanced at Fenix in response.


    "My Lord, I think you don''t have to rob anyone because¡ª"


    Before Fenix could finish his sentence, he was cut off by Cain as he was still thinking about a lot of things.


    "Shut up. I''m thinking about something important. If you have free time, use it to refine the medicinal liquids and pills with the materials you already have." Cain immediately put Fenix into the beast space as he waved his hand casually.


    Inside the beast space, Fenix was displeased because he was just about to say that if Cain was short on money, he could help him since he had a lot of treasures in his spatial bracelet that would definitely be worth more than the Ice Dragon''s blood essence.


    However, now that Cain cut him off without letting him explain, he didn''t think about it anymore since Cain might have a weird hobby and used poverty as an excuse.


    Fenix then started to build a simple house far away from Cain''s residence since he wanted to find a quiet place so that he could focus on refining.


    Meanwhile, in the outside world, after Cain had walked for quite a bit, he finally arrived in front of a tall and grand pagoda.


    The place in front of him was named Nightshade Pagoda, and it''s known for its specialty in high-quality dishes and wine.


    However, not a lot of people knew that this faction had a black market business they had been doing for a long time that only influential people or strong people would be able to participate in.


    Cain then walked inside the building and immediately headed towards the stairs as he wanted to go to the highest floor since only the best dishes and wines would be served on that floor.


    However, when he was about to go further into the fifth floor, he was stopped by a fat man who had reached Peak-level Grandlord Awakener and was asked to give an identification for him to be able to go forward into the fifth floor.


    "Identification, please," the man demanded, his voice firm.


    When he was asked about an identification for him to prove that he was worth proceeding forward to the next floor, he immediately thought of the token that Thane gave him to participate in the auction since he thought that it might also be useful in this kind of scenario.

 Chapter 67 - 67: Side Mission

    Cain thought that even if the token wasn''t useful, he had already thought of bribing the gatekeeper rather than resorting to force.


    Summoning Fenix to break through was a last resort he wanted to avoid.


    Fortunately, when he took out the silver token, the fat man immediately stepped aside, allowing him through without hesitation.


    As Cain ascended the stairs, he heard people shouting prices one by one as if they were bidding on something.


    When Cain stepped onto the fifth floor, the scene before him came into full view. Round tables were scattered across the room, each occupied by groups of people.


    Their attention was fixed on a platform at the front. On the platform stood a beautiful woman, likely in her early twenties, alongside a cage about two meters big.


    What surprised him was that when he saw the cage, he immediately heard system notifications that he hadn''t expected at all.


    [Ding! You have received a Side Mission]


    [Side Mission: Rescue the unfortunate little foxes]


    [Time Limit: 1 Day]


    [Failure: - ]


    [Reward: Two random rewards!]


    Cain''s gaze sharpened as he saw the contents inside the cage.


    Inside the cage were a young boy and a little girl, their fox-like features immediately catching his eye¡ªtwo fox ears atop their heads and a single red tail each. They were clearly of the Fire Fox race.


    The boy appeared to be around eleven years old, while the girl looked no older than seven. Their clothes were tattered, and their expressions betrayed fear and exhaustion.


    Looking at these two unfortunate little foxes, Cain felt touched as he was somehow always reminded of his little brother from his past life whenever he saw children.


    Cain then decided to help them out since this was happening right in front of his eyes.


    Even if he didn''t get the side mission, he would''ve still helped them, as helping them was nothing for the current him too.


    While people were still bidding with a low price, Cain immediately shouted. "1,000 Low Rank Dominator Crystals."


    People were surprised that someone was willing to pay that much for these two lowly creatures in their opinion.


    Their attention immediately shifted to Cain, who was walking leisurely towards the stage.


    After a few seconds of silence, the beautiful woman immediately counted to three before announcing Cain won the bidding this time around.


    Cain then threw a spatial ring filled with 1,000 Low Rank Dominator Crystals at the auctioneer before approaching the cage with a kind smile.


    After the cage was opened by the auctioneer, Cain made a beckoning gesture towards the boy and little girl to get out of the cage.


    The boy then slowly led the little girl towards Cain as he looked at Cain with a wary expression while in a protective stance with the little girl following behind him while holding his clothes tightly.


    When Cain spotted that there were bruises all over the boy''s body and even there were some on the little girl''s body, he immediately grinned and frowned, making the boy step back as he was afraid when Cain saw him with an angry look.


    As Cain noticed that the boy was seemingly wary of him, he smiled and said, "Don''t worry, I wouldn''t hurt either of you."


    Cain immediately tilted his head to the audience and shouted, "Who here has the best healing pills for these two? Name your price, and I''ll pay it immediately."


    One of the people who sat near the platform stood right away and said in a loud voice. "I have top-tier healing pills for those below Lord Rank, it''s not even a problem for normal people to consume this."


    "How much?." Cain asked in an impatient voice.


    "Just one¡ªI mean 10. 10 Low Rank Dominator Crystals will do." The man hesitated before gathering his courage and naming an absurd amount of price as he only tested his luck.


    "Take it." Cain threw a small bag containing 10 Low Rank Dominator Crystals as he didn''t want to waste any more of his time haggling over this little money.


    The man caught the bag and was surprised when he checked the content inside the bag, which was the same amount as he had stated before.


    He started to regret that he didn''t name a higher price since this was basically an easy money-making opportunity that wouldn''t come twice.


    He then threw two pills at Cain reluctantly, as he already got his money.


    When Cain caught the pills, he ordered the system to check the pills to see if there was something wrong with it.


    After confirming that the pills'' effects were indeed the same as the man had claimed them to be, Cain immediately tilted his head and looked at the boy and little girl with a warm smile.


    "These will heal your injuries. Trust me, they''re safe." Cain opened his palm and extended his hand at the boy.


    The boy hesitated for a few seconds before he took out the pills.


    However, he didn''t give one to the little girl yet as he wanted to try it for himself first in case it was poisoned or had a bad effect.


    After eating the pill, the boy was stunned as he felt a stream of energy running through his body, healing the bruises on his body immediately.


    The boy then turned his body and opened his palm, ordering the little girl to take the pill too. "Eat it."


    The little girl stared at the pill for a few seconds before making up her mind and shook her head cutely. "No, brother Eli saves it first."


    The little girl continued. "Ayla is still going to be fine without eating it."


    "Ayla, eat it!" The boy insisted as he said with a firm attitude.


    "B-but, brother Eli needs it more than me. What if brother Eli is getting hurt again in the future?" The little girl sobbed weakly as her thoughts instantly flashed with her memory of his brother, who was always protecting him and got hurt badly every time he did so.


    "Don''t worry, I just became stronger after eating this pill. There''s even some energy left so that whenever I get hurt, I will be immediately healed." The boy reassured the little girl as he made up some lies on the spot.


    Cain shook his head helplessly as he could feel that they should''ve been through a lot even though they were still a little. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Little girl, take the pill. You don''t need to worry about anything anymore. As long as I''m here, no one will hurt you."


    Cain stepped forward and squatted down, smiling at them.


    The boy was surprised and immediately stuffed the pill into the little girl''s hand before turning around and bowing deeply. "Master, thank you for the pills, and I''m really sorry for my rudeness to you before. Please, don''t implicate my sister in this."


    The boy forgot to express his gratitude, as his first thoughts were immediately filled with healing his little sister too when he realized that the pill had healed his entire body in an instant.


    "Master, thank you for the pills, and please forgive us since this is our first offense." The little girl immediately bowed deeply too and shivered as she was scared that they would get beaten after this incident.


    "Hahaha, both of you don''t need to be like that from now on." Cain helped both of them to stand up and continued.


    "From now on, call me big brother Cain, okay?" Cain said as he moved his hands, wanting to pat their heads softly.


    However, when he was about to pat their heads, they immediately closed their eyes tightly while clenching their fists and gritted their teeth as they unconsciously thought that Cain wanted to beat them.


    Cain''s hands stopped as he was surprised when he noticed it.


    He then patted their heads before caressing their heads softly and said, "Little girl, eat the pill and don''t worry too much about anything else."


    The little girl was startled and came back to her senses as she was enjoying the feeling of a big hand caressing her head because the last time someone did that to her was her dead mom a few years ago.


    "Mhmm-Mhmm." The little girl nodded, showing a happy expression on her face.


    After she ate the pills, the bruises on her body immediately disappeared in an instant.


    "Let''s go, we''re going to eat first before going somewhere else later." Cain said as he picked up the little girl and walked out of the platform, letting the boy follow him silently behind him while looking at Cain with a mixed expression.


    The boy was confused at the moment as he didn''t believe what just happened, he prayed silently inside his heart as he hoped that this wasn''t just a dream.


    As they walked towards the stairs that were heading towards the sixth floor, people were staring at them with a weird expression as they were shocked and didn''t believe the scene they had just finished.


    Cain ignored the gaze of the people as he didn''t care about what other people thought while petting the little girl on his arm since he felt happy when he saw that the little girl also seemed to really enjoy it.


    However, when he was about to go into the stairs, he was stopped again by a jacked man who had reached Low-level Dominator Rank Awakener.


    "Stop!"


    "You need to pay one Low Rank King Crystal per person if you want to proceed further." The jacked dude said as he looked at Cain with a weird expression since Cain was bringing two poor little foxes with him.


    However, he thought that these two were his slaves so he didn''t care that much as his job was only taking fees from everyone who wanted to proceed towards the sixth floor.


    Cain immediately tossed three Low Rank King Crystals before continuing to walk up towards the sixth floor.


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 Chapter 68 - 68: An Arrogant Young Master

    As they stepped on the sixth floor, Cain saw a lot of tables that were almost full, as there were a lot of people enjoying their meals and wine on their own.


    He guessed that these people might have arrived early as they wanted to participate in the big auction that will be held by the Starlight Auction House tomorrow night.


    Each table was filled with someone that had reached at least King Rank. Some people had even reached the Conqueror Rank.


    Cain then looked for an empty table and found a perfect place, as he saw that there was an empty table by the window.


    However, when he was halfway to the table, Cain was stopped by a young man in his early twenties who had reached Mid-level Lord Rank Awakener since this person was standing in front of him with his hands crossed on his chest while looking at the little girl and the boy with a disgusted expression.


    "Stop!"


    Why are you bringing such filthy slaves here? Get out! Just looking at them ruins my appetite."


    The young man asked with an arrogant expression as if he also looked down on Cain, who only brought dirty-looking slaves with him and didn''t seem to have any guardian with him.


    Cain didn''t look at the young man as his attention was focusing on the little girl who grasped his clothes tightly and looked at the young man in front of him with a scared expression.


    The boy also immediately tagged down Cain''s clothes and said softly, "Let''s go to another place, we can eat anywhere else."


    Cain only smiled and patted the boy''s head and reassured him. "Don''t worry, trust me."


    He then petted the little girl''s head. "Little girl, close your eyes and ears for a little bit until I tell you to open them again, okay?"


    The little girl instantly closed her eyes tightly while pressing her small hands against her ears so that she couldn''t hear anything.


    "Move!" Cain said with a calm expression as he continued walking forward. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    When the young man saw Cain seemed to not care about his warning at all, he became annoyed and shouted. "Hey, did you not hear what I just said? I asked you to stop and get out of this place with your filthy sla¡­"


    Before he could finish his sentence, Cain had already arrived in front of him and slapped him, sending him flying to the side.


    A middle-aged man in his late 50s with red hair and wearing a red robe immediately caught the young man and asked with a worried expression.


    "Young Master, are you okay?"


    The young man became angry when he was being embarrassed in front of many people because Cain slapped him out of nowhere.


    "What are you doing right now? Capture him for me!" The young man ordered as he pointed his finger at Cain, who looked at him with a mocking smile.


    When Cain heard it, he summoned Fenix abruptly without informing him at all since the situation was urgent as he couldn''t defend himself against the middle-aged man.


    When Fenix was being summoned in the outside world, his position was sitting cross-legged while his hands were extending forward as if there was a cauldron in front of him and his hands were touching the cauldron like an alchemist when they were still in the middle of refining something.


    Fenix then opened his eyes since he felt something was wrong and realized that he was summoned by Cain without even informing him at all.


    His emotions were immediately piled up with anger, but he didn''t dare to vent it at Cain, so he asked Cain with an angry voice, "Who is this dumb fuck that I need to deal with, My Lord?"


    "Both of them." Cain pointed his finger at the young man and the middle-aged man, who was about to charge at him but stopped when he saw Fenix appear in front of Cain out of nowhere with a weird posture.


    "These two motherfuckers¡ª" Fenix stood up and stretched his neck and palms before walking towards them with a wicked smile.


    "Don''t kill them." Cain reminded Fenix as he walked towards the table by the window, followed by the boy who was curiously glancing at Fenix from time to time.


    As Cain and the boy sat by the tables next to a window, Cain immediately used his power to make a small barrier around him and the little girl since he didn''t want the little girl disrupted by the disturbance that Fenix was about to make as he noticed that Fenix was already face to face with the middle-aged man who stood in front of the young man.


    "Do you know what you have done?" Fenix asked with a harmless smile.


    The middle-aged man was nervous because the moment Fenix walked towards him, he checked Fenix''s rank, but he couldn''t detect anything.


    He then thought of two possibilities: either Fenix used a king rank treasure to hide his rank or his rank was higher than his in the first place.


    However, thinking of how confident Fenix was and from the danger he sensed the moment Fenix approached him, he was sure that Fenix had reached at least Conqueror Rank Awakener.


    "Sir, please forgive my young master''s faults, as he is still young and sometimes acts rashly." The middle-aged man apologized as he cupped his fist and bowed slightly at Fenix.


    "No, No, No." Fenix only shook his head slightly as he responded.


    "You''re apologizing to the wrong person. Even if my lord forgives you, I won''t. You disturbed me during a refinement, wasting my precious alchemy materials." His tone turned icy.


    Subsequently, Fenix used his power to envelope his hands with red flames before he moved at a fast speed and immediately appeared in front of the middle-aged man.


    Before the middle-aged man could react, Fenix''s hand had already grabbed his face and smashed his head on the floor, creating a big crater.


    Boom!


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 Chapter 69 - 69: Smacking the Arrogant Young Masters Head

    Afterwards, Fenix let go of the middle-aged man and approached the young man, who had been retreating further, using his hands and feet on the ground as he was terrified when he saw that his guardian was suppressed so easily by Fenix.


    Fenix then approached the young man slowly with a wicked smile and looked at the young man as if he was going to kill him using his cold glare.


    Fenix was pissed off because he was being disturbed while in the middle of refining the medicinal liquids Cain had ordered him to do so.


    Even if the materials were nothing in Fenix''s eyes, as an alchemist, Fenix naturally had some respect to utilize every material and not waste them as best as he could.


    But with this accident, his refining process immediately failed, and the materials had just become a waste.


    When Fenix arrived in front of the young man, he smiled and reminded him, "In the future, don''t be an arrogant stupid motherfucker who''s always looking at everyone as if they were beneath you."


    Fenix then grabbed his face and smashed it on the floor less hard than the middle-aged man since he was weaker, and Fenix couldn''t kill anyone as Cain ordered him to do so.


    Boom!


    Subsequently, Fenix let go of the young man and walked towards Cain.


    When the middle-aged man saw Fenix ignoring them, he immediately went towards the young man and fed him a pill. "Young master, are you okay?"


    "W-who are you?" The young man asked, as he was still in a shocked state and saw that the one who appeared in front of him had a big hand-burned mark across his face.


    "Let''s get out of here first, young master." The middle-aged man said before he immediately helped the young man to get up and walked towards the stairs with a quick step.


    After their figures couldn''t be seen anymore from the sixth floor for a few seconds, everyone heard the young man''s scream.


    "Ahhh¡­ My Face!"


    Everyone shuddered when they heard it before shifting their attention towards Fenix, who was walking leisurely towards the young man who slapped the arrogant young man just now.


    However, they quickly continued their own things when Fenix tilted his head and swept his gaze towards everyone.


    The boy was stunned when he watched everything with his own eyes.


    Instead of feeling scared or something, the boy was rather impressed by the strength Fenix displayed. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Because he thought that if he was as strong as Fenix, he wouldn''t need to fear everyone and would be able to protect his little sister more confidently since strength was what mattered the most in this cruel world.


    "My lord, can you please warn me before summoning me next time?" Fenix asked as he scratched the back of his head and smiled.


    "Okay, from now on, I''ll remind you first." Cain nodded before waving his hand and putting Fenix back in the beast space.


    Cain then removed the barrier and patted the little girl''s head. "Little girl, you can open your eyes and ears now."


    The little girl opened her eyes and removed her hands from his ears before looking around and finding out that they were already sitting at a table by the window.


    "Huh? Are you okay, mast¨CI, I mean Big Brother Cain?" The little girl stuttered a little bit, as she was shy, and this was the first time that she acted casually with another person other than her brother.


    "Of course." Cain said it proudly as he hit his chest lightly with his fist.


    The little girl felt relieved when she heard it, as she was afraid that Cain would abandon both her and her brother because they could only bring troubles to him rather than being of any help.


    "Don''t worry. None of this was your fault. That ugly guy was just jealous I had a cute little girl with me." Cain reassured her as he pinched her cheek with a smile.


    "Hehehe, thank you, Big Brother Cain." The little girl giggled and hugged Cain tightly as she really felt grateful to him.


    Cain hugged the little girl in response and stroked her back softly.


    "By the way," Cain said, settling her beside him, "we haven''t been properly introduced. What are your names?"


    "My name is Ayla." Ayla introduced herself excitedly before she pointed at the boy. "And this is my big brother, Elion."


    "Hello, Big Brother Cain." Elion greeted Cain with an expression that was full of admiration.


    Cain only nodded in response before glancing at the little girl and smiling. "My name is Cain Frostbane, but you can just call me Big Brother Cain from now on."


    "Okay, Big Brother Cain." Ayla nodded cutely.


    Cain smiled and ruffled her hair before flagging down a waiter as he wanted them to eat to their heart''s content.


    A beautiful woman in her early 20s immediately walked towards Cain with a little bit of a fearful expression as she watched the previous scene with her own eyes.


    However, before she arrived, someone passed her and arrived in front of Cain in an instant.


    "Hello, sir. I''m the manager of this place. I''m sorry for the previous inconvenience." A thin man in his late 30s dressed in a black suit with a long mustache bowed at Cain.


    "Why are you here? I didn''t call for you. Send the waitress back¡ªI don''t need you as my server." Cain waved his hand and said in a displeased tone, as he was dissatisfied that his beautiful waiter was changed into a man.


    "I''m sorry for disturbing you." The manager bowed again and cursed in his heart.


    ''Wtf is wrong with this young man? How can he not follow the usual template reaction?''


    The manager then tilted his head and gave the beautiful waitress a look as if she would be in trouble if she made Cain unsatisfied.


    Because he noticed that the strong man was just this young man''s subordinate and it would be a terrible idea to offend this kind of person.

 Chapter 70 - 70: Elions Future Plan

    "Aww, Big Brother Cain, you''re so mean!" Ayla giggled, covering her mouth with her tiny hands in a playful gesture.


    Cain chuckled and patted her head. "Oh, am I? Well, I suppose I should give that manager something to do so he doesn''t get too bored."


    He turned to the manager and gave a simple order. "Go buy clothes for both of them."


    The manager nodded quickly. "Yes, sir," he replied, hurrying off to complete the task.


    Subsequently, Cain ordered a lot of dishes and the finest wine, as he was curious about this place''s famed wine.


    Shortly after, the waitress brought over the food and the wine that Cain ordered.


    After the waitress put down the food and the wine, she explained which food could be eaten by Ayla and Elion since they were just normal people.


    Because the food that was made from high-rank beasts contained an energy that would enter the person who ate it, it would be dangerous for normal people to eat the high-level dishes, as it could literally burst them to death since their body couldn''t handle it.


    Looking at the expensive dishes in front of them, Ayla and Elion were drooling, as this was going to be their first time eating such expensive foods.


    "What are you waiting for? Dig in. Eat as much as you want, and if it''s not enough, feel free to order more." Cain said as he smiled at both of them.


    Ayla and Elion immediately swept their saliva before taking as much food as they could grab with both hands and eating it greedily as if they hadn''t eaten for days.


    While looking at them eating happily, Cain raised his empty glass as he signaled the waitress to pour the wine for him.


    After savoring a sip of the wine, Cain thought that even though he fancied this wine, he would still choose the wine that Old Feng ''gave'' him as he fancied it better than this wine.


    However, he wasn''t going to complain about anything since compared to the wine on earth, this wine was hundreds of times better.


    Suddenly, Cain remembered something and looked at Ayla, who was still eating foods left and right as her hands were full of food.


    Cain then silently made a thin, translucent barrier around him and Elion as he wanted to have a chat with the boy about something.


    "Elion, what is your plan after this?" Cain asked him with a serious expression.


    Elion was startled when he heard Cain''s voice.


    After looking at Cain, who seemed to be serious, he immediately set aside his food and looked at his little sister, who was still enjoying her food happily.


    Cain waved his hand. "Don''t worry. She won''t hear this."


    "This¡­" Elion was hesitating for a few seconds as he looked at Cain and his table from time to time.


    After he gathered his courage for a while, Elion asked Cain with a serious expression while clenching his fists tightly. Though Elion''s fists were trembling a little bit as he was nervous and scared at the same time.


    "Big Brother Cain, can you teach me how to become stronger? I want to protect my sister."


    Elion asked Cain as he thought of the worst-case scenario that they wouldn''t be able to rely on Cain anymore or even Cain would abandon them.


    That''s why he asked to teach him how to become stronger instead of to help him to become stronger, as the meaning of the two was different.


    If Cain was to teach him, he would still be able to become stronger by himself in the future even though Cain wouldn''t be there with him.


    As for helping him to become stronger, even though this way was easier and faster since Cain would help him, in case Cain wouldn''t be there to help him, his progress would be stuck, and it would be hard for him to be able to go further.


    Ever since he experienced a tough life with his little sister for a long time, his thoughts had become mature since he needed to use his brain so that at least his little sister and he would be able to survive. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    This was the main reason he chose to rely on himself because he needed to think of the worst-case scenario and should anticipate it by moving a few steps ahead.


    When he saw Cain slap the arrogant man previously, Elion really admired Cain, as he didn''t seem to be afraid of any trouble that would come to him because of his deed.


    Naturally, there were only two reasons why Cain did so.


    The first reason was absolute strength, meaning that Cain had the strength to not fear anyone as he was confident with his strength.


    The second reason was background, this meant that Cain should''ve had a terrifying background to not fear anyone as he was backed by a faction strong enough to do whatever he wanted to do here.


    "Do you want to become stronger?" Cain asked, looking at Elion with interest.


    Elion nodded firmly. "Yes!"


    "Good. I can help you to become stronger at a fast speed. Are you interested? Don''t worry about your sister or anything since I wouldn''t abandon any of you and will at least protect both of you to the best of my ability." Cain tapped his fingers on the table.


    He then continued with a smile. "there''s a significant risk involved. It could cost you your life."


    "This¡­ Can you give me some time?" Elion asked hesitantly, as he wanted to at least confirm their well-being after Cain bought them since, until now, he still didn''t completely believe Cain.


    Even though it seemed silly for him to not believe Cain until now, because even if Cain had any hidden intention, he couldn''t do anything as he was as weak as an ant in Cain''s perspective.


    Cain shrugged nonchalantly. "Take all the time you need. It''s your decision, after all."


    After Cain and Elion chatted for a little bit more, Cain removed the barrier before joining in eating his own dishes.


    While eating his own dishes, he made a projection in front of Nix, who was lying down near his house inside the beast space.

 Chapter 71 - 71: Nix Becomes Lord Rank Beast!

    Cain tossed a vial at Nix, his expression calm but firm.


    "Nix, refine this blood. It will help you recover your blood essence. I''ll see you outside soon."


    Subsequently, Cain took back his projection and waited patiently. Fenix and Nix both needed time to finish their respective tasks before Cain could proceed with his next plan.


    His next plan was simple: after Nix refined the blood essence, Cain would immediately upgrade Nix''s rank to the Lord Rank before departing to rob one or two top forces for today.


    ¡­


    After waiting for almost an hour, Cain finally noticed that Nix had finished with refining the blood essence and roaring loudly, disturbing Fenix, who was sleeping soundly after being exhausted because he spent too much time in refining.


    Cain then immediately made a projection in front of Nix and patted his head softly.


    "Nix, are you ready to become stronger again?" Cain smiled.


    "Roar!"


    Nix roared as if to respond, "I''m ready to become stronger again, master."


    Cain nodded satisfiedly and ordered the system before backing off as he wanted to make space for Nix to grow bigger.


    "System, upgrade Nix''s rank to Lord Rank."


    [Ding! 10 million Evolution Points have been successfully deducted.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host! Nix has successfully broken through to Lord Rank Beast (Rank 7)]


    Along with the two notifications continuously ringing in his mind, Cain watched Nix''s body grow bigger at a fast speed.


    At the same time as Nix had become bigger, he felt the unknown energy start to pour into his body once again as usual. S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Roar!"


    "Roar!"


    "Roar!"


    Nix roared excitedly as he had just become stronger.


    After a little while, Nix''s body stopped growing when it became approximately 15 meters tall and 45 meters long.


    Nix''s body just became two-thirds bigger than when he was still at Diamond Rank Beast.


    "Roar!"


    Nix roared once again as he spread his wings while flapping them vigorously, creating a big gust of wind in the surroundings.


    Fortunately, Cain immediately made a shield surrounding Nix so that he wouldn''t destroy the house he had just built.


    More precisely, the house Fenix had been painstakingly built by himself.


    This time, Nix''s wings had grown as wide as 75 meters long when they were fully spread.


    Cain then checked Nix''s personal information since at this point it had already become his routine every time someone''s information changed drastically.


    [Race: Ice Dragon]


    [Attributes: high-level Ice Element]


    [Rank: Lord Rank Beast]


    [Qualification: Lord]


    [Skills: Ice Claw, Ice Spike, Ice Breath, Frost Armor, Ice Storm]


    [Strength]: 550,000


    [Agility]: 500,000


    [Health]: 600,000


    [Sense]: 500,000


    [Energy]: 630,000


    [Ice Storm - Summons a massive storm of freezing winds and shards of ice. Razor-sharp icicles and chunks of frozen hail rain down on enemies, dealing continuous area damage and inflicting frostbite. The storm reduces visibility and slows enemy movement, creating chaos on the battlefield.]


    Cain nodded satisfiedly when he saw Nix''s stats that had been increased by 4 times and the new skill Nix just obtained when he upgraded his rank.


    "System, copy the Ice Storm skill." Cain ordered.


    Not even a second later, Cain suddenly felt a surge of information rush into his mind, and he suddenly understood how to utilize the skill that he just integrated.


    Afterwards, Cain checked his own personal information as he was curious about his improvement in stats coupled with the boost he got from the blessing.


    [Personal Information]


    [Gacha Points: 8,800] [Evolution Points: 2,173,890]


    [Name: Cain Frostbane]


    [Age: 18]


    [Race: Human]


    [Bloodline: 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox]


    [Attribute: High-level Ice Element]


    [Beast Master Level: Lord Rank Beast Master]


    [Contracted Beast: Ice Dragon (Lord Rank Beast)]


    [Talent: Infernal Rebirth (SS+), Immortal Ember (SS), Infernal Ascendance (SS-)]


    [Skills: Ice Claw, Ice Spike, Ice Breath, Frost Armor, Ice Storm]


    [Strength]: 550k


    [Agility]: 500k


    [Health]: 600k


    [Sense]: 500k


    [Energy]: 1.890 million


    When Cain checked his stats, he was satisfied that his stats were even higher than Nix''s.


    The main reason was his stats were doubled because of the blessing he got, and then his energy stat was tripled because of the bloodline ability.


    So, because Cain got half of Nix''s stats before being doubled by the blessing effect, his stats were basically the same as those Nix had, except that his energy stat got tripled after that.


    Feeling satisfied with his current achievement, Cain then asked the system what the next step for him was to be able to continue upgrading Nix''s rank.


    The little fluffy creature then showed up and explained to Cain slowly so that he would understand what he needed to do in the future.


    After listening carefully to everything related to upgrading beasts from the system, Cain immediately had an idea of what he needed to do before he could upgrade Nix''s qualification and continue upgrading his rank.


    For normal beast masters, if their contracted beasts had reached their potential, the beasts wouldn''t be able to go further unless they could upgrade their beasts'' qualifications.


    Naturally this method also applied even to Cain.


    However, since Cain had the Primordial Beast Master talent that was integrated into the system, his way of upgrading his contracted beasts was different.


    There were two main ways of how Cain''s contracted beasts were able to go further after their qualification had reached their potential.


    First, Cain needed his contracted beasts to reach the peak level of the rank that they were stuck onto before he would be able to feed his contracted beasts with the Evolution Pill.


    As for how Cain could get his hands on the Evolution Pill, it was simple: Cain would be given the instruction of how to make one by the system since this ability to know every beast''s evolution route originated from his talent that had been integrated with the system.


    This was also the reason why Cain could help the Flarehart family head''s lion to go further in its journey to become stronger if he was able to afford Cain''s price.


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 Chapter 72 - 72: MCs Companion

    Even if this method sounded so simple, it was actually time-consuming since the time of beasts to be able to grow and become stronger was longer than normal people being awakeners or magicians.


    Let alone the fact that every time Cain''s contracted beasts were upgraded to the next rank, their ranks had the same start with the other beasts as they reached the low level of that rank.


    That''s why the first method was ignored by Cain, as this was just taking him too much time since he needed to become stronger as fast as possible too.


    Cain actually had the idea of using the first method because he had a solution for it.


    The solution was actually quite simple: finding one of the important characters that was originally the Main Character''s companion since his talent was really overpowered.


    This person''s talent was making him able to upgrade 10x the speed of anything he wanted.


    For example, if Cain had this talent, he could literally apply this talent to one of his contracted beasts.


    After Cain applied this effect, his beast would grow 10x faster.


    If this effect was applied to his contracted beasts and the beasts stayed inside the beast space, their effect would become a whopping 300x faster.


    That''s why, from the first time he was transmigrated here, one of his first objectives was to find this person and copy his talent.


    However, Cain was busy the whole day that he actually forgot about this person.


    Since he wouldn''t do the first option at the moment, Cain decided to use the second option.


    The second option was to let his contracted beasts gain experience in real combat.


    This meant the system would give a percentage that could be filled when his contracted beasts killed a strong living being.


    Naturally, there were restrictions in doing so.


    First, their contracted beasts couldn''t be helped by external intervention. For example, Fenix hunted a really strong beast and heavily injured it since his intention was to let Nix kill it in its last breath.


    Needless to say, Cain''s contracted beasts could cooperate with each other to hunt together.


    Of course, their experience would be split between those who contributed to the killing.


    While Cain was lost in thought as he was thinking about various things, he immediately came back to his senses when the manager came to the table.


    "Sir, I''ve bought the clothes that you requested before." The manager handed a spatial ring with both hands as he bowed politely.


    "Good. How much is the total, including the clothes?" Cain nodded and asked as he took the ring and put it casually in his inventory.


    "There''s no need to pay for these, they''re on the house as this is your first time coming here." The manager waved his hand and smiled.


    "Alright then." Cain replied before picking up Ayla, who already leaned against the chair as she held her big belly that was full of food.


    "Let''s go." Cain said at Elion.


    ¡­


    Meanwhile, somewhere in the Main World, a few men in black robes riding on a massive eagle were chattering.


    "Captain, don''t you think it''s weird that we just received the signal again with a really short interval between them before it vanished immediately?" One of them asked.


    The captain, who sat at the front, nodded in response. "Yeah, this mission might be a little bit tricky, and I''m sure that it wouldn''t be easy to accomplish this.


    That''s why after we arrive there, we would see the situation first while sending people to go inside the Low-level World to have a look and gather information for us."


    "Has the nearest branch force from that Low-level World been informed?" One of the men who had a jacked body asked.


    "Yes, they have been notified. So, don''t worry and rest while we still need a little bit more time before we arrive at that branch force."


    ¡­


    "Big Brother Cain, where are we going?" Ayla asked curiously with a sleepy voice.


    "We''re heading to an inn where you can wash up and rest." Cain said as he pinched her cheek softly.


    "Mhhmm-Mhhmm." Ayla nodded while stroking her head on Cain''s body.


    After they had arrived inside the inn room that Cain had booked previously, Cain said to both of them with a smile, "Both of you, don''t resist. I will move both of you to somewhere safe."


    When they appeared inside the beast space, they were immediately terrified when they saw a huge white dragon standing in front of them.


    Elion immediately came in front of Ayla and shouted as he spread his hands. "Ayla, run!"


    ''Is this the reason why he bought us?'' Elion frowned as he thought that everything Cain did before was just a fake act of kindness.


    "Hey, hey¡­ Don''t be scared, I forgot to remind you that this is my contracted beast, Nix." Cain made a projection inside the beast space and appeared beside Nix.


    "Both of you are inside my beast space. So, don''t worry about your safety since there are no dangers here." Cain explained as he hugged Nix''s head and petted him.


    Ayla popped her small head behind Elion and saw that Big Brother Cain was enjoying himself with the big dragon.


    However, when she saw that the dragon didn''t seem to be scary as it was acting rather cutely with Big Brother Cain, she immediately became curious and asked.


    "Big Brother Cain, can I pet it too?" Ayla asked with a cute begging face.


    "Hahaha, of course you can. Come here, Ayla." Cain laughed before reminding Nix.


    "Nix, be kind with them, okay?"


    Nix growled in response as he nodded lightly.


    "Hello. Don''t eat me, okay? I''m a good girl." Ayla waved at him as she approached slowly.


    Nix then compressed his size until he was about five meters big, as the current size was too big, and he might accidentally hurt Ayla because he was still not accustomed to his current size of body.


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 Chapter 73 - 73: Robbing a Top Faction

    "Wow! The dragon has become smaller, Big Brother Cain!" Ayla exclaimed excitedly before running towards Nix.


    Sigh!


    ''I guess I think too much.'' Elion sighed as he was relieved and even felt a little guilty towards Cain as he had thought badly about him for a moment.


    "Hahaha¡­ Come here, Elion. Keep an eye on your sister so that she won''t play too much." Cain laughed as he watched Ayla trying to get up on Nix''s back as she climbed from Nix''s head, moving slowly towards his body through Nix''s neck.


    "By the way, I left some clothes for you both on the table inside that house. Treat it like your own while you''re here. I have something important to take care of, but if you need me, just shout my name loudly."


    Cain explained before he disappeared and appeared in front of a small house that Fenix had built for his own.


    "Fenix!" Cain shouted as he busted the door with a kick, sending the door flying away.


    Fenix was startled and opened his eyes abruptly before realizing that it was Cain this time who disturbed him from his sleeping.


    "What is it, My Lord?" Fenix rubbed his eyes as he sat on the bed and looked at Cain with sleepy eyes. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Do you need help waking up, or will you handle it yourself?" Cain asked as he snapped his fingers, creating small white flames that made Fenix shudder.


    Smack!


    Fenix slapped himself and immediately stood straight like a soldier. "I''m not sleepy at all, My Lord."


    "Good. Let''s get to work now. Go wash yourself up first if you want to take a bath first." Cain retracted the white flames and waved his hand before disappearing from Fenix''s sight.


    "I will take a bath first then." Fenix saluted as he fist bumped and bowed slightly, as he knew that even if Cain wasn''t there, he must know everything that happened in here.


    After waiting for a few minutes in the outside world, Cain immediately summoned Fenix and reminded Ayla and Elion to stay there for a while since the difference in time was 30x faster inside the beast space.


    Subsequently, Cain and Fenix set off as Cain summoned Nix and instructed him to head to the west.


    Cain''s first target was the force behind the arrogant man who tried to stop him in the Nightshade Pagoda and even insulted Ayla and Elion right in front of him.


    After he asked the waitress about the arrogant young man, he knew that the young man before was from the Huo family, one of the top families in this Low-level World.


    He was even informed that Huo Family''s patriarch was a strong awakener who had reached Mid-level Conqueror Rank.


    Moreover, the Huo Family itself was already a strong top family even if you don''t count the patriarch, as they had another strong awakener who had also reached Mid-level Conqueror Rank and a few in the Low-level Conqueror Ranks.


    That''s why the arrogant young man was full of himself, as he was the young master of the Huo Family.


    After flying for almost half an hour at Nix''s top speed, Cain instructed Nix to slow down as he felt that they should''ve been close enough to the Huo Family''s place.


    Huo Family'' place wasn''t inside the city or somewhere crowded, as rumor said that Huo Family''s location was once a village, and Huo Family originated from there.


    After a few minutes, Cain finally heard the notifications he had been waiting for.


    [Ding! Detected a Peak-level Dominator Rank Awakener 10km ahead.]


    [Ding! Detected a High-level Dominator Rank Awakener 10 km ahead.]


    [Ding! Detected a High-level Dominator Rank Awakener 10 km ahead.]


    [Ding! Detected a High-level Dominator Rank Awakener 10 km ahead.]


    ¡­


    Numerous notifications from the system flooded in his mind as he went closer to the Huo Family''s residence.


    His detected range had become wider after his beast master''s rank upgraded to the Lord Rank.


    From 4 km range when he was still at Diamond Rank Beast Master to 10 km range at the moment.


    After Nix flew 3 more kilometers, Cain suddenly instructed Nix to stop and landed at a nearby open field as they were in the middle of the jungle.


    Cain then made a clone as he waved his hand and said while casually leaning against a massive tree, "Fenix, go with my clone. I''ll wait here for your success."


    Looking at his surroundings, Cain found a really nice big tree around there and immediately sat below the tree as he would be waiting for them in here.


    In case there would be a big battle, Cain already prepared his clone to be sacrificed, as it actually didn''t matter that much for his clone to be dead except that there would be a cooldown with that specific clone.


    Having clone ability was due to him possessing the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox and having awakened till the ninth tail.


    The amount of clones and strength between clones depended on how many tails were awakened.


    The strength of the clone was related to how many tails someone had awakened because if they had only awakened the fourth tail, they could only make a clone who had 40% of their strength.


    The amount of clones that they could make was also the same as the amount of tails they had awakened.


    So, in his case, Cain could actually summon 9 clones with the strength varying between 10% to 90% of his strength.


    Subsequently, Fenix and his clone set off towards the Huo family''s residence by running as Cain put Nix back inside the beast space to let him play with Ayla and Elion.


    "Look, someone is coming." One of the guards exclaimed, reminding the others to not neglect their duties.


    When Cain and Fenix were about to arrive at the residence, they saw five guards standing in front of the big gates that had an intricate plaque with the red words ''Huo Family'' hanging above the doors.


    "Stop!"

 Chapter 74 - 74: A Cheap Trick

    "State your business! If you have no valid reason to be here, you''ll be treated as intruders and barred from entering the Huo Family estate." One of the guards stepped forward and said with a firm expression.


    "Fenix, take it easy on them. They''re just doing their job." Cain waved his hand.


    Hearing the order, Fenix stepped forward with a grin across his face.


    "Didn''t you hear me? I said stop, or we''ll be forced to use violence!" One of the other guards stepped forward and placed his hand on the sword in his waist.


    "Move!" Fenix said as he kept walking leisurely while stretching his hands.


    All of the guards, including the captain, who had reached Peak-level Dominator Rank, immediately drew their swords and stood there firmly looking at Fenix.


    In response, Fenix enveloped his palms with fire while still walking towards the guards.


    "Go!" The captain ordered one of the guards on his left to attack Fenix when he saw that Fenix was already only 20 meters away from them.


    A man who was in his early 30s immediately charged forwards at Fenix and slashed his sword down, aiming to slash Fenix in half.


    Fenix only raised his hand as he caught the sword with his bare hand that was enveloped with fire and slapped the man on his cheek, flying him away to the side.


    "I told you to move." Fenix said with a smile.


    "You! How dare you make a fuss in the Huo family? Do you not fear the wrath of the Huo family? The captain stepped forward and looked at Fenix with a frown. S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The captain realized that Fenix was really strong to the point of him being helpless as he couldn''t do anything about it.


    That''s why he used the Huo Family as a threat to threaten Fenix since it would be pointless with them stopping him if Fenix was adamant in going inside the Huo Family.


    "I had an appointment with your patriarch." Fenix said it casually as he continued his walk.


    The captain waited for a few seconds before bowing, "Oh, why don''t you say that from earlier if you have an appointment with the patriarch? I''m sorry for our rudeness that we just showed. It''s just a misunderstanding."


    "But Cap¡ª"


    Before one of the guards could finish his sentence, he immediately shut his mouth when he saw the cold glare the captain gave to him.


    "Open the door." The captain ordered as he waved his hand and stepped aside, opening the way to Fenix.


    Two of the guards immediately opened the doors before joining their captain in welcoming Fenix.


    Looking at the early problem that was solved, Cain started walking towards the gate.


    "You can head further, and someone will naturally guide you to meet the patriarch." The captain informed as he made a gesture with a slight bow.


    Fenix only nodded in response and decided to head inside first to see the situation as he noticed that Cain had already followed him behind.


    However, what Fenix and Cain didn''t expect was that when Cain passed in front of the guards, the captain immediately charged at him as if he wanted to capture him.


    The reason why the captain did this was because he knew that Fenix was lying, because everyone who wanted to visit the Huo Family needed to hand the invitation letter to the guard before they let them in.


    That''s why the captain waited for a few seconds before he decided to play along as he gave Fenix a few seconds to hand over the invitation letter, but Fenix didn''t seem to even know about this.


    He also chose to capture Cain to hold him as a hostage since he knew that Cain must be important to Fenix.


    He guessed that because he heard the previous conversation from Cain and Fenix since they didn''t even bother to hide it too.


    Unfortunately for the captain guard, the moment he charged at Cain, Fenix immediately noticed it and disappeared from his position, leaving behind an afterimage because of the fast speed he moved.


    When the captain guard felt that everything was within his grasp, he instantly felt something was wrong as he looked at Cain, who tilted his head and looked at him with a mocking smile.


    Before he could react, the captain guard found that his head was on the ground in an instant as he felt that the back of his head was scorching.


    "What a cheap trick." Fenix chuckled as he slammed the captain guard''s head on the ground.


    Cain snapped his fingers as he used his bloodline''s ability [Soulfire Flame].


    A small white, transparent fire around 5 cm big appeared above his finger, and he immediately flicked the fire, sending it towards the captain guard whose head was pressed on the ground by Fenix.


    Everyone shivered when the fire appeared as their soul felt the lethal power from it.


    Fenix immediately moved his hand when the fire was 15 cm away from his hand since he didn''t want to accidentally get hit and feel the excruciating pain.


    When the small, transparent white fire touched the captain guard''s head, he immediately screamed loudly in agony as he rolled around while holding his head with both hands.


    The other guards were terrified when they watched their captain scream and roll around while begging for forgiveness.


    Even Fenix shivered a little as he had experienced it once before.


    That''s why when he saw the white flame and felt that his soul was screaming for him to stay away from the flame, he instantly knew that this flame also attacked the soul.


    After a few seconds, Cain snapped his fingers before walking away with Fenix, heading deeper into the Hou Family''s massive mansion.


    When the captain guard felt the pain was gone, he immediately looked around and noticed that Cain and Fenix were walking away, heading towards the center.


    He then knelt on his knees and shouted. "Thanks for your forgiveness, sir."

 Chapter 75 - 75: The Huo Familys Strength

    "My Lord, a group is heading our way. How should we handle this?" Fenix asked Cain as he noticed that a few people were heading here.


    "Just show them a little bit of your power so that there wouldn''t be countless people coming one after another after this." Cain answered.


    A few seconds later, Cain and Fenix saw that there were a few people blocking their way.


    All of them had reached King Ranks, as there was someone between them who had even reached the Peak-level King Rank.


    The middle-aged man with red hair and a beard in his early 50s who had reached the Peak-level King Rank stepped forward and asked with a wary expression. "What''s your purpose in coming here, and which force are you from?"


    The reason why he was wary of Fenix was because he couldn''t detect Fenix''s rank and even felt an extreme danger coming from Fenix.


    "Take me to see your patriarch!" Fenix ignored his question and ordered him instead as he released his aura, showing a little bit of his strength.


    When the middle-aged man sensed it, he was surprised as he felt the terrifying strength from Fenix, and he knew that it was just a part of his strength since Fenix didn''t even bother much when he released his aura and ordered them to take him to see the patriarch.


    "This¡­ The patriarch was still in the middle of meeting with the other elders, sir. Can you want to wait for a little bit? Because I need inform the patriarch first." The middle-aged man smiled and scratched his head as he explained it to Fenix.


    Fenix shook his head lightly before looking at the man with a serious expression.


    "No! Just take me there. This is not a request! Do you understand?" sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The middle-aged man hesitated a little bit before nodding at Fenix. "Okay then, follow me."


    Subsequently, Fenix waited for Cain to catch up with him as he wanted to be close with Cain so that he could protect him better in case something like before were to happen once again.


    When they arrived in front of the huge doors, and before the middle-aged man could knock on the door, Fenix immediately busted the doors as he kicked them.


    Everyone inside the hall was shocked that someone dared to barge into the tiger''s den as all of the higher-ups from the family were gathered here.


    Coincidentally, the young man and the middle-aged man that Cain met in the Nightshade Pagoda were present.


    When they saw that Fenix stepped inside the hall, they shivered as they remembered where their heads were smashed on the floor.


    Especially the young man who had a trauma as he was being embarrassed in front of other influential people, especially one of them was his childhood crush.


    "It''s him, he''s the one who''s done this to us." The young man pointed his finger at Fenix.


    The patriarch who sat on the throne looked at Fenix with a frown and was surprised to find that Fenix had also reached Mid-level Conqueror Rank like him.


    However, there was something that bothered him, it was the fact that he sensed the danger coming from Fenix even though they were on the same rank.


    As Cain and Fenix stepped inside the hall, they saw a lot of people with similar situations they had been in when they visited the Flarehart Family.


    The difference between them was the difference in the strength of the people inside the hall.


    Cain was scanning from a distance using his main body, as the distance between him and the hall was around 9 km.


    This was the reason why Cain ordered Nix to go further because he wanted his main body to be within the scan range of the hall where Fenix and his clone were heading to.


    The hall was filled with individuals that have remarkable strength.


    Among them, two Mid-level Conqueror Rank Awakeners were the strongest among them, alongside four Low-level Conqueror Rank Awakeners.


    There were also a lot of people who had reached King Rank Awakeners.


    13 Peak-level King Rank Awakeners stood out, alongside 29 High-level King Ranks, 67 Mid-level King Ranks, and almost 150 people who had reached Low-level King Ranks.


    Except for the 6 people who had reached the Conqueror Rank as Awakeners, the other people were mixed with Awakeners and Magicians.


    Though most of them were Awakeners, reaching almost 90% of the people present.


    ''No wonder that young man was so arrogant before.'' Cain thought to himself as the strength of the Huo Family was indeed impressive.


    "So, you''re the one who did this to my son?" The patriarch looked at Fenix with a cold stare.


    Fenix smirked in response. "Well, I am. What are you going to do about it?"


    The patriarch''s eyes lit up when he saw that Fenix didn''t seem to be scared at all. "Oh, you''re really confident with your strength, aren''t you?"


    "Hahaha." Fenix laughed and waved his hand. "Although my strength isn''t much, it''s definitely enough for the likes of you."


    "Interesting." The patriarch nodded before asking Fenix. "So, what''s your reason for coming here even after you''ve taught my son a lesson?"


    "It''s simple. I''m here because I want to ask for compensation for the emotional and alchemy materials damage caused by your son." Fenix explained.


    The patriarch immediately frowned when he heard it, as he was enraged yet confused because there was no correlation between alchemy materials and what had happened inside the Nightshade Pagoda.


    "What kind of compensation do you want? And what do you mean by alchemy materials damage that my son caused?" The patriarch asked.


    "I just want some of your treasures, that''s it. As for the alchemy materials loss that was caused by your son, I can''t explain it to you, but just know that your son''s deed caused me the loss of some alchemy materials."


    When Fenix explained it, some people were immediately enraged, as Fenix''s explanation didn''t make sense, let alone the fact that what he had done was too much, yet he dared to come here and ask for compensation, which was simply taunting them in their territory.

 Chapter 76 - 76: Fenixs Skill [Burning Slash]

    "How dare you act so arrogantly in our territory!" An old man in his early 70s with long white hair shouted.


    The old man was one of the people who had reached Low-level Conqueror Rank.


    In response, Fenix simply unsheathed his sword and immediately swung it down casually while using his [Burning Slash] skill with a part of his strength as he adjusted it around a little bit stronger than a Mid-level Conqueror Rank''s attack.


    Swoosh!


    A 2-meter big crescent blade made of fire energy flew out of the sword, heading towards the old man at a fast speed.


    Everyone was shocked as they felt the horror of Fenix''s attack the moment he released the sword energy out of the blade.


    An old man who had reached Mid-level Conqueror Rank immediately appeared to block the incoming sword by using all of his strength as he also swung his sword and used his [Flame Slash] skill.


    Boom!


    An intense wave of heat and energy was released from the explosion as the skills collided with each other. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Hmmph! Keep your mouth shut unless you want to die, old man." Fenix snorted before shifting his gaze back to the patriarch.


    Fenix then unleashed all of his strength and said with a serious expression. "Let''s cut to the chase. I want half of your entire family''s wealth. If you don''t want to do it, let''s battle it out right away since I''m busy right now."


    Everyone inside the hall shuddered as they felt the terrifying power from Fenix.


    Not even the patriarch or the old man, who both had reached Mid-level Conqueror Rank were spared as they now realized why Fenix was so confident with himself.


    "So, the reason you''re coming here is to rob us?" The patriarch tried holding back his emotion as someone dared to so blatantly rob his family like this.


    "Hmpph! How dare you tarnish my reputation like that? I just want some compensation, and it happens that you guys are poor, that''s why I want half of your treasures." Fenix snorted.


    "Good¨CGood." The patriarch nodded as he gritted his teeth. "I''ll remember this."


    Fenix waved his hand and smiled. "It will be easy to remember us since our handsomeness is out of this world."


    When Cain heard it, he kicked Fenix lightly to the side as Fenix didn''t resist before giving him a look.


    "Hahaha." Fenix laughed awkwardly as he scratched the back of his head. "I meant, My Lord''s handsomeness is the one that''s out of this world."


    Cain nodded satisfiedly when Fenix corrected his words.


    "..."


    "..."


    "..."


    Everyone was speechless when they watched the scene before their eyes as they thought about how shameless they could be to act like this when the situation was still intense.


    "What?! Do any of you have a problem with that?" Cain frowned when he noticed that everyone looked at him and Fenix with a weird look.


    Everyone immediately shifted their attention as they tilted their heads away since they were scared that they might be the next person who would be attacked by Fenix.


    "Follow me." The patriarch had already accepted it, as he couldn''t do anything, as Fenix''s strength was even stronger than a Peak-level Conqueror Rank Awakener.


    He guessed Fenix''s strength was stronger because he had seen the battle between Peak-level Conqueror Rank Awakener, and compared with the strength Fenix had shown, it was definitely worse.


    ¡­


    Subsequently, Cain and Fenix followed the patriarch to the treasury room, and Cain tossed a spatial ring before ordering Fenix to fetch the treasures.


    After Fenix took around half of the treasures, Cain and Fenix thanked the patriarch before he left, heading back towards Cain''s main body.


    When they arrived in front of his main body, Cain immediately summoned Nix and waved his hand as he took back the clone.


    "Let''s go to the next destination." Cain urged Fenix to act right away since he also needed to let Nix kill other beasts so that he could continue getting stronger.


    "By the way, My Lord. Can I ask something?" Fenix asked with a ''hehe'' facial expression.


    When Cain heard Fenix''s question, he stopped and turned around. "Huh? Just ask. Why do you have so many questions?!?"


    "Can you promise me that you wouldn''t be mad at me?" Fenix asked as he scratched the ground with his foot.


    Cain frowned when he sensed that there was something fishy going on with Fenix.


    "Of course, why should I be angry with you just because of your question? Are you dumb?" Cain chuckled.


    Fenix was relieved when he heard it and immediately asked his question. "Is it really because of money that we rob the others?"


    "Do you have short-term memory loss or something? Didn''t I tell you that it is because of money? Otherwise, what? Pleasure in doing so?"


    Cain scolded Fenix before he turned around, as apparently the question Fenix asked was just a dumb question.


    "Wait, My Lord. If it''s really because of money, I have a simple solution that you wouldn''t need to worry about money in this world." Fenix said with a smile.


    When Cain heard that Fenix had a simple solution, he immediately stopped and turned around once again.


    "Hahaha, I''ve known since the beginning that you''re actually smart, Fenix."


    Cain laughed and asked Fenix with a smile because if Fenix''s solution would be able to save his time, he would really be grateful towards him.


    Because he just wanted to help Nix finish his progress before sleeping and wait for tomorrow to pick up Anya and the others.


    Of course, Cain''s main reason wasn''t because of his promise with Anya. It was definitely not because of it.


    Source? Trust me bro.


    When Fenix saw that Cain seemed to be in a good mood, he immediately explained the simple solution he had in mind.


    "My Lord, if you''re really short of money. My solution is that, why don''t I give my treasures to you? Even thought I don''t think that I''m rich, I was an alchemist, and I have saved up a lot of treasures. So, you definitely wouldn''t have any problem in this world, since the strongest is only at Conqueror Rank."

 Chapter 77 - 77: Nixs Third Battle

    Fenix decided to give his treasures to Cain because he was bored with robbing other forces for something he literally regarded as pennies.


    When Cain heard it, his smile immediately disappeared and changed into a flat expression as he looked at Fenix while asking the system.


    ''System, can I refund a summoned character? Even if you changed it into someone less powerful or unique, I don''t mind it.''


    "No!" The system replied with a simple answer.


    "..."


    "..."


    "..."


    "Nix, please hold my body tightly." Cain instructed Nix as he looked at Fenix, who seemed to be waiting for his answer.


    Nix was confused why his master instructed him to hold his body tightly, but he still did it since it was his master''s order.


    The moment Nix''s claw held his body tightly, Cain immediately crashed out as he swung his arms, tried to charge at Fenix, etc while shouting at Fenix as he was extremely pissed off because Fenix just told him about it now.


    "You motherfucker, why didn''t you tell me before we did all this shit?" Cain shouted loudly like a madman as he tried to charge at Fenix but was being held on by Nix.


    "You fucking twat! Is your brain only for decoration or something? Why did you just tell me now instead of a while ago, or at least before we robbed the Huo Family?!?" Cain swung his hands in a random direction like a kid''s fight.


    "Come here, you piece of shit!"


    ¡­


    Cain crashed out for a few minutes as he vented everything out at Fenix while Fenix was awkwardly standing there looking at Cain as he didn''t know what to do.


    His defense was that he tried to tell Cain before, but he was immediately being sent to the beast space and ordered to make the medicinal liquids and pills.


    Huft!


    Huft!


    Huft!


    Cain breathed haggardly as his mouth tired after cursing Fenix for a few minutes without stopping at all.


    After taking a rest for a minute, Cain extended his hand to Fenix. "Where are your treasures?"


    "They''re all here, My Lord." Fenix took off his bracelet from his wrist and handed it to Cain with both hands while bowing deeply. "I apologize, My Lord. It was never my intention to hide anything from you."


    ''Oh, so his treasures are in his bracelet.'' Cain thought as he took the red bracelet and looked at it with interest.


    He only knew that spatial treasure was always in the shape of a ring.


    That''s why he thought that Fenix was a poor bastard since he didn''t see any ring on Fenix''s fingers.


    Subsequently, Cain put Fenix into his beast space and said, "As your punishment, refine all of the medicinal liquids or pills that you can from the treasures that we got from the Huo Family. Don''t forget to give a list of alchemy materials that you need in case some materials are missing."


    Cain then added, "You''ll remain in the beast space until you either contribute enough to redeem yourself or I need you again."


    ''Fck, I shouldn''t have told him about this.'' Fenix cursed and regretted his choice to tell Cain about his doubts.


    "Let''s go, Nix. I will find a suitable beast for you to fight." Cain jumped on Nix''s back and patted lightly.


    "Fenix is such a dumbfck, isn''t he? Why didn''t he tell me about it earlier? If he''d told me earlier, we wouldn''t have wasted so much time!" Cain tried looking for validation with Nix being on his side.


    "Roar!"


    Nix nodded in response and roared before flying away in the direction Cain instructed him.


    In Nix''s POV, everything his master said was the truth since he had a blind faith in his master.


    ¡­


    After flying for almost an hour, they arrived in a mountain range where Cain checked in the map that this place was filled with beasts of the Lord until Dominator Rank, a really perfect place for Nix to fill up his experience.


    As for where Cain got the map, it was given to him by Old Feng when he explained about the top forces and their places.


    Cain then instructed Nix to slow down as he activated his scan and ordered the system to modify the setting again since he needed to scan beasts in the Lord Ranks too, as they were the main target.


    Unfortunately, he was still in the 24h punishment, so any Nix''s kill would be a waste since he wouldn''t get any rewards from the system.


    He even wondered if his reward for his side mission was delayed because of the punishment or if he wouldn''t get his rewards since he was still in the 24h punishment period.


    After flying for a few minutes, Cain finally heard a notification that he had been waiting for.


    [Ding! Detected a Moose, High-level Lord Rank Beast 10 km Northwest ahead]


    [Race: Moose]


    [Attributes: High-level Wood Element]


    [Rank: High-level Lord Rank Beast]


    [Qualification: Lord]


    [Skills: Elemental Wood, Heavy Stomp, Mid-level Regeneration]


    [Strength]: 475,000


    [Agility]: 435,000


    [Health]: 550,000


    [Sense]: 420,000


    [Energy]: 450,000


    After Cain checked that the moose didn''t have anything dangerous that would endanger Nix''s life when they fought, he immediately instructed Nix to head towards the moose.


    When they almost arrived, Cain was shocked when he saw the moose, as its body was huge, around 20 meters tall, even bigger than Nix.


    Other than its enormous size, it appeared similar to typical moose.


    Cain then ordered Nix to land at a distance as he wanted to watch the battle and stand guard while scanning the surroundings in case the nearby beasts would be attracted by the fight.


    The moment Cain jumped on the ground, Nix immediately roared as if challenging the moose.


    "Roar!"


    However, the moose ignored Nix as it wasn''t a beast that would become aggressive every time someone entered their territory.


    Noticing that he was being ignored once again like he experienced with the lizard, Nix became annoyed and directly used his [Ice Storm] skill.


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 Chapter 78 - 78: Killing The Moose

    [A/N]


    I''m making an early note because this is important. So, I''m experimenting with my chapter being paraphrased with AI, and this is the result of it. What do you think of this? I need your opinion on it.


    If you like this one rather than my own description in the fight, or you don''t like it, look at this chapter''s comment and like my comment because I will make two comments, and you will know which one to choose. It''s always welcome to even give your opinion and make a comment yourself.


    Don''t worry about me giving author notes is to fill the WC because I guarantee you that I wouldn''t do this kind of thing.


    ...


    A lot of Ice spikes formed around the moose, surprising the moose that it immediately became wary of Nix as it used [Elemental Wood] skill, and built a thin barrier made out of wood since it sensed that the spikes weren''t lethal.


    The moose''s wooden barrier creaked under the pressure as frost began to creep across its surface. Cracks splintered outward, fine fissures spreading as the overwhelming cold weakened its structure.


    The moose, sensing the threat escalating, stomped its colossal hooves into the ground with its [Heavy Stomp] skill. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The earth rumbled like a drumbeat, shockwaves rippling outward. Nix''s Ice Storm faltered momentarily as cracks tore through the ground, disrupting the dragon''s footing.


    Nix let out an angry roar, frost swirling around its shimmering silver-blue scales. With a beat of his wings, he soared into the air, avoiding further tremors.


    From above, Nix''s icy eyes locked onto the moose. Frost gathered in his jaws as the dragon prepared his next attack.


    The moose raised its head, its enormous antlers gleaming with a faint green glow as it unleashed [Elemental Wood] again.


    Massive wooden roots burst forth from the earth, twisting upward to ensnare the dragon. Like titanic serpents, the roots lashed toward Nix, trying to bind his wings and drag him back to the ground.


    Looking at the incoming attack, Nix responded by spreading his wings wide, releasing dozens of jagged ice spears as he used [Ice Spike] dozens of times.


    The frozen projectiles shot downward, piercing the roots and shattering them mid-air. Some of the shards struck the moose''s flank, leaving frostbitten wounds across its thick hide.


    The moose bellowed in pain, shaking its massive body. Its eyes glowed faintly as its [Mid-Level Regeneration] began to activate, the frostbitten wounds knitting together slowly.


    However, Nix noted something crucial¡ªthe healing process wasn''t instant.


    Nix responded with a guttural growl as his Frost Armor shimmered, ice plating encasing his body to boost his defenses. He dove toward the moose like a glacial meteor, claws extended.


    Nix''s claws gleamed with sharp layers of frozen energy as he struck the moose''s side.


    The impact was thunderous¡ªicy talons ripping through fur and flesh, leaving a massive gash that sprayed frozen mist into the air.


    The moose staggered but countered immediately as it stomped again with [Heavy Stomp], this time channeling its full strength.


    The earth erupted violently beneath Nix, a shockwave smashing into his armored body and sending him skidding backward, his claws gouging trenches into the ground but Nix quickly regained his footing.


    The moose, though wounded, wasn''t finished. Its antlers pulsed with emerald energy, channeling its remaining strength into a final desperate [Elemental Wood] attack.


    Giant roots thicker than trees shot out of the ground, wrapping around Nix''s legs and wings. The moose''s muscles tensed as it pulled, trying to drag the dragon into a crushing embrace of wood and earth.


    Nix roared in frustration, struggling against the constriction. Frost crackled where his scales touched the roots, but the moose was relentless.


    Looking at Nix, who seemed to struggle to break free, Cain clenched his fists and shouted. "Nix, use Ice Breath and break free!"


    With Cain''s shout, Nix''s chest expanded as his lungs filled with freezing energy. His jaws opened wide, releasing an avalanche of icy mist.


    The frost hit the roots directly, spreading across them like liquid ice, freezing them solid in moments.


    Nix''s wings flexed powerfully, and with a surge of strength, he shattered the frozen roots, sending shards flying in all directions.


    Nix launched into the air once more, his breath heavy but his determination unwavering.


    From above, he glared down at the moose, whose chest rose and fell laboriously. Its regeneration was slowing, unable to keep up with the relentless assault.


    Nix who saw this immediately determined to end the battle as he flapped his wings and soared higher. Frost gathered around him, the air turning bitterly cold.


    Noticing the dragon''s movement, the moose tried to use one last root attack as its antlers crackled with energy. The ground trembled violently as wooden tendrils erupted toward the sky.


    Nix roared as he used [Ice Storm] attack, and a blizzard of ice and snow exploded from Nix''s body, swirling violently around the moose. The wind howled, frost covering the battlefield in an unrelenting cascade.


    The moose, already weakened, struggled to move as the temperature plummeted. Its wooden armor splintered and cracked, unable to withstand the force of the icy onslaught.


    The moose''s body began to stiffen. Its movements slowed to a crawl as ice crept up its legs, across its massive frame, and finally over its antlers.


    It let out a deep, echoing bellow, the sound of defiance and defeat¡ªbefore falling silent.


    The Ice Storm subsided, leaving behind a battlefield blanketed in snow and frost. In the center stood the moose, frozen solid, a towering monument of glimmering ice.


    Its once-proud antlers were now encased in a crystalline sheen, a testament to Nix''s overwhelming power.


    Nix descended slowly, landing beside his fallen foe. His breath came in heavy clouds of frost, and his wings folded at his sides.


    Despite his exhaustion, he let out a triumphant roar that echoed across the frozen landscape.


    Cain approached cautiously, his boots crunching on the ice-covered ground. He then came to Nix and petted him, a proud smile on his face. "That was a good show you''ve shown me, Nix."


    Nix rumbled softly in response, his white-blue scales shimmering in the pale light. Cain scanned the area one final time, ensuring no other beasts had been drawn by the epic battle.


    After ensuring that no beasts were attracted by the commotion, Cain put the moose''s frozen carcass into his beast space and jumped onto Nix''s back.


    "Let''s go back first, Nix." Cain patted Nix''s body.


    The moment Nix flew to the sky, Cain heard the system notifications that he had been waiting for.


    [Ding! Nix has killed the High-level Lord Rank Beast.]


    [Ding! Nix''s experience at Lord Rank has increased to 50%.]


    After Cain heard the system notification, he thought to himself, "It seems Nix only needs to kill one more beast and I would be able to make the experience into 100%."

 Chapter 79 - 79: Nix vs Water Python

    ¡­


    Around two hours later,


    Cain was back to the previous mountain range after he was back to the inn and let Nix recover enough inside his beast space.


    Naturally, all of this could happen in a short time because of the difference in time as well as the 10x accelerated recovery effect that was being combined.


    These two being combined had the same effect as Nix having to rest for around 300 hours in the outside world.


    Subsequently, Cain searched around as Nix was hovering around the mountain, and only after 10 minutes did Cain finally hear a notification that caught his attention.


    [Ding! Detected a Water Python, High-level Lord Rank Beast 10 km Northeast ahead]


    [Race: Water Python]


    [Attributes: High-level Water Element]


    [Rank: High-level Lord Rank Beast]


    [Qualification: Lord]


    [Skills: Water Blast, Water Armor, Tail Slap]


    [Strength]: 450,000


    [Agility]: 440,000


    [Health]: 500,000


    [Sense]: 460,000


    [Energy]: 435,000


    After Cain determined that the python did not have anything dangerous that could endanger Nix''s life if they fought, he immediately directed Nix towards Northeast.


    Cain then instructed Nix to fly towards the location he had informed him of.


    Only after their distance was around 100 meters away that Cain was finally able to see the huge water python.


    The python was lying beneath a big tree and seemed like it was still digesting food as its belly was bulging, making its belly look more than twice as big as the normal circumference.


    Its body circumference was as big as 2,4 meters and was over 60 meters in length.


    Subsequently, Cain ordered Nix to land at a distance once again as he wanted to observe the battle while standing guard in case the nearby beasts would be attracted by the fight.


    Cain did this because he didn''t want to make the same mistake again and he thought that he needed to be extra careful in doing things from then on.


    As Cain jumped on the ground, Nix directly roared when he saw that the python had noticed their presence and seemed to be in a defensive state.


    Roar!


    Looking at the python who had been into a defensive stance as its scales glistened with faint ripples of water energy gathered around it, Nix immediately spread his claws as glacial energy pulsed from his body. The air chilled instantly, frost forming on the nearby grass and leaves.


    The Water Python hissed, its forked tongue flicking as it raised its head high, towering like a living column.


    A sphere of water began to coalesce around its scales, shimmering with a faint blue glow. The snake''s eyes locked onto Nix, its gaze cold and calculating as it readied itself for the fight.


    Nix, unbothered, roared once more, a declaration of dominance that echoed through the forest. He then used his [Ice Spike] and shards of ice materialized in the air above him.


    With a burst of force, he unleashed a volley of razor-sharp [Ice Spikes] that shot straight toward the Water Python. Each shard whistled through the air, deadly and precise.


    The python reacted swiftly, its [Water Armor] shimmering brighter as it coiled tighter. A thick, translucent layer of water formed around its body like a flowing shield.


    When the ice spikes struck, they collided with the armor, breaking apart into icy mist and leaving only shallow gashes along the snake''s scales.


    The python, seeing its opportunity, struck back with a fast speed. Its massive tail whipped around with a deep whoosh, aiming for Nix with its [Tail Slap] skill.


    The sheer force of the tail''s movement tore through the air, snapping branches and splitting the ground where it passed.


    Nix''s reflexes proved superior. With a single beat of his wings, he shot upward into the sky, the python''s tail slamming into the ground where he had stood just moments before. A shockwave spread through the earth, rocks and soil erupting from the impact.


    Hovering mid-air, Nix''s body began to glow with frost once more.


    Nix roared again, and a violent blizzard materialized around the battlefield. A vortex of snow and freezing winds engulfed the Water Python, obscuring it from view. The temperature dropped sharply, frost forming over the surrounding trees and earth.


    Inside the storm, the python hissed angrily. Its body slithered through the snow with growing difficulty as frost began to stick to its scales, slowing its movements. Yet, the python was relentless.


    Through sheer willpower, it gathered water energy in its jaws and launched a retaliatory attack.


    A cannon-like stream of pressurized water burst forth from the python''s mouth, cutting through the icy storm like a blade.


    Nix veered to the side just in time, the water blast narrowly grazing his armored flank.


    Despite his speed, a small section of frost armor shattered from the hit, sending shards of ice to the ground below.


    Nix''s wings flared wide as his chest expanded, glowing with icy energy. He opened his mouth and unleashed a torrent of frost. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The Ice Breath hit the python head-on, a freezing mist that spread over its body, crystallizing the water armor and locking it in place.


    The Water Python thrashed violently, but the ice spread quickly. Its water armor turned into solid chunks of frozen mass, clinging to its scales and weighing it down.


    The python let out a furious hiss, its movements slowing even further under the encroaching frost.


    Nix descended like a glacial predator, his claws glowing as they sharpened with frost energy.


    Nix dove with blinding speed, his claws striking the python''s exposed flank. The impact was brutal¡ªicy talons ripped into the thick scales, shattering frozen sections of its armor and leaving deep gashes in its flesh.


    The python writhed in agony, its tail slamming into the earth reflexively, but it was too slow.


    Still unwilling to surrender, the python summoned its remaining energy. With a final desperate hiss, it coiled and swung its tail upward in one last attempt to crush Nix.


    But Nix didn''t retreat. Instead, his body shimmered once more as his Frost Armor thickened, a final layer of protection.


    The python''s tail connected with a deafening crash, sending shockwaves rippling outward. Nix was forced back slightly, but he roared defiantly, unfazed.


    Seeing his chance to end the battle, Nix charged again, frost swirling violently around him. This time, he unleashed his full strength.


    Dozens of jagged ice lances shot forward, piercing through the python''s weakened armor and embedding deep into its flesh.


    The python''s body trembled as it let out a final, guttural hiss. Its movements slowed¡­ then stopped entirely.


    The massive snake collapsed onto the ground, the light in its eyes dimming as the frost fully overtook its body.


    The battlefield was silent except for the faint sound of ice crackling. Nix landed gracefully near the python''s body, his wings folding against his sides as he let out a victorious roar that echoed through the trees.


    Cain then came to Nix as he stroked his body softly, feeling proud that Nix who was just a small little guy had become this big and strong.


    Even though he had never experienced having kids, Cain guessed that this should be the feeling of the parents being proud of their kid for their achievements.

 Chapter 80 - 80: 100% Experience

    This time, when Cain was still enjoying his moment with Nix, he heard a few notifications from the system that made him immediately take the python''s corpse before jumping on Nix''s back and ordering Nix to get out of this place since he had done with his business here.


    The notifications that he heard from the system were from a few beasts that had reached Grandlord Ranks approaching his place.Cain guessed that they must have been attracted by this commotion.


    He wondered why there were no beasts of Grandlord Ranks that were attracted by the previous Nix''s fight when he killed the moose.


    However, he quickly dismissed his thoughts about it as it didn''t matter to him anyway.


    A few seconds later, Cain finally heard the system notifications that he had been waiting for.


    [Ding! Nix has killed the High-level Lord Rank Beast.]


    [Ding! Nix''s experience at Lord Rank has increased to 100%.]


    Cain was relieved when he checked the notifications, as he finally would be able to upgrade Nix''s rank again after he fed him with the evolution pill.Subsequently, Cain asked the system what materials he needed to make the evolution pill. "System, what are the materials needed to refine Nix''s evolution pill?"


    The little fluffy creature then appeared hovering above him as usual before answering him with a nod as if he was satisfied with Cain''s pace in doing things.


    "First of all, you do understand that the way of upgrading your contracted beasts when they have reached the limit of their potential is that you need to fill their experience and evolve their qualification first, right?


    However, because you''re bound to the system now, you also need to fill up your experience like Nix just did, and the difficulty of filling up your experience also depends on your luck since it will be random."


    It then added, "Naturally, you can also choose not to rely on the system to instantly upgrade your contracted beast so that you and your contracted beasts don''t need to fill up your experience by shutting down the function of instantly upgrading your beast using evolution points.


    Of course, the system will still tell you how to continue upgrading any beast''s qualification in the future. Now, do you still want to continue relying on the system''s function of instantly upgrading your beast''s rank or not?"


    When Cain heard it, he immediately lost himself in thoughts about the pros and cons, as he also needed to think about the long term.


    After thinking about it for a while, Cain answered, "I will choose to rely on the system, and I think there must be a reason why the system does this in the first place, right?"


    "You''re right. The main reason why you need to fill up the experience is so that you need to experience your power in that rank before you continue to become stronger.


    Because if you never experience any battle, you wouldn''t be able to fully understand your strength and control them well. Resulting in your combat power becoming way weaker compared to the others." The system explained before continuing.


    "If that happens to you, it would be similar to a kid wielding a rifle, but they don''t know how to shoot properly.


    Of course, even if a kid wields a rifle in direct combat facing an experienced shooter wielding a glock, there''s still a high chance of the kid winning, as they could just bombard the experienced shooter.


    Naturally, that would only be the case when they''re facing direct combat with the weaker enemy. But what if they were to be put in the middle of a jungle?


    I''d bet with my neck that the kid will die without even realizing how he died, as there are many factors that would affect him since he is inexperienced in combat." Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Listening to the system''s simple explanation, Cain nodded as if it made sense to put it in that perspective.


    Looking at Cain, who seemed to understand what he just explained, it then added, "This is why, from now on, you need to fill your own experience since you will continue to upgrade Nix''s rank.


    However, don''t fret, as you only need to fill the experience once for every rank regardless of how many beasts that you need to upgrade in that particular rank, because I''m sure that sooner or later you will have more than two or three beasts. Now, do you still want to choose to rely on the system?"


    Cain replied with a serious expression, "Yes!"


    The fluffy creature nodded before giving him the list of the alchemy materials he needed to refine Nix''s evolution pill.


    There were a few materials that were needed to refine the evolution pill.


    The first material was the Snowveil Essence, a Grandlord Rank treasure. It was a condensed liquid extracted from frozen waterfalls in the north region.


    The second was the Frozen Dewberry, a Lord Rank treasure. It was a small berry that absorbs the frost of dawn, amplifying cold elemental energy.


    The third material was the Frigid Star Bead, a Lord Rank treasure. It was a bead formed in frozen lakes under starlight, the effect was to harmonize the energy flow.


    The fourth material was the Frozen Spirit Leaf, a Lord Rank treasure. It was a translucent leaf that was said to contain the essence of a frozen spirit beast.


    The last material was the beast core of a Grandlord Rank Beast with the Ice attribute.


    The little creature also explained to him about the details that he needed to do in the future.


    Because this was Nix''s first time upgrading his qualification, there were no restrictions on obtaining the materials of the evolution pill.


    So, Cain could obtain it in every possible way, such as the most simple way by buying them through merchants or someone.


    However, after this, the difficulty will be randomized since Cain would even need to obtain them by going to the place on his own or simply buying the materials but also going there to pick up the materials on his own, as transporting the materials to him wouldn''t be allowed by the system.

 Chapter 81 - 81: The Clan Head of the Liang Family (1)

    The difficulty itself was also being randomized from the easy, normal, hard, and hell levels.


    Naturally, Cain had thought of a loophole by knowing the materials first and just buying them before refining them, but this plan was quickly dismissed by him since the system was smarter than him.


    Because even if Cain knew the materials, he wouldn''t be able to refine them, as the most important part was the refining technique and how to process them precisely since even the slightest mistake would fail the refining process of the evolution pill and ruin the pill.


    Cain was also being informed that his difficulty in filling the experience would be randomized from the easy, normal, hard, and hell levels.


    His difficulty in filling the experience would be related to how many experiences he would get every time he killed a beast.


    For example, if the difficulty in easy level was to kill two beasts of the same or slightly higher rank, the normal level would definitely be harder than the easy level.


    Be it in the sheer number or stronger beast, or even both.


    Not only that, it could even be given a mission that he needed to do if he wanted to upgrade himself to the next level.


    After digesting the new information really well, Cain decided to go back to the inn and rest for a while before going to the Starlight Auction House to buy the alchemy materials for Nix''s evolution pill and the remaining alchemy materials Fenix had listed before.


    ¡­


    Inside a grand and majestic hall, a middle-aged man with silver hair in his late 40s sat on the throne.


    The middle-aged man was having a meeting as there were a lot of people gathered in the hall, seemingly discussing something important.


    After a while, the middle-aged man waved his hand and announced with a stern expression, "Okay, the meeting is over, everyone is dismissed."


    The moment everyone got out of the hall, the middle-aged man''s expression became cheerful as he picked up the silver token in his waist and communicated with someone.


    "Little Chen''er, why did you contact me a few times before? Didn''t I tell you that I''m in the middle of an important meeting?"


    Old Feng and Yuchen, who were still chatting while playing chess inside the room, were immediately overjoyed when they saw the silver token glow.


    Yuchen instantly grabbed the token and shouted. "DAD!! I told you that this is really important, why did you not answer it immediately?!?"


    "Hahaha, what is this so-called important chen''er? Do you already miss me and want to go back home?" The middle-aged man laughed and teased Yuchen.Yuchen pouted and snorted.


    "Hmpph! Dad, can you be serious? This is really important because this matter is related to one of the strongest factions in the Main Word!"


    When the middle-aged man heard it, he was stunned as he didn''t believe what his lovely princess just said.


    He then asked with a serious note, "Little Chen''er, you do know that if you''re joking, it''s not funny, right? Because this matter is related to one of the strongest factions in the world. And we will be in big trouble if we don''t handle it well."


    "Of course I know, that''s why I said to stop joking around and be more serious because I''m really serious right now." Yuchen replied.


    "Okay, wait for a sec." The middle-aged man immediately became serious as he took out a token and activated the full formation in this hall.


    "Now, tell me what kind of massive trouble you just made when you were just away for a few days, Liang Yuchen?!" The middle-aged man asked with a frown.


    Yuchen instantly shivered when she heard that her dad was being serious at the moment.


    "I''ll let Old Feng tell you in person." She said as she handed the token to Old Feng without even waiting for a reply.


    The middle-aged man only shook his head helplessly when he heard it.


    Subsequently, Old Feng explained in detail to the clan head, such as Cain and Fenix''s reactions, the shape of Cain''s tail, etc.


    After Old Feng explained the story for almost half an hour, the clan head immediately used all of his brain cells to think about it for a while, as this matter could lead to their downfall if this wasn''t handled properly.


    The clan head then spoke with a solemn voice. "First of all, I could guarantee you that he is a legit one because back in the day when I was young, I was lucky enough to meet one of the geniuses from the royal family of the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox race.


    The reason why I said that this young master Cain is legit was because back then, he also displayed the same as that young master Cain did.


    However, what I saw back then was just someone who had only awakened the first tail.


    That genius was even being regarded as one of the geniuses in the royal family itself, as his guardian alone was even stronger than my father at that time since he accompanied me back then.


    If it wasn''t because he revealed that he was from the Royal Family of the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox race and proved it by showing his tail, almost nobody in this world could detect them if they were adamant about disguising themselves."


    The clan head explained it in detail about his experience, as he also had witnessed it with his own eyes.


    When Old Feng heard it, he immediately shivered, because he had dared enough to almost have the guts to take one move from Fenix before.


    Old Feng thought that if it wasn''t because Cain calmed the situation before, there was definitely a little bit of a chance that he would take the bet and lose his life in the process.


    No wonder he sensed an unknown danger coming from Fenix the first time he saw him.


    Old Feng guessed that Fenix must have sealed most of his strength, as the Low-level World wouldn''t allow anyone above Conqueror Rank to enter it. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 82 - 82: The Clan Head of the Liang Family (2)

    "What should we do now?" Old Feng asked with a worried expression.


    "Relax. Since Young Master Cain has revealed his true identity to you, he must have his reasons. First, recall your men who were investigating his origins. Second, be ready to provide any assistance he might need.


    I suspect that one of the reasons he showed you was because of this, since he showed you his true identity, it might have meant that he needed our faction to help him for some reasons.


    So, this might be our chance to soar to the skies if our faction can come under the future patriarch of the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox race and support him when he needs it right now.


    Moreover, if he truly has an interest in little Chen''er, we should tread carefully. Do you understand?" The clan head explained.


    Old Feng''s eyes lit up as he understood the assignment. "I understand, sir." sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Good. Now, let me speak to Yuchen." The clan head said.


    Old Feng then handed the token to Yuchen with a kind smile, "Your old man wants to have a word with you."


    When Yuchen saw that Old Feng''s expression seemed a little bit weird, she frowned for a second before taking the token since she thought that there wouldn''t be a problem since he was smiling at her.


    "What were you and Old Feng talking about, Dad?" Yuchen asked curiously.


    The clan head laughed, "Hahaha, ask Old Feng yourself later."


    He then added, "By the way, little Chen''er, what do you think of Young Master Cain?"


    "Huh? What do you mean by that?" Yuchen was confused with the sudden weird question.


    "I mean exactly what I asked. What''s your opinion of him after meeting him?" The clan head asked with a wicked smile across his face.


    "Oh, hmmm¡­" Yuchen said as she thought about it carefully for a few seconds while placing her fingers on his chin.


    "Hmmph! That guy is just shameless and irritating. But¡­ he''s also unpredictable. I can''t quite figure him out." Yuchen described Cain with her honest opinion to her dad.


    The clan head laughed and teased, "Hahaha, it seems that my lovely little princess has finally taken interest in someone."


    When Yuchen heard it, she screamed, "Dad! Don''t start with this again! I''m not interested in marriage. Go find someone else¡ªmaybe Second Sister or Big Brother! I''m still young!"


    "Alright, alright. I wouldn''t tease you anymore. But remember, our clan''s future may depend on this. Don''t you want your grandfather, who has always doted on you, to live longer?


    His lifespan has neared his limit, and you know it yourself that he can''t break through to the next rank since he was injured¡­ Okay, let''s not bring that up again." The clan head stopped talking further for a second before continuing.


    "Anyway, at least don''t create problems and be careful to not offend him."


    Yuchen clenched her fists tightly when she heard it. "I know, Dad."


    She remembered the reason why her grandpa was injured; it was because she created a small problem that led to almost an all-out battle between two big factions, which then caused her grandpa to be heavily injured at that time.


    When she was still reminiscing about the sad memory for a few seconds, Old Feng''s voice immediately made her come back to her senses.


    "Young miss, young master Cain is here!" Old Feng exclaimed as he held the token in his hand.


    She was surprised when she heard it since it was just a few hours ago that Cain came here.


    She then informed her dad, "Dad, he''s here. I''ll contact you later."


    The clan head frowned when he heard it, wondering what Cain was up to by coming there a few hours later after he was there.


    "Be cautious and remember what I said." The clan head reminded.


    He then removed the formation inside the hall before calling someone over.


    Half a minute later, an old man stepped inside with an annoyed expression. He wore a white robe with long white hair flowing down his back, as well as a white beard and mustache.


    Even though he was old, his body was perfectly in shape as he walked over with a firm step.


    "Xiao Tian, why did you summon me so urgently?" he grumbled. "I was spending time with my grandson. He just started walking today!"


    The old man frowned, looking at the clan head as if he would teach him a lesson for disturbing his precious time.


    When the clan head heard it, he waved his hand and laughed, "Hahaha¡­ Old Kong, your temper seems to have become worse since your youngest grandson was born."


    "Cut the crap, let''s get to the point. Why did you call me here?" Uncle Kong asked impatiently, as he was already annoyed that the clan head summoned him when he was still playing with his grandson.


    The clan head immediately activated the formations in the hall, making the old man turn serious as he realized the seriousness of the situation.


    Because the formations were only engaged when a major conversation involving the family or the Starlight Auction House occurred.


    The clan head''s expression immediately turned serious after he activated the formations. "Old Kong, this matter concerns one of the strongest factions in the world. Can you do me a favor with this one?"


    Old Kong''s face became solemn when he heard it, as this matter turned out to be related to one of the strongest factions, no wonder the clan head activated the formations before talking about it.


    After the old man pondered for a few seconds, he sighed.


    Sigh!


    "Can you guys at least let me watch my adorable grandson grow up first?"


    The old man then continued, "Tell me what''s this all about."


    Old Kong thought that this mission was going to be extremely dangerous and he might even lose his life in the process.


    However, the thing that concerned him was not his life but wanting to watch his grandson grow up stronger with his own eyes.

 Chapter 83 - 83: The Unseen Disaster Draws Near

    One of the main reasons the clan head chose Old Kong for the task was his unwavering loyalty to the family. Despite his wild and brash personality, Old Kong was always willing to sacrifice everything to protect them.


    "Old Kong, the situation isn''t as dire as you think," The clan head smiled, reassuring the old man.


    He then added, "In fact, this might even be an opportunity for our family to free ourselves from reliance on the Palace of Celestial Light."


    Old Kong''s eyes lit up when he heard it as he was surprised that instead of trouble coming in their way, an opportunity came to them.


    The old man then impatiently urged the clan head to explain about it.


    After listening carefully to the explanation, the old man nodded and asked with a smile, "What''s your plan now?"


    The old man asked, knowing that the clan head must have thought about this and come up with a plan.


    Otherwise, he wouldn''t have summoned him since he wasn''t that smart and cunning to be involved in making plans for something this important.


    "We''re hosting a major auction in a few months, correct? Let''s use it as a pretext for you to personally oversee things. We''ll expand the list of items and move the event to Emberport City. That way, you can monitor Yuchen and Cain closely." The clan head suggested as he looked at Old Kong with a smile.


    The clan head thought that by doing so, there would be Old Kong, who could monitor Yuchen and Cain''s movement and provide support in case Cain needed their help.


    He thought that since Cain decided to hide his identity, he would need someone to help him do things as he didn''t want to be exposed by using their own power.


    The clan head and Old Kong then talked about it further, as this matter might change their future to be independent and not relying on the Palace of Celestial Light anymore.


    Because even though their faction was the subordinate of one of the strongest factions, their relationship was actually more of like someone who provided a huge sum of money to be able to operate and be ''protected'' by them.


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    Inside a hall, a middle-aged man dressed in white sat on a throne and looked at the young man in front of him and an old man in a white robe with gray hair and beard.


    "Draven, remember that this mission is really important not only for our family but for yourself too. So, don''t mess around and do things carefully." The middle-aged man reminded the young man with a serious expression.


    "I understand. My mission is to observe and report everything we find in that Low-Level World. I also have to enter the secret realm, so no one will suspect our presence there."


    The young man repeated his mission, indicating that he remembered his mission very well.


    The middle-aged man nodded when he saw that his son seemed to remember his mission and wouldn''t mess around.


    He then looked at the old man beside the young man and said, "Old Yan, please look after him and remind him strictly in case he would mess around."


    The old man cupped his hands and bowed, reassuring the middle-aged man as he said, "Don''t worry, patriarch. I''ve been watching him grow up since he was a newborn baby, so it''s natural for me to remind the young master if he was about to do something that would ruin the mission."


    "Good, I''m counting on you both to give valuable information before the team arrives. It''s crucial that the main branch sees us in a favorable light." The middle-aged man said.


    After chatting a little bit more, the young man and the old man immediately set off, and only after they had gone for a while did the middle-aged man wave his hand.


    A man in a black robe appeared instantly and kneeled before the middle-aged man. "What are your orders, sir?"


    The middle-aged man said plainly, "Send your strongest man in the Peak-level Conqueror Rank to follow the two of them and report to me every once in a while."


    The man in black only nodded before disappearing into thin air.


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    "Long time no see." Cain greeted with a smile as he stepped inside.


    Old Feng laughed and greeted with a bow, "Sir, there''s no need for you to come in person. A word from you, and we would have delivered the items.


    "Old Feng, do you dislike me that much since you don''t want to see me?" Cain chuckled, teasing Old Feng.


    Old Feng immediately shuddered and bowed deeply, "No, I don''t mean it that way, Sir¨C"


    Before Old Feng continued further, Cain laughed and waved his hand, "Hahaha, I was just joking, Old Feng. I know what you meant."


    Cain then continued, "I''m here to buy alchemy materials again and a few treasures that might be a little bit hard to find. Here''s the list of the materials and the treasures that I want to buy."


    Cain tossed a scroll of paper filled with the list of the materials at Old Feng.


    When the old man reviewed the list of the treasures that Cain wanted to buy, he was surprised to find that the highest rank of the treasures that Cain was looking for was only at the Grandlord Rank.


    He thought that it would be an extremely rare treasure in the Main World or something. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Old Feng then explained, "Coincidentally, we have the Snowveil Essence in stock since it was supposed to be auctioned tomorrow. As for the other three treasures, I will confirm it with someone in charge right away."


    The old man then took the token and contacted the branch manager of this place and found that only Frigid Star Bead was available.


    However, the branch manager told them that he had information about the Frozen Spirit Leaf; it was said that one of the big families in the Velmara Kingdom had it.


    Old Feng then ordered the branch manager to get the item with everything possible, even if it would resort to violence, and do it as soon as possible.


    Subsequently, Old Feng contacted the other branch managers and asked around to see if someone had Frozen Dewberry, a Lord Rank treasure, or at least knew the whereabouts of it.


    After asking around for a while, Old Feng finally sighed in relief as he was contacted by a branch manager from a place in the north, and he said that he had the Frozen Dewberry and would immediately send the treasure by himself.


    While waiting around, Cain was bored and asked, "Old Feng, do you have more of that wine? Where did you get it?"


    When Old Feng heard it, he took out a few jars of the same wine as before. "These are yours, Sir. I bought them from the Verdant Blossom Hall."


    "Thanks for the wine and the information." Cain put the wines into his inventory, leaving only one jar of wine, and opened it himself.


    However, before he poured the wine for himself, Yuchen immediately came to him and helped him by pouring it for him.

 Chapter 84 - 84: Normal-level Difficulty

    "Why are you looking at me with that weird look? Is there something on my face?" Cain asked teasingly as he touched his face, pretending to inspect himself.


    Yuchen''s eyebrows lit up as she didn''t realize that she stared at him too much. "Uh, N-no, there''s nothing on your face, young master Cain."


    She said and immediately looked down, feeling embarrassed.


    Cain only nodded in response before sipping the wine and waited for the items to be delivered since Old Feng said that it wouldn''t take long.


    Around five minutes later, a middle-aged man in his late 50s came and brought the Frozen Spirit Leaf.


    Afterwards, not even half an hour later, an old man with gray hair, wearing a white robe, also came in a hurry and handed the Frozen Dewberry to Old Feng before immediately leaving right away.


    "All the requested items are here, sir." Old Feng handed a space ring with both hands as he bowed politely.


    Cain took the space ring and asked, "How much do I owe for these materials and treasures?"


    "They are on the house, sir. You don''t need to pay anything for them." Old Feng smiled in response.


    "Alright then, I''ll take my leave." Cain walked, and before his figure disappeared from Old Feng and Yuchen''s sight, he added, "Thanks for these things."


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    Subsequently, Cain went back to the inn and took the two little siblings out of the beast space, as they had been there for a few days.


    The moment Ayla was taken out of the beast space, she looked around and found that she was in the room before she was moved to the beast space.


    When she saw that Cain was looking at her and her big brother with a smile, she immediately ran and jumped on him.


    "Big Brother Cain, you finally let us out. It''s boring there because there is only me, my brother, and Nix."


    Cain caught Ayla and patted her back. "I''m sorry, Ayla."


    Ayla shook her head and looked at Cain with a cute smile on her face. "It''s okay. Even if it was boring, at least we were free and safe. So, I''m really thankful to you instead, Big Brother Cain."


    Touched by her words, Cain gently stroked her hair. "You don''t need to thank me. You''re like a little sister to me now. So, think of me as your big brother too, alright?"


    Ayla nodded vigorously, feeling overjoyed that someone treated her like this. "Thank you, Big Brother Cain!"


    Ayla sobbed as she cried from happiness.


    Cain could only hug her and pet her back to comfort her.


    Elion only stood there, watching them silently since he didn''t want to ruin the moment while clenching his fists tightly.


    He thought that if he was strong like Cain, his sister wouldn''t suffer for a long time and could live happily like any other little kid.


    A minute later, Cain put Ayla down and reminded, "Both of you will stay in this inn with my clone. Don''t go outside until tomorrow, okay?"


    Cain waved his hand and made a clone, surprising Ayla and Elion.


    "Wow! There are two Big Brother Cains now!" Ayla jumped excitedly before circling around his clone curiously as she examined his clone''s entire body thoroughly.


    "This is my clone, you can assume that he is the same as myself. Because I still have something to do, I''ll let him accompany both of you here." Cain explained.


    He then added, "Stay here patiently first, okay? Tomorrow I will introduce you to your new friends." S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Really? Will we have friends?" Ayla came in front of him and held his hand with shimmering eyes.


    "Of course, we will also go shopping and do a lot of things. So, take a lot of rest and prepare yourself for tomorrow." Cain patted her head softly.


    "Yeay! Ayla can''t wait to buy candies and snacks." Ayla unknowingly drooled her saliva as her thoughts were filled with things she had always wanted to eat.


    After chatting for a little bit more, Cain left the inn and immediately headed towards the previous mountain range.


    On the way there, Cain gave the alchemy materials and the treasures to Fenix and ordered him to refine Nix''s evolution pill first, as he also gave Fenix a small white dragon scale that was given by the system.


    The white dragon scale was filled with the information of how to refine Nix''s GrandLord Rank evolution pill.


    "System, what is the difficulty of filling my experience now?" Cain inquired.


    Not even a second later, Cain heard notifications from the system and immediately checked them.


    [Ding! Calculating the difficulty¡­]


    [Ding! You have received the difficulty of normal-level.]


    [Normal-level: Kill other living beings, including humans, beasts, etc., until the experience reaches 100%.]


    [Restriction: The host can''t increase his stats by activating the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox bloodline. However, the host is allowed to use his bloodline''s abilities.]


    [Progression: 0%]


    Cain was surprised when he checked notifications, as he didn''t expect there would be restrictions.


    He also didn''t expect that the system included humans in it, as he thought that it would be other races.


    He then asked the system, "System, how strong are these targets, and how many do I need to defeat?"


    "Figure it out by yourself." The system replied lazily, not bothering to even appear.


    However, a second later, when Cain was about to curse the system, it then added, "It''s similar to Nix''s way of filling his experience. However, your percentage will sometimes be high and low as it will also be randomized."


    "I see. Thanks for the information."


    Cain then thought about what kind of method and skill he would use to kill his enemies after this.


    After Cain was lost in his thoughts for a while, he came back to his senses when he heard numerous notifications from the system, indicating that he had entered the mountain ranges.


    Subsequently, Cain instructed Nix to fly around while he was going to scan beasts that he wanted to choose as his first target.

 Chapter 85 - 85: Lightning Cow

    After Nix had been circling the mountain ranges for around 5 minutes, Cain immediately detected a beast that he decided to be his first target.


    [Ding! Detected a Lightning Cow, Peak-level Lord Rank Beast 10 km West ahead]


    [Race: Lightning Cow]


    [Attribute: High-level Lightning Element]


    [Rank: Peak-level Lord Rank Beast]


    [Qualification: GrandLord]


    [Skills: Lightning Strike, Lightning Stomp, Lightning Ram]


    [Strength]: 700,000


    [Agility]: 600,000


    [Health]: 650,000


    [Sense]: 600,000


    [Energy]: 680,000 S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Looking at the cow''s stats, Cain was pretty confident that it was pretty easy for him to kill it.


    However, since he didn''t want to take too much risk as he couldn''t disturb Fenix or want to activate his bloodline power to boost his stats.


    He decided that this would be a perfect time to test his combat power as well as fill his experience in the meantime.


    Because he thought that he also needed to rely on himself more, as he didn''t want to be someone who fought behind his contracted beasts in the future.


    Let alone that, technically speaking, Cain was way stronger than Nix if he ever fought seriously, it was just that he hadn''t thought too much of it since he had summoned characters who were stronger than him, and he didn''t need to take action himself.


    Nevertheless, after he was informed by the system why it also wanted him to fill his experience, he thought about it thoroughly and decided that he wanted to master his own strength more.


    The most important thing that made him do this was because he was sure that at one point in the future, he could only rely on his own strength and no one.


    Unknowingly to Cain, the little fluffy creature had been watching him from above him but decided to not show himself, and it finally nodded satisfiedly at Cain when he had 100% made up his mind to learn more about his own strength and didn''t want to rely on others too much.


    However, Cain''s next thoughts shocked the little creature, making its body almost fall over as if something stumbled its leg when it walked.


    ''For now, I''ll just finish this quickly and worry about mastering my strength later. I''ve got Fenix as backup, so no need to overthink it.'' Cain thought to himself.


    ''This guy is not locked in at all.'' The fluffy creature almost stumbled mid-air, glaring at Cain in disbelief before vanishing into thin air.


    Cain then instructed Nix to head towards the cow''s location in the west.


    The area he was in at the moment was indeed filled with lightning, as this area was known as the Lightning Veil Ridge.


    Even though the name was called Ridge, it was actually almost flat as the mountain was massive, and he didn''t know why it was called Lightning Veil Ridge on the map.


    As Cain didn''t want to bother himself with something pointless, he immediately focused himself on scanning his surroundings.


    He was being cautious because when he checked the cow''s information, he found that it had GrandLord qualification.


    Cain then thought the worst-case scenario with the cow was being a descendant of a strong GrandLord Rank Beast.


    It was not that he was scared of it, but since he was being cautious, he needed to think about a lot of possibilities that might happen.


    When they were about 200 meters away, Cain saw a vast grassland ahead and noticed that in the distance, there was a big white cow around 10 meters big.


    The only difference about this cow compared to a normal cow was that its horns were white-purplish, and there were lightning marks on the horns.


    After scanning that it seemed there was no lightning Cow that had reached the GrandLord Rank beast nearby, Cain immediately made a plan and instructed Nix to land at a distance.


    He then put Nix into the beast space before approaching the cow blatantly without hiding since the cow had noticed them too but did nothing as its attention was locked on them while eating the purple grasses on the ground.


    However, when it noticed that Nix was gone and Cain was heading towards him, it immediately became wary and looked at Cain as if measuring its strength.


    Sensing that Cain had only reached Low-level Lord Rank, the cow''s wariness subsided, though it kept a watchful eye on him.


    The reason the cow could sense Cain''s rank was because he had ordered the system to remove the concealment on his rank so that the others would be able to tell his rank as long as their rank was higher than his.


    When his distance was about 50 meters away from the cow, Cain directly unsheathed his sword on his waist and enveloped it with his foxfire while using only a little bit of his energy, around 1/20th or 50,000 energy stats.


    Cain then pretended as if he used a lot of strength when he swung his sword before breathing haggardly, looking at the crescent moon-shaped sword energy that was engulfed in flames heading towards the cow.


    Swoosh!


    Looking at the incoming attack, the cow snorted before mooing and using its skill [Lightning Strike].


    The lightning marks on the horns were shimmering with purplish color before they shot out a 30 cm big lightning bolt and collided with Cain''s skill.


    Cain immediately ran away in panic when he saw the incoming lightning that was still heading towards him after piercing through his attack.


    Naturally, Cain didn''t run at full speed while looking with a fearful expression at the cow for a few times as he ran away as if he was scared that the cow would go after him.


    The cow was naturally irritated by the interruption and instantly chased Cain confidently when it saw that Cain was running for his life.


    Cain was adapting faster and faster so that the cow couldn''t catch up to him while attacking it with a little bit of his strength, as his goal was only to annoy the cow.

 Chapter 86 - 86: Killing the Lightning Cow

    Cain, who had already run a few kilometers, immediately stopped and turned around as he smiled, looking at the cow as if it were his prey instead of the fearful expression that he had just shown a moment ago.


    Cain then directly enveloped his sword again with flames while using half of his energy, as he wanted to try how strong this attack was when he used it with half of his energy.


    When the cow watched the terrifying power in Cain''s sword, it realized that something was wrong right away.


    However, before it could do anything, Cain already swung his sword down, releasing a huge 5-meter crescent moon-shaped sword energy that was engulfed in flames heading towards the cow at a fast speed.


    Swoosh!


    The cow immediately reacted by using all of its strength on its skill [Lightning Strike] since it felt that it was too late to dodge.


    The lightning marks on the horns were shimmering with dark purplish color and shot out a two-meter purple lightning bolt, intending to stop the incoming attack.


    Unfortunately for the cow, the quality of its attack power was already worse compared to Cain''s foxfire, let alone the fact that Cain''s attack also contained more energy than its attack, resulting in the lightning bolt being blasted away by the flames.


    Not only that, the crescent moon-shaped flame was still going forward, heading towards the cow.


    As the cow was desperate and had left with no more choice, it quickly burned its blood essence away, boosting its stats.


    It then used the [Lightning Stomp] skill while raising its right hoof and gathered lightning around it and stomped it on the incoming attack. sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Although with a desperate attack, the cow was able to stop Cain''s attack, it was not without any price, as its hoof was almost being split into two by the flames and was burned in the big gash.


    Feeling that it couldn''t stand a chance and it even almost lost its life, the cow immediately ran back towards where it came from while mooing in a loud voice.


    Moo!!


    As Cain had already anticipated this, the moment it turned back and started to run away, Cain directly enveloped his sword again with the last remaining of his energy and swung his sword down, aiming at the cow.


    An attack that was just a little bit worse than the previous one instantly came at the cow at a fast speed.


    Because the cow was focusing on its escape while mooing a few times desperately, it didn''t even realize when its body was split into halves while burning the slashed parts.


    The cow''s body split into two, and the blood evaporated as the flames burned the body and even the blood that was spilled over from it, creating a lot of steam.


    [Ding! 1,000,000 Evolution Points have been deducted for the cost of filling the energy.]


    When he checked the notification from the system, he started to regret it as the cost of filling his energy was 1/10th of the cost when he upgraded Nix to Lord Rank Beast.


    Cain had ordered the system to fill his energy whenever he used it completely, as he didn''t want to feel the exhaustion since it felt uncomfortable.


    However, after thinking in the positive light, he was happy that at least he had this overpowered function, as this could come in handy in case of emergency.


    Cain then dismissed his thoughts since he didn''t want to think about something like this too much and walked towards the corpse.


    Looking at the corpse in front of him, Cain actually felt satisfied, unhappy, and helpless at the same time.


    He was satisfied because his strength was much stronger than he had anticipated.


    However, he was unhappy since more than 10% of the cow''s body was burned to a crisp as the result of his attack.


    He also felt helpless that he must have a lot of Evolution Points to fill his energy in case he needed to fill his energy a few times in the future.


    At this rate, he really needs to change his strategy in filling his experience, as his Evolution Points were only able to charge his energy for one more time.


    Cain then put the corpse into his beast space and summoned Nix since he wanted to find his next target right away.


    [Ding! You have killed the Peak-level Lord Rank Beast.]


    [Ding! The progress at Lord Rank has increased to 15%.]


    The moment he jumped on Nix''s back, he heard two notifications that he had been waiting for since he was curious about how much percentage he would get in killing the Peak-level Lord Rank Beast as Low-level Lord Rank.


    When Cain checked the notifications, he was surprised to find that his experience had only increased to 15%.


    He thought that it would be at least one-third, considering the difference in rank and the possibility of lowering the percentage from the randomization the system had mentioned.


    He also thought that it might also be related to the difficulty, as his difficulty was normal-level.


    Cain then asked the system since he wanted to confirm which factor caused the experience to only increase 15%.


    Despite waiting for almost a minute, the system was still silent and seemed like it didn''t want to answer his question.


    "Tch, stingy bastard." Cain cursed, clicking his tongue in dissatisfaction.


    Feeling unhappy that the system ignored him, Cain patted Nix''s body and instructed him to fly around the mountain ranges again.


    However, when Nix just took off from the ground, Cain heard a notification that made him frown, as the worst-case scenario that he had thought of was coming true.


    [Ding! Detected a Lightning Cow, Peak-level GrandLord Rank Beast 10 km West ahead]


    The moment he saw the notification and saw that the one who came was probably the cow''s parent since it had reached Peak-level GrandLord Rank Beast, Cain immediately instructed Nix to stay still.


    The reason why he didn''t flee right away was because he was still thinking about a lot of possibilities as he thought of a crazy plan.


    But, since Cain didn''t want to make a mistake because of his poor judgment, he decided to think about it carefully first, as it wouldn''t be too late for him and Nix to run away, considering that the cow couldn''t fly like Nix did.

 Chapter 87 - 87: Cain vs Peak GrandLord Rank Lightning Cow

    After thinking about it for a while, Cain decided that he would try to kill it with one of the strongest attacks he could come up with at the moment.


    He thought that even if he couldn''t kill it with the attack, he would try to kill it with the second move since he still had enough Evolution Points to charge his energy one last time.


    Even if he still couldn''t kill the cow by then, he had his last backup plan, which was to immediately activate his bloodline power to boost his stats and kill it by himself even if it meant he wouldn''t get the experience for killing it.


    Cain was confident that no matter how strong a GrandLord Rank Beast was, when he decided to go all out and activated his bloodline power, he would be able to kill it.


    He then checked the cow''s information since he hadn''t had time before, as he immediately thought about what he would do the moment he detected the cow.


    [Race: Lightning Cow]


    [Attribute: High-level Lightning Element]


    [Rank: Peak-level GrandLord Rank Beast]


    [Qualification: GrandLord]


    [Skills: Lightning Strike, Lightning Stomp, Lightning Armor, Lightning Ram]


    [Strength]: 3,500,000


    [Agility]: 3,100,000


    [Health]: 3,250,000


    [Sense]: 3,100,000


    [Energy]: 3,400,000


    After looking at the cow''s information, he immediately instructed Nix to land on the ground since he had a plan in mind.


    He then put Nix back into the beast space as he waved his hand while looking in the cow''s direction, waiting for its arrival.


    A few seconds later, Cain finally saw the cow when it was 200 meters away from him.


    Cain noticed that it resembled the previous cow but was only slightly larger compared to the cow he had just killed, around 10% bigger.


    He thought that it might be because it was a female cow, so even if its rank was a whole rank higher than the previous cow, their sizes weren''t much different from each other.


    When the cow was 100 meters away from Cain, it immediately became enraged.


    Because when it saw Cain, it noticed its descendant''s dead body that was split and burned apart beside the human in front of him.


    It then directly charged forward to Cain as it wanted to vent its anger by killing the human who should''ve been the one who killed its descendant.


    Looking at the huge cow charging at him while mooing loudly in anger, Cain unsheathed his sword before using his talent [Infernal Ascendance] for the first time.


    Two gorgeous wings made out of fire were spread out of his back, spanning around five meters wide.


    The temperature in the surroundings instantly rose sky high, the grasses and even the leaves on the nearby trees were immediately scorched into ashes.


    Cain then put the cow''s dead body back into the inventory as he noticed that it was slowly burned away since it was right next to him.


    Not even a second later, Cain enveloped his sword with white flames as he used [Soulfire Flame] with almost all of his energy, leaving only a little bit.


    Because he didn''t want the system to auto charge his energy using his last one million Evolution Points since he also wanted to test his guess.


    Theoretically, he should be able to kill the cow in front of him because when he used his talent [Infernal Ascendance (SS- Rank)], his attack related to fire would deal double damage.


    Considering the fact that double of his energy was more than all of the cow''s energy, he guessed that his attack should overwhelm its attack even if the cow went all out.


    Because the skill that he used at the moment was only available when someone awakened the fifth tail, which meant that the quality and strength of the power itself were beyond higher compared to the cow''s skill.


    However, this was just Cain''s calculation, and he couldn''t confirm it since the system didn''t answer his question and told him to find it out by himself.


    The moment Cain used his talent, the cow became wary as it sensed the danger when it saw the wings spread out of Cain''s back.


    Yet, it still charged forward, since it was blinded by anger as its only descendant was killed by the human in front of it.


    However, when it saw the white flames enveloping the sword and sensed the extreme danger from the terrifying power contained within the flames, the cow immediately regretted its choice to charge forward at Cain.


    Because the cow thought that Cain was only at the Low-level Lord Rank, and even if he had something up his sleeves, it was confident that it could kill Cain as the gap between their ranks was huge.


    But the cow immediately came back to its senses when it felt the danger coming from its soul the moment Cain enveloped his sword with the white flames, as this was the first time it felt this feeling of extreme terror.


    Unfortunately for the cow, its distance was already very close, and it was impossible to dodge the attack when it saw that Cain had already raised his hand and slashed it forward.


    Swoosh!


    A huge 8-meter crescent moon-shaped sword energy that was engulfed in white flames was heading towards the cow at a quick speed.


    The moment Cain raised its hand, the cow had already reacted unconsciously by using all of its strength as it used [Lightning Strike] and [Lightning Armor] skills.


    The lightning marks on the horns were lit up with a dark purplish color while its entire body was instantly enveloped by a visible purple armor.


    The moment the marks on the horns were fully lit up, a three-meter purple lightning bolt flew out of them, intending to at least reduce the power of the incoming attack as the cow felt that Cain''s attack was so terrifying that it was unsure if its lightning bolt would even be able to stop it.


    Unfortunately for the cow, the moment the lightning bolt clashed with the white flames, it was instantly devoured completely by the flames as the crescent moon-shaped energy was still charging forward at itself.


    When the white flames touched the cow, Cain was surprised that the flames didn''t cause wounds or damage and started to envelop the cow instead.


    MOO!!


    The cow was mooing in pain, falling to the ground the moment the flames started to envelop its body.


    After a few seconds, the flames fully enveloped the cow''s body and immediately turned its massive body into ashes in less than a second.


    When Cain looked at the cow''s body that had gone into nothingness, his first reaction was dissatisfaction since now he couldn''t try the cow''s meat, which had reached the Peak-level GrandLord Rank.


    At this rate, if he used the [Soulfire Flame] skill to kill all of the beasts, all of them would be reduced to ashes, leaving him with nothing.


    Not even the beast core was spared.


    However, he was also satisfied that his guess was on point as he was able to kill the cow with one move. sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    As Cain was lost in thought thinking about a few things, he immediately summoned Fenix after he heard two notifications from the system and checked them.


    [Ding! You have killed the Peak-level GrandLord Rank Beast]


    [Ding! The experience at Lord Rank has increased to 100%]

 Chapter 88 - 88: Cains Past

    Feeling satisfied that his experience had reached 100%, Cain immediately hopped onto Nix''s back and instructed him to go back to the inn as he wanted to end the day.


    On the way there, Cain checked on Fenix and found that he had already refined Nix''s evolution pill as he was sleeping soundly while there was a space ring and note that said ''Evolution Pill''.


    Cain then moved the space ring into the inventory and let Fenix sleep however much he wanted.


    He also checked on Dante and found that he was still struggling with refining his blood, so he just ignored Dante since he couldn''t do anything about it.


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    "Big Brother Cain, over here!" Ayla waved his hand and made a gesture for him to sit beside her as she tapped the seat on her left.


    Cain smiled and waved back as he walked towards the table by the window.


    "Little girl, aren''t you eating too much?" Cain asked as he pinched Ayla''s cheek.


    "Hehe." Ayla giggled in response.


    Cain then flagged down a waiter and ordered all the best food that Ayla and Elion had eaten, as there were dozens of empty plates on the table.


    Shortly after, the waitress that served Cain the first time he was here with Fenix came while bringing the food that Cain had ordered.


    "Sir, it''s a pleasure to see you again." The waitress bowed as she couldn''t express her gratitude before because Cain immediately went inside his room after he gave her a huge tip. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Likewise." Cain responded with a smile.


    "Go ahead, eat as much as you like. I know you''re still hungry." Cain said to Ayla and Elion.


    Ayla immediately ate the food on the table as if she was afraid that she wouldn''t be left with any food if she didn''t act quickly.


    While Cain, Ayla, and Elion were eating while chatting happily, Cain''s body shivered when he watched what Ayla did.


    Ayla picked up a shrimp and waved it at Elion, speaking excitedly as she moved her body left and right. "Brother, look! My shrimp is bigger than yours!"


    This scene was what made his body shiver because this was exactly what his dead little brother did to him a week before an accident that took not only his little brother but his entire family''s life.


    He really remembered this scene since that dinner was the last dinner he had with his family.


    A week after that dinner, when he was on a business trip, he suddenly got a call from a hospital in the city where he lived that their family got into a car crash.


    Unfortunately, they couldn''t save any of his family.


    His dad, mom, and little brother died because of the accident.


    While his dad and mom were instantly pronounced dead on the scene, his little brother miraculously survived and was brought to the hospital before he died because he lost too much blood and couldn''t get the treatment immediately after the accident.


    However, when he was informed of his little brother''s last words from the doctor, he felt that the world immediately crumbled before him.


    The doctor informed him that the moment his little brother woke up after he was unconscious from the crash accident, he immediately looked after him.


    "Brother Jake, where are you? Jack is scared."


    These were his little brother''s last words before he was unconscious again and was announced dead.


    The reason his little brother immediately looked after him was probably because he was the closest to his little brother, as he doted on his little brother too much.


    Not only that, he was also probably the closest person to his little brother since the person who spent the most time with him was him.


    Because he spent most of his free time with him and his parents were mostly working, even his mom started to work again after his little brother was more than two years old.


    He then asked the witness why the car accident happened in the first place and found out that apparently a car crashed into his family''s car.


    After investigating the accident further, he found that the one who caused all of this was a man in his early 20s who was on drugs.


    The thing that enraged him the most was that the young man who crashed into his family survived and didn''t suffer much.


    He then went to a court to sue the man, using the evidence from the hospital that the man was on drugs and was the one who caused the accident that took his entire family''s lives.


    However, strangely enough, the judge decided that the evidence was invalid and not strong enough before dismissing the case.


    This made him become enraged as he guessed that the judge should''ve been bribed.


    After that, he investigated further and found that the man was the son of one of the higher-ups in the government.


    He then went to the hospital and found that even the doctor that gave him the statement that the man was on drugs had also been bribed, as he turned his back on him and said that the man wasn''t on drugs.


    Frustrated but undeterred, Jake sought the help of a hacker friend to retrieve CCTV footage of the accident as concrete evidence.


    Yet, even with this, his case was dismissed again.


    This harsh reality hit him hard at that time.


    Realizing that legal means would lead nowhere, Jake made a desperate decision.


    He asked his hacker friend to find a hitman, determined to take justice into his own hands.


    When his friend heard it, he was surprised and thought that Jake (Cain) had gone insane.


    "Jake, you might regret this for the rest of your life," he warned.


    But Jake''s resolve was unshakable. His clenched fists and steely gaze left no room for doubt.


    With his friend''s reluctant help, Jake began to plan, ensuring he had an airtight alibi and would be seen publicly when the assassination took place.

 Chapter 89 - 89: Revenge from a Past Life

    After the assassination, police knocked on Jake''s door in the middle of the night and arrested him under suspicion of murder.


    Thankfully, Jake had proof of being at a five-star hotel lobby during the time of the incident, having a meeting with a client. With this alibi, the case was dismissed.


    His final act of revenge was a smug, satisfied look directed at the victim''s parents as he walked out of the courtroom.


    When he was still reminiscing about his brother, he came back to his senses because he sensed that someone was tugging on his robe.


    It was Ayla who was looking at her with a cute, sad face as she was about to cry.


    "Big Brother Cain, are you okay?"


    "Huh, of course I''m oka¨C" Before Cain could finish his sentence, he found that tears were streaming down across his face unknowingly.


    He then wiped his tears quickly before patting Ayla''s head. "I''m okay, I was just remembering something sad. You don''t need to worry about it."


    Cain added as he petted her head softly, "Thank you, Ayla."


    "Hmmm-hmmm." Ayla closed her eyes and enjoyed her head being petted by Cain.


    Subsequently, Cain and the others continued eating their meals before going back and taking a rest in the room.


    ¡­


    Cain slowly opened his eyes, sat up on the bed, yawned, and looked left and right at his bedroom. His eyes were just barely open because he was still sleepy.


    After dozing off for a minute, Cain got up and took a hot shower to refresh himself in the morning.


    When he came out of his bedroom, he found that Ayla and Elion were already in the living room, and dressed up as if they were ready to go.


    "Big Brother Cain, you''re finally up! Let''s go!" Ayla came in front of him and jumped a few times as if she couldn''t wait to meet her new friends.


    "Alright, alright, we''ll leave now." Cain shook his head helplessly before walking towards the door.


    "Yeay! Let''s go, brother Eli!" Ayla looked at his brother, who was still sitting on the couch, watching his little sister excitedly with a happy expression.


    The three of them then walked out of the inn and hopped into Nix''s back before Nix flew away, heading towards the Elarion Kingdom''s direction.


    "Wow! This is so much better than riding Nix inside the beast space!"


    Ayla exclaimed as she stood up and opened her arms widely even though there was no air as Nix shielded his body with his power so that Ayla and Elion would be able to ride on him since if he didn''t shield it, both of them would definitely be blown away and fall off.


    "Ayla, be careful not to fall off." Elion knocked her head lightly before forcing her to sit down again.


    "Hahaha, don''t worry. As long as you''re not intentionally jumping down, you won''t fall." Cain laughed, looking at the quarrel between Ayla and Elion in front of him.


    When she heard it, Ayla pouted cutely and looked at her brother in dissatisfaction, "See? Even Big Brother Cain says to not worry about it."


    She then stood up and put her palm above her eyes while looking around as if she was able to see clearly, but the reality hit her hard.


    "Big Brother Cain, I can''t see much from up here. Can we go lower?"


    "No, you wouldn''t be able to see it clearly too and might even get sick motion. That''s why I told Nix to fly high so that at least you can still enjoy the view without any problems." Cain smiled and shook his head as he explained it.


    "Oh... okay," Ayla nodded her head before accepting the reality and looked around to search for something interesting.


    A few hours later, Cain finally detected Sylvia and the others, which meant that the distance between them was only 10 km away.


    Before Nix landed on the ground, he compressed his body size to become smaller, around 5 meters big.


    When Nix landed on the ground, Sylvia immediately ran up to him excitedly. "Nix! Big Brother Cain!"


    Sylvia then jumped at Cain, hanging on his body like a koala. "Let''s head to Velmara Kingdom right away!"


    Sylvia said excitedly, as this was going to be her first time experiencing the outside world since she never even went far away from the village before.


    "Hold on, Sylvia. Let me introduce you to some new friends first." Cain said as she petted her hair.


    "New friends? Where?" Sylvia''s eyes lit up as she thought that she had new friends that she could play with.


    "Wait a second." Cain put her down and waved his hand, taking out Ayla and Elion, as he had put both of them inside the beast space before they arrived here. Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    After Cain took Ayla and Elion, they looked left and right before they finally found that Cain was behind them.


    Cain then introduced Sylvia, pointing at her, "This is Sylvia."


    He added, "And these are Ayla and Elion. They''re siblings."


    "Hello, Big Sister Sylvia." Ayla was the first one to speak as she waved her hand while hiding behind his brother, seemingly a little bit shy.


    Sylvia was surprised when she heard that someone called her big sister, as this was her first time to be called that.


    Even though she wasn''t the youngest in the village, the reason why someone had never called her that was because she also didn''t interact much with the people in the village except a few people near her house.


    "Hello, Little Sister Ayla. Don''t be shy! Come here. I caught a lot of fish today, we can eat together!"


    Sylvia smiled kindly as she was extremely happy that someone called her Big Sister.


    "Really? How did you catch so many fish?" Ayla''s attitude changed 180 degrees while unknowingly drooling over the fact that she couldn''t wait to eat a lot of fish.


    Sylvia puffed out her chest proudly. "Of course! I''ll show you! Come on, let''s go to the river."


    "Let''s go!" Ayla immediately walked towards Sylvia before following her towards the river excitedly.


    Everyone shook their heads watching the little girls interact as they thought that both of them seemed to be gluttons.

 Chapter 90 - 90: Dantes New Strength

    While everyone was chatting and eating happily, Ayla told the story of how she and her big brother were rescued by Big Brother Cain.


    When everyone heard it, they immediately felt sad and thought that they should treat both of them better, especially Ayla.


    ¡­


    "Nix, fly slowly first, okay?" Sylvia hugged Nix''s head as she petted it softly.


    Ayla followed Sylvia, hanging on Nix''s neck like a koala while Elion was below her in panic trying to catch her in case she lost her grip.


    "Let''s pick up Lyra before heading to the Velmara Kingdom," Cain smiled, watching the kids playing around with Nix happily.


    Cain needed to pick up Lyra too because she nodded eagerly when he asked her if she was interested in coming to the Velmara Kingdom to join in the fun of participating in the auction.


    He thought Lyra didn''t need to secure his mansion or the capital city because there shouldn''t be an issue in a short period of time, and the cooldown of swapping with his clone was almost over too.


    "Wow! We can see everything below from up here! It''s so beautiful." Sylvia exclaimed, watching the scenery clearly as Nix was flying at a slow speed and quite a low altitude.


    "Finally! I couldn''t see anything last time because Nix flew so high and fast." Ayla nodded in agreement while whining because she couldn''t see much before.


    Cain only smiled as he was enjoying the liveliness and thought that it would be great to live in peace like this forever.


    While on the way to his mansion, Cain was surprised that he sensed a movement inside his beast space and found that apparently Dante had successfully refined the blood.


    One of the reasons that Dante could refine the blood faster was because he was helped with the system as it informed him about it.


    Naturally, the reason the system helped Dante was because he was his summoned character and related to the system.


    However, the system had also told him that it only helped Dante in fastening the process of refining, and that''s it.


    Which means that given Dante wasn''t able to refine the blood, the system wouldn''t even bat an eye and save him, resulting in Dante''s death.


    Cain then made a projection inside the beast space, appearing in front of Dante, who had opened his eyes and felt his new strength as he opened and closed his palms many times.


    When Dante noticed that Cain had appeared in front of him, he immediately knelt on his knee and thanked him. "Thank you for the opportunity that you''ve given to me, My Lord!"


    Cain waved his hand and smiled, "It''s nothing, you''ve also helped me a lot. Consider it a reward for your efforts.


    He then added as he helped Dante get up, "I''m glad that you''ve successfully absorbed it without any issue."


    Cain patted Dante''s shoulder with an approving nod.


    "It''s just a fluke, My Lord." Dante scratched his head in response.


    Cain shook his head and replied, "No! If you were not competent enough, you would''ve died. So, you can feel proud of yourself that you''ve achieved an incredible feat."


    "By the way, you smell bad right now because it seems like a lot of impurities have escaped from your body. Go wash up."


    Cain waved his hand, sending Dante into his bathroom so that he could wash himself before he let him out of the beast space.


    He then burned the black liquids that were scattered on the ground around as they were the impurities from Dante''s body.


    Before Cain took back his projection, he remembered something and immediately checked Dante''s information as he was curious about his stats after his strength had increased to a new level.


    [Name: Dante]


    [Age: 30]


    [Race: Half-Demon, Half-Elf]


    [Blooline: 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox (1-Tailed)]


    [Awakener Rank: Peak-level Dominator Rank]


    [Attribute: Peak-level Dark Element, Peak-level Fire Element]


    [Talent: Essence of Darkness (S), Abyssal Resilience (S), Abyssal Harvest (S+), Master of Shadows (S-)]


    [Skills: Dark Slash, Silence Reaper, Unseen Hunter, Shadowmeld, Shadow Bind, Shadow Step, Umbra Cloak]


    [Strength]: 24,000,000


    [Agility]: 26,500,000


    [Health]: 18,000,000


    [Sense]: 22,000,000


    [Energy]: 20,000,000


    When Cain checked Dante''s information, he was surprised that Dante''s rank immediately jumped into the Peak-level Dominator Rank.


    Cain thought that Dante''s stats had also increased drastically that he should''ve been stronger than most Low-level King Rank Awakeners.


    Cain even had the thoughts of using his blood in the pool to form a powerful army, estimating that there should be at least tens of thousands in the small pond he had created, given the density and mass of his blood were heavier than regular blood.


    However, this method was cruel as the success rate wasn''t that high to begin with.


    Even if the person who absorbed it belonged to the Fox race, the success rate was only about 10% at most.


    Naturally, it also depended on many factors, such as the strength of the person who refined it, the quality of the bloodline, etc.


    But this method was also dangerous since if this information leaked, a large number of forces would pursue him.


    Cain then quickly dismissed his crazy plan, as he had just been transmigrated into this world less than one day.


    It would be hilarious if he died the next day because of his stupidity.


    ¡­


    When Cain picked Lyra up, there was another person who followed them, it was Kael who could be said to be one of the closest people to the original Cain.


    He said that he also wanted to experience the outside world too, as he had always been training hard with limited resources to protect ''Cain'' as his personal bodyguard before this.


    So, after he thought that Cain didn''t really need his protection anymore since Cain himself was even stronger than him, he might as well want to join in the fun when he saw that a lot of people were riding on Nix''s back.


    Naturally, Cain allowed him to join them since he knew from the memories that he got from the body that Kael had really tried his best in becoming stronger and protecting him with his life on the line.


    When they had almost arrived at the city gate, Cain instructed Nix to land near the city gate as he wanted the others to experience it starting from the gate like he did before.


    As Nix landed near the gate, everyone on the gate immediately shifted their attention towards Nix since they had never seen a gorgeous Ice Dragon in their entire lives.


    "Big Brother Cain, after looking at the Lunovale City''s gate and walls, doesn''t Eldoria''s capital feel more like a town compared to this?" S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Sylvia put her hand on her chin, looking up at the massive city gate, and tilted her head to Ayla beside her as they held each other''s hand happily.


    "You''re right, Big Sis Sylvia. I think Big Brother Cain needs to rebuilt the Capital City''s gate and walls." Ayla nodded in agreement cutely.


    Elara and Elion immediately knocked their little sister''s head as they had gone too far in roasting Cain blatantly like that.


    "Ouch!" Sylvia and Ayla put their hands on their heads in unison.


    Feeling the stare of Elara and Elion, they instantly ran towards Cain and hugged him.


    "Hehe, of course we were just joking because the Elarion Kingdom is the best in the world." Sylvia said as she looked at Cain with a guilty smile.


    "hmmm-hmmm, because what matters the most is strength, and since Big Brother Cain is the strongest, his kingdom is obviously the best." Ayla nodded.


    Cain only shook his head helplessly, as he hadn''t expected that he would be roasted by two little girls.


    "What both of you said wasn''t wrong, I indeed need to rebuild the city gate since they look shabby." Cain patted their heads softly.


    When they heard it, both Sylvia and Ayla tilted their heads and looked at Elara and Elion, sticking out their tongues cutely as if mocking them that Cain wasn''t mad at them.


    "Alright, let''s head inside and explore. Feel free to pick out anything you like, I''ll cover it."


    Cain tossed a few space rings filled with a lot of crystals to Dante, Kael, Anya, and Lyra in case they were separated.


    Cain had reminded them that each group must have a strong person with them just in case something unexpected happened.


    As they were walking towards the gate, they were surprised when they noticed that a few guards approached them with quick steps.


    Dante immediately appeared in front of everyone in case they ever wanted to make trouble with them.


    However, everyone including people who were queuing in front of the gate except Cain and Fenix, were surprised when they saw that the guards bowed deeply as they shouted in unison.


    "Welcome back, Young Master Cain. I''m sorry for not welcoming you earlier."


    "There''s no need to be polite, I''m only here to accompany my little sisters visiting Lunovale City" Cain smiled and patted Sylvia and Ayla who were hiding behind him as they were afraid when they saw the incoming guards.


    The guards immediately smiled kindly, "Welcome to Lunovale City, Little Misses."


    Sylvia and Ayla immediately became eased when they saw that they weren''t bad people.


    "Greet me with my name! I''m Sylvia!" Sylvia said excitedly as she wanted to feel the feeling people greeted her like they did with Cain.


    "Me too, me too! My name is Ayla!" Ayla raised her hand as she didn''t want to be left out.

 Chapter 91 - 91: A Challenge for Nix: A Clash of Beasts

    When everyone heard it, they shook their heads helplessly watching the two little girls'' behavior.


    Naturally, the guards could only obey the little girls'' request, as Cain said that they were his little sisters.


    "Welcome to Lunovale City, Little Miss Sylvia, Little Miss Ayla." They bowed at Sylvia and Ayla consecutively.


    Both of the little girls were giggling away when they saw it.


    "Okay, let''s queue in line and wait¨C"


    Before Cain finished his sentence, the captain guard immediately interrupted, "Young Master Cain, there''s no need for any formalities. You may proceed directly into the city."


    The guards stepped aside, creating a clear path for them. The captain then added, "Would you like an escort, considering you have such a large group with you?"


    Cain shook his head, waving a hand dismissively as he took the lead. "That won''t be necessary," he said, guiding the others into the city.


    The bustling streets of Velmara City stretched before them, a mix of color and music.


    Towering pagodas, floating lanterns, and vivid booths selling everything from rare beast eggs to enchanted trinkets adorned the cobblestone streets.


    The air buzzed with the chatter of merchants, the growls of exotic beasts, and the faint hum of magical auras.


    Everyone had scattered into a few groups.


    The first group was Cain, Sylvia, Ayla, Nix, and Fenix.


    The second group was the trio of young ladies: Anya, Elara, and Lyra.


    The third group was Dante, Kael, and Elion.


    As Cain wanted Nix to enjoy this rare occasion, he instructed Nix to compress his body to become really small, around 45 cm.


    Naturally, since Nix''s body was compressed, most of his strength was also being suppressed.


    Cain followed alongside Fenix, his hands caressing Nix in his arms, exuding a calm and protective aura as Sylvia and Ayla walked in front of him.


    "Big Brother Cain! Look at that!" Ayla exclaimed, pointing at a street performer juggling fireballs with one hand while spinning a glowing crystal with the other.


    "Can we watch, please?" Sylvia begged with a cute face as she was also curious.


    Cain chuckled, stopping to let the little girls enjoy the show. "Alright, but don''t wander too far."


    The performer grinned, noticing two cute little girls being captivated by his performance.


    He then added a style by tossing the crystal high into the air, where it burst into a shower of multicolored sparks.


    Ayla clapped enthusiastically as she really enjoyed the show.


    "Big Brother Cain, can we give him something? That was amazing!" Ayla giggled, tugging on Cain''s sleeve.


    Cain handed a Low Rank Platinum Crystal with a smile. "Go ahead."


    Ayla took the crystal without knowing its value and ran towards the performer, who tipped his hat and thanked her deeply when he saw that the tip was really generous.


    As they continued down the street, the sweet scent of caramelized sugar floated through the air, catching Ayla''s attention. "Candy! I smell candy!"


    "Really? Where is it?" Sylvia asked excitedly, looking at the place where Ayla pointed.


    Both of them directly ran towards a stall overflowing with colorful candies.


    An elderly man with a long white beard greeted both the little girls warmly.


    "Welcome, little ones. What would you like to try? We have honey drops, dragon fruit chews, and even the best seller, frost-mint shards!"


    Ayla''s eyes sparkled as she pointed to a jar of glittering blue candies. "Those! They look like tiny stars!"


    "Uhmm, I also want the frost-mint shards, please!" Sylvia said while putting her hand on her chin, seemingly thinking for a while before deciding to choose the same as Ayla chose.


    Cain stepped forward and asked. "We''ll take a bag for each of those, please!"


    He then added, "By the way, what''s your recommendation for someone who loves sour flavors?" He asked as he also wanted to try some.


    The old man chuckled and handed Cain a pouch of ruby-red candies. "These are phoenix fruit bites, sour enough to make your toes curl!"


    Ayla peeked over Sylvia''s shoulder while already nibbling on a frost-mint shard. "Oh, can I try one too?"


    Cain handed her a piece, watching with amusement as her face scrunched up cutely before handing it in to Fenix.


    "Big uncle, try this." Ayla extended her hand high towards Fenix as she was curious if the big uncle would feel the same way as she did.


    "No, I don''t like sour things." Fenix shook his head decisively before immediately nodding his head and took the candy as he noticed the cold glare from Cain.


    When his face scrunched up worse than Ayla''s did, everyone laughed as they enjoyed the lively moment between them.


    Subsequently, after Cain paid for the candies, they moved on and passed a shop where animated paper kites danced in the wind.


    Sylvia was interested in a kite shaped like a dragon with a beautiful white color.


    "Big Brother Cain, can we get that one? It looks just like Nix!" Ayla pleaded with a cute face as she tugged on his sleeve.


    Cain nodded with a smile, patting her head softly. "Alright, alright. Do you want to buy it too, Sylvia?" S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Cain looked at Sylvia, who seemed to be interested in a kite shaped like a nine-tailed fox with its tails shimmering with rainbow colors.


    Sylvia nodded eagerly as she pointed at the kite in the shape of a nine-tailed fox.


    Cain then tossed another Low Rank Platinum crystal to the shopkeeper. "Keep the change."


    The shopkeeper was surprised when he saw the crystal and thanked Cain a few times before bringing down the kites with a flick of her wand and handing them to Sylvia and Ayla.


    "Thank you, Big Brother Cain! We''ll take good care of them!" Both of them jumped excitedly as they hugged their kites.


    As Cain led the two girls through the bustling streets, their attention was suddenly drawn to a commotion coming from a large open area.


    They followed the sounds of clashing weapons and shouts to a sprawling training ground situated in the heart of the city.


    The sight was mesmerizing. Martial artists sparred with one another in designated rings, their swift movements blurring as they exchanged strikes.


    Nearby, awakeners practiced their skills, unleashing bursts of elemental power into targets that shimmered with protective runes.


    Beast tamers directed their partners, majestic creatures ranging from huge bears to ferocious foxes¡ªthrough intricate drills, displaying the seamless bond between master and beast.


    "Wow!" Ayla gasped, her eyes sparkling with amazement. "Big Brother Cain, can we watch for a bit? Please?"


    Sylvia clapped her hands in excitement. "I''ve never seen so many martial artists and beasts all in one place! It''s incredible!"


    Cain chuckled as he looked at the little girls'' excitement. "All right, but just for a little while. Don''t wander off too far."


    He then glanced at Fenix, ordering him to stay vigilant in case there''s an incident where the aftermath of the battle would harm the little girls.


    "Don''t worry, My Lord. Even if someone intentionally attacks them with full power, it wouldn''t be faster than my reaction." Fenix waved his hand, reassuring Cain to not worry as the people here weren''t worth much in his eyes.


    All of them then made their way to the sidelines, where a crowd of spectators cheered on the ongoing duels.


    One particularly intense match caught Ayla''s attention, it was a young martial artist wielding a flaming spear who faced off against a magician who conjured icy barriers and frost shards to counter his relentless attacks.


    The clash of fire and ice was captivating and drew cheers from the spectators when the match was over, won by the young martial artist who wielded the flaming spear.


    "I also want to become as strong as him someday!" Ayla declared as she clenched her fists with a serious expression, looking at Cain. "I''ll be the strongest martial artist in the future."


    Sylvia giggled, teasing Ayla. "You? Strongest martial artist? I thought you''d rather spend your time eating sweets."


    Ayla pouted, puffing out her cheeks cutely. "I can do that! Just watch me!"


    Cain ruffled her hair with a kind smile, "You''ve still got plenty of time to train. But first, let''s see what else this city has to offer."


    "Hehe, Big Brother Cain is the best!" Ayla hugged him and looked at Sylvia, sticking out her tongue, "Wle!"


    "Alright, let''s go!" Cain said as he got up and looked around to see where he should explore this place.


    As they continued exploring the training ground, a beastmaster noticed Nix in Cain''s embrace.


    A middle-aged man accompanied by a sleek silver-furred panther approached with a respectful bow. "Pardon me, sir. Is that an Ice Dragon? Because I''ve never seen a Dragon in my entire life."


    Cain smiled politely as he petted Nix, "Yes, Nix is an Ice Dragon. He''s my only companion at the moment."


    The middle-aged man nodded, clearly impressed. "He seems really remarkable. I bet that he''d win against any beast within the same rank here. Would you be interested in a friendly match?"


    The middle-aged man thought that even if his contracted beast would stand a chance since it had reached Mid-level Lord Rank Beast.


    Before Cain could decline, Ayla''s eyes lit up, and she immediately jumped around excitedly as he looked at the middle-aged man. "Yes, let''s do it! Nix is the best, and he''ll win for sure!"


    Sylvia was also excited since this was going to be her first time watching Nix fight.


    She then looked at Cain with a cute look as if she would cry if Cain declined her. "Big Brother Cain, I also want to see Nix''s battle. Please?"


    >>>


    [A/N] For all of you who are here for the smut chaps, 4 smut chaps are finally out in the newest chapters (103-106) :))

 Chapter 92 - 92: Nix vs Panther

    Nix originally didn''t want to bother to fight a weakling, but as soon as he saw Sylvia wanting to see him fight, he immediately stroked her head at Cain softly as if begging him to let him fight for Sylvia.


    Sigh!


    ''When is it going to be my time in fulfilling Anya''s promise-I meant to take a rest before tonight''s auction.''


    Cain sighed and thought to himself.


    He then glanced at Nix, who had already jumped down and snorted as he shook his wings, as if eager to show off his strength in front of Sylvia.


    "Alright, just a quick match." Cain replied.


    A vast ring was immediately cleared, and the silver panther stepped into the ring first, its fur shimmering under the sunlight.


    Nix slowly decompressed his size until he reached around five meters, as he strode forward confidently, his scales were shining like polished obsidian.


    Subsequently, the protective barrier was activated, enveloping the arena as they didn''t want to be affected by the fight since most of them weren''t even strong to begin with.


    The crowd gathered, buzzing with excitement at the sight of the two majestic beasts facing off against each other.


    When the match began, the panther charged forward, leaving a blur of speed as its speed was considered top notch within the same rank.


    Nix countered effortlessly as he dodged and parried the panther''s attack.


    He then flapped his wings once, sending a gust of wind that forced the panther to retreat.


    The panther didn''t back down as it zigzagged with incredible agility, finding an opening before attacking Nix. Its movements left afterimages that astonished the spectators.


    Nix stood firm, his eyes glowing with a calm as he watched the panther''s movement closely.


    When the panther charged again, Nix raised his claw and met it mid-air, sending a shockwave through the arena when they collided.


    Clang!


    The panther twisted midair, using the recoil to flip and land elegantly.


    It then opened its mouth, unleashing a piercing howl that sent glimmering sound waves toward Nix.


    Nix reacted instantly as he spread his wings and created a translucent barrier of wind that shattered the sound waves before they could reach him.


    Nix counterattacked as he roared and created a few ice spikes before sending them to the panther, aiming to trap it.


    Looking at the incoming attack, the panther leapt and twisted through the air, evading the spikes with incredible speed.


    As it landed, its claws shimmered, and a crescent-shaped blade of silver energy shot from its claws, slicing through the air and heading straight towards Nix.


    Nix countered by using his [Ice Breath] skill, exhaling a beam of frosty breath and instantly freezing the energy blade mid-air before it shattered into harmless fragments.


    Noticing that his attack was being countered effortlessly, the panther growled and used its skill, creating a silvery fog that began to fill the ring.


    "Big Brother Cain, I can''t see the fight. Is Nix going to be okay?" Sylvia seemed to be worried with Nix as she tugged Cain''s clothes nervously.


    Meanwhile, Ayla pouted unhappily since she couldn''t see the fight and enjoy it.


    Cain chuckled and patted Sylvia''s head. "Don''t worry."


    Nix narrowed his eyes as he felt that his vision was restricted and immediately flapped his wings, creating a chilly gust that dissipated the fog.


    The moment when the fog dissipated, the panther leapt high into the air, its claws glowing with a silvery aura as it descended a spiraling dive, aiming to strike Nix''s head.


    Reacting swiftly, Nix roared back and used his [Ice Storm] skill, unleashing a storm of ice spikes swirling around him in a protective vortex.


    The panther''s claws met the icy whirlwind, and sparks flew as silver clashed with frost. Forced to retreat, the panther landed a few feet away, growling as its silver aura intensified.


    It then used its own elemental attack as a barrage of shimmering silver orbs that streaked towards Nix like missiles.


    Looking at the incoming attack, Nix flew into the sky before using his [Ice Breath] skill once again, freezing the orbs mid-air.


    Nix immediately dove sharply, intending to attack the panther as he felt that he was always the one who was being attacked. His claws were enveloped in a layer of ice as he used the [Ice Claw] skill and aimed them at the panther.


    The panther responded by enveloping its body with a reflective silver shield, bracing itself for the impact.


    Nix''s icy claws clashed against the shield, and the collision created a burst of cold and silver energy that sent shockwaves through the ring.


    The crowd gasped as both beasts were momentarily pushed back, but the panther was definitely pushed further than Nix.


    Nix growled, his breath visible in the chilly air, and he immediately became a little bit serious as he formed a big ice spike above him.


    The panther, who sensed the danger instantly, crouched low and channeled its energy into its legs before charging forwards in a burst of speed. At the last second, Nix sent the ice spike towards the panther.


    With incredible agility, the panther twisted midair, avoiding a direct hit but not escaping it entirely as the ice spike grazed its flank, leaving a trail of frost in its body.


    Landing awkwardly, the panther growled and prepared to use the remaining of its energy to make the last attack.


    When he noticed that the panther was about to make a strong move, Cain raised a hand and said, "That''s enough. There''s no need to push further."


    The middle-aged man nodded in agreement and showed an expression of admiration. "Nix is truly a strong dragon. It''s been an honor."


    Nix let out a satisfied growl as he walked back to Cain proudly. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Ayla and Sylvia immediately ran up to him as they were both excited after watching Nix''s fight.


    "I knew that you would win, Nix!" Ayla exclaimed as she jumped and hung on Nix''s leg like a koala.


    Sylvia nodded enthusiastically as she petted Nix''s head. "That was amazing, Nix! I''m glad that you''re fine."


    After letting the two little girls play with Nix for a while, Cain instructed Nix to become small again as he wanted to head towards the next destination.


    They then strolled into the bustling marketplace, where stalls overflowed with goods from across regions.


    Exotic silks shimmered in the sunlight, enchanted trinkets hummed with latent energy, and weapons gleamed with intricate runes.


    Sylvia paused at a jewelry stall, her gaze fixated on a simple bracelet adorned with a small, glowing gemstone.


    "Do you like it?" Cain asked.


    Sylvia hesitated as he bit her lower lip before nodding shyly, thinking that it must be expensive since the price tag was 100 Peak Rank Lord crystals.


    Cain immediately tossed a space ring filled with exactly 100 Peak Rank Lord crystals at the shopkeeper.


    After checking the contents inside the space ring, the shopkeeper then handed the bracelet to Cain with a smile.


    Cain then placed the bracelet around Sylvia''s wrist before patting her head. "If you want to buy anything, just say so. Don''t worry about the money because I have enough to let you buy this entire market if you want."


    "Thank you, Big Brother Cain!" Sylvia thanked him as she hugged him tightly.


    Ayla, who was interested in something, instantly dragged Cain toward a stall selling dolls shaped like beasts. "I want that Ice bear!"


    She pointed to a fluffy white bear with crystal-like accents.


    Cain bought it without hesitation as he watched Ayla hug it with pure happiness.


    Their journey continued, and they eventually found themselves outside a bustling restaurant, its wooden facade adorned with lanterns glowing softly with runic inscriptions.


    The tantalizing aroma of roasted meats, spiced broths, and freshly baked bread wafted through the air.


    Ayla''s stomach growled audibly, and she held it with a grin.


    "I guess it''s time to eat," Cain said with a chuckle. "Let''s go in."


    The interior of the restaurant was warm and inviting, filled with the chatter of the customers and the clinking of dishes.


    A young man in traditional robes guided them to a cozy corner table near a window overlooking the lively street.


    As they sat, Sylvia and Ayla marveled at the enchanted crystal chandeliers that bathed the room in a soft, golden glow.


    After a while, a beautiful waitress in her late 20s arrived, presenting them with a menu etched onto a glowing slate.


    Ayla''s eyes widened at the sight of the options. "Look! They have Beast Tamer Platters! What''s that?"


    Cain glanced at the description. "It''s a mix of dishes inspired by the beasts tamed in the region. Phoenix Fire Skewers, Thunder Wolf Noodles, and Ice Fang Soup."


    "I want that!" Ayla exclaimed, bouncing in her seat as she couldn''t wait to try it.


    "Me too, me too!" Sylvia raised her hand as she was also curious because this was going to be her first time eating outside.


    She then added, pointing at a dish called the Starlight Feast. "This one sounds pretty, I also want this!"


    "Let''s order three of these and other dishes then." Cain placed the order.


    Shortly after, the beautiful waitress brought over some of the food that Cain had ordered, transforming the table into a feast.


    The Phoenix Fire glowed faintly, releasing a pleasant heat with each bite. The Thunder Wolf Noodles crackled with lightning-like sparks, and the Ice Fang Soup radiated refreshing chill.


    Sylvia''s starlight feast consisted of a glowing salad and a sweet, sparkling drink that tastes like stardust.


    Naturally, what Cain had ordered wasn''t dishes that were made from high rank beasts as he ordered these mainly for both little girls.

 Chapter 93 - 93: Visiting a Beast Shop

    "It''s so pretty!" Ayla''s eyes lit up as she exclaimed and tried to reach out for the glowing salad in Sylvia''s Starlight feast before Sylvia playfully pushed her hand away.


    "No touching my food!" Sylvia puffed out her cheeks. "It''s mine!"


    Cain chuckled at their quarrel. "Ayla, wait for a bit, okay? They haven''t given us all the food that we ordered. So, just eat what''s in front of you first."


    Ayla''s expression that had saddened instantly became happy before she looked at the dish in front of her first. "Okay!"


    Ayla then looked at the dish in front of her and immediately dug into the Phoenix Fire Skewers, her face lighting up with delight as the perfect spicy flavors danced on her tongue.


    "This is so good!" She smiled, her cheeks flushed from the mild heat.


    Sylvia took a mouthful bite of her sparkling salad, and her face glowed almost as much as the dish itself. "It''s sweet!"


    She then sipped the stardust-like drink and savored the fizzy sensation. "This drink tasted like magic!"


    Not to be outdone, Cain ate the Thunder Wolf Noodles, feeling the electrifying thing that left a slight tingle on his tongue.


    The food wasn''t extravagant compared to the dish he had before, but the unique flavors and, most importantly, the joy on the little girls'' faces made the meal unforgettable.


    As they ate, the bustling city outside the restaurant came alive with the sound of street performers and merchants selling their goods.


    Sylvia''s elven ears perked up at the sound of a lute playing a lively tune. "Big Brother Cain, can we go see the music after this?" She asked with a begging, cute face as if she would cry if Cain declined her request.


    Ayla nodded enthusiastically while her mouth was still full of skewer meat. "Weah! En Waybe hi ken wain samhing fan hu hu!"


    Cain shook his head and looked at Ayla. "Ayla, what are you trying to say? In the future, don''t talk while you''re still chewing food because it''s a rude thing to do. Do you understand?"


    He reminded Ayla with a kind smile as he thought that he needed to teach her a simple manner.


    Ayla swallowed them and responded to Cain while nodding seriously. "I understand, Big Brother Cain."


    She then added, "Oh, I said: Yeah! And maybe we can find something fun to do!"


    Cain smiled and wiped Ayla''s face with a napkin. "Alright, alright. I guess we''ll do that later after we''re done here. But remember, don''t wander too far, okay?"


    Both girls nodded obediently, though Cain noticed the mischievous glint in Ayla''s eyes and immediately glanced at Fenix to keep an eye on her, as he didn''t want to bother much with keeping a close eye on them every second.


    After finishing their meal, they then stepped out into the bustling streets and headed towards the source of the music sound that Sylvia wanted to visit before.


    Sylvia clung to Cain''s arm as they made their way towards the music, her eyes widened as they watched the sights of jugglers, fire-breathers, and vendors selling a lot of things.


    Ayla went ahead, stopping occasionally to adore shiny things or a lively performer.


    Cain let out a soft sigh but didn''t reprimand her as he just realized that her curiosity seemed to be boundless.


    "Don''t wander too far, Ayla." He called out as they reached a small square where a bard was playing his lute.


    The crowd was clapping along, and Ayla immediately joined in, her small hands clapping out of sync but with full enthusiasm.


    After they enjoyed the bard''s performance, Cain tossed a Low Rank Platinum crystal at the bucket before starting to wander around once again.


    Ayla tugged on Cain''s sleeve and asked while making a cute face. "Big Brother Cain! Can we go to a beast shop? Please, please?? I want to see all the cute beasts!"


    Sylvia followed along as she petted Nix on Cain''s arms. "I want to see them too! Maybe they have cute beasts like Nix!"


    Cain wanted to reject them, but seeing their enthusiasm was hard for him to resist. "Alright, let''s go there and look around. But remember that we''re there just to look around."


    Ayla and Sylvia cheered, grabbing each other''s hands and jumping around. "Yeay!"


    Cain then ordered the system to scan a place filled with beasts and proceed to lead the little girls there.


    After walking for a few minutes, they arrived in front of a large building with a colorful sign of "Wild Wonders Emporium."


    The shop was filled with the soft chirps, growls, and hisses of various beasts spilling out into the street.


    Cain stepped inside first and saw the sight of rows of cages, each filled with a different type of beast. The interior was warm and well-lit, and the faint smell of hay and herbs lingered in the air.


    A young man in his early 20s approached with an apron dusted with feathers. "Welcome to Wild Wonders Emporium! Looking for a companion beast, or just here to look around?"


    "Just looking around, accompanying my little sisters as they wanted to see around." Cain replied with a polite smile.


    "Well, you''ve come to the right place." The young man said with a laugh. "Feel free to look around, but be careful not to startle the little ones."


    The little girls nodded earnestly, their eyes already darting from cage to cage as if looking for a beast that caught their interest.


    Ayla immediately ran to a glass tank where tiny lizard-like creatures with shining scales were perched on rocks. "Big Brother Cain, look! They sparkle like jewels!" She exclaimed as she pointed at the lizard.


    "Those are Crystal Geckos," the young man explained as he walked over. "They''re popular for their bright scales and gentle temperament. Perfect for young beast tamers."


    Meanwhile, Sylvia had wandered to a cage where fluffy, rabbit-like creatures with long ears and a single horn on their foreheads were hopping around.


    "What are these?" She asked as she crouched down, hoping to get a better look.


    "Those are Lunar Hoppers," the young man explained. "They''re nocturnal and have a special ability to glow softly in the dark. They''re also quite loyal."


    Sylvia reached out carefully, and one of the Lunar Hoppers sniffed her hand before nuzzling it.


    She giggled. "It''s so soft!"


    Cain glanced around, his gaze drawn to a corner of the shop where more secure cages held beasts that were clearly stronger and exotic.


    A small crowd had gathered there, admiring creatures within.


    Cain glanced at Fenix, reminding him to watch over the little girls before walking over towards the crowd, as he was also curious.


    He saw a young Storm Griffin flapping its small, lightning-charged wings.


    "That one''s a handful," The young man said with an annoyed expression as he appeared beside him.


    He then explained, "It''s rare for our shop to have something so high-energy, but the owner just couldn''t resist taking it in."


    "Looks like it''d be such a hassle taming it." Cain chuckled as he watched the young griffin zap a perch with a small bolt of electricity.


    "Oh, it definitely is. But with the suitable and strong master, it could grow into a powerful companion beast."


    "Big Brother Cain! Come here!" Ayla called out, interrupting his thoughts.


    He then turned to see both girls huddled near a cage filled with eggs of various sizes and colors.


    "They have beast eggs!" Sylvia said excitedly, as she once had a beast egg too.


    "Look at this one! It''s blue and shiny!" Ayla pointed to an egg.


    "That''s a Frostscale Serpent egg," the young man said. "Its mother was a strong Platinum Rank Beast."


    Ayla then pointed to a smaller, golden egg. "What about this one?"


    "That''s a Sun Ember Sparrow egg. They''re tiny but fiery little beasts." The young man explained with a smile. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Ayla looked up at Cain with wide eyes. "Big Brother Cain, can I get one? Please??"


    "You''re still too young, Ayla. What are you going to do with it?" Cain chuckled as he ruffled her hair.


    "Hmmph! I also want to ride on my own beast, you know." Ayla snorted and looked at the golden egg as she imagined being carried by her own beast.


    Cain laughed and pinched her cheek. "Do you want to torture the small sparrow to carry you? Look at your belly, it''s almost giving up because you ate too much."


    "You''re such a meanie!" Ayla pouted unhappily as she puffed her cheeks and pushed his hand away.


    Sigh!


    Cain sighed. "Originally I wanted to buy one for you and Sylvia each, but now that you''re unhappy, I guess I will only buy Sylvia. Which one do you want, Sylvia?" He looked at Sylvia and ignored Ayla.


    Ayla immediately jumped on Cain and hung like a koala while biting his body a few times softly. "Big Brother Cain! I also want one too!"


    "Alright, alright. I will buy one for you too." Cain ruffled her hair as he shook his head.


    "Yeay! Thank you, Big Brother Cain!" Ayla looked up at Cain with an overjoyed expression, thinking that she was finally going to have her own beast.


    Cain even had the thought of buying the entire shop as he thought that giving some of the beasts to reward the high officials of his kingdom since he promised that he would give better rewards in the future.


    He thought that the rest of the beast would be used to fill his beast space to make it lively.


    Naturally he had thought of the safety measures since once in a while people such as Sylvia and the others were going to the beast space.

 Chapter 94 - 94: Buying Every Beast in the Shop

    He had ordered the system to scan the beast shop as he wanted to estimate how many beasts there were in the shop, but he found that even though this shop might have a lot of beasts, the quality of these beasts wasn''t high in his eyes.


    Because the best quality in the shop had only reached King Rank qualification, and they also only had one beast, that was the griffin that he had seen previously.


    Though there were some beasts that had Dominator Rank qualifications, these beasts couldn''t enter his eyes anymore unless they had a special ability that caught his interest.


    That''s why he thought that he would give these to his subordinates as rewards to motivate them to work harder for him so that it would be easier for him to do his own things without the need to interfere in the kingdom''s affairs too much.


    Because eventually, he would also need stronger subordinates, and it would be hard for them to grow by themselves without being supported, as their kingdom''s resources were also limited in the first place.


    This was one of the reasons that he wanted to help his subordinates to become stronger, as his original plan was also to develop his kingdom.


    After thinking about it carefully, Cain made a decision that he wanted to buy them all.


    He then looked at the young man and asked with a smile. "What''s your name?"


    The young man was stunned as he was confused that Cain asked his name out of nowhere but immediately answered while scratching the back of his head. "I''m Li Fenghai. Do you need something, sir?"


    "I do," Cain replied with a nod. "Can you call your manager? I have something important to discuss with you manager."


    "Of course, sir. Please wait a moment." Li Fenghai bowed before running towards the back of the shop, as he was just a normal person and couldn''t use a transmission token.


    Half a minute later, a fat man in his late 30s came with Li Fenghai and greeted him as he cupped his fists politely. "I''m the manager of this place. I heard that you have something important to discuss with me. May I know what it is?"


    Cain waved his hand with a smile. "It''s actually nothing much. I want to buy all of the beasts in this store, how much do I owe you?"


    The fat man was taken aback when he heard it, as he didn''t believe that someone would buy all of the beasts in the entire store, as there was no case where someone bought all of the beasts in any beast shop since it didn''t make sense.


    "Are you joking, sir?" The fat man frowned as he thought that Cain was playing a prank on him or something.


    Cain replied casually with a smile. "Do I look like someone who''s joking at the moment? Just count the price roughly and give me the estimate. You''ll see if I''m joking or not at that time."


    "Okay." The fat man nodded his head and ordered Li Fenghai, "Bring me the inventory list."


    "Big Brother Cain, are you really going to buy all of the beasts in this shop?" Ayla tugged Cain''s sleeve with an excited look as if she already pictured herself that she would be able to play with a lot of beasts in the future.


    "Of course." Cain patted her head softly with a smile.


    "Then can I pick another beast in the future?" Ayla asked eagerly, as she wanted to be a strong Beast Master like Cain ever since she watched Nix''s fight.


    "No." Cain shook his head, making Ayla pout unhappily as she puffed her cheek and looked to the side.


    He then crouched down and ruffled her hair, "Listen to me. It''s not that I don''t want to give you another beast, but your path to becoming stronger isn''t as a Beast Master. If you truly want to be powerful, we need to find a path that aligns with your potential."


    When she heard it, Ayla''s eyes lit up, and she immediately tilted her head, looking at him with a curious face. "How can I become stronger like you, Big Brother Cain?"


    Cain laughed and pinched her cheek. "There are many ways to grow stronger. Since you''re from the fire fox race, one of your best options is to follow a path similar to Uncle Fenix''s."


    "Uncle Fenix?" Ayla tilted her head, intrigued. "Is he really that strong?"


    "Go ask him, and don''t underestimate him because he''s much stronger than me." Cain smiled before looking at Fenix as he wanted to shift the responsibility in explaining it to him.


    "Wow! Uncle Fenix, is it true that you''re stronger than Big Brother Cain? I thought he picked you up, just like he did with me.." Ayla asked with an innocent face as she immediately came in front of Fenix.


    Cain shook his head helplessly as he thought that this might be the first time Fenix was being underestimated by a little girl that she thought he was being picked up by her big brother like Cain did to her.


    "Of course I''m stronger than him. Let alone your big brother, If I claim to be the second strongest in this world, no one would dare to claim first." Fenix declared smugly as he looked at Ayla with a proud expression.


    When Ayla heard it, she immediately felt dejected and came back to Cain.


    Sigh!


    "Big Brother Cain, did you pick him up because he was being bullied for lying too much?" Ayla sighed and asked Cain with a gloomy expression.


    Cain instantly laughed loudly when he heard it, as he didn''t expect this kind of reaction from Ayla.


    "Hahahaha! Fenix, is this the first time you''ve been looked down on like this? By a little girl, no less?" Cain put his palm on his face before looking at Fenix with a tear in his eyes as he laughed too much.


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 Chapter 95 - 95: The Storm Came Sooner Than Expected?

    Fenix gritted his teeth while stretching his palms, as he was pissed and his hands were itchy to beat someone up, but he could only swallow this humiliation since the one who pissed him off was a little girl and even Cain''s little sister now.


    A few seconds later, after having enough laughter, Cain said with a chuckle as he patted Ayla softly. "Ayla, he''s not lying when he says that. Uncle Fenix is really a strong awakener."


    "Really?" Ayla asked with a doubtful expression since he thought that Uncle Fenix at most only had a huge body and that''s about it.


    "Of course. Do you want me to prove it to you? I''ll show you how strong I am."


    Fenix responded immediately before Cain even had the time to reply, as he was eager to prove it to the little girl that he was really strong since his pride was hurt when he was being looked down on by a little girl.


    Ayla looked at Fenix seriously as she knitted her eyebrows, intending to see if Uncle Fenix was telling the truth or not.


    However, since Cain said so, she decided to trust him for now. "Okay then, show me how strong you are. But before that, can you tell me how I can become stronger?"


    Ayla asked with a wide smile as she walked at Fenix while scratching the back of her head shyly.


    "Hmpph! Didn''t you just call me a swindler?" Fenix snorted as he crossed his arms.


    "Hehe¡­ I was just joking, Uncle Fenix." Ayla replied playfully while climbing Fenix''s huge body before hanging like a koala as if she didn''t want to get down before she could get her answer.


    "Come on, tell me how I can become as strong as you."


    Sigh!


    "Fine, you win!" Fenix sighed and started to explain it to her slowly as he picked her up in his arms so that she wouldn''t tire herself by hanging onto him.


    However, deep inside his heart, he still wanted to show her how strong he was since he knew that this little girl didn''t believe him, and it hurt his pride that he couldn''t wait to prove it to her.


    Sylvia was only watching on the sideline as she didn''t have much interest in becoming stronger like Ayla since her only wish had come true, which was meeting with her older sister.


    Naturally, Ayla''s wish to become stronger was mainly because she had suffered enough to realize she wouldn''t have suffered as much in the past if only she and her brother had been as strong as Cain.


    That''s why she wanted to become strong so that at least she wouldn''t burden her brother and even protect her brother because watching Elion being beaten badly to protect her was the least thing she wanted to happen again.


    ¡­


    Meanwhile, in a faraway place from the Velmara Kingdom, two people appeared above a huge platform that was being guarded by a lot of people.


    When they appeared, a guard approached them and handed them a map with both hands as he bowed. "Welcome to Elyndor World. This is a rough map of this Low-level World. Both of you are now in Celestara city. Enjoy your time while you''re here."


    "Thank you." The old man took the map and thanked the guard before leading the young man beside him to a nearby restaurant and booking a private room.


    After they arrived inside the room and ordered some food and wine, the old man activated the soundproof formation and took out a compass.


    "Young Master, let''s scan the target first before gathering more information." The old man said as he bit his thumb and dropped a blood on the compass.


    The young man only nodded as he looked at the compass with a curious expression.


    After a few seconds, the compass pointed towards the east while there were three dots that could be seen on it.


    When they saw the dots, they were shocked, and their faces immediately became solemn as they hadn''t expected this.


    Because the three dots were bigger than the others, even the smallest dots on the compass were still big and rare for them to find it whenever they used the compass.


    Let alone the fact that the second biggest dots were much bigger than the smallest, and the biggest dot was much bigger than the smallest dot, which horrified them.


    "This¡­" The old man hesitated and asked the young man. "What do you think of this, young master?"


    The young man closed his eyes and tapped his fingers on the table as he thought about a lot of possibilities for a while before opening his eyes and looking at the old man.


    The young man then explained to the old man about his plan slowly and expressed his opinion, as he thought that this matter was as serious as one could be since he hadn''t expected that their target was out of their caliber and there were even more than one. S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He explained that this was a huge opportunity for them to rise in a single step if they could finish their task on their own.


    Naturally, they needed to be extremely cautious in handling this matter since if they were to make a wrong step, not only would their lives be on the line, but they would also startle the snake and ruin the main branch''s secret plan, which could result in the annihilation of their family.


    The young man informed the old man that they needed more reinforcements since their target this time should be extremely hard to deal with.


    When the old man heard it, he immediately rejected this idea because their objective here was to gather information related to the target, not execute the plan by themselves since this was the order from the patriarch.


    However, after the old man heard the detailed explanation about the plan, he agreed to the young man''s request as he couldn''t resist the temptation.

 Chapter 96 - 96: The Plan

    The young man reminded the old man of a key thing in his opinion: that since the main branch took this seriously and sent a small team here, then this mission was going to be an extremely important mission but with the difficulty of not being that high.


    Because they only sent a small team, which meant that even though this was probably mainly due to the secrecy of the mission, the team would definitely be able to complete this mission on their own.


    However, if they could complete this mission even before the team arrived, the main branch would definitely notice them and even give a huge reward to them.


    The young man said that he could even be sent to the main branch as the reward since he was basically the one who completed the mission, and he told the old man that he wouldn''t forget his efforts in helping him complete the mission. sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The old man was swayed by the temptation since his contribution this time should be huge, but he still remained calm and was only going to decide it after he listened to the plan, as this matter wasn''t to be trifled with.


    Naturally, he had a solid plan since he wanted to complete the mission with 100% chances of success. But his plan was actually rather simple and would even depend on the situation at that time.


    First of all, he would ask for reinforcements from his father and say that it would be doable for them to do this on their own and didn''t need to wait for the team to arrive first.


    The part that would be hard was also in convincing his father to jump in the plan since if he disagreed with the plan, both of them wouldn''t definitely be able to complete the mission, as the old man alone wouldn''t be enough to handle the target.


    That''s why the old man''s position in this plan would be crucial for this plan to convince his father, as he was the one that was trusted by his father to go with him.


    If his father agreed to execute this plan and send some reinforcements, both of them would then approach the target''s location to gather the detailed information since they needed to confirm their strength first before taking the action.


    This moment was going to be the most crucial since they really needed to confirm thoroughly, as a single mistake in the judgment would lead to their death.


    Because depending on the strength of the targets, they would decide their next action, since if they even had the thought that with the reinforcements their percentage wasn''t 100%, they would immediately request more reinforcements to secure the chance of their success.


    After listening to the young man''s suggestion, the old man agreed, as he thought that it was worth the shot since this plan was going to be executed after they confirmed their chances were high.


    Otherwise, they wouldn''t even make a move and go back to their original mission, which was to gather information.


    Subsequently, the young man contacted his father about his plan.


    At first, he was scolded by his father badly when he mentioned that he would complete the mission on his own, but after his father listened to his son''s plan carefully, he thought for a while before asking the old man to confirm the things that his son had told him.


    After a while, his father finally agreed, but only after he confirmed it with his own way first, resulting in them being told by the patriarch to wait for a while.


    Around five minutes later, a man in his early 30s came to the duo. This man was the one that was being sent secretly by the patriarch after the duo set off.


    The young man and the old man were surprised that someone came to them in the span of minutes and immediately thought that they were being trailed by the patriarch''s man in the first place.


    The young man then persuaded the man with huge benefits since this plan didn''t have any risk in the first place, as they wouldn''t make a move unless they were certain that they would be able to complete the mission.


    After being persuaded for a while, the man finally gave in and informed the patriarch that the situation was still under control and to not worry about the young master''s misbehavior as he had verified it himself.


    The patriarch then finally fully agreed as he immediately sent the reinforcements that his son had requested.


    ¡­


    "Sir, I have roughly counted them all, and the total would be 60,000 Low Rank King Rank crystals or 6 million Low Rank Dominator crystals." The fat man reported to Cain after he counted them all roughly.


    He then continued. "If you want, we can give discoun¨C"


    Before the fat man could finish his sentence, he was cut off by Cain as he threw a spatial ring filled with the exact 60,000 Low Rank King Rank crystals. "Count them first to see if there''s even a single piece missing."


    After the fat man caught the ring, he immediately looked inside to check the content and was surprised that Cain was really serious when he said he wanted to buy the entire beasts here."


    "I apologize for my rudeness before, sir." The fat man bowed deeply as he had doubted Cain previously.


    "Here''s compensation for you. Please accept it." The fat man wanted to return 10,000 Low Rank King Rank crystals for not only compensation but also as goodwill and formed a connection with Cain so that he could even become a regular customer in the future.


    However, Cain declined it since he didn''t really care that much and didn''t even think that he would come back here in the future too.


    "There''s no need to do that." Cain waved his hand with a smile.


    "Thank you, sir. If you need something else regarding beasts, you can come back here in the future, and I''ll help with your needs to the best of my ability." The fat man bowed and cupped his fists politely.


    >>>


    [A/N] For all of you who are here for the smut chaps, 4 smut chaps are finally out in the newest chapters (103-106) :))

 Chapter 97 - 97: Hell-level Mission

    "I do need something else here but with Li Fenghai instead." Cain said as he looked at Li Fenghai.


    He then continued. "Do you want to work with me? Coincidentally, I don''t have a subordinate who could tend these beasts. Don''t worry about the pay because I will pay you handsomely and even help you become a strong beast master. What do you think about it?"


    Li Fenghai seemed to hesitate when he heard it since he thought that he would probably leave this city, and this was the thing that made him hesitate.


    When the fat man noticed that Li Fenghai seemed to hesitate, he immediately said loudly, "Little Feng¡­ From today onwards, you don''t need to come here again, and this is your salary for the entire year as well as a little bonus for you."


    The fat man indirectly helped Cain as he fired Li Fenghai so that he wouldn''t hesitate about Cain''s offer as he had no choice.


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    "Sir, can I go back to my home to give the money to my sister first? Because this matter is urgent since it''s also related to my little sister, who''s seriously ill at the moment." Li Fenghai asked for Cain''s permission with an awkward smile as they walked down the street.


    "Oh? Let''s go there right away then. By the way, Fenix is also a pretty skilled alchemist. So, he should be able to heal your little sister, right?" Cain''s eyes lit up before looking at Fenix teasingly.


    Fenix paused mid-explanation to Ayla, who had been comfortably nestled in his arms, listening intently. With a confident grin, he thumped his chest with a fist and declared proudly, "Don''t worry. If it''s just healing your little sister, I could even do it with my eyes closed!"


    Fenix did that as he wanted to show off in front of Ayla since Ayla was doubting his strength previously.


    "Thank you, sir!" Li Fenghai bowed deeply towards Cain and Fenix, as he would be extremely grateful to them if they could really cure his little sister.


    Both he and his older sister had been under immense stress due to their little sister''s serious illness. With no one else to rely on, they had spent everything they could afford on treatments, traveling to every place within their means, yet still failing to find a cure.


    That''s why after he received a lot of money from the manager that just fired him, he immediately thought of combining his money with his older sister''s to bring their little sister to a better place in case they would be able to cure her.


    Fortunately, fate brought them to Cain and Fenix¡ªskilled alchemists who not only claimed they could cure his little sister''s illness but even offered to treat her without hesitation. This act of generosity left him astonished, as alchemists were typically known for their conceited and profit-driven nature, placing their gain above all else.


    "Don''t worry about it, it''s nothing anyway." Cain waved his hand with a smile.


    Subsequently, Li Fenghai led them with a quick step, heading towards his residence in the west of the city.


    "By the way¡­ What''s an alchemist, Uncle Fenix?" Ayla asked Fenix in the middle of his explanation as they walked, following Li Fenghai, who seemed to be quite anxious.


    ''Why does this little girl''s curiosity seem to be limitless?'' Fenix started to regret his decision and felt that he was trapped by Cain as Ayla asked him about everything, literally everything that she was curious about.


    However, at the end of the day, he still explained them all to her as he didn''t want to be looked down upon by this little girl since she might think that he didn''t have the knowledge about the things she asked him.


    ¡­


    When they arrived in front of a small house in a slum, Li Fenghai immediately went inside for a few seconds before going out with a confused expression.


    He then asked his neighbor about his little sister''s whereabouts and found that she was taken away by his older sister to see an alchemist.


    He was surprised for a second before dismissing his thoughts and quickly led Cain and the others away, heading towards the alchemist''s place informed by his neighbor.


    However, when they were about to arrive at the alchemist''s place, they heard someone shout,


    "Get the fuck out of here. I told you that I can''t cure her illness. Go ask another alchemist!"


    At the same time when someone said that, Cain saw the beautiful waitress that he had given her tips twice previously being kicked out of the manor and falling onto the street.


    She held a thick blanket in her arms tightly as she fell, and Cain was stunned by the scene that he momentarily froze and was unable to react in time to catch her.


    He came back to his senses when he noticed Li Fenghai rush at the waitress and exclaim. "Sis Mei, little Yue."


    "What happened? Why did he kick you out?" Li Fenghai asked with a worried expression as he helped Li Meiling stand up.


    "Fenghai. What are you doing here? Aren''t you supposed to be still working at this hour?" Li Meilin frowned when she saw her brother, as she thought that something bad might happen.


    "I quit my job. Now, I''m working for Young Master Cain." Li Fenghai pointed at Cain, who was smiling kindly at Li Meilin.


    When Li Meilin saw that the one her brother talked about was Cain, she was shocked as she didn''t expect to see him here instead of in the restaurant or the inn.


    "Oh, it''s you, sir!" Li Meilin bowed slightly before walking slowly towards Cain.


    "Sis Mei, do you know him?" Li Fenghai was confused when he saw that his older sister seemed to know Young Master Cain.


    "Well, you could say that he is a regular customer at the place where I work." Li Meilin answered as she glanced at her brother.


    "Yeah, it''s me. I didn''t expect that we would meet here." Cain responded with a smile.


    However, his expression immediately froze when he saw a translucent data panel in front of him as the notification rang in his mind.


    [Ding! You have received a Hell-level Mission]


    [Objective: ¡­]


    [Time Limit: ¡­]


    [Failure: ...]


    [Reward: Upgrade the system''s level]


    >>> The detail of the mission will be revealed in the next chapter hehe :))

 Chapter 98 - 98: Frostheart Immortal Body

    [Ding! You have received a Hell-level Mission]


    [Objective: Cure Yuexian]


    [Time Limit: -+ One Week]


    [Failure: - ]


    [Reward: Upgrading System''s Level]


    When Cain saw the mission he received, he was stunned, as he hadn''t expected a Hell-level mission right off the bat when he was here to only accompany Li Fenghai and cure her little sister''s illness.


    ''Don''t tell me¡­'' Cain thought as he looked at the thick blanket in Li Meilin''s arms.


    When he scanned the little girl''s name in Li Meilin''s arms, Cain frowned because the mission given by the system was apparently to cure Li Fenghai''s little sister.


    [Name: Li Yuexian]


    [Age: 5]


    [Race: Human]


    [Physique: Frostheart Immortal Body]


    [Rank: - ]


    [Attribute: - ]


    ¡­


    [Description: On her fifth birthday, Li Yuexian''s dormant Frostheart Immortal Body unexpectedly awakened. This caused an uncontrolled surge of frost qi to spread through her small body, freezing her blood, internal organs, and meridians.


    The awakening of such a rare and powerful constitution overwhelmed her immature body, threatening to encase her entirely in ice and ending her life within a week.]


    Cain was shocked once again when he checked Li Yuexian''s information as he found that she had the Frostheart Immortal Body that he didn''t even recall existed in his memory within the novel.


    Though, he was confident that the level of the Frostheart Immortal Body should be pretty high considering that the mission was of hell-level difficulty and the reward was the upgradation of the system itself.


    Cain then made a projection inside the beast space before asking the system how he could cure Li Yuexian since he had no idea of how to cure her illness.


    He was also pretty sure that at least the system would tell him the method to cure it.


    The little fluffy creature appeared in front of his projection and explained to him that he needed the Crimson Sun Ice Lotus Pill and the Ice Phoenix Feather.


    Not only that, these two treasures'' ranks were of the Emperor Rank, which could be considered as almost the highest ranks before the Era of the God descended.


    When Cain heard it, he immediately became speechless because his progress was still at the Low-level World that could be considered a secret realm in itself by the people in the Main Continent.


    Even the place where this Low-level World located was on a different continent than the Main Continent, that''s why he was speechless when he needed treasures at the level where the one who possessed them could be considered as one of the strongest beings in the world.


    Cain then complained to the system that it didn''t make sense for him to be given the mission of this level at the moment.


    However, the system simply responded by saying that if the system gave him a mission, then it would definitely be possible for him to complete it because the system wouldn''t give an impossible mission to the host.


    The system then explained to him that he could only tell him about the materials of the Crimson Sun Ice Lotus Pill and the method of refining it.


    The Crimson Sun Ice Lotus Pill was a pill designed to balance ice and fire energies within the body as it neutralized excess frost Qi while reinforcing the body.


    There were four main materials that he needed to refine the pill.


    _Crimson Sun Flame Essence: A fiery essence harvested from the core of a dormant volcano.


    _Nine-Petal Ice Lotus: A rare flower that contained pure ice Qi that harmonized with a physique related to ice attributes.


    _Heavenly Frost Dew: Dew collected from the leaves of an ancient Frostwillow tree, famous for its soothing properties.


    _Silver Snow Ginseng: A mystical herb that replenishes life force and strengthens meridians.


    When Cain heard these materials, his expression became more solemn as he had heard the two of them, and they were even considered as extremely precious treasures even for those strongest forces in the world.


    After the little fluffy creature explained the materials to him and gave him a token containing the refining method, it immediately disappeared and left him an advice.


    "Use your brain. Bravery will lead you to success. This mission is not impossible¡ªif you''re bold enough."


    Cain immediately put aside his thoughts at the moment as he noticed that he had made the others in the outside world wait for him since he had spent a few minutes inside the beast space listening to the little creature''s explanation.


    Meanwhile in the outside world, Cain''s expression had been changing from time to time in a few seconds, but when someone wanted to disturb him, Fenix raised his hand and reminded him in a low voice to not disturb him.


    Because Fenix had noticed that sometimes Cain was lost in his own thoughts for a while, seemingly thinking about something.


    That''s why he wanted to let Cain finish his thoughts and let him come back to his senses naturally.


    "Uh? Sorry guys, I was thinking about something important just now." Cain smiled apologetically.


    Li Meilin waved her hand dismissively. "No need to apologize. But, Sir, may I ask why you came all the way here with my brother?"


    "Your brother told me his little sister is seriously ill. I decided to accompany him because Fenix is an alchemist, and I thought he might be able to help. After all, your brother works for me now, so I wanted to lend a hand."


    Cain explained to Li Meilin before looking at the blanket in her arms and spoke with a serious expression as he shook his head. "But... I didn''t expect that not even Fenix could cure your little sister with his ability." S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    When Fenix heard it, his face immediately became solemn as he didn''t expect that Cain would say so.


    At first, Fenix thought that Cain was joking, but after he looked at Cain''s serious expression, he instantly scanned the little girl''s body with his power.


    Fenix was shocked when he discovered that he didn''t even know about the little girl''s illness.


    He then asked Cain with a solemn expression. "My Lord, do you know what''s wrong with her?"

 Chapter 99 - 99: Kick the Alchemist

    Cain glanced at Fenix and nodded. "I understand her condition and even know how to cure it. But as of now, curing her is beyond our capabilities."


    When Li Fenghai heard it, he immediately felt as if the world was crumbling before his eyes, thinking that not even Cain and Fenix could cure her little sister''s illness.


    He then knelt on his knees at Cain''s feet and begged. "Young Master Cain, please save my little sister! I would do anything for you in return."


    Sigh!


    "Li Fenghai, stand up. There''s no need for this. I promise I''ll do my best to help her."


    Cain responded as he helped him to stand up and thought that he was also going to try his best to complete the mission anyway since he definitely wouldn''t miss the chance of upgrading his system''s level.


    Cain then walked towards Li Meilin and asked her, "Can I see her?"


    Li Meilin was confused why his brother was begging Cain, as she didn''t know, like her brother, who listened to Ayla and Fenix''s conversation and believed that Fenix was the strongest awakener in this world as well as a skilled alchemist on top of that.


    However, she didn''t think much and nodded to Cain''s request before unfolding the blanket.


    In the blanket, Cain saw a little girl who had frost patterns spreading across her body as her skin turned pale. He also noticed that her breath became faint as ice crystals formed with each exhalation.


    "What''s her name?" Cain asked Li Meilin out of courtesy even though he already knew her name.


    "M-my name is Li Yuexian." The little girl whispered weakly as she opened her eyes.


    Cain smiled and ruffled Li Yuexian''s hair. "What a beautiful name. Can I also call you Little Yue?"


    "Hmmm-hmmm." Li Yuexian nodded her head slowly.


    "Don''t worry, Little Yue. I''ll do my best to make you better so you can run around and play with Ayla and Sylvia."


    Li Yuexian responded with a smile. "Thank you."


    "Uncle Fenix, why can''t you cure her illness? Didn''t you say that you could cure her even with your eyes closed?" Ayla asked Fenix innocently.


    "Be quiet!" Fenix glanced at Ayla for a second before continuing to assess Li Yuexian''s body thoroughly.


    Ayla immediately shut her mouth before looking down sadly and started to cry as she was sobbing softly.


    Cain noticed it when he heard Ayla''s sob and tilted his head only to see that Ayla was crying while wiping her tears with her left hand.


    He then came to Fenix and took Ayla from his arms before hugging her as he petted her back. "Why are you crying, Ayla?"


    "Wahhh¡­ U-Uncle Fenix yelled at me! I only wanted to know why he can''t help Little Yue!" Ayla immediately cried loudly as she explained the reason she cried while hugging him tightly.


    Cain frowned and stared at Fenix, who was smiling at him awkwardly as he stretched his head. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    However, before Fenix could explain it to Cain, he was kicked in his belly by Cain, stepping back a few steps as he didn''t dare to use his strength to withstand the kick.


    "See? I kicked him for you. Stop crying, okay?" Cain patted Ayla''s head, comforting her to not cry any further.


    Ayla''s cry immediately subsided, tilting her head to look at Fenix and sticking out her tongue as if mocking him that he was kicked by Cain.


    Cain shook his head helplessly when he saw it before he asked Li Meilin, "By the way, why did you get kicked out earlier?''


    "Oh, it was because The alchemist refused to return my money after claiming he couldn''t cure Little Yue." Li Meilin explained it with an annoyed expression as her wealth was basically robbed by the alchemist.


    Cain frowned when he heard it, thinking that how could someone take advantage of someone''s misfortune and do something like this?


    He then glanced at Fenix before putting Ayla down and patted her head. "Stay here for a moment."


    "Let''s go get your money back." Cain said as he looked at Li Meilin and started walking towards the manor.


    Li Meilin and Li Fenghai immediately followed Cain along, leaving behind Ayla and Sylvia, who were looking at each other confusedly.


    "Wait for me!" Ayla shouted, running with Sylvia as they wanted to follow along.


    "What is it, Ayla?" Cain tilted his head and looked at the little girls running towards him.


    Ayla jumped into Cain''s arms and said, "I want to come with Big Brother Cain!"


    "Me too, me too." Sylvia raised her hand, looking at Cain with a cheerful expression.


    Cain sighed but nodded. He handed Ayla to Li Fenghai. "Alright, but you stay with him, okay?"


    "Okay." Ayla nodded her head obediently.


    Cain let them follow along as he thought that he might as well show them the reality of this world where strength matters the most if you don''t want to be stepped on by the other.


    He then continued to go inside the manor directly as the door was opened and saw that a lot of people had gathered in front of the building as if waiting for their turn to go inside.


    Coincidentally, when Cain had almost arrived in front of the building, he saw the door being opened slowly, revealing a middle-aged man in his early 50s and a man in his early 30s.


    "Don''t forget to take one pill a day from now on, and the poison will be gone in a week or so." The middle-aged man said with a smile as he looked at the man in his early 30s.


    However, when the middle-aged man noticed that there was a group heading towards him, he was shocked to see the woman he had just kicked not too long ago being one of them.


    "You bitch! it''s you again?" he barked, pointing a finger at her. "Didn''t I tell you to leave? What, you think bringing friends will scare me? Do you even know who I am?"


    Before Li Meilin could reply, Cain flagged down the middle-aged man with a smile, "Hello sir, I''m not with her. I''m here because I would like to request your services. Would this be enough to skip the line?"


    Cain took out a Peak Rank Lord crystal from his inventory and showed it to him as he approached him with a harmless smile.


    When the middle-aged man saw the crystal on Cain''s hand, his eyes immediately lit up greedily, ignoring Li Meilin as he cupped his fists at Cain.


    "Of course, sir."


    However, when Cain arrived in front of him, Cain suddenly kicked him in the stomach, sending him flying into the building and breaking the glass that was filled with medicines as he hit the counter.


    "Sike." Cain said as he kicked the middle-aged man while controlling his strength as he didn''t want to kill him accidentally, resulting in breaking a few of his bones.


    As the middle-aged man was sent flying into the building, the other customer who was at the outside building looked at Cain with a horrified expression before they immediately ran outside the manor as they feared being implicated in this accident.

 Chapter 100 - 100: Cains Plan to Take Over the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox Race (1)

    "I just gave him a taste of his own medicine. Now, it''s time to get your money back." Cain said as he looked at Li Meilin, who was shocked when she saw the scene as she thought that he was daring enough to mess with Alchemist.


    Subsequently, Cain strode over to the middle-aged man, grabbed his spatial ring, and casually snapped the man''s ring finger.


    "Ahhh!" The middle-aged man held his left ring finger as he shouted in pain.


    "Do you not know who I am? I''m¨C"


    Boom!


    Before the alchemist could finish his sentence, Cain stepped on his head and banged it on the floor.


    "I don''t give a fuck about who you are, and you''re welcome if you want to call your backer or anyone you think can save you, feel free to call them right now." Cain said as his feet pressed down on his head, enabling him to lift it.


    "Here''s your communication token. I''ll wait here patiently since I''m a man of my word." Cain took out a red token from the middle-aged man''s space ring and gave it to him before throwing the space ring to Li Meilin.


    "Take it as your compensation." Cain said with a smile, looking at Li Meilin, who caught the ring with her jawhead opened widely.


    "You think you can get away with this? Do you have any idea who you''re messing with?" The middle-aged man gritted his teeth in embarrassment.


    "You''ve got a few minutes to call whoever you want. But don''t take too long because I don''t have time for your childish games." Cain lifted his feet and immediately took out a chair from his house inside the beast.


    When the middle-aged man felt that Cain had lifted his foot, he instantly lifted his head slowly.


    However, before the middle-aged man could lift his head up, his head was immediately smashed on the floor by Cain again. Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Boom!


    "Who told you that you could lift your head?" Cain sneered as he stepped on the man once again.


    "..."


    "..."


    "..."


    Everyone was speechless when they saw that Cain didn''t even take this situation seriously, as if he was just enjoying himself by doing this.


    Sylvia was a little bit scared when she saw Cain''s action, as she never expected that the kind Big Brother Cain in her imagination was this cruel.


    However, Ayla felt amazed instead. Feeling that Big Brother Cain was really strong since he didn''t seem to fear alchemists.


    Because she knew from Fenix that almost everyone didn''t want to mess with them since they generally also relied on the products that were produced by them, and alchemists were pretty solid towards each other.


    Meaning that if you basically offended one of them, it could even lead to most of the alchemists also feeling offended, resulting in them not taking your commissions from you in the future.


    This was the reason why most people wouldn''t offend any alchemist, as they couldn''t afford to do so.


    However, Cain was different, as he already had Fenix, and the guy in front of him was merely a Gold Rank Alchemist, which actually wasn''t even worth much in this kingdom.


    "Serves you right, you bad guy!" Ayla giggled, thinking that someone bullied Li Fenghai''s older sister and little sister.


    Everyone laughed when they heard Ayla mock the middle-aged man. But her next sentence made them speechless since they never expected the words that came out of the little girl''s mouth.


    "Big Brother Cain, can I step on his head too?" Ayla asked with an expression full of excitement as she wondered how it felt stepping on the other''s head and acting like a proper bad guy.


    Cain only shook his head in response. "Ayla, that''s not a nice thing to do. Don''t imitate me, alright?"


    Ayla pouted, puffing out her cheek as her request was rejected.


    However, Cain''s next sentence made Ayla''s eyes lit up, feeling motivated to become a strong awakener.


    "f course, if you become strong enough, you can do whatever you want to your enemies, provided that you can control your strength wisely and with restraint."


    "..."


    Everyone was lost for words when they heard it, as they originally thought that Cain was being a proper Big Brother who educated his little sister properly.


    Subsequently, Cain made a projection and thought about his next plan inside his beast as he wanted to think his plan carefully regarding his Hell-level mission.


    Because the system said that he would be able to complete the mission if he used his brain and became brave enough.


    From these two hints, Cain used all of his brain cells to think about a lot of things as well as the possibility of doing so for more than an hour.


    After thinking about it carefully, Cain finally found a way to have the best chance to complete the mission after linking everything that he could think of with his situation at the moment.


    His plan was to lure the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox Race to come to him and make them help him with his mission.


    Because this was probably the most feasible thing to do to complete the Hell-level mission.


    Cain remembered that in this world, the rank and level of the bloodline and physique was really important since they had their own advantages.


    The advantage of having a high-level bloodline was obviously to suppress those who had low-level bloodlines within the same race, or even those from sub-races, such as the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox, being the royalty in the entire fox race.


    The effect not only stopped in that as it could even be used to suppress those of the same type of beast, like with him on suppressing canine-type beasts or even beasts in general, depending on the level of the bloodline and strength.


    That''s why when Cain activated his 9-Tailed before, the first that got suppressed the most was the duo Foxes.


    However, provided that Cain successfully lured someone from the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox race, he wasn''t confident he could suppress them as he was really weak, and he was certain that the one who was sent at that time should be strong enough to handle the situation in case it went south.

 Chapter 101 - 101: Cains Plan to Take Over the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox Race (2)

    Naturally, Cain had an idea to save his life at that time if his plan to suppress them failed and they wanted to attack him because of it.


    It was as simple as he would immediately flee by swapping with his clone that he would''ve already been sent to a faraway place at that time.


    Even if he was able to suppress them, Cain still had a long way to go to complete his mission since his next step was to at least get full support from the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox race, since Cain recalled that two of the materials needed for refining the pill were in the hands of the forces comparable to their race.


    Needless to say, Cain even had a wild thought of suppressing the strongest individual in the entire 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox race and controlling him so that he basically wouldn''t need to fear any strongest force as long as he didn''t offend multiple of them.


    But Cain wasn''t confident since there were multiple factors, such as the strength and, most importantly, the bloodline level of the strongest individual.


    Though, he guessed that at most they would''ve awakened until the 6th tail or even the 5th tail in his opinion.


    However, despite these hard conditions that he had to achieve first, he still had the most important part, which was to find someone capable of refining the pill.


    Because he was certain that not many people in the entire world would be able to refine the pill with a high percentage success rate.


    Let alone the fact that making them refine a pill for you would be such a hassle in itself.


    Not to mention, he also needed to collect the materials, which were already hard in the first place.


    In a nutshell, Cain knew that he was fucked when he received the Hell-level mission that had almost countless possibilities in every step that he took, leading to the ever-changing scenarios and plans that he needed to adapt to since everything shouldn''t go according to his plan.


    Fortunately, Cain had the beast space because if he didn''t have it, this mission would''ve been impossible in the first place since he only had around one week to cure Little Yue.


    As one of the beast space''s functions actually was to not only speed up 30x the flow of time but also to slow down the flow of time compared to the outside world.


    Which meant that if Cain wished the flow of time in his beast space to be slowed down 30x, he would be able to do so, leading to the 30 days worth of time in the outside world being the same as 1 day inside his beast space.


    That''s why Cain felt relieved that at least he still had roughly around 7 months to do the mission, which could be considered as quite a plenty of time if everything was going according to his plan.


    Originally, when Cain was informed by the system about this function, he was speechless since he thought that who would be in their right mind to slow down the flow of time when it could be used much better if the flow of time was faster.


    At the same time when Cain was still thinking and trying to find a better plan while refining his plan, a few people had arrived in front of the alchemist''s manor and walked inside it.


    The moment they stepped inside, Fenix instructed Ayla to inform Cain that the alchemist''s reinforcement had arrived.


    Ayla immediately stopped her activity before running towards Cain as she was busy looting the medicines in the room left and right since she was informed by Fenix that she was free to pick whatever she fancied.


    "Big Brother Cain, some people just came in," she said, nudging him with her head since her hands were full.


    When Cain felt that someone shook his body, he instantly came back to his senses as he opened his eyes slowly.


    "Thanks for the reminder, Ayla." Cain patted her head and shook his head when he saw a bunch of items in her arms.


    "Hmmm-hmmm." Ayla nodded her head and asked him eagerly. "Big Brother Cain, do you have something to store these? There are still a lot of things in here, but my hands are already full."


    Cain took out a spatial bag from his inventory and gave it to her with a smile. "This is a spatial bag, you can fill it up with everything as long as it''s not a living being. Though the space is definitely a lot smaller compared to the space ring, it''s pretty handy for you to use since normal people are able to use this freely."


    "Thanks, Big Brother Cain!" Ayla chirped, quickly transferring items into the bag.


    He then added, "By the way, why are you taking all of that? If you need money, I can give you some. Robbing people isn''t right, you know."


    Ayla, who had already been busy putting the items away one by one, tilted her head and looked at Cain with an innocent expression. "Huh? But Uncle Fenix said I could take whatever I wanted because the alchemist is a bad guy."


    Cain rolled his eyes when he heard it and decided to let her do what she wanted as he perceived that the people he was waiting for were already in front of the building.


    "Let them in." Cain ordered Fenix to step aside as he blocked the entrance with his huge body while looking at the people in front of him with a wicked smile. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    When the people stepped inside the building, they were shocked to see the situation as they hadn''t expected it to be this bad.


    Almost all of the items displayed on the shelves and glass tables were looted as they saw two little girls and one young man working together in synchrony on taking the items.


    However, their shock wasn''t stopped with that as they noticed the middle-aged man, who was on his knees while his head was touching the floor.

 Chapter 102 - 102: Keeping Anyas Promises

    "You! Do you realize the consequences of your actions? An old man wearing a gray robe, who was in the front of the three people who had come here, asked Cain while staring at him with a solemn expression.


    "Hahaha¡­ Don''t think too highly of yourself. You''re worth nothing in my eyes." Cain laughed as he looked at the three of them, two of whom had reached Diamond Rank Alchemists while the old man had reached Lord Rank Alchemist.


    Cain immediately waved his hand, signaling Fenix to take action as he didn''t want to waste his time bickering with them over this.


    The reason why he was wasting his time here was so that he would have had a little bit of time to think about the Hell-level mission, as by the time he gathered together with the others after this, he wouldn''t have too much time considering the fact that it would be lively at that time.


    Let alone the fact that he also needed to fulfill his promise with Anya after this.


    When Fenix saw the signal, he showed a wicked smile before instantly disappearing and appearing in front of the old man.


    The old man was surprised as Fenix appeared in front of him out of nowhere.


    However, before he could even realize it, his head was already on the ground as Fenix grabbed it and banged it on the floor.


    Boom!


    "If any of you ever move, I will smash his head again." Fenix smiled, looking at the other two men who opened their jaws as they were dumbstruck with the scene that unfolded before them.


    "Y-you¨C"


    Before one of the men could continue speaking any further, Fenix already smashed the old man''s head again.


    Boom!


    "Wait! I didn''t even move, I only spoke just now¡ª"


    Boom!


    Once again, the old man''s head was smashed on the floor by Fenix as he shrugged his shoulders innocently.


    "Didn''t I tell you not to move? Why are you moving your lips?"


    "..."


    "..."


    "..."


    Everyone except Cain was speechless when they heard it, as they hadn''t expected such a shameless excuse.


    "You! If you want to beat me up, just admit it. Why hide behind such a ridiculous excuse?" The old man gritted his teeth as he was pissed that this was his first time being humiliated this badly.


    "Oh? It seems that you''re an understanding person. Yes, I do want to beat you silly." Fenix kicked the old man out of the building before holding each of the other two''s heads with his massive hands and dragging them out of the building.


    Fenix dragged them because he didn''t want to show excessively to the little girls as he had been lenient enough when he banged the old man''s head, as he only smashed it in moderation since he didn''t want to show blood smeared on the old man''s face to the little girls.


    After loud sounds couldn''t be heard from the outside, Cain looked at the middle-aged man and reminded him with a heavy tone. "Remember! This is only a reminder for you to not take any advantages from the others. If I ever find something similar like this in the future, you''ll definitely regret it at that time."


    "Let''s meet with the others." Cain stood up, looking at the trio of looters, and shook his head before walking towards the exit.


    When he stepped outside, he saw three people with his head full of bandages as they stood straight in front of Fenix obediently.


    Subsequently, they walked out of the manor and headed towards the restaurant as it''s time to meet with the others.


    On the way to the restaurant, Cain glanced at Li Meilin and asked with a smile. "Do you trust me to take care of your sister? Because I''ll need to bring her somewhere so that at least I''ll have more time to focus on curing her. You''re welcome to come along, of course."


    Li Meilin hesitated for a few seconds before she agreed when she saw his brother nod firmly at her as he thought that this might be their only chance if they wanted her sister to be cured from her illness.


    "Good." Cain nodded at her before picking up Li Meilin and smiled as he stroked her hair softly. "Little Yue, hold on just a bit longer. I promise I''ll do everything I can to heal you."


    Little Yue nodded weakly and thanked him from the deepest of her heart as she whispered faintly. "Thank you, Big Brother Cain." S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Cain smiled in response before he used his power to make a huge barrier surrounding his house inside the beast space and slowed the flow of time inside the barrier.


    He then put Little Yue in his bedroom and reassured Li Meilin and Li Fenghai, who were in panic when they saw the disappearance of their little sister.


    After reassuring both of them by putting them inside the beast space too, Cain and the others proceeded towards the restaurant to meet with the others.


    When they arrived inside the restaurant, Cain saw that the others had already sat down and enjoyed their meals.


    The two little girls immediately ran to the table and joined in the feast, making him shake his head as he didn''t believe that the little girls'' appetites were boundless.


    Cain didn''t forget to send some of the food into his beast space to feed the three siblings.


    As Cain felt the stare from Anya from time to time, he only smiled in response and opened his mouth first.


    "Anya, are you ready to become stronger?" Cain asked, looking at Anya, who seemed anxious when she heard it.


    "Uh... Okay!" Anya nodded her head softly.


    When Elara heard it, she immediately felt sad as she thought that Cain might even forget that he promised he wanted to help her become stronger.


    Naturally, Cain noticed it and said reassuringly as he licked his lips mischievously, "Don''t worry, Elara. You''re next."


    Her face lit up in delight. "Really? Okay!" she exclaimed, her sadness vanishing instantly.

 Chapter 103 - 103: Deep Kiss [R18]

    [A/N]


    I just want to say that this is literally my first time writing a sex scene, so don''t expect too much of it :))


    >>>


    "My Lord, can you help me become stronger too?" Fenix''s eyes lit up when he heard the conversation and thought that Cain had a way of helping someone to become stronger.


    When Cain heard it, his body immediately shuddered as he thought, ''I don''t swing that way, you MF! Fortunately he didn''t know what he was talking about. Otherwise, he would definitely regret it if he ever said something like that to me.''


    "Don''t ever say something like that again! The method I''m using to help Anya and Elara is¡­ unique. I''ll help you grow stronger in the future, but we''ll discuss that another time." Cain reminded Fenix as he looked at him with a solemn expression.


    When Fenix noticed Cain''s expression, he felt that he had said something that shouldn''t be said, but he was confused as he didn''t know what it was.


    "No hurries! I have all the time in the world." Fenix smiled shyly as he stretched the back of his head.


    "Big Brother Cain, what about me?" Ayla chirped, raising her hand. "Can you help me become stronger too?" Her innocent eyes sparkled with excitement.


    When Cain heard it, his expression immediately blackened as he shook his head, reminding himself. ''Remember Cain! You''re not a pedo and never will be. Ayla is a cute little sister, just like Sylvia.''


    Looking at Cain, who shook his head with a weird expression, Ayla pouted as she puffed her cheek. "Hmmph! So stingy."


    Cain came back to his senses when he heard Ayla''s voice before smiling kindly and ruffling her hair. "You''re still too little, Ayla. Wait until you''ve grown up, and I''ll help you then."


    ''Pause! That sounded horribly wrong!'' Cain thought to himself.


    Quickly recovering, he added, "What I mean is, your body needs to mature first. Only then can it safely handle cultivating the world''s energy, okay?"


    Ayla''s eyes lit up when she heard it. "Then, is there a way for me to grow up faster so I can start practicing sooner?"


    Cain chuckled at her enthusiasm. "There is. If you consume medicinal treasures every day to strengthen your body, it could speed things up."


    "Oh! Do we have any of those treasures from the bad guy we dealt with earlier?" Ayla asked curiously as she put the spatial bag on the table.


    Cain shook his head with a wry smile. "The bad guy before was just a poor bad guy. So, There''s no way he''d have treasures like that."


    Hearing this, Ayla pouted in disappointment but quickly perked up with an idea. "Big Brother Cain, can you ask Uncle Fenix if he has any medicinal treasures to help me? I want to get stronger so I can beat up bad guys!"


    She clenched her small fists and began mimicking boxing moves, punching the air with a cute expression.


    Cain couldn''t help but laugh. "Why don''t you ask him yourself? He''s right here, and he definitely heard you."


    "Hmmph!" Ayla puffed her cheek in response while casting a quick glance and immediately looked away as she was scared that Fenix stared at her.


    "Alright, I''ll ask him for you."


    "Alright, I''ll ask him for you," Cain said with a chuckle before turning to Fenix with a mischievous grin. "Fenix, do you have any medicinal treasures for Ayla?"


    "I do, but my treasures are¨C"


    Before Fenix could finish his sentence, Cain cut him off. "Good! Give them to Ayla, then."


    "But My Lord¡­ My treasures are wi¨C"


    "Do you have them or not?" Cain interrupted again, barely suppressing his laughter as he enjoyed teasing Fenix.


    When Fenix saw Cain''s expression, he finally realized that Cain was teasing him this whole time since he knew that all of his treasures were with him.


    "No, I don''t have them, My Lord." Fenix could only swallow the humiliation and scratched his head as he answered.


    "See? He doesn''t have what you want." Cain shrugged and looked at Ayla, who immediately became disappointed when she heard it.


    "Tch! I knew it, he was a scammer all along!" Ayla said she thought Fenix was a scammer since he bragged too much and even claimed that he could cure Li Yuexian''s illness, but in the end it was Big Brother Cain who came to the rescue.


    Cain immediately burst into laughter loudly as he couldn''t hold it any longer.


    Fenix''s expression darkened, thinking that his image on Ayla''s perspective had been confirmed as a scammer.


    He hadn''t thought that being looked down on by a little girl was somehow more frustrating than being looked down upon by all of the enemies that he had encountered before.


    ¡­


    After a bit more lighthearted chatting, Cain and Anya finally made their way toward the room.


    When they had arrived in the room, Cain made a clone to guard with a wave of his hand and made a portal leading to the beast space at the same time.


    Stepping through the portal, he saw the scenery of a waterfall near his house as he deliberately chose this place since his house was being occupied with the three siblings.


    Fortunately, he already made a barrier surrounding the house so that the space inside it was completely different from the one where he was, similar to when he made a place where he stored the pool of his diluted blood.


    Noticing that Anya had stepped inside the beast space, Cain asked Anya with a smile. "Anya, are you sure about this? If we go through with this, you will be mine¡ªonly and forever."


    Cain said that as he tried to give his summoned characters their choice with their own lives.


    When Anya heard it, she looked down in shyness before nodding weakly. "I know."


    Cain took a step closer, his expression tender yet firm. "You also realize that I won''t have just one woman by my side," he reminded her, his voice steady but filled with sincerity. "You''ll have to share me with others."


    "I''m already yours to begin with, My Lord. So, being one of your women is already the greatest blessing I could ask for." Anya replied softly as she played with her hands in nervousness.


    When Cain arrived in front of her, he held her hands and pulled her closer towards him until their bodies were almost pressed against each other. "Thank you, Anya." S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He then placed his hand on her chin, lifting her head as he wanted to look at Anya directly.


    "You look gorgeous in your white gown, Anya."


    After Cain said that, his hand immediately moved on her cheek, guiding her into a deep kiss.


    When their lips met, Cain then guided her again as his tongue intertwined with hers while he slowly led her towards a nearby tree.


    As her body was pressed against the tree, Cain started to move his hand from her cheek downwards towards the big mountains that he was craving the most.


    The moment his hand reached the huge mountain that he couldn''t grasp with one hand, he then squeezed her breast gently as his other hand started to catch up and squeezed the other breast.


    Cain released his lips, creating a short bridge of saliva between their tongues as they disconnected.


    He then pulled the white gown down only enough for her boobs to pop out of it before starting to lick one as his other hand played with the other boob while twitching its nipple playfully.

 Chapter 104 - 104: Titjobs [R18]

    "Mmmnh~" Anya bit her bottom lip as Cain sucked while playing with her huge mountains, her body stretched forward as she felt pleasure from it.


    ''Holy fuck, these breasts are huge, yet they''re so plump and fluffy.'' Cain thought to himself as he still couldn''t believe what had happened to him right now.


    He was still in shock that he even had doubts this was only a dream.


    After a few moments of Cain enjoying Anya''s big mountains as he pleased, his other hand then started sliding down towards her pussy.


    His hand then ignored her underpants as it immediately made contact with her pussy, and he used his middle finger to enter it and play with it while he was still in his own world with the huge breasts in front of him.


    "Nnngh~" Anya moaned as she felt extreme pleasure she had never felt before, her body trembling and her waist dancing a little uncontrollably.


    "Ahhh~"


    "Mmnh~"


    "Ngnn~"


    Anya''s lewd moaning from time to time sounded like an art piece of music that aroused him and his dick more and more.


    A minute later,


    "I feel something is going to come out," Anya said as she unknowingly grabbed his head and pulled his hair.


    "AAAhhhhh~"


    Liquid started to gush out like a flowing waterfall near them as she arched her back before falling to the ground, positioning her face right in front of the bulging monster that was being held down by his pants. S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Did you feel good, Anya?" Cain asked as he looked at the half-naked, beautiful half-human and half-kitsune kneeling before him.


    "Mhmm," Anya responded while covering her face with her hands before nodding her head as she felt embarrassed.


    When Cain looked at Anya, he thought that it was weird seeing her embarrassed like this, as she had even been bold enough to seduce him a few times before.


    However, he didn''t want to think too much since he wanted to fully enjoy this moment.


    "Good, now that you have felt good. It''s time for you to make me feel good too, right?" Cain said as he undressed himself, and a huge 8.5-inch dragon popped out of the nest.


    *Gulp*


    Anya gulped nervously, surprised by the size of it, as she had never seen a man''s dick before.


    "Wh-what should I do?" Anya asked stutteringly as she watched the huge dragon as if it were ready to go into battle at any time.


    "What do you think you should do in this situation?" Cain answered with a cheeky smile.


    "C-can I use my hand first?" Anya asked as she gulped again and continued, "Because I don''t think it would fit in my mouth¡­"


    "Okay then," Cain nodded, thinking that it was her first time and she might still be nervous.


    Anya then grabbed his shaft with her soft hand gently, and as soon as she touched his little brother, Cain felt electric bolts flowing through his body, starting from his butt and ending just above his neck.


    His body was trembling in pleasure as Anya used her other hand to grab his rod and started to stroke it slowly and gently.


    ''God damn it! I didn''t expect it would be this good. I can''t hold on for much longer,'' Cain thought, and immediately grabbed the back of Anya''s head and shoved his massive dick into her mouth.


    "Use your mouth, Anya," Cain said as he only put the tip of his dick into her mouth and let her clumsily move her head back and forth slowly with a cute expression.


    ''Fck, I still can''t believe a beautiful half-kitsune is sucking my dick right now,'' Cain thought as jolts of pleasure attacked him from time to time.


    "Anya, transform your ears. Let me see your beauty fully with them." Cain ordered as wanted to fully experience it since it was almost the same as having sex with a beautiful woman.


    Anya then half-transformed her body as her ears transformed into white fox ears but without showing her three fluffy white tails.


    When Cain saw that, he immediately felt that he was about to cum, as this scene aroused him on another level.


    Cain opened his eyes fully, as he had before only opened them halfway, and immediately grabbed the back of Anya''s head, pulling her head as he forcefully shoved his dick deeper before cumming inside her mouth.


    "AAhhh~"


    Cain moaned in satisfaction as he looked at Anya and saw that his jizz was spilling from her mouth before pulling out his little brother, who had calmed down a little bit.


    *Cough*


    *Cough*


    *Cough*


    Anya coughed as she spilled his thick jizz on the ground before wiping her mouth with her hand and looking at Cain as if asking for instructions.


    "Clean it up, Anya," Cain ordered as he held his dick and slapped it against her cheeks left and right a few times while the leftovers of his jizz started to smear her cheeks.


    Anya nodded as she understood the assignment and started to grab his half-erect dick before putting it into her mouth and stroking it gently.


    "Good girl," Cain said as he ruffled her hair while his little brother started to become passionate again.


    His dick then immediately stood strong again as he thought of something that he had been holding on to this whole time.


    "Anya, can you use your gorgeous breasts this time?" Cain asked as he placed his hand on her chin.


    "Mhmm-hmm~~" Anya nodded cutely as she pulled his dick out of her mouth.


    "Wuahhh~"


    This time, Anya didn''t spit his jizz out and swallowed it instead, which made him extremely aroused when he saw it.


    Cain then lay on the ground without caring about any dirt, as his focus was fully on the huge breasts that were being held by Anya''s hands as she started to position herself, approaching his crotch.


    As soon as the twin peaks engulfed his dick, countless electric bolts of pleasure started to run throughout his entire body as his body arched up while trembling in pleasure with his eyes half-opened.


    "Ahhh~" Cain unknowingly let out a moan when Anya started munching his dick with her beautiful flesh mountains while moving them slowly.


    Cain''s whole body was twitching uncontrollably as he couldn''t believe that a beautiful half-kitsune was giving him a breast job because he could only watch it through hentai when he was on Earth before, beating his meat as he watched it.


    However, here he was, having a breast job service, which was a million times better than the blowjob he had just received.


    Looking at Cain''s reaction, which meant he was really enjoying it, Anya started to increase her speed and licked Cain''s big dick that popped out from between her huge breasts.


    ''Holy fuck, I can''t hold it any longer,'' Cain thought as he was stimulated by this unbelievable scene.


    Cain''s jizz burst out, spreading all over her face as he reminded her that he wanted to cum all over her face.


    Cain''s jizz started to drip on her huge breasts as Anya also started licking the jizz around her mouth.


    After licking the jizz around her mouth, Anya started to put his dick into her mouth as she stroked it slowly, letting out the leftover jizz and sucking them out cleanly.

 Chapter 105 - 105: Taking Anyas Virginity [R18]

    When he looked at Anya, who passionately sucked his dick, his dick started to become hard once again.


    ''It''s amazing, I can''t believe my stamina is this strong. Is it because I''ve become much stronger? No wonder strong cultivators that I''ve read about in eastern fantasy novels have been having sex for a long time.''


    Cain then got up and down onto the ground and positioned himself between her legs.


    "Anya, I can''t hold it any longer." Cain smiled and began undressing her completely and threw her white gown and panties to the side.


    "Me too." Anya replied after Cain undressed her as she covered her face with her hands shyly.


    Anya lay down in front of him, naked, revealing everything with her gorgeous mountains and pink nipples, as well as her pink pussy that was clean without having a single hair despite her mature body.


    Cain was pretty sure that the woman in front of him was definitely the most enchanting figure that he had ever seen in his entire life. Compared to the pornstars on Earth, it would be such an insult towards Anya since the comparison between Anya and them couldn''t be measured.


    He paused for a moment, enjoying the scene since this was his first time having such a pleasure that he had never thought could happen in his life.


    Cain''s attention then shifted towards Anya''s gorgeous breasts since the favorite body part of the women that he loved the most was their breasts.


    His dragon that had started to wake up immediately stood up strong, and his hands began reaching for them as he started to suck her breast while biting the nipple playfully and used his other hand to massage with the other breast, feeling the soft and fluffy mountain that he couldn''t grasp fully with one hand.


    "Ahhh~"


    Anya softly moaned and started to grip the grass above her head with both of her arms as she closed her eyes, enjoying the sensation of Cain playing with her breasts.


    After playing with her breasts for a few seconds, Cain started to approach Anya''s lower body part as his head slowly moved down while licking her body.


    "This¡­" Anya covered her pussy shyly as she hadn''t expected that Cain wanted to use his head first instead of his dick.


    "Anya, why are you being embarrassed? There''s nothing to be embarrassed about, it''s beautiful." Cain chuckled and moved her hand away.


    Looking at the beautiful pink cave in front of him, Cain couldn''t contain himself as he grabbed the back of her thighs and lifted them up before immediately pressing his lips against her pussy and began exploring it with his tongue.


    "Ahhh~" Anya let out a loud moan when she felt Cain''s tongue had already entered her pussy and explored it wildly.


    Her back immediately arched upwards as she felt the tingling sensation running through her entire body.


    Cain started to enjoy the dish in front of him, feeling that it was the best dish he had ever tasted since it smelled like a flowery fragrance instead of like a musky scent.


    "Nngh~"


    "Mmnh"


    Anya moaned, her body writhed as she moved one of her hands to grab Cain''s hair before liquid flowed from her pussy.


    Cain let out the juices flowing from her pussy as he wanted her to be wet enough so that his massive dick could enter more easily in the tight pussy.


    Looking at Anya, who had already covered her face again in embarrassment, Cain grabbed the back of her thighs and lifted them up before he pressed the head of his dick against her pussy and slapped it a few times.


    "Anya, I want to see your beautiful face as we do it." Cain helped her by removing her hands away.


    "Okay¡­ Be gentle, please." Anya said softly, looking at Cain with a lovely look.


    Cain then rubbed her pussy with his massive dick while kissing her deeply one more time as he couldn''t help himself when he looked at her expression.


    "Don''t worry, it will hurt at first, but the pain will go away slowly afterwards."


    Anya only nodded in response before closing her eyes.


    Looking at Anya, who was ready with herself, Cain started to push the tip of his dick into her pussy slowly.


    "Nngh~" Anya arched her back and gritted her teeth in pain as her teardrops started to form in the corner of her eyes.


    She felt that her hymen was slowly being torn apart by Cain''s massive dick as she opened her eyes and saw that blood was seeping through her pussy.


    Cain stopped for a few seconds, wanting to adjust it before carefully continuing piercing through her pussy.


    Feeling his dick that was tightly wrapped by Anya''s tight pussy, Cain was pretty sure that this experience was much better than he ever had. He didn''t know why, but he thought that it might be because of Anya herself, who could be said to be his type. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    After Cain pushed his dick into her pussy for some time, Anya started to feel that most of the pain had been dissipated, leaving the feeling of enjoyment.


    "I will start to move slowly, okay?" Cain asked as he caressed her face and started to move his hips when he saw the nod from Anya.


    Thrusting slowly at first, Cain felt that Anya must have started to enjoy it since his dick was entangled by her pussy as he began to move.


    "Ahhh!"


    "Ahhh!"


    Listening to Anya''s moan that sounded like heavenly music in his ear, Cain started to increase the speed while grabbing her hips.


    Anya''s gorgeous breasts were jiggling away as he intensified his movement, making his dick become hardened, and he immediately started to suck on them since he couldn''t hold himself when looking at the heavenly scene before him.


    "Ahhh!"


    "More, Cain!" Anya moaned loudly, "Fuck me harder!" Anya arched her back as she grabbed his back, feeling the enjoyment that she never had.

 Chapter 106 - 106: Creampie [R18]

    ''His massive dick is filling me up to the point of bulging my stomach.'' She thought to herself as she hadn''t expected that feeling having sex was this good.


    When Cain heard it, he immediately intensified his movement more as he stopped sucking on her breasts and grabbed her hips.


    "Anya, I will cum inside."


    After a few minutes, Cain felt that he couldn''t hold it anymore and wanted to cum inside her since he had been craving to do a creampie ever since he decided to have sex with her.


    "Me too, I felt something coming out!" Anya responded, rolling her eyes back as she opened her mouth with her tongue sticking out of it.


    When he saw Anya''s expression, he continued to thrust his massive dick into her and looked at the jiggly, gorgeous breasts that were moving in rhythm as if inviting him to play with them.


    "Ahhh!"


    "Ahhh!"


    Anya moaned more loudly when Cain, out of nowhere, started to thrust harder, and only a minute later, Anya let out a long, satisfied moan as she came at the same time as Cain.


    "Ahhhhhh~~~"


    Cain''s jizz immediately filled up her pussy, and their liquids started to flow out of the pussy the moment Cain pulled his entire massive 8.5-inch dick.


    "Ha!"


    "Ha!"


    Both of them breathed haggardly after the tense but enjoyable moment they were having together before they started to kiss as Cain played with her gorgeous breasts once again.


    "Anya, do you enjoy it?" Cain asked as he caressed her hair.


    "Mhhmm-Mhhmm, I love it." She answered shyly. S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    His dragon immediately awakened itself when he heard it.


    "Let''s do it one more time, then." Cain helped Anya and pressed her against the tree before starting to kiss her passionately while playing with her breasts at the same time.


    "Turn around. This way, you''ll feel deeper stimulation." Cain immediately helped her in a doggy position as she let her face the tree.


    Cain then started to thrust his dick once again into her pussy slowly. However, he felt that something was a little bit off and instantly remembered what it was.


    "Lift your butt, Ayla." Cain instructed as he spanked her butt softly.


    When he saw Ayla lift her butt weirdly, Cain chuckled. "Not like that. Drop down your belly like how a cat would stretch."


    Cain helped her adjust her body before spanking her one more time. "Yeah, just like that."


    Cain slapped her juicy booty hard before starting to shove his massive dick immediately.


    "Clap!"


    "Clap!"


    Clapping sounds were made as their bodies interconnected and Cain thrust his dick deeply.


    "Ahhh!"


    "Ha!"


    Anya moaned in enjoyment as she thought to herself. ''He''s right. I can feel him coming deep inside me.''


    While thrusting his dick into her pussy, Cain grabbed her juicy booties and opened the view of her pussy.


    ''Gosh! What a beautiful view! Cain thought as he looked at the scene before his eyes.


    He felt that his dick was tightly wrapped inside Anya''s pussy as he started to intensify his movement.


    Cain immediately grabbed and started to play with the hanging gorgeous breasts when he noticed them as he couldn''t hold himself back at the alluring breasts that were jiggling around.


    "Ahhh!"


    "Pound me harder, Cain!" Anya begged as she felt the new sensation in this new position.


    ''Fck, this position just makes me can''t hold myself any longer.'' Cain thought as he somewhat regretted that he couldn''t enjoy it more.


    Cain then started to fasten his movement for a minute before he immediately pulled his massive dick and came into Anya''s back.


    "Ahhh!" Anya let out a relieved moan before she fell on her knees.


    ''Damn, it was so good that I couldn''t last long this time.'' Cain spanked Anya''s booty before kissing her gently as he played with her gorgeous breasts.


    After having a moment to themselves, both of them then washed up together in the waterfall before sitting together and watching the scenery of the beautiful waterfall near them.


    As Cain was wondering why the system notifications were so late, he immediately heard the notifications that he had been waiting for.


    But what happened next caught him completely off guard. The sudden shock of energy sent him stumbling backward, crashing against a nearby tree.


    His attention immediately snapped to Anya, who was now radiating a terrifying yet strangely familiar aura. Before he could react further, the little fluffy creature showed up and instantly warned him. "Seal this place immediately."


    When he heard it, Cain immediately sealed this place completely and asked the system worriedly. "What''s going on? What happened to Anya? Is she going to be okay?"


    The little creature chuckled and glanced at him. "What do you think will happen after both of your bodies are interconnected?"


    Cain''s eyes widened in realization, a mixture of excitement and confusion crossing his face. "Wait, does this mean I''m going to be a dad?"


    The fluffy creature almost tripped over its own feet at his words, glaring at him in disbelief.


    "I was joking!" Cain laughed awkwardly, scratching the back of his head. "Her bloodline is being upgraded, isn''t it?"


    "Hmpph! What do you think?" The little creature snorted as it crossed its small arms and looked to the side, scanning Anya''s body thoroughly.


    Looking at the creature who ignored him, Cain immediately opened the notifications as he was curious why he hadn''t felt the energy that made him become stronger even after he received the notifications.


    However, when he checked his notifications, he was surprised to see an error happening with them.


    [Ding! Congratulations¡­]


    [Ding! Error has been detected.]


    [Ding! Calculating the rewards¡­]


    [Ding! Waiting for the process to be completed¡­]


    "What''s going on with the system? Why is there another error?" Cain asked in dissatisfaction when he saw that an error within the system happened once again.


    The little creature clicked its tongue. "Tch! You complain too much. Just be patient and wait."


    "Hmmph! Such a crappy system. No wonder it wanted me to upgrade it to level two by throwing the Hell-level mission at me."


    Cain snorted and immediately looked away when he saw the creature shot him a glare so sharp that Cain quickly averted his eyes, deciding it was best not to provoke it further.

 Chapter 107 - 107: The Bet Against the System and the Rewards!

    After waiting for almost a day, Cain finally saw the change with Anya as her aura had calmed down when she slowly opened her eyes.


    The moment she opened her eyes, Cain finally heard the notifications that he had been waiting for.


    [Ding! Calculating the rewards!]


    [Ding! Asking the host to choose between under or over. If the correct is made, the host will receive the better rewards, which was getting the % stats of Anya''s stats after she became stronger.]


    When Cain saw the notifications, he was surprised to see that he needed to choose between under or over for something like this.


    "System, can I decide this another way? I don''t trust you since I don''t know what string you might pull behind my back." Cain called out the system as he thought of a better method in his opinion.


    "Tch. What is it? If your suggestion is acceptable, I''ll allow it." The creature clicked its tongue as he glanced at Cain.


    "Let''s do a coin flip. You toss it, and I''ll call it in the air. Seems fair, right?" Cain chuckled, looking at the creature hanging in the air with a smug expression.


    When the little creature heard it, it became interested since it was basically the same with the 50% chance Cain would win or not.


    "Fine, but don''t cry if you lose." The little creature sneered and took out a silver coin with head and tail on each side.


    "Wait!" Cain shouted before the little creature could toss it in the air.


    "Don''t toss it from high above, come in front of me and toss it face to face." Cain said as the little creature was quite above in the air and he wanted to see the coin before it was being tossed first too.


    "Hmpph!" The little creature snorted before accepting Cain''s request and came in front of him.


    When it was hovering in front of him, it then placed the coins above its index finger and thumb that were ready to flick it.


    When Cain saw the side on top was a tail, he immediately knew the side he would choose even before the coin was thrown in the air.


    Because in his previous life, he had gambled a lot of times for fun with his friends by flipping coins, and he even did research about it and found something interesting.


    He found in an article, stating that researchers have found that airborne coins tend to wobble off-center, which could cause them to spend more time with their initial "up" side on top. This meant that the coin was more likely to land on the same side it started on.


    Not only that, he had also tested the theory and was surprised to find that although it wasn''t 100% correct, the possibility of it was definitely way higher than the initial chance, which should''ve been 50%.


    That''s why he noticed that some people concealed the coin''s starting position before flipping it to prevent the bias from influencing the outcome of a coin flip.


    The little creature then flicked the coin and tossed it in the air. As it spun through the air, Cain shouted confidently, "Tails never fails."


    When the coin was flipping in the air, the time seemed to be slowed down as Cain and the creature were tensed by the bet, thinking which side the coin would land on.


    However, unfortunately for Cain, the moment the coin hit the ground and bounced back softly, the coin started to spin around instead of showing the result immediately.


    ''Fck¡­ When it comes to this, I don''t know the result and the chance anymore since it''s rarely happened in the past.''


    Cain thought, watching the slow movement of the coins as they moved really slowly in his point of view since Cain was a strong beast master, and from his POV, the coin''s movement speed was basically as slow as a snail move when he was an ordinary human.


    After seemingly a long time between the two of them, an unexpected accident happened as both of them watched the coin being stepped on by a slender leg, and their heartbeat immediately stopped as they hadn''t expected this.


    Cain and the creature instantly looked at each other before their attention shifted to Anya, who looked at Cain with an overjoyed expression.


    "Anya, can you step back for a moment?" Cain asked with a tense expression.


    Anya was confused with Cain''s request but immediately agreed since it was Cain''s request.


    The moment Anya lifted her right foot, the time immediately slowed down in Cain and the little creature''s perspective as they were curious about which side the coin landed on.


    When both of them noticed clearly the tail was the side that was facing up, Cain immediately overjoyed as he jumped around while raising both of his hands, acting like a kid.


    "Wuahahahahahaha! I won! I fucking won!" Cain jumped around for a few times before jumping onto Anya, surprising her so that she fell on the ground while Cain was on top of her.


    "Thank you, Anya! I love you so much!" Cain kissed her on the cheek, making Anya blush before nodding her head and replying. "I love you too, Cain."


    The little creature clicked its tongue as it felt dejected with its loss on the bet because it thought that Cain won just because an accident happened. It then snapped its small fingers before disappearing into thin air.


    The moment the little creature snapped its fingers, Cain heard the notifications that he had been waiting for since the rewards would be counted after Anya had become stronger. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    [Ding! You have shared an intimate moment with Anya.]


    [Ding! Maxing the benefits as this is the host''s first time.]


    [Ding! You have received 50% of Anya''s stats.]


    [Ding! Anya''s stats have been increased by 100%]


    [Ding! The cooldown of this function is being randomized¡­]


    [Ding! The cooldown is set to three days. In the meantime, you are not allowed to have any intimate moments with Anya. Otherwise, this function will be deactivated permanently, and both of you won''t receive any corresponding rewards in the future.]

 Chapter 108 - 108: Anyas New Strength

    When Cain checked the notifications, he was surprised that he had received the maximum benefits since this was his first time.


    Cain then stood up and helped Anya to her feet before brushing the dirt off his clothes.


    A few seconds later, Cain felt the familiar yet unknown energy rush into his body once again.


    However, the moment Cain received the energy poured into his body, he was surprised as the energy was much more than he had expected.


    Though he quickly dismissed his idea since this was a good thing for him, and he guessed that Anya should have become much stronger after her bloodline was being upgraded, as he hadn''t even checked Anya''s stats yet because of the bet he had made with the system.


    Subsequently, Cain immediately checked his personal information the moment the energy stopped pouring into his body.


    [Personal Information]


    [Gacha Points: 8,800] [Evolution Points: 2,173,890]


    [Name: Cain Frostbane]


    [Age: 18]


    [Race: Human]


    [Bloodline: 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox]


    [Attribute: High-level Ice Element]


    [Beast Master Level: Lord Rank]


    [Contracted Beast: Ice Dragon (Lord Rank)]


    [Talent: Infernal Rebirth (SS+), Immortal Ember (SS), Infernal Ascendance (SS-)]


    [Skills: Ice Claw, Ice Spike, Ice Breath, Frost Armor, Ice Storm]


    [Strength]: 550k + 7.5 million = 8.050 million


    [Agility]: 500k + 10 million = 10.5 million


    [Health]: 600k + 6 million = 6.6 million


    [Sense]: 500k + 7 million = 7.5 million


    [Energy]: 1,890k + 18 million = 19.890 million


    When Cain checked his personal information, he was overjoyed since his stats had increased by at least 10 times on average!


    But then he realized that the increase was basically from 50% of Anya''s stats. So, Anya should''ve become much stronger at this moment.


    He then immediately checked Anya''s personal information as he noticed that Anya had also absorbed the energy that was given by the system.


    [Name: Anya Akane]


    [Age: 22]


    [Race: Half-Human, Half-Kitsune]


    [Bloodline: 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox (4-Tailed)]


    [Awakener Rank: Peak-level Dominator Rank]


    [Attribute: Ascendant-level Fire Element (1 rank above Perfect-level)]


    [Talent: Transformation (S Rank), Illusion Manipulation (S+ Rank)]


    [Skills: 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox skills (4-Tailed)]


    [Strength]: 15 million x 2 = 30 million


    [Agility]: 20 million x 2 = 40 million


    [Health]: 12 million x 2 = 24 million


    [Sense]: 14 million x 2 = 28 million


    [Energy]: 36 million x 2 = 72 million


    When Cain checked Anya''s personal information, he was taken aback when he found that Anya had immediately become a Peak-level Dominator Rank since she was at the Low-level Grandlord Rank before.


    "System," Cain asked curiously, "how did Anya become so much stronger just by awakening her bloodline to the fourth tail?"


    "Hmmph! You''re underestimating your bloodline too much. Just to let you know, Anya still has some blessing left from her bloodline''s upgrade that hasn''t been given yet since there''s a major wall that she needs to cross from the Dominator to the King Rank."


    The little creature snorted before explaining to Cain without showing itself up.


    When Cain heard it, he thought that it made sense since the ones who awakened 4-Tailed, even in the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox race, should''ve been the old monsters that could be considered as one of those who have reached the peak before the Era of Gods descended.


    However, this was basically just his guess since, as far as he remembered about the novel, the MC hadn''t had much interaction with the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox race. So, he actually didn''t have much information about this race except for a few things.


    Cain then continued to ask the system, "Then, when will Anya receive the rest of her blessing?"


    The system then explained to Cain slowly as her situation was quite different.


    While Cain was listening to the explanation carefully, Anya noticed that Cain seemed to be lost in his thoughts and decided to not disturb him as she waited below a nearby tree, enjoying the scenery.


    After Cain listened to the system''s explanation, he basically knew the reason why it hadn''t given the rest of Anya''s blessing.


    It was mainly because of the similar situation that he and his contracted beast needed to go through, either Anya had to refine the blessing slowly in the future by herself, or she needed to gain her own experience like him and Nix had gone through.


    Because of the abundant amount that was unbefitting with her low rank at this time, the system decided to stop it when she had reached a big hurdle, which was the moment when people needed to reach from the Peak Dominator Rank to the Low King Rank. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Even though each of the ranks was considered as a wall that awakeners needed to break through, the difference between rank when it reached the next fourth rank was much bigger than from the major rank in essence and difficulty.


    For example, every time living beings break through from the third rank (Silver) to the fourth rank (Gold), the sixth rank (Diamond) to the seventh rank (Lord), and so on.


    As for the amount of the blessing that was being held by the system, it didn''t explain it to him and only told him to find it out by himself in the future.


    Since Cain couldn''t decide this matter, he decided to ask Anya, as he thought that he wasn''t the one that would do it, whether to gather the experience like he and Nix did or refine the blessing slowly by herself.


    He then came back to his senses and noticed that Anya was leaning against a nearby tree while enjoying the scenery by herself.


    "Anya, I need to discuss something with you." Cain said with a smile as he walked towards her slowly.


    "Oh? What is it?" Anya got up and patted her white gown gracefully, cleaning it from the dirt.


    Cain then explained to her simply which method she would choose between killing beasts or refining the remaining blessing of herself, which basically would take a long time, from months to even years, depending on Anya herself.

 Chapter 109 - 109: Anyas First Battle

    >>> [A/N] EXTREMELY IMPORTANT


    So, yesterday I made a mistake in calculating both Anya and Cain''s stats, so please kindly check the previous chapter to see the corrected stats.


    > I''m extremely sorry that I made this mistake because yesterday, I was a little bit hasty in writing the chapters, resulting in the error calculations :))


    [This will be deleted a few days later, if you''re reading this after WN''s time at 04 Jan midnight, you don''t need to check the stats back]


    When Anya heard it, her eyes lit up. "No wonder I felt such a massive reservoir of energy still hidden within the depths of the bloodline that hasn''t been fully absorbed yet."


    She then added, "I''d rather take your approach and hunt beasts to gain experience quickly. Doing it in the beast space would just take too much time."


    Cain nodded in agreement. "Well, that''s your call, and honestly, I''d probably do the same if I were in your position. Let''s head back and regroup with the others¡ªabout an hour must have passed in the outside world by now."


    After stepping inside the portal and back into the outside world, Cain waved his hand as he took back his clone and the portal before walking out of the room, heading towards the others that were still in the restaurant.


    "Big Brother Cain, over here!" Ayla shouted and waved her hand when she noticed Cain was walking towards them with Anya.


    Cain only smiled in response as he thought that they must have been waiting for a while since the tables were already being cleaned up, leaving only a few jars of wine for Dante and Fenix.


    "What took you so long? We were this close to leaving without you!" Ayla puffed her cheeks in dissatisfaction.


    "Leaving? And where exactly were you planning to go?" Cain asked, patting her head softly.


    "Uncle Fenix wanted to show us his strength by hunting big beasts!" Ayla said it excitedly, mimicking a boxer as she punched forwards with her small hands cutely.


    When Cain heard it, he glared at Fenix coldly as if asking him what the hell was going on while he left them for around an hour.


    Fenix raised his hands defensively, replying through their telepathic bond, "My Lord, this isn''t entirely my fault! This little girl keeps calling me a fraud, saying I''m lying about being the strongest and an alchemist. Please, just let me regain some dignity this one time!"


    Fenix said it to Cain through the bond between them since Cain and his summoned character basically could do something similar to telepathy like he did with the system but with a certain limit.


    Cain shook his head before looking at Ayla with a smile. "Let''s rest for a few hours first. We''ll have plenty of time for beast hunting later."


    "Why not now?" Ayla pouted, puffing her cheeks even more.


    "Little girl, it''s because after the hunt, we''ll head straight to the auction. Plus, Anya will be hunting her own beast¡ªwhy not watch her show off her new strength? You''ll get to see how powerful she''s become."


    Cain pinched her cheek as he thought that there was no way he would go hunting without getting any rewards again. That''s why he wanted to take a rest until the cooldown expired.


    Fenix, Dante, and Lyra were a little bit surprised when Cain mentioned Anya''s new strength; they instantly scanned Anya and were taken aback when they found out that Anya had reached the Peak-level Dominator Rank in only around a day within the beast space.


    Fenix and Lyra were completely clueless as they didn''t know what method Cain used to help her become strong this fast.


    But, Dante on the other hand, had a clue, thinking that it must have been related to the blood because Anya''s bloodline was the same as his and Cain''s.


    Before Ayla could respond, Sylvia became excited when she heard that Anya was also going to show her fight since Anya basically could be considered as her first friend.


    "Really? Big Sis Anya is going to fight?" Sylvia asked excitedly.


    Anya came forward and ruffled her hair, "Of course. I''ll show you how strong I''ve become."


    Subsequently, Cain summoned Li Meilin out of the beast space and let her quit her job as well as book a few more rooms for the others, as one room wasn''t enough, and he wanted them to rest in the real world so that it would only take around a few hours. sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ¡­


    A few hours later,


    Hovering above the sky near a new mountain range, Cain was scanning the surroundings as he wanted to find a beast for Anya''s first hunt.


    Cain planned to let Anya finish filling up her experience first before letting Fenix show his strength because this was his original plan all along, as helping Fenix show his strength was just a bonus gesture for lending Fenix a hand.


    After hovering around for five minutes, Cain finally detected a beast that he thought would be a perfect beast for Anya''s first hunt.


    [Race: Fire Leopard]


    [Attributes: Peak-level Fire Element]


    [Rank: Mid-level King Rank Beast]


    [Qualification: King]


    [Skills: Flaming Meteor Dive, Ember Wave, Inferno Tail Lash, Blazing Strikes, Fire Claw.]


    [Strength]: 30 million


    [Agility]: 35 million


    [Health]: 28 million


    [Sense]: 30 million


    [Energy]: 29 million


    After Cain checked the fire leopard''s information thoroughly, he informed Nix to go northeast, where the fire leopard was located.


    When the distance was just 300 meters away from the fire leopard, Cain was finally able to see the leopard.


    He noticed that it was just almost similar to any other leopard, except that its claws were burning trails on the ground. The trees around it were seemingly scorched and bore the scars of a battle.


    When it noticed the arrival of a group, it became a little bit wary when it detected two Dominator Rank Awakeners and one Dominator Rank Magician.


    Since Cain didn''t want to make the fire leopard wary of them, he told Anya to jump off while they watched the battle from above.


    Looking at the Anya, who looked as if she wanted to fight with it alone, it immediately snarled in response, and flames licked its maw as it prepared to attack.


    The leopard launched itself at Anya, moving with blinding speed. Its claws ignited mid-air, glowing white-hot as they slashed toward her.


    Anya darted to the side, her agility far outmatched its raw speed. The ground where she had stood erupted in flames as the leopard''s claws struck it.


    Anya retaliated instantly, summoning a whip as she used her [Advanced Foxfire] skill. The glowing, mystical flame lashed toward the leopard, but the beast dodged with feline grace, flipping midair to avoid the attack. It landed silently, its molten eyes locked on Anya.


    The beast roared, releasing a wave of fire from its maw. Anya raised her hand, conjuring a shield by using her [Advanced Foxfire] skill to absorb the attack, causing the mystical flames to dance harmlessly around her.


    Anya smirked, taunting the leopard, "Not bad for a cat."


    When the leopard saw Anya''s expression, seemingly mocking it, its claws immediately glowed brighter as it activated its [Blazing Strikes] skill, enhancing the power and heat of its attacks.


    It dashed toward Anya in a blur, its claws slashing in rapid succession. Each strike left flaming trails in its wake, forcing Anya to stay on the defensive.


    Anya gracefully avoided the strikes, her movements fluid and precise. She countered with a burst of her [Foxfire Explosions] skill, aiming to disrupt the leopard''s relentless assault.


    The explosions rocked the battlefield, and the leopard was forced to leap back to avoid being caught in the blast.


    The leopard''s tail ignited, and it used its [Inferno Tail Lash] skill to attack from a distance.


    The fiery tail whipped through the air, striking with explosive force. Anya narrowly dodged the first strike, but the second grazed her, sending her skidding backward.


    Anya wiped a little smear of blood from her cheek and smirked. "Looks like I need to take you a little bit more seriously. Let''s try my new ability on you, shall we?"


    Anya clasped her hands together, summoning four clones as she decided to try her new ability.


    An illusion materialized around her, and four clones appeared beside her, each radiating a fraction of her power. The leopard frowned as its eyes flickered between them, trying to determine the real Anya.


    The clones attacked simultaneously, coordinating their strikes. One clone darted forward, engaging the leopard in close combat. Another launched [Foxfire Explosions] to pin the beast down, while the remaining two circled, creating openings for Anya.


    The fire leopard roared in frustration, using its [Ember Wave] skill, a fiery shockwave that radiated outward. The clones evaded, but one was caught in the blast and dissolved into flames.


    Anya herself dashed forward, using the distraction to land a direct hit with her whip formed from the [Advanced Foxfire] skill, wrapping it around the leopard''s foreleg.


    The beast howled as the mystical flames seared its flesh, but it twisted violently, using its sheer strength to break free. It leapt into the air, its body igniting completely as it unleashed its ultimate skill, [Flaming Meteor Dive].


    The leopard rocketed toward Anya, a blazing comet of fire and fury. Anya''s senses sharpened as she calculated her next move. With a flick of her wrist, she directed her remaining clones to intercept.


    Two clones launched themselves into the path of the leopard, detonating in a brilliant display of [Foxfire Explosions] skills. The force disrupted the beast''s trajectory, but it powered through, landing with a thunderous crash that shook the ground.


    Anya had anticipated this. She leapt high into the air, conjuring a massive sphere above her as she used her [Advanced Foxfire] skill. The glowing orb of mystical flames pulsed with energy, casting the battlefield in an eerie blue light.


    The leopard snarled and lunged upward, using its powerful hind legs to close the distance. Anya smirked. "Got you."


    She hurled the sphere downward with all her might. The orb collided with the leopard mid-air, detonating in a fiery explosion that consumed both combatants in a blinding flash of light.


    "Boom!"

 Chapter 110 - 110: Anya vs Root Golem [Peak King Rank Beast]

    When the dust settled, Anya stood proudly. The fire leopard lay motionless, its flames extinguished.


    She exhaled deeply, her tails swaying behind her as she glanced at the others above.


    "Not bad for a warm-up," She said with a faint grin, turning back toward the group as Sylvia cheered her name.


    "Big Sis Anya!" Sylvia cheered as she jumped around excitedly, "You''re so strong! That big cat didn''t stand a chance against you!"


    "Wow! Now, I want to be like Big Sis Anya, and don''t want to be like Uncle scammer anymore." Ayla also cheered excitedly, following Sylvia jumping around on Nix''s back.


    Cain only shook his head as he watched the two little girls happily while Fenix could only gritted his teeth and wait for his turn to show the little girls about his strength.


    After Anya jumped onto Nix''s back and was welcomed by the two little girls as they hugged her on each side, Cain nodded in approval and tossed a vial at her. "Well done. Drink this and recover your energy in the beast space while I will prepare for your next opponent for you after this."


    Cain waved his hand and put Anya with the little girls inside the beast space before instructing Nix to just fly around in the surroundings while he would scan and look for a suitable and stronger beast.


    Naturally, Cain had ordered Nix to take the burned corpses of the fire leopard and the moment he put the corpse to his inventory, he finally heard the notifications that he had been waiting for.


    [Ding! Anya has killed the Mid-level King Rank Beast.]


    [Ding! Anya''s experience at Dominator Rank Awakener has increased to 25%]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 250 million Evolution Points]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 2x Random-level Summon Pools.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining a 1x Random-level Lottery Pool.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the side mission.]


    [Ding! Calculating the rewards¡­]


    [Ding! You have received one each Random and High levels of your choice between Summon Pool or Lottery Pool.]


    When Cain checked the notifications from the system, he was surprised to see the rewards that were late but immediately dismissed his dissatisfaction since the rewards were more than decent.


    Let alone the fact that the rewards he received from Anya''s kill could upgrade Nix''s rank was already bountiful enough. But he set aside his desire to upgrade Nix''s rank as he wasn''t in a hurry at the moment.


    Cain then ordered the system that he wanted to choose both for the Summon Pool as he wanted to gather them to make one Peak-level Special Summoning Pool again.


    However, the hardest thing was to not gather a lot of Summoning Pool chances but rather obtaining the Special Summon Pool chance.


    [Ding! Congratulation to the host for obtaining 1x High-level Summon Pool]


    [Ding! Congratulation to the host for obtaining 1x Random-level Summon Pool]


    Cain nodded in satisfaction before he noticed that Elara had been glancing at him from time to time like Anya did with him previously.


    "Don''t worry, Elara. I''ll definitely help you later, just wait a bit more, okay?" Cain smiled, reassuring her as he thought that it was because he actually was exhausted mentally for some reason after he let out his pleasure four times.


    Otherwise, he could''ve helped Elara ''become stronger'' right away when they were resting for a few hours before this.


    "I know." Elara smiled in response.


    Not long after, Cain finally detected a strong but perfect beast for Anya to hunt since the beast had a wood attribute, which was an advantage for Anya.


    [Race: Root Golem]


    [Attributes: Peak-level Wood Element]


    [Rank: Peak-level King Rank Beast]


    [Qualification: Conqueror]


    [Skills: Wrath of the Forest, Forest Rebirth, Nature''s Surge, Verdant Maelstorm, Root Bind, Thorn Barrage.]


    [Strength]: 68 million


    [Agility]: 60 million


    [Health]: 84 million


    [Sense]: 63 million


    [Energy]: 70 million


    After checking the golem''s information in detail and thinking about it for a while, Cain instructed Nix to directly head west.


    When their distances were about one kilometer away, Cain ordered Nix to slow down as he reminded Anya that her opponent this time was much stronger than the leopard and she needed to activate her bloodline''s power to at least double her stats or even more to kill it.


    The moment Cain had reached 300 meters, he felt that the forest was strangely silent, even though he sensed a lot of beasts in the surroundings.


    When Nix was 100 meters away, he spotted tall trees on all sides, their roots stretching across the ground like the tentacles of a great beast.


    At the center of a wide field stood the Root Golem, a colossal entity of knotted roots, moss, and ancient bark. It has glowing emerald eyes pulsed with energy that casted an otherworldly light across the field.


    The ground trembled with every step it took as it looked above, locking its eyes at Cain''s party. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Anya immediately jumped onto the field with determination eyes as she prepared herself with a slight nervousness since her enemy this time looked domineering physically.


    Her fox ears twitch, and her tails swayed behind her because she could feel the oppressive energy radiating from the golem.


    "Anya, don''t forget about your own abilities!" Cain chuckled as he reminded her through the telepathic bond.


    When Anya heard it, her eyes lit up as she realized that what Cain had said was true since she didn''t need to fear the golem that much because the only domineering with the golem was just its look.


    "Thanks for the reminder." Anya replied as she glanced at Nix''s direction before immediately activating the first tail''s power, doubling her stats.


    She then charged forward while conjuring a 3-meter flame orb above her palm as she raised her hand and threw it towards the Golem''s chest. The orb glowed of mystical flames pulsed with fire energy, creating a burst of fiery light.


    The Golem groaned, its body smoldering but it barely seemed to be affected. Instead, it retaliated by slamming its massive arms into the ground.


    A shockwave rippled outward, and thick roots erupted from beneath Anya''s feet. With a quick response, Anya flipped backward, narrowly avoiding the grasping roots.

 Chapter 111 - 111: Killing the Root Golem

    "Tch, as expected. Such a small amount of energy barely has any effect." Anya clicked her tongue as she landed gracefully.


    Anya then directly spun her hands, summoning two whips as she used her [Foxfire Flame] skill. The red flames crackled as she lashed them towards the Golem''s legs, intending to topple the giant.


    The whips coiled around the Golem''s thick limbs, but the creature reacted with surprising speed. Using its skill [Root Bind], it sent a network of roots up the whips, trying to reach Anya''s hands. She released the whips just in time and leapt to a nearby tree branch.


    The Golem let out a guttural laugh, a sound that rumbled through the forest. With a wave of its massive arm, it used its skill [Nature''s Surge], summoning a torrent of thorny vines to lash at Anya.


    Anya gritted her teeth as she noticed the laugh while dodging the incoming vines. The sheer number of them made it nearly impossible for her to counterattack. "Fine, Let''s see how you handle this, you overgrown weed!"


    She immediately used her full strength since from before she merely tested the waters as she wanted to know what kind of tricks the Golem had because Cain didn''t inform her about the golem''s information at all.


    Anya vanished in a blur of motion, her speed now overwhelming. She reappeared behind the Golem, her hand blazing with a massive [Foxfire Explosion] as she used one fifth of her strength.


    Boom!


    She slammed it into the creature''s back, creating a deafening blast. Shards of bark and burning roots flew everywhere, and the Golem staggered forward. Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The Golem roared in pain and fury. It retaliated as it used its [Verdant Maelstrom] skill, spinning its massive arms to create a vortex of roots and debris. The whirlwind sucked in everything around it, including Anya.


    Caught in the maelstrom, Anya crossed her arms in front of her face, creating a solid Shield to protect herself from the flying shards. The shield held, but the force of the maelstrom flung her into a tree.


    Boom!


    She hit the tree hard, but the damage was minimal as a trickle of blood could be seen at the corner of her lip.


    "Not bad," Anya muttered, wiping the blood from her lip. "It seems that I need to up the game a little bit more."


    The Golem was surprised that Anya wasn''t hurt as much as it expected. It then immediately became serious as it roared, and used one of its strongest skills [Forest Rebirth].


    The ground split open, and massive trees erupted from it, their roots intertwining to form a living barrier around the field. Inside the barrier, Golem''s wounds began to heal as the forest lent it strength.


    "Oh no, you don''t!" Anya growled. She dashed forward, her speed a blur to the naked eye. Using her [Advanced Foxfire] skill, she conjured two flaming swords and began slicing through the roots with surgical precision. Each strike sent flames pouring over the battlefield.


    The Golem tried to counter with its [Thorn Barrage] skill, launching hundreds of sharp, poisoned thorns in her direction. Anya weaved through them effortlessly, her speed was extremely fast. She closed the distance between them, slashing at the Golem''s chest with her flaming swords.


    The Golem roared in pain, swiping at her with its massive arm. Anya ducked under the blow, flipping over its outstretched limb, and landed on its shoulder. She planted both hands on its head and unleashed a concentrated [Foxfire Explosion], using half of her energy left.


    The blast tore through the Golem''s bark-like armor, exposing the glowing green core in its chest.


    The Golem staggered, its core flickering. Realizing its vulnerability, it then immediately activated its most desperate skill [Wrath of the Forest]. The ground shook violently as countless roots, vines, and branches erupted in a chaotic frenzy. The entire field was now a deathtrap.


    Anya didn''t flinch. She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and activated her second tail''s power. Her stats triplet, and her fiery aura transformed into a blazing inferno. The heat alone began to scorch the surrounding forest, and the vines shriveled as they approached her.


    With a roar, Anya charged forward, dodging and slicing through the onslaught of roots. She created a massive spear as she used her [Foxfire Flame] skill, the weapon glowing with intense energy.


    The Golem raised its arms to defend itself, but Anya was too fast. She leapt into the air, her fiery spear aimed directly at its exposed core.


    "Let''s end it now!" she shouted, driving the spear forward with all her might.


    The spear pierced the core, and the Golem let out a deafening roar. Its body shook uncontrollably as the flames spread from the core, consuming it from the inside out. The light in its emerald eyes faded, and the massive creature collapsed to the ground, its body disintegrating into ash and embers.


    Anya landed gracefully, her tails flicking behind her as she surveyed the battlefield. The clearing was scorched and silent, the once-mighty Golem reduced to nothing.


    She exhaled, letting her fiery aura fade. "That was tougher than I expected," she murmured, brushing ash off her shoulder.


    As Nix neared Anya''s location, Cain raised his hand, signaling him to halt. Without hesitation, Cain channeled a significant portion of his energy to unleash his [Ice Storm] skill.


    A chilling tempest erupted around the battlefield, rapidly cooling the area.


    Cain''s intention was clear¡ªto make the surroundings safer for the normal people within his group who might otherwise struggle with the oppressive heat from earlier battles.


    Anya, sensing Cain''s intent, quickly created a thin barrier of flames around herself. The mystical shield shimmered faintly, keeping the biting cold of the storm at bay and ensuring her footing remained stable amidst the icy winds.


    Once the storm had subsided, Cain surveyed the area, nodding in satisfaction at the cooled atmosphere. Confident it was now safe, he signaled Nix to descend. Nix landed softly near Anya, who stood waiting with a warm smile, her tails gently swaying behind her.


    "WOW! Big Sis Anya is super strong. That big tree before was so scary but she can kill it with ease." Ayla shouted as she ran towards Anya the moment she landed on the ground.


    "Big Sis Anya, how can you become strong immediately and kill it when you were a little bit struggling before?" Sylvia also ran towards her, following behind Ayla who had ran a few meters away ahead of her.


    Cain smiled and let the little girls bother Anya for a while since he wanted to upgrade Nix''s rank while waiting for the notifications from the system.


    However, right before he ordered the system to upgrade Nix''s rank, he set aside his thoughts about upgrading Nix''s rank as he heard the notifications and was curious about the progress as well as the rewards.


    [Ding! Anya has killed the Peak-level King Rank Beast.]


    [Ding! Anya''s experience at Dominator Rank Awakener has increased to 100%]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 700 million Evolution Points]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1,700 Gacha Points]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1x High-level Summon Pools.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining a 1x Random-level Lottery Pool.]

 Chapter 112 - 112: Nix Becomes GrandLord Rank Beast!

    When Cain checked the notifications, he let out a long sigh as he thought that Anya''s experience finally reached 100%.


    "System, what''s next?" Cain asked the system since he didn''t know what to do next after filling Anya''s experience.


    Not even a second later, a notification rang in his mind, and Cain immediately checked it.


    [Ding! Do you want to upgrade Anya''s rank by letting her receive the remaining blessing?]


    Before Cain answered, he remembered something and replied, "Wait a moment."


    "Anya, come here!" Cain waved at Anya, signaling her to come to him as he decided to put her into the beast space first before letting the system give the blessing.


    Because he didn''t want to make a mistake like he did before with attracting the nearby beasts since it didn''t bring him any benefits in doing so.


    Let alone the fact that the process might take a while, which could lead to him waiting for her for nothing and might even miss the auction too.


    That''s why putting her inside the beast space was the best choice.


    "Little girls, stop bothering her for now!" Cain hits the little girls'' heads lightly as they hang on Anya''s body, bothering her by continuously praising and asking her questions.


    Both of them unhappily jumped on the ground before glaring at Cain angrily as they puffed their cheeks cutely.


    "Your Big Sis Anya is about to get even stronger. Why don''t we watch Nix grow stronger in the meantime?" Cain ruffled their hair as he changed the topic so that they wouldn''t be mad at him.


    "Really!?" Both of them exclaimed in unison, instantly overjoyed since they found a new interesting thing.


    "Of course!" Cain replied with a smile before immediately putting Anya into the beast space and sealing her surroundings.


    He then made a projection in front of Anya and ordered the system, "Upgrade Anya''s rank now!"


    Subsequently, Cain took back his projection and looked at Nix, who had already stood at the previous battleground as if waiting for Cain to let him become stronger once again.


    "System, upgrade Nix''s rank to GrandLord!" Cain ordered.


    [Ding! 100 million Evolution Points have been successfully deducted.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host! Nix has successfully broken through to GrandLord Rank Beast (Rank 8)]


    Along with the two notifications continuously ringing in his mind, Cain watched Nix''s body grow bigger at a fast speed.


    The moment Nix''s body started to become bigger, he felt the unknown yet familiar energy start to pour into his body once again as usual.


    "Roar!"


    "Roar!"


    "Roar!"


    Nix roared excitedly since he could become this strong in the span of less than two days after he hatched from the egg.


    After a few moments, Nix''s body stopped growing when it became approximately 20 meters tall and 60 meters long.


    Nix''s body just became one-third bigger than when he was at Lord Rank Beast.


    Nix then spread his wings vigorously, creating a big gust of wind that felt refreshing as it was a little bit chilly.


    Cain noticed that Nix''s wing had grown as wide as 100 meters!


    Without further ado, Cain immediately checked Nix''s personal information as he was curious to see Nix''s new stats.


    [Race: Ice Dragon]


    [Attribute: High-level Ice Element]


    [Rank: GrandLord Rank Beast]


    [Qualification: GrandLord]


    [Skills: Ice Claw, Ice Spike, Ice Breath, Frost Armor, Ice Storm]


    [Strength]: 2,750,000


    [Agility]: 2,500,000


    [Health]: 3,000,000


    [Sense]: 2,500,000


    [Energy]: 3,150,000


    Cain smiled satisfiedly as he checked Nix''s information since he had become so strong in a very short time that he pitied the original novel''s MC because he appeared out of nowhere with his cheat system.


    Subsequently, Cain checked his own personal information as he wanted to check his progress too.


    [Name: Cain Frostbane]


    [Age: 18]


    [Race: Human]


    [Bloodline: 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox]


    [Attribute: High-level Ice Element]


    [Beast Master Level: GrandLord Rank]


    [Contracted Beast: Ice Dragon (GrandLord Rank)]


    [Talent: Infernal Rebirth (SS+), Immortal Ember (SS), Infernal Ascendance (SS-)]


    [Skills: Ice Claw, Ice Spike, Ice Breath, Frost Armor, Ice Storm]


    [Strength]: 2.75 mil + 7.5 mil = 10.25 million


    [Agility]: 2.5 mil + 10 mil = 12.5 million


    [Health]: 3 mil + 6 mil = 9 million


    [Sense]: 2.5 mil + 7 mil = 9.5 million


    [Energy]: 9.45 mil + 18 mil = 27.45 million


    When he checked his stats, he felt such a pity that Anya''s half stats he received from the system weren''t included with increased effect from the bloodline.


    However, he didn''t think too much about it as he noticed that Fenix had been staring at him since he couldn''t wait to show off his strength to Ayla and at least get back the respect he deserves.


    ¡­


    "Big Brother Cain, is Uncle Fenix really that strong?" Ayla bit her thumb, looking at Cain curiously.


    "Hahaha. You''ll see soon enough. Just wait a little longer." Cain patted Ayla''s head while scanning the surroundings as they had set off to look for a strong beast.


    However, as he patted Ayla''s head for a second, Cain finally detected a really strong beast that could definitely satisfy Fenix since his purpose was only to show off.


    [Ding! Detected a Water Rhinoceros, Mid-level Conqueror Rank Beast 20 km East ahead]


    Cain''s detection range had become 20 km now that he had become GrandLord Rank Beast Master, which actually helped him a lot since his detection range was basically doubled.


    When he detected the rhinoceros, he immediately instructed Nix to head East.


    Cain eventually saw the massive water rhinoceros after their distance was around 500 meters away.


    The rhinoceros was eating treasure grasses in an open field leisurely as if it didn''t care about the arrival of Cain''s group.


    "Watch closely, little girl!" Fenix chuckled as he tilted his head and looked at Ayla before jumping down on the ground.


    After landing on the ground, Fenix immediately unsheathed a sword and swung his sword lightly as he used Burning Slash with a low amount of energy since his intention was to draw the rhino''s attention.


    Swoosh!


    A 3-meter crescent moon-shaped sword energy made out that was engulfed in flames was heading towards the rhino.


    Sensing the incoming attack, the rhino tilted its head and glared at Fenix because it was pissed that someone disturbed its mealtime.


    It then made a simple water armor to envelope its body since it sensed that the attack wasn''t worth its serious attention.


    After the flames hit its body, it immediately gulped the remaining grasses in its mouth and glared at Fenix as it thought about what this human was doing in its territory.


    The reason why the rhino ignored Cain''s group before was because it had sensed Fenix, who had reached the same rank as itself, the Mid-level Conqueror Rank.


    It thought that there was no way a human of the same rank would dare to challenge him, as it knew that a human of the same rank wasn''t its opponent since it had dealt with humans numerous times.


    However, since Fenix had basically disturbed its meal and even taunted it with a weak attack, its pride as the ruler in the surrounding area couldn''t accept it, and it immediately charged at Fenix at full speed.


    Looking at the rhino, who seemed to be pissed off, Fenix only stood there motionless as he waited for the rhino to be close enough to him before making a move.


    When the rhino was already 100 meters away from him, Fenix immediately charged forward at it while raising his hand, preparing to use his skill when the time was right.


    In response to Fenix charging forward at itself, the rhino used its [Horn of the Deep] skill, channeling half of its power into a singular, earth-shattering strike that combines water and physical force.


    The moment Fenix arrived in front of the rhino, he swung down his sword as he used two-thirds of his energy.


    The Rhino was shocked as it didn''t expect the terrifying energy coming from the human who had the same rank as itself.


    It then immediately used its ultimate skill, [Torrential Spire Shot], as water started to form in front of its horn.


    Unfortunately for the rhino, it was too late for it to counterattack since Fenix had already released the massive crescent moon-shaped sword fire energy, and the sword energy had already penetrated its body, swiftly cutting itself into two.


    The rhino''s body was split into two, and the blood evaporated as the flames burned the body and even the blood that was spilled over from it.


    Fenix was satisfied when he looked at the corpse in front of him before he tilted his head and looked at Nix''s direction smugly as if this was just nothing.


    Cain shook his head when he looked at Fenix since he knew that Ayla wouldn''t be able to see his expression clearly and there was no point in him showing such expression.


    Subsequently, Cain instructed Nix to go there as he wanted to pick up the corpse as well as letting Fenix brag about this to Ayla because at least Fenix had done a great job so far, and with Fenix hunting beasts like this, he was also happy since he could reap the rewards from the system.


    That''s why he agreed to Fenix''s request since this was the same as killing two birds with one stone for him.


    The moment Nix flew towards Fenix, Cain heard a few notifications from the system and was surprised as he hadn''t expected that he would receive notifications this fast.


    [Ding! Fenix has killed the Mid-level Conqueror Rank Beast.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 3,5 billion Evolution Points]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 3,700 Gacha Points]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1x Random-level Summon Pools.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining a 2x Random-level Lottery Pool.]


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 Chapter 113 - 113: Fenix vs Vine Serpent [High-level Conqueror Rank Beast]

    Checking the notifications, Cain was pleased and helpless at the same time because despite having enough Evolution Points, Nix''s rank couldn''t be upgraded due to a qualification restriction.


    When Cain noticed Nix had almost arrived near Fenix, he instructed Nix to stop as he jumped on Nix''s head and immediately used his skill [Ice Storm] with two-thirds of his energy, intending to cool down the battlefield so that Elara and the others wouldn''t be torched to death.


    Fenix conjured a thin barrier of flames around him as he realized Cain''s intention. The thin barrier shimmered faintly, keeping him from the storm outside the barrier since the storm was wildly ravaging the surroundings.


    Once the storm had subsided, Cain looked around and nodded in satisfaction with the breezy atmosphere. He then signaled Nix to descend.


    After Nix landed near Anya. Cain waved his hand as he took the corpse into the inventory.


    On the contrary, Fenix, who was walking towards Nix while expecting countless praise from Ayla, almost fell over when he heard Ayla''s words.


    "Big Sis Sylvia, don''t you think Uncle Fenix''s fight was boring? He defeated that big rhino with just one slash," Ayla said, tapping her chin thoughtfully. "Big Sis Anya''s fight was way more exciting."


    Sylvia nodded in agreement. "Yeah, Big Sis Anya''s fight is more epic because she actually exchanged blows with her opponents."


    ''These little girls.'' Fenix gritted his teeth when he heard their conversation.


    "My Lord, Can I hunt another beast? My hands are itchy because It''s been ages since I''ve had a proper challenge." Fenix looked at Cain as he begged to give him another chance since Anya was still unconvinced with his strength.


    "Fine! Let''s hunt another one then."


    Cain shook his head helplessly and thought that he might as well let Fenix hunt another beast, hoping that he would get many more Evolution Points so that he wouldn''t go out again in the near future.


    "Yeay! Another fight!" Ayla was overjoyed when she heard it, as she thought that she could watch another match.


    Subsequently, Cain tossed a medicinal liquid at Fenix so that he could recover his lost energy while he searched for the next beast.


    15 minutes later¡­


    Cain finally detected a beast that fit perfectly with his criteria to be Fenix''s next target.


    [Ding! Detected a Vine Serpent, High-level Conqueror Rank Beast 20 km West ahead]


    [Race: Vine Serpent]


    [Attributes: Peak-level Wood Element]


    [Rank: High-level Conqueror Rank Beast]


    [Qualification: Conqueror]


    [Skills: Flourish Renewal, Venomous Tempest, Thornbind Coil, Serpentine Speed, Tail Slap, Snaring Vines, Camouflage Cloak, Venomous Lash]


    [Strength]: 235 million


    [Agility]: 245 million


    [Health]: 260 million


    [Sense]: 250 million


    [Energy]: 230 million


    Checking the serpent''s information, Cain was quite surprised that it had many skills, as he hadn''t expected it to be this troublesome.


    However, since its enemy was Fenix, he didn''t care about it much and immediately instructed Nix to head west.


    After their distance was about 800 meters away, Can was finally able to see the serpent clearly.


    The serpent''s body resembled a massive snake, but instead of scales, its body was covered in thick, intertwined vines and leaves, giving it a plant-like appearance. The serpent''s tail narrowed into a root-like addition that could burrow into the ground, allowing it to merge seamlessly with the environment.


    "It''s been a while since I''ve dealt with snakes." Fenix nodded in satisfaction and jumped onto the ground while thinking that he needed to make an interesting battle rather than killing it quickly.


    That''s why Fenix decided to not use his talent, as he also wanted to give a little bit of a challenge to himself.


    Sensing a human had entered its territory, the serpent hisses loudly as if telling Fenix that he had entered into someone''s territory. It revealed fangs dripping with a corrosive liquid.


    The reason the serpent warned Fenix first was because, at its level, it rarely fought with the others since it had almost reached its pinnacle even in the entire world.


    However, it wasn''t a pushover either, as when it noticed that Fenix didn''t care about its warning, the serpent immediately lunged at Fenix without hesitation.


    Fenix already anticipated it and reacted by dodging to the side as his agility allowed him to evade the attack by a hair''s breadth.


    While dodging the attack, he swung his sword and used his skill [Burning Slash].


    The serpent directly responded by creating vines extended outward to form a protective barrier, intending to block the incoming crescent-shaped sword fire energy.


    Boom!


    The flames clashed with the vines but could only scorch a part of them as it failed to break through entirely.


    With a flick of its tail, the serpent retaliated by releasing a barrage of thorny vines infused with its [Venomous Lash] skill.


    In response, Fenix slashed through the projectiles midair, but one thorn grazed his left arm, leaving a shallow cut. A burning sensation spread quickly as the venom worked its way into his body.


    Fenix then used his [Ember Veins] skill, igniting his bloodstream with fiery energy to burn away the poison. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Interesting." Fenix mumbled, his lips curling into a smirk. "But your poison isn''t enough to take me down."


    Before Fenix could notice it, the serpent coiled around a massive tree and used its [Camouflage Cloak] skill to blend into the surroundings.


    For a moment, Fenix felt that the forest seemed to hold its breath as the serpent''s presence was almost undetectable.


    "It seems that it does have some interesting abilities." Fenix chuckled, as he hadn''t expected that it was quite hard to detect the serpent''s presence.


    Though, he found it quite reasonable since this was its lair, and the surroundings had basically become its playground. He then closed his eyes and relied on his heightened senses to locate the serpent.


    A faint rustle above alerted him just in time. The serpent struck from above, its jaws wide open to deliver a devastating bite.


    Fenix leaped back, narrowly avoiding the strike. Flames erupted from his body as he used his skill [Ashstorm Surge], creating a swirling vortex of fire around him.


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 Chapter 114 - 114: Killing the Vine Serpent

    The serpent hissed in fury as the vortex burned its scales and vines. It then countered by using its skill [Thorbind Coil], sending an array of thorny vines as it intended to ensnare Fenix.


    Fenix used his [Fireblade Technique], engulfing his sword in blazing fire, and with a single swing, he severed the vines and sent waves of fire cascading towards the serpent.


    The serpent flinched, its damaged scales steaming from the heat. It slithered rapidly across the battlefield, using its skill [Serpentine Speed] to outmaneuver Fenix.


    Closing the distance, it lashed out with its tail, empowered by its [Tail Slap] skill. The ground cracked under the force of the attack, sending Fenix flying into a nearby tree.


    Boom!


    Fenix groaned as he pushed himself up. "Not bad," he admitted while brushing ash off his shoulder.


    "But it seems that I need to get a little bit serious." Fenix grinned before charging forward.


    Their clashes became faster and more furious, with Fenix''s sword striking against the serpent''s reinforced vines. The serpent tried to entangle him again with its [Snaring Vines] skill as vines burst from the ground to trap him.


    Fenix countered with a powerful attack as he used his [Burning Slash] skill, cutting through the bindings and leaping toward the serpent. The battle raged on, both combatants trading blows, their energy reserves dwindling with each exchange.


    Realizing brute force wasn''t enough, the serpent began channeling its [Venomous Tempest] skill, conjuring a swirling storm of toxic spores and razor-sharp thorns.


    The air grew heavy with the deadly mist, forcing Fenix to step back and shield himself with his flames.


    "Running out of tricks, are we?" Fenix taunted, though his breathing had become haggard. He used his [Ashstorm Surge] again, the fiery vortex pushing back the venomous storm.


    As the serpent lunged for a final attack, Fenix saw his opportunity. Channeling his remaining energy, he used his [Ember Veins] skill to its maximum, boosting his strength and speed beyond their limits. His body burned with fiery veins, and his Flareblade glowed red-hot.


    He dodged the serpent''s strike and closed the distance in a flash. With a thunderous roar, he unleashed [Ashstorm Surge] and [Flareblade Technique] skills simultaneously, creating a devastating inferno around the serpent.


    The serpent writhed in agony, its body engulfed in flames. Desperate, it used its [Flourish Renewal], a last-ditch effort to heal itself by absorbing the energy from the surrounding vegetation. Trees and vines withered as the serpent''s wounds began to close.


    But Fenix wasn''t about to let it recover. He raised his sword high, creating the full power of his [Burning Slash] skill. The blade emitted a blinding light as flames surged around it.


    "Let''s end this now!" Fenix roared, bringing the sword down with all his might. The fiery crescent-moon-shaped sword energy cleaved through the serpent''s body, severing it in two. The flames consumed the remains, leaving nothing but charred earth and ash.


    Fenix stood amidst the scorched battlefield, his breathing becoming a little bit unstable as he had almost gone all out just now.


    "That was fun. It''s been a while since I''ve finally used my strength properly." He muttered, wiping blood from his cheek.


    Ayla''s eyes lit up brightly as she thought that Fenix''s battle with the snake was really amazing and thought that it would be great if she could become as strong as him. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Tch, come here!" Cain clicked his tongue as he watched the serpent''s body that had become ashes and found it such a hassle to cool down the surroundings as he also didn''t need to go there.


    The moment Fenix jumped onto Nix''s back, Cain heard the notifications from the system and immediately checked it as he was curious about the rewards this time.


    [Ding! Fenix has killed the High-level Conqueror Rank Beast.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 8 billion Evolution Points]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 6,400 Gacha Points]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 3x Random-level Summon Pools.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining a 1x Random-level Lottery Pool.]


    ''Hehehe.'' Cain grinned widely as he thought that he didn''t need to hunt anymore because he already had enough Evolution Points for him to upgrade Nix''s rank until King Rank.


    However, despite the fact that he had enough Evolution Points, he still needed to upgrade Nix''s qualifications first.


    He even considered contracting a new beast, so after this, he made up his mind to buy the wolf cub at the auction or another beast if one piqued his attention.


    But before that, he decided to stop by at a place that was famous for its wine in this world, even the wine that he ''received'' from Old Feng before was from this place, and that wine was only one of the many finest wines in that place.


    "Uncle Fenix, please teach me how to become as strong as you!" Ayla immediately jumped onto Fenix and started to pester Fenix since her desire to become stronger was still as strong as before.


    "Didn''t you call me a scammer before? Now you''re begging me for help?" Fenix chuckled and ignored Ayla as his image had finally been restored to its place.


    "How about you, Sylvia? Want me to teach you how to grow stronger?" Fenix glanced and teased Ayla by offering Sylvia instead of her.


    However, Fenix hadn''t expected that Sylvia rejected him blatantly, as she didn''t have the thoughts of becoming stronger yet because being reunited with her older sister was already more than enough for the current her.


    "No, I''m happy just being with Big Sis Elara. That''s enough for me." Sylvia rejected as she hugged Elara beside her and shook her head.


    "AHHH¡­ Why her? Teach me instead!" Ayla bit Fenix''s body a few times cutely as she was pissed that Fenix offered Sylvia instead of her, who begged him for it.


    Cain only shook his head helplessly watching Ayla''s behavior before he instructed Nix to head south since, coincidentally, the place where he wanted to go wasn''t far from the mountain range.

 Chapter 115 - 115: Dozens of Peak-level Conqueror Ranks

    "Young master, they''ve moved again." An old man informed the young man, who wore white robes beside him.


    "Oh? Good thing we brought several detection compasses," the young man replied, a sly smile curling his lips. "Otherwise, we wouldn''t be able to detect their movements after their strongest member activated their bloodline power and shattered the initial compass."


    "What shall we do next?" The old man asked.


    The young man thought for a while before giving the answer. "It''s time to act. Notify the others to join us. They should''ve brought at least one or two more people."


    "Understood." The old man nodded before taking out a small black dragon scale from his space ring and communicating with the others to gather at the designated place.


    ¡­


    After more than an hour on their way to the place he was heading to, Cain finally had a response in his beast space as Anya had done with absorbing her blessing.


    [Name: Anya Akane]


    [Age: 22]


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    [Bloodline: 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox (4-Tailed)]


    [Awakener Rank: Peak-level King Rank]


    [Attribute: Ascendant-level Fire Element (1 rank above Perfect-level)]


    [Talent: Transformation (S Rank), Illusion Manipulation (S+ Rank)]


    [Skills: 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox skills (4-Tailed)]


    [Strength]: 75 million + 15 mil = 90 million


    [Agility]: 100 mil + 20 mil = 120 million


    [Health]: 60 mil + 12 mil = 72 million


    [Sense]: 70 mil + 14 mil = 84 million


    [Energy]: 180 mil + 12 mil = 192 million


    When Cain checked Anya''s stats, he raised an eyebrow in surprise. "Peak-level King Awakener already? I didn''t expect the remaining energy to push her this far in one go."


    ''It seems that I still underestimate my own bloodline and the effect that it could bring to others.'' Cain shook his head as he was happy and helpless at the same time.


    He was happy that it had much better benefits than he had expected, but he was also helpless since he still didn''t know much about it as the system wouldn''t tell him even after pestering it for a long time.


    When Anya started to call him out, he made a projection in front of her and asked with a smile. "How do you feel, Anya?"


    "I feel incredible!" Anya said, flexing her hands as though testing her newfound strength.


    Cain smiled as he knew the feeling Anya felt and was about to say something but stopped when he heard Anya''s next words that made him surprised.


    "But¡­ I also feel like something stopped me from fully refining the energy. It''s strange¡ªI can sense more energy left, but I can''t absorb it yet." Anya explained while looking at Cain curiously as if waiting for an answer.


    "System, is that true? Does it mean that Anya still needs to gain her experience again to be able to receive more blessings that haven''t been absorbed?"


    Cain asked the system immediately when he heard it, as he was surprised himself since he hadn''t expected that there was still more that needed to be absorbed.


    "It''s true¡­ However, since it''s just from King to Conqueror Rank, the difficulty to obtain experience will be lower and shouldn''t take much time." The little creature''s voice rang in his mind as it didn''t show itself this time.


    After getting the answer, Cain looked at Anya and ruffled her hair softly. "The situation is the same as before. Which one will you choose this time?"


    When she heard it, Anya immediately answered without hesitation. "Of course, I will choose the same as before."


    "Good! However, we will do it after going to a place since I want to buy some wines there." Cain said with a smile.


    "It''s okay, I''m not in a hurry anyway." Anya responded as she waved her hand.


    "Let''s go out and greet the others then. The little girls have been asking me for a while regarding where you will go out of the beast space."


    Cain chuckled as he sometimes couldn''t hold himself back with the pestering from the little girls, but after thinking about their pitiful fate, he held himself as much as he could.


    The moment Anya came out of the beast space and appeared on Nix''s back, Sylvia noticed her presence and immediately came to her side. "Big Sis Anya, you''re finally out. Have you become stronger again?"


    When Sylvia exclaimed with a loud voice, it directly attracted Ayla, who was in Fenix''s back while listening to his explanation since she was eager to become stronger and had asked him countless questions that came to her mind.


    "Huh?" Ayla''s attention immediately shifted to Anya as she hadn''t noticed that Anya had appeared 2 meters in front of her since she was still focused on listening to Fenix''s explanation.


    She then climbed onto Fenix''s head and jumped at Anya while stepping on his head, using it as a stepping stone. "Big Sis Anya!"


    "This little girl is such a menace." Fenix could only grit his teeth as he looked at the little girl who was already in Anya''s arms and bombard her with questions.


    "Well¡­ At least I wouldn''t be bothered by that little girl anymore."


    ¡­


    When they were about to arrive in one of the strongest kingdoms in this world, Cain was surprised as he detected probably around more than a dozen people that had reached the Peak-level Conqueror Ranks, which was strange in his opinion.


    Because even when they checked their information for a glance, he knew that they were from different forces and their stats were definitely better than normal Peak-level Conqueror Ranks.


    However, considering their locations, they looked like they were being gathered in the same place. Cain thought that there must be something there, and he would know it too when he got there.


    That''s why he didn''t worry too much about it and continued their journey swiftly to Xylarion City, the Capital City of the Thalvaris Kingdom.


    After they went inside the city and headed towards the place where the strong people gathered, Cain finally realized who and why these people gathered here as he arrived in front of a huge, towering pavilion.

 Chapter 116 - 116: Being Targeted by 9 Peak-level Conqueror Awakeners!

    The building in front of him was his destination in the first place, which was known as Rose Blossom Pavilion.


    Renowned for its exclusivity, the pavilion was a place where only individuals from first-rate forces or those who had achieved at least King Rank were permitted entry.


    The restrictions tightened even further for the topmost floor, where Cain sensed the presence of over a dozen Peak-level Conqueror Ranks. Access to that floor required not only a Conqueror Rank but also proof of association with one of the top-tier powers.


    This was the main reason why Cain chose this place at first, because he thought that with the exclusiveness of this place, he would be able to enjoy their rest time peacefully for a while as well as buy some wine since this place was famous for its wine.


    However, he hadn''t thought that those people from the Main World that had the same purpose as Yuchen would gather in this place early.


    ''Well¡­ Considering this is the best and nearest place from the secret realm, it''s not surprising they''d come here,'' Cain thought to himself.


    "Cain, why are you zoning out? Everyone has gone inside." Elara reminded him as she tugged his clothes softly.


    "Right. Let''s go!" Cain smiled and started to catch up with the others with Elara.


    ''I hope there won''t be any problem like what happened in the nightshade pagoda previously.'' Cain thought and immediately dismissed his thoughts since there shouldn''t be any problem because the previous problem was caused by Ayla and Elion''s dirty-looking dress.


    Cain''s party that consisted of a lot of people (Anya, Elara, Lyra, Li Meilin, Sylvia, Ayla, Elion, Li Fenghai, Fenix, Kael, and Dante) naturally attracted a lot of attention.


    The ladies were dressed elegantly, exuding natural beauty, while Fenix and Dante, with their sharp and confident aura, were radiating enough presence to deter people from the lower floors from taking a longer look.


    While the group ascended through the pavilion, they marveled at the intricate architecture and luxurious decor.


    Each floor seemed more extravagant than the last, as they were adorned with rare wood carvings, silk drapes, and delicate blossoms that filled the air with a sweet aroma, making the people who visited this place feel comfortable.


    While Cain''s group made their way into the top floor, they heard a lot of chattering that seemed to be quieting down.


    Naturally, because the people on the floor heard a lot of footsteps from the stairs, it meant that a new group of people just came, and their number was a lot from the footsteps'' sounds.


    As they stepped on the fifth floor, which was the highest floor, Cain saw a lot of tables filled with strong people. Each table was at least accompanied by someone who had reached the Conqueror Rank.


    Looking around for empty tables, Cain was disappointed as he couldn''t find any empty tables by the window and only found that there were some scattered tables left.


    "Let''s go there!" Cain pointed at a few tables in the middle before raising his hand, calling for a waitress.


    "Can we combine these tables? We''ve got a large group." Cain asked with a smile, scratching his head awkwardly.


    "Of course, sir." A beautiful waitress in her mid-20s dressed in gorgeous red robes replied as she nodded a little bit.


    "Thank you!" Cain thanked her before ordering Dante and Kael to prepare the tables.


    Since he couldn''t enjoy the bustling city through the window, Cain decided to only spend half an hour at most, as he could guess that these little girls were about to have a feast on their own.


    "Little girls, don''t eat too many foods because we wouldn''t stay for a long time." Cain reminded Ayla and Sylvia, who were already drooling their saliva unknowingly as they scrolled through the menu.


    When they heard it, they pouted unhappily as they puffed their cheeks and looked at Cain with a cute, hateful expression.


    Cain shook his head helplessly before looking at them with a smile. "Of course you can order a lot of food, but we will take them away, and you can only eat a few dishes here."


    "Yeay!" Both of them directly ordered all of the food to take away and discussed seriously between themselves which dishes they would eat here.


    A few minutes later¡­


    The waitress walked to the table before putting down the food and the wine on the table gracefully.


    As Cain enjoyed the wine while thinking about his next plan, since even if he seemed to be enjoying his life, he actually just needed time to think about everything.


    Because his mind had been filled with a lot of things, such as what he would do with his missions, helping Anya to gather her experience, the situation in his kingdoms, as well as remembering everything about the novel since this information would become extremely precious for him after he stepped onto the Main World. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    While Cain was still lost in his thoughts, he noticed that the chattering was quieted down once again, and he realized that there were newcomers as he heard footsteps coming from the stairs.


    He thought that it had become such a habit to watch the newcomers since it had become like small entertainment for them too.


    However, when Cain saw the people who stepped onto the fifth floor, he felt something was weird as he noticed that the young man wearing white robes was definitely looking at his group''s direction with a weird expression.


    ''It''s probably because we have literally a dozen people here. That''s why he showed such a face.''


    Cain thought to himself before continuing with his thoughts since he didn''t even care with the people looking at his group with these kinds of weird looks when they arrived here for the first time.


    The young man who just came with another person then searched for an empty table before walking to a table that was quite far from Cain and sat there.


    The young man took out a small black dragon scale and looked at the old man in front of him. "What do you think?"


    The old man also took out another small black dragon scale while looking at the young man in front of him as if they were talking through the communication token. "It''s weird, I''ve only detected that in that group, there''s only one strong person that I even felt a danger from. As for the others, they were nothing as they even have some ordinary people with them."


    The old man then continued, "However, there''s one thing that was interesting to them. The young man with white hair is definitely using a high-level treasure to hide his rank because I couldn''t detect his rank."


    When the young man heard it through the communication token, he frowned as he thought about a lot of things such as any possibilities that could happen with this weird scenario that they hadn''t anticipated.


    Although their targets appeared like nothing much, the unusual scenario like this was the one that should be worried about.


    "How many people do we have so far?" The young man asked.


    "So far, we have gathered 9 people who have reached the Peak of Conqueror Ranks including our men." The old man answered with a wicked smile.

 Chapter 117 - 117: The Pyrrath Family, a Force on Par with Starlight Auction House

    "That''s good. With three more people joining us, this mission is sure to be completed flawlessly," the young man said, nodding with satisfaction. He was confident that the mission would be a success, now that their numbers were increased.


    He assumed that two of the three individuals he detected must be extremely strong, as they were likely the protectors of the important person he had detected from the compass.


    That''s why he requested reinforcements, and despite all of their family efforts, they could only sneak 4 people, and it had already reached a limit to the point that it would only bring suspicion if they sent even one more person.


    Not only that, he even asked them to recruit more people from this world as he needed to prepare for the worst-case scenario and managed to get three more people from that.


    However, now that the situation was much better than he had thought of, naturally he was pretty confident that they could even complete this mission with his men alone.


    Of course, he wouldn''t be complacent and decided to drive away the three people that had been recruited in this mission, as he still had a sliver of hesitation caused by the weird situation that he couldn''t comprehend.


    ¡­


    While thinking about a lot of things in his mind, Cain was surprised when he detected eight people who had reached the Peak-level Conqueror Rank Awakeners had entered his 20 km radius within a minute''s time.


    He then checked those and found it weird that these people hadn''t brought anyone with them, as most strong people that came here were supposedly to be someone''s protector.


    Subsequently, he ordered the system to mark them since he wanted to know what they were up to.


    However, after marking them and waiting as they entered the city, he guessed that there was going to be some trouble here. Because they ended up in a single place as if they were in one group.


    ''Looks like trouble is brewing.'' Cain thought as he assumed that these people were targeting someone here since it was definitely a perfect opportunity to ambush their enemy in this Low-level World.


    ''Tch-tch-tch. Which unlucky bastard was pissing off someone that they sent 7 people to kill them?'' Cain shook his head before calling the waitress and asking her for the bill.


    He decided to get out of this place because he thought that it was unnecessary and would be unwise to meddle in someone''s affair as he found it troublesome since he was already extremely busy at the moment.


    Otherwise, he might have stayed here and gone to watch it since he wanted to see a dispute between characters happening within his own eyes rather than imagining it like he always did when he read novels.


    However, as Cain''s group was about to go down the stairs, they stopped when they heard someone shout.


    "Wait!"


    A young man wearing red robes approached Cain''s group with a smile. "I''m Lucan Pyrrath from the Pyrrath Family in the southern region."


    When Cain heard it, he frowned, thinking to himself as he sighed.


    Sigh!


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    He then tilted his head and smiled in response before shaking Lucan''s hand with a nod. "I''m Cain Frostbane, from the Frostbane Family."


    "Frostbane? I''ve never heard of it. Are you from one of those hidden families?" Lucan knitted his eyebrows as he sized Cain upside down because he had never heard of the Frostbane Family before.


    "No, nothing like that. Just a humble family, that''s all." Cain waved his hand.


    "Ah, surely you jest." Lucan smiled in response because from Cain''s answer, he guessed that Cain was most definitely from one of the hidden families, as they were from a hidden family for a reason after all.


    "Is there something you need?" he asked, trying to get to the point.


    Lucan waved his hand dismissively. "Oh, it''s nothing too serious. I just had a question."


    "I was wondering¡­ would you be willing to part with one of the ladies accompanying you? I''m willing to pay quite handsomely."


    Lucan smiled awkwardly as he glanced at Elara and Li Meilin because two of them were just ordinary people, and he guessed that Cain must have bought them to become his servants.


    Cain grinned in response, "Oh? Which lucky lady has caught your eye?"


    When Lucan heard it, his eyes lit up since he thought that Cain would be willing to part with one of them.


    He then licked his lips as he looked at Elara and Li Meilin consecutively. "Either that beautiful elf or the girl in the red gown. Both are stunning."


    Lucan only mentioned Elara or Li Meilin because he didn''t dare to have the thoughts about Anya or Lyra since they were not ordinary people, and he assumed that they must be related to Cain in one way or another.


    When everyone heard it, they were amused by the situation and even regretted it a little because they thought that Cain was willing to part with one of his ladies.


    "Big Sis!" Sylvia grabbed her sister''s hand tightly as she was afraid that she wouldn''t be able to be together with her sister again.


    Cain, on the other hand, couldn''t help but laugh. "Hahaha¡­ Brother Lucan, you really do have great taste." He patted Lucan on the shoulder three times.


    Lucan was overjoyed inside as he confirmed that Cain would be willing to part with one of his ladies.


    He then scratched his head awkwardly and responded. "Well, you''re the one who has a great¡ª"


    Slap!


    Before Lucan could finish his sentence, he found himself flying away as he felt a burning sensation on his cheek.


    When everyone saw the sudden turn in the situation, the atmosphere suddenly became intense as they were aware of the Pyrrath Family since they could be considered as one of the strongest families, like the Liang Family, who owns the Starlight Auction House.

 Chapter 118 - 118: Fenix vs a Peak-level Conqueror Rank?

    So, Cain''s action as he slapped the young master of the Pyrrath Family was definitely going to anger them, and it was a situation where they had never thought about it.


    Because the worst-case scenario that would happen in a situation like this was usually at most rejecting the offer with some kind of silly excuse.


    Even Lucan''s protector was shocked when he watched it, as he didn''t believe that someone would go so far to offend the Pyrrath Family over ordinary women.


    He then smashed the table as he slammed his fist on it, standing up and glaring at Cain for a second before coming to Lucan''s side and helping him to stand up.


    "Young master Lucan. Are you okay?"


    Lucan slapped his hand and answered with an angry voice, glancing at the middle-aged man in his mid-50s with red hair. "Okay, my ass¡­ Are you blind?"


    He turned his hateful glare toward Cain. "Do you have any idea what you''ve done? You''ve slapped me and humiliated the Pyrrath Family. You''ll regret this."


    Before Cain could respond, Lucan pointed his finger at Cain before moving it down to the floor as he said it with a wicked smile. "Because I''m not an unreasonable person, if you get on your knees and apologize, I''ll forgive you. After all, you''re from a hidden family, so I understand. But if you refuse¡­"


    Lucan thought that it would be enough to relieve his anger and shift the humiliation if Cain were to kneel and apologize to him since he thought that Cain might have slapped him out of his anger and even thought about a way out as his family was no pushover either.


    Cain only chuckled and shook his head in response before looking at him with a mocking smile. "You really think too highly of yourself. I don''t give a fuck about who you are, or your so-called family background."


    He paused for a sec before continuing. "Let me make this clear: you''re the one in the wrong here, and if anyone should be apologizing, it''s you. But since I''m not someone who craves attention, nor do I have an inflated ego, I''ll let it slide¡ªthis time. I''ve got more important things to deal with than playing games with you."


    After saying that, he turned around and smiled at his group. "Let''s go. I don''t have time to waste on a random dog."


    "Woof! Woof!" Ayla suddenly mocked, mimicking a barking dog and darting behind Fenix.


    "..."


    "..."


    "..."


    Everyone was speechless that a little ordinary girl dared to mock the young master of the Pyrrath Family this blatantly.


    Even Cain almost stumbled upon himself when he heard it since he hadn''t expected that this little girl''s simple action definitely dealt more damage than his long words.


    "Pfftt!"


    "HAHAHAHAHAHA!"


    A young man with purple hair, dressed in fine purple robes and sitting near the window, burst out laughing. He couldn''t contain himself as he watched Lucan''s humiliation unfold.


    "Lucan, How does it feel? I couldn''t wait to bring this news and see how people in the academy would react." The young man laughed as he put his palm on his face.


    "Garran, you dare!" Lucan gritted his teeth, glaring at Garran with full hostility.


    "Let''s see if I dare when we get back to the academy," Garran chuckled, his smug expression only adding to Lucan''s frustration.


    Lucan could only swallow this humiliation since he couldn''t do anything to Garran and immediately thought for a split second before coming up with an idea.


    "Capture that little girl. I will let her feel the consequence of humiliating me, the young master of the Pyrrath Family." Lucan ordered the middle-aged man.


    "Help me, Uncle Fenix! I don''t want to be taken away again!" Ayla immediately hugged Fenix''s leg tightly as her body was trembling in fear since she unknowingly remembered her past life.


    Noticing Ayla''s trembled body, Fenix gritted his teeth as he unknowingly had grown fond of her and somehow became angry when he noticed Anya became really scared because of her trauma.


    The middle-aged man then nodded before disappearing into thin air as he moved with an extremely fast speed and appeared beside Fenix.


    When the middle-aged man''s hand was about to catch Ayla, Fenix suddenly grabbed his wrist and asked with an angry look. "What the fuck do you think you''re doing? Do you really want to catch a little girl?"


    "Do you truly want to defy the Pyrrath Family over an ordinary girl like her?" The middle-aged man asked Fenix, feeling a danger the moment Fenix grabbed his wrist. S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "So what if I do?" Fenix spat, his voice dripping with disdain. "Pyrrath Family this¡ªPyrrath Family that. Screw your family. If you want to fight, let''s take it outside."


    Fenix even unconsciously acted out of place before getting Cain''s permission about offending their family for real because he guessed that Cain might even bluff them as he acted to be from the hidden family and would definitely be a problem if they found out the truth.


    What Fenix didn''t realize was that Cain, who had been observing the entire exchange with calm detachment, didn''t care much about the Pyrrath Family either. Cain even already had a solution if they would ever clash with the Pyrrath Family.


    The middle-aged man then moved his hand, releasing it from Cain''s grasp before looking in Lucan''s direction with a serious expression as if telling him that this matter wasn''t a light matter that could be handled however they wanted it to be.


    Realizing the seriousness of the matter, Lucan could only swallow the humiliation before looking at everyone present. "What the fuck are you all staring at? You want me to gouge your eyes out one by one?"


    Almost everyone immediately turned their attention away since they knew the strength of the Pyrrath Family and couldn''t afford to offend them.


    However, some of them still watched it with interest as their backgrounds weren''t to be taken lightly either.


    Garran was one of them.


    After looking at Lucan, who had already taken a step back, Cain felt relieved that at least for now he wouldn''t be bothered with another problem.


    However, as his group took a step toward the stairs, they froze when they heard another voice.


    "Wait!"

 Chapter 119 - 119: Cains Group vs 11 Peak-level Conqueror Rank Awakeners!

    When he tilted his head to see who was stopping him this time, he immediately frowned upon seeing Garran walking toward him with a wide, harmless smile, as though he was up to something bothersome.


    Garran immediately raised his hands as he noticed Cain''s frown.


    "Wow¡ªwow, calm down... I just want to be friends with you. I don''t have any malicious intentions like Lucan did."


    He then added, while extending his hand, "Let me introduce myself properly. I''m Garran Stormborne from the Stormborne Family."


    Cain nodded his head and shook Garran''s hand lightly. "I don''t mind being your friend since I quite like your character. As you already know, I''m Cain Frostbane from the Frostbane Family."


    "I don''t mean to be rude to you, but I have some matters to attend to. Let''s talk another time." Cain finished with a polite nod.


    "Don''t worry, I just wanted to say hi, that''s all." Garran chuckled.


    "Thanks for your understanding. I hope we will see each other soon," Cain said with a smile before turning toward his group and leaving.


    "See ya when I see ya," Garran called after him, waving his hand. "If you have any problems in the future, you can find me, and I''ll help as much as I can."


    Garran didn''t know why, but he found Cain intriguing. Something about his unique personality and demeanor gave him a strong hunch that befriending Cain was the right choice.


    The moment Cain''s group left the building and walked onto the street, the young man in white robes immediately pulled out a compass and examined it carefully.


    However, as soon as he glanced at the compass, his expression turned to shock, surprising even the old man in front of him.


    "What''s wrong?" The old man urged, as he was curious what he had found that he showed such an expression.


    "See it for yourself." The young man tossed the compass to the old man. "Tell me, what do you think about this?"


    The young man then retrieved a small black dragon token from his waist, ordering one of his subordinates to tail Cain''s group with the utmost care.


    When the old man checked the compass, he also made a shocked expression before he immediately confirmed it once again as he glanced towards Cain''s direction.


    However, the moment he probed further, Fenix suddenly stopped, tilting his head back and glaring at the old man, a silent warning that he had crossed the line.


    The old man instantly shifted his attention and didn''t probe further since he would definitely anger Fenix.


    "The situation is indeed strange, Young Master Draven," the old man said with a frown, turning back to the young man. S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Old Yan, tell me your opinion first," Draven suggested with a smile. "Then I''ll share mine, and we can finalize our decision."


    Old Yan nodded before explaining his observations. He recounted the unusual findings from the compass when he probed Cain''s group.


    According to the compass, the three individuals with high-level bloodlines were Fenix, Dante, and Anya. Among them, Fenix''s bloodline ranked the lowest, while Anya''s was the highest.


    What baffled him most was Cain''s role in the group. From everything they had observed, Cain appeared to be the leader, despite the compass showing no trace of a bloodline in him.


    It was not that he hadn''t thought of the possibility of Cain wearing an extremely high-level treasure to hide his bloodline, but as far as he knew, there was no such treasure even in the main world that was capable of doing so.


    That''s why he felt weird when he didn''t detect any bloodline on Cain''s body, as they thought Cain was the one who had the highest-level bloodline, as he didn''t fear the Pyrrath Family and acted as if he were the leader of the group.


    Old Yan also hadn''t thought that the one who had the highest-level bloodline in the group was Anya instead.


    A minute later, after Old Yan explained his thoughts about the situation, he then looked at Draven as he was curious about what he would do in this situation.


    Draven nodded thoughtfully before speaking. "I had similar thoughts," he admitted. "But this situation demands a careful approach. That''s why I''ve decided on a new plan."


    Draven then explained to Old Yan that he had similar thoughts and decided to proceed with the plan.


    However, he had a new plan that could secure more chances as the weirdness about Cain''s group had increased the unknown possibility and reduced their chance.


    Draven''s new idea was to rope in Lucan and his protector to become their ally since it would definitely be a huge help, as Lucan''s protector''s strength was definitely stronger than any of his men.


    Though this plan was not fixed, as the one who decided the call was them, he could only try his best in recruiting him to become his ally.


    When Old Yan heard the new plan that Draven had come up with, his eyes lit up, as it would be almost certain that they would be able to complete the mission with Lucan''s protector as an addition to the team.


    But before approaching Lucan, they needed a convincing strategy. The mission was a secret, and exposing their true intentions with targeting Cain''s group for their bloodlines could be catastrophic for them.


    Because, before they could even attack Cain''s group, Draven and Old Yan might even die here since they detected that some people here also have high-level bloodlines, and their family members or someone they were close with must have been killed in the hands of other branches or even in his family''s hand.


    Since the group that attacked people for their bloodline had become a common enemy for those who carried high level bloodlines to the point that they would unite to kill them as if it was an unwritten rule in the Main World.


    After discussing their approach in detail, Draven and Old Yan finally devised a feasible plan to persuade Lucan and his protector.


    ¡­


    10 minutes later,


    As Cain''s group made their way toward the mountain range before, Cain''s expression suddenly turned solemn. Notifications flooded his mind, and he couldn''t help but mutter in disbelief.


    "What the actual fuck? Eleven people at Peak Conqueror rank? Even Lucan and Garran? I can understand Lucan, but Garran too? Was it all an act?"

 Chapter 120 - 120: Persuasion

    Fenix, who had been sitting calmly as he closed his eyes, immediately frowned and looked at Cain since he heard Cain''s muttering.


    "My Lord, is what you just said true?" Fenix asked telepathically.


    Cain only nodded his head as he was still using his brain to its fullest potential to think about something important.


    "It''s going to be troublesome then. Let me stall them so you can run from here and lay low for a while. If I''m using my life on the line, I should be able to kill some of them and stall for enough time." Fenix''s face turned solemn as he stood up, intending to jump off Nix''s back and face them by himself.


    When Cain realized this, he laughed and waved his hand. "No, no, you misunderstood me. I''m not worried about them; I''m just worried about the consequences afterward."


    He then added, "Let me tell you about the plan first."


    ¡­


    10 minutes ago in the Rose Blossom Pavilion¡­


    Draven and Old Yan approached Lucan, who seemed to be in a bad mood as his face was still filled with anger.


    This scene naturally attracted the others'' attention as they thought that they would have another interesting spectacle to watch.


    However, they became disappointed when they saw that Draven and Old Yan bowed as they greeted Lucan, indicating that they came with no ill intention and showing their inferior position.


    At first, Lucan frowned as he was already in a bad mood and didn''t want to deal with another matter until his mood settled down. However, looking at someone who showed respect immediately lifted his mood as he thought that at least he had recovered some face from this scene.


    He then asked the duo, nodding as he was pleased with their attitude. "Who are you, and what''s your intention in coming to me at this time?"


    "We''re just from a humble first-rate family from the east region, it''s not worth mentioning in front of Your Excellency. I''m Draven, and he''s my protector, Old Yan." Draven introduced them with a polite nod before continuing with a serious expression.


    "Actually, I have a proposal that might really interest you. However, since this is an important matter, we need to talk privately. Do you agree with it?"


    Lucan knitted his eyebrows for a second before answering with a light nod.


    After getting the answer, Old Yan enveloped the table with his power, creating a flame barrier so that the others wouldn''t be able to spy on the conversation.


    Naturally, if someone of the same strength really wanted to spy on their conversation, they would be able to do so, but it would definitely be detected by Old Yan, thus angering the two parties.


    Looking into Lucan''s eyes directly, Draven asked with a smile, "What do you think about dealing with Cain and his group? However, before you decide whether you are going to join hands or not, please listen to my explanation first."


    "First, let me tell you that I''m already on my secret mission to deal with them to begin with. The reason why I''m inviting you to join us even though we''re confident enough to deal with them is to extend a gesture of building a relationship."


    However, before Lucan could ask a question, he was interrupted by his protector, who asked Draven with a sneer as he glanced at Old Yan, "Do you really think you can handle that big guy with your strength?" Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Because he thought that when Draven said "we," it was implying just the two of them, he concluded they were too full of themselves. He roughly knew how strong Fenix was, and Fenix was definitely not weaker than him.


    But with Old Yan, whose strength that was weaker than his, confident to deal with Fenix, naturally he looked down on them since they didn''t know who they were dealing with.


    Draven had anticipated that they would ask this question, as he was sure that Lucan''s protector had realized Fenix''s strength was terrifying from their simple exchange despite Fenix''s rank being only at the Middle Conqueror Rank.


    "When I mentioned ''we,'' I didn''t mean that it was just me and Old Yan." Draven shook his head casually before smiling wickedly. "I meant ten people, with nine of them at the Peak Conqueror Rank."


    When both of them heard this, they were taken aback since it was overkill to hunt a group that only had one strong awakener, with nine high-level people dispatched at once.


    However, Lucan''s protector immediately became wary because the situation seemed so strange that they needed to send nine people just to deal with Cain''s group. He suspected there must be something else behind this, and he would only know it after they explained the reason and situation in detail.


    He then enveloped himself and Lucan in another barrier to warn him about how odd the situation was and that these people might even target them instead of Cain''s group.


    After discussing for a bit, Lucan''s protector dismissed the barrier and asked Draven about his situation first, wanting to know more before deciding whether to get involved.


    Draven then explained everything to them about the circumstances he had already discussed with Old Yan.


    He explained that their mission was actually to capture Anya, the lady who had reached the Peak King Rank, because their client requested to capture her and to kill Cain, Anya''s lover.


    Not only that, his mission required him to bring Cain''s dead body and the bodies of the others as proof.


    However, since he knew about the grudge between Lucan and Cain, he was willing to take a step back and let Lucan deal with Cain himself on the condition of three people.


    The three people Draven requested were Anya, Fenix, and Dante, as they were the real targets all along.


    Draven also specified that he wanted Anya alive. As for Fenix and Dante, their mission didn''t specify their exact state, so he would settle for their bodies, dead or alive.

 Chapter 121 - 121: The Confrontation

    Naturally, to avoid raising their suspicion, Draven explained that he had already "given up" Cain as a gesture of sincerity. Not only that, Lucan could have the three ladies, since he knew Lucan''s desire for them was high.


    Of course, he also explained why they needed to gather nine people, as it would be too suspicious not to have a valid reason for doing so.


    The reason why he gathered nine people was because he had been warned to be extra cautious when dealing with Cain''s group, having heard that they possessed an extremely powerful weapon as their trump card.


    That was also why they invited Lucan and his protector since they knew that the protector was exceptionally strong.


    This was why the arrangement was actually win-win for both sides, as each would get what they wanted.


    After hearing the explanation clearly, Lucan''s protector nodded lightly at Lucan since he didn''t find anything strange with Draven''s explanation.


    "Alright, I''ll join in, since I also can''t wait to rip his head off for humiliating me before," Lucan finally agreed after thinking for a moment, tapping his fingers on the table.


    He then asked Draven impatiently, "When will we take action?"


    "We will take action immediately, since they are still not far from here," Draven said with a smile.


    "Great! That''s even better¡ªlet''s go!" Lucan exclaimed, standing up from his seat excitedly.


    Subsequently, four of them then walked towards the stairs as they intended to leave the building.


    Their abrupt departure naturally attracted everyone''s attention, as people were curious why they were leaving so suddenly after their conversation.


    "Butler Zen, let''s see what they are up to." Garran glanced at his protector as he got up from his seat and directly followed them behind.


    "Young Master Garran, what if they''re up to no good?" Butler Zen asked, raising an eyebrow.


    "Tch, at worst, we''ll just run away then. Aren''t you confident in yourself?" Garran chuckled as he glanced at Butler Zen, teasing him for being overly cautious.


    "If it''s just about running away from any situation, I''m naturally confident in my strength," Butler Zen replied with a smile.


    "As expected of you, Butler Zen." Garran nudged him lightly.


    The moment Garran and Butler Zen stepped out of the building, they were confronted by Lucan and his companions, who stood not far from the large doors.


    Lucan shouted angrily at Garran, "Garran, what the fuck are you doing!"


    Garran frowned at Lucan''s question. "Lucan, you''ve gone too far! Do you think I can''t go wherever I want? Who do you think you are, my dad?"


    "Then why the fuck did you say you were going to follow someone just now?" Lucan pressed, not backing down, as he had been watching Garran''s movements, suspecting he might act on his personality.


    "Tch, tch, tch. You''re overthinking! I''m not going to follow you anyway." Garran clicked his tongue, shaking his head.


    Lucan gritted his teeth upon hearing that, pointing a finger at Garran. "You''ve acted like this a few times already, Garran! This isn''t your first time¡ªare you dumb or what?!"


    "Oh, really?" Garran scratched his head in embarrassment, then shamelessly pointed at Draven. "Well, let''s say I''m following them this time."


    He then looked at Draven with a smug expression and asked, "Do you have any problem with that?"


    "..."


    "..."


    "..."


    Lucan and the others were speechless with Garran''s shamelessness that even Butler Zen was also speechless as he put his palm on his face, feeling embarrassed.


    Draven could only stay silent and glance at Lucan helplessly as he didn''t want to offend any of them.


    However, before Lucan could argue any further, his protector immediately spoke. "Young Master Lucan, let them follow us however they want."


    The reason why he let Garran and Butler Zen follow them was because he actually hadn''t completely trusted Draven, as he thought that it would definitely be safer in case things went south and it was actually a trap.


    When Lucan heard it, he clicked his tongue and glanced at Draven. "Tch, let''s go! Don''t mind them and act as if they aren''t here."


    Luca followed his protector''s advice because he thought that his protector must have his own reason why he advised it, and he didn''t want to bother knowing it since they were also in a hurry.


    When they got out of the city, Garran and Butler Zen were surprised as they noticed that there were eight people standing below a huge tree as if they had been waiting for them in the first place.


    "Young Master Garran, they''ve all reached the peak of the Conqueror Rank. Are you sure you still want to follow them?" Butler Zen asked lightly, watching Garran''s reaction upon hearing that they were all on his level.


    However, he was disappointed when he saw Garran''s expression that was of excitement instead of fear.


    "Isn''t it interesting? They''re probably planning to ambush Cain''s group anyway. Let''s see how this plays out first," Garran responded with a smile.


    ¡­


    Back to the current time¡­


    After telling Fenix his simple plan, Cain then patted Nix, instructing him to stop as he wanted to welcome them warmly. S§×arch* The novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Less than a minute later, Cain finally noticed 14 people approach them at a fast speed before stopping when their distance was about 500 meters away from each other.


    "What are you all doing following us with so many people?" Cain asked nonchalantly, sweeping his gaze over the group before pausing on Garran briefly.


    Garran frowned slightly when he saw Cain''s unwavering composure; it surprised him that Cain didn''t look at all panicked or frightened in such a dire situation.


    He thought that it was either he was bluffing or just the confidence that they would be okay even with this dire situation they were in.


    Hearing Cain''s calm question, Lucan frowned momentarily before bursting into laughter. "I admire your courage for staying so calm, but that alone won''t improve your predicament."


    "I''ll take that as a compliment, thanks." Cain only nodded in response.


    Seeing Cain remain composed, Lucan goaded him further as he glanced at Draven''s group, "Did you know you have so many enemies that someone sent nine people at once to deal with you?"


    "I honestly don''t recall having so many enemies that they''d send this many people after me," Cain chuckled, eyeing Draven''s group with a furrowed brow. "Who are you, and who sent you?"


    Cain was genuinely puzzled to see so many people after him because, as far as he knew, he hadn''t offended any force capable of amassing such a powerful group.


    Let alone the fact that Lucan stated he wasn''t with these people, this fact just made him become more confused as he thought that these people were with Lucan since the only force that he had offended and was able to gather that many strong people in this world was only the Pyrrath Family.


    "You don''t need to know who sent us," Draven said, shaking his head, before pointing at Anya. "But if you want us to step back, hand over that beautiful lady in the white gown behind you."


    When Cain heard it, he suddenly had an inkling of their identity. He quietly asked the system to perform a thorough scan of them, including any treasures they carried.


    As Cain found a few compasses and checked their descriptions, he immediately understood their purposes because Cain also remembered that the little creature reminded him to not use his bloodline frequently unless it''s necessary.


    This might be the reason why the system had reminded him to get stronger quickly, as there will be an unknown disaster coming for him sooner or later.


    Cain guessed that this might be the unknown disaster that the system had mentioned earlier. However, after thinking for a little bit more, he didn''t want to think that this was the one the system mentioned.


    Because he needed to think about the worst-case scenario, such as strong people were waiting for him in the Main World or other possibilities.


    Cain then set aside his thoughts as there was an important matter in front of him.


    "Do you have a mental problem, buddy? Why don''t you hand over your mom first, and then I''ll consider your request?" Cain chuckled, flashing a mocking grin at Draven.


    When Draven heard it, he immediately became pissed since Cain could still make such a statement despite his dire situation.


    Before Draven could order an attack on Cain at once, he was stopped by Old Yan as he was tapped on his shoulder.


    "Calm down your anger, Young Master Draven." Old Yan reminded him.


    Cain shook his head lightly before shifting his gaze towards Garran.


    "Are you with them too?" Cain asked while showing a wicked smile since he wanted to confirm Garran''s intention first before thinking of how to deal with them further.


    Garran had been paying attention to Cain''s expression all this time before he decided which stance he would take in this situation.


    That''s why the moment Cain asked him about his stance, he finally made a choice that no one had expected, not even Butler Zen.


    "No, no, no. I''m not with them." Garran waved his hand dismissively before explaining it further to avoid any misunderstanding.


    "I told you that we''re friends, right? That''s why I''m here." Garran said with a smile before shrugging his shoulders. "Even though I can''t help you much, I can at least interfere with Lucan and his protector so that they wouldn''t be able to do anything funny. I''m sorry, but that''s the most I can help you with."

 Chapter 122 - 122: Fenix vs a Peak Conqueror Rank Awakener

    The reason why Garran decided to help Cain was because his intuition told him to do so, and he thought that Cain must have some trump cards since Cain had never shown any fear, as he also didn''t think that Cain would be bluffing at this point.


    When everyone heard it, they were surprised since no one had expected that Garran wanted to help Cain despite knowing the current situation was very bad to begin with.


    Even Butler Zen was taken aback since he didn''t expect that Garran was willing to go this far for someone he had just met. He then asked him since this matter wasn''t something trivial that could be decided randomly.


    "Young Master Garran, are you sure?" Butler Zen asked as he glanced at Garran with a serious expression.


    Garran only chuckled at the stupid question Butler Zen had asked him. "Of course. Did you not hear what I just said?"


    Sigh!


    Butler Zen sighed before locking his attention towards Lucan''s protector since this was what Garran wanted.


    "Zen, do you really want to do this?" Lucan''s protector asked as he felt that his movement was being locked by Butler Zen.


    "I''m just doing what my young master had ordered me to do." Butler Zen shrugged his shoulders helplessly.


    "See? I told you that Garran is the most hated person in the academy because of his busybody behavior." Lucan glared at Garran as if he wanted to tear him apart since this wasn''t Garran''s first time bothering him like this.


    "I hope the time when I need to make a move won''t happen. Otherwise, I''d make you regret interfering with this, Zen." Lucan''s protector grinned, glancing at Butler Zen as he threatened him indirectly. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Please make me regret it at that time, I beg you!" Butler Zen responded with a harmless smile as he didn''t even care about the threat.


    On the other side, Cain shook his head helplessly as he hadn''t expected that Garran would be willing to help him out even only with hindering Lucan''s protector to join in.


    "Garran, thanks, but I don''t want to owe someone a favor for something like this." Cain looked at Garran with a genuine smile as he expressed his gratitude since he really felt thankful to him.


    However, he didn''t want to owe someone for something that he could handle in the first place, that''s why he rejected his offer kindly.


    Of course, he would remember this kind gesture in his heart and would repay it in the future, but he just didn''t want to owe someone; that''s it.


    When Garran heard it, he was surprised since he hadn''t expected that Cain would even reject his offer. This made him think that his intuition in helping Cain was right, especially since it was more of a feeling to not make Cain his enemy.


    "Once I made up my mind, there''s nothing in the world that could change it. Naturally, you don''t need to owe me a favor since this is entirely my decision as a friend." Garran shook his head as he insisted on helping Cain no matter what.


    "Do whatever you want then, my friend." Cain said with a smile as he declared that from this time, Garran had officially become his friend since their situation before was just a superficial friendship and had no meaning at all.


    Garran laughed out loudly, "Hahaha, good luck in handling them too, my friend."


    "Don''t worry about it, I''m still waiting for them to go all at once or one by one." Cain chuckled as he glanced at Draven, who seemed to be the leader from the nine Peak Conqueror Rank Awakeners.


    Hearing the taunt, Draven couldn''t help but frown and raise his hand, intending to order his men to prepare themselves to attack Cain.


    However, he was stopped once again, but with a different person, since the one who stopped him this time was Lucan''s protector.


    "Wait!" Lucan''s protector said, glancing at Draven with a serious expression.


    He then added, "Let me take over."


    "Alright." Draven replied and glanced over to his men. "Follow his instructions from now on!"


    Draven immediately agreed, thinking that it would be better if Lucan''s protector took over, as he was definitely more experienced than him and should have his own reason to do so.


    "Who among you is going to fight him first? One at a time for now." Lucan''s protector said as his glance swept over nine people, including Old Yan.


    He then took a formation plate before tossing it on the ground, creating a massive barrier that enveloped the surroundings.


    He did this because it was for the Low-level World''s safety too, since if the strength was too much for the world to handle, it could damage the Low-level World and might even destroy it completely.


    That''s why it was necessary for people from the Main World to bring this treasure since it had become an unwritten rule to not destroy any world.


    Naturally, there was another function with this treasure since it could also be used to trap the enemy as they needed to break the formation before they were able to get out from the inside.


    Old Yan then looked at the three people who were originally from this world that had been recruited by his people.


    "One of you, who''s going to go first?" Old Yan asked.


    An old man with white hair in blue robes then stepped forward as he thought that his opponent had only reached Mid-level Conqueror Rank Awakener. "Let me go first."


    Looking at the old man, who stepped forward confidently, Fenix only smiled, thinking that he was being looked down upon by someone who was about to die by their own stupidity.


    In a barren and desolate field, Fenix stood tall and leisurely with his blade resting on his shoulder as its edge was shimmering with a blazing flame.


    Across from him, the old man with piercing blue eyes stood firm. His robes rippled as if in an unseen current, and the ground beneath his feet shimmered with faint ripples of water. His calm demeanor was unsettling, and the faint scent of saltwater hung in the air.


    "You''re confident," Fenix remarked, his tone edged with amusement. "I hope you can back it up."


    The old man raised a hand, summoning a trident of pure water from the ether. The weapon gleamed, droplets cascading from its edges, evaporating upon touching the dry ground. "I am Velran," the old man said. "And today, I shall quench your flames."


    Fenix smirked. "Bold words. Let''s see if you can extinguish me."


    Without warning, Velran thrust his trident forward, and a spear of pressurized water shot out like a cannon. Fenix sidestepped with ease, his agility far surpassing Velran''s initial attack speed. The water spear hit the ground behind him, carving a deep trench into the earth.


    "My turn," Fenix declared, activating his [Flareblade Technique]. The blade erupted in flames, extending its reach with a fiery arc. He closed the distance in an instant, slashing downward with blistering speed.


    Velran twirled his trident, creating a watery barrier that absorbed the strike. Steam exploded outward as fire met water, creating a temporary fog. Fenix lunged through the mist, his blade slashing horizontally, only for Velran to leap backward, landing gracefully on a platform of water that formed beneath him mid-air.


    "Impressive," Velran admitted, summoning a [Tide Wave], a towering wall of water that surged toward Fenix. The wave was enormous, threatening to swallow him whole.


    Fenix''s eyes burned with determination as he activated [Ashstorm Surge]. A vortex of ash and embers erupted around him, clashing with the wave. The two forces collided with a deafening roar, the intense heat of Fenix''s surge evaporating large portions of the wave, while the remnants drenched the battlefield. Steam filled the air, obscuring vision.


    Velran exploited the cover, appearing behind Fenix with surprising speed. His trident gleamed with an azure glow as he unleashed [Aqua Pierce], a concentrated thrust of water aimed at Fenix''s back. But Fenix''s Sense stat proved superior¡ªhe anticipated the attack, twisting mid-motion to parry the trident with his Flareblade.


    The clash sent shockwaves through the ground. Velran''s eyes widened as he felt Fenix''s raw strength overpowering his defense. Sparks flew as Fenix pushed forward, forcing Velran to disengage and leap back.


    "You''re better than I expected," Velran admitted, a bead of sweat forming on his temple.


    "And you''re slower than I thought," Fenix retorted, his voice dripping with confidence.


    Velran raised both hands, summoning a massive [hydrosphere], a spinning orb of water charged with energy. He hurled it at Fenix, the sphere splitting into dozens of smaller projectiles mid-flight. They homed in on Fenix with deadly precision.


    Fenix roared, activating [Ember Veins]. His body pulsed with molten energy, his veins glowing a fiery orange. He slashed through the incoming projectiles, each swing of his blade leaving trails of fire that consumed the water orbs before they could reach him.


    Seeing his attacks neutralized, Velran changed tactics. He slammed his trident into the ground, activating [Oceanic Bind]. Tendrils of water erupted from the ground, snaking toward Fenix to immobilize him.


    Fenix, undeterred, spun in place, activating [Burning Slash]. His blade ignited into an inferno, creating a ring of fire that burned away the tendrils before they could reach him. The heat was so intense that the ground beneath them cracked, steam hissing into the air.


    Velran''s expression hardened. "You fight well, but can you handle this?" He raised his trident high, summoning a [Maelstrom Ascension], a massive whirlpool that spiraled upward, pulling Fenix off the ground and into its chaotic vortex.


    Fenix gritted his teeth, feeling the pull of the whirlpool. But his flames surged even brighter as he activated [Ashstorm Surge] again, creating a counterforce. The whirlpool and the fiery vortex clashed, creating a blinding explosion of steam and ash.


    Velran used the opportunity to close the gap, appearing beside Fenix with his trident aimed for a killing blow. "It ends here!" he shouted, thrusting the weapon forward.

 Chapter 123 - 123: Fenix Takes on Two Peak Conquerors at Once (1)

    But Fenix was ready. With a burst of agility, he twisted out of the way and countered with a devastating upward slash. His Flareblade, now burning brighter than ever, carved through Velran''s defenses, leaving a deep gash across the old man''s torso.


    Velran staggered back, clutching his wound. Blood mixed with water as it dripped onto the ground. "Impossible..." he muttered, his strength waning.


    Fenix saw his chance and pressed the attack. He dashed forward, his movements a blur, and activated [Burning Slash] one last time. His blade ignited in an inferno of fiery destruction as he brought it down on Velran with all his might.


    Velran raised his trident in a desperate attempt to block, but the force of Fenix''s strike shattered the weapon, the flames consuming Velran entirely. The old man let out a final cry as his body was engulfed, reduced to ash in the overwhelming heat.


    Fenix stood over the remnants of his opponent, his chest heaving from exertion. The battlefield was silent, the air thick with steam and the lingering scent of charred earth.


    Fenix turned to the onlookers, his blade resting once more on his shoulder. "Who''s next?" he called out, his voice calm but laced with menace.


    He then took a vial from his spatial bracelet and directly gulped it down at once as he intended to recover his energy.


    The gathered warriors exchanged uneasy glances, the confidence they had moments ago now replaced with doubt. Cain smirked from the sidelines, clearly entertained. "Well done, Fenix," he muttered under his breath.


    Draven, still watching, clenched his fists. "He''s stronger than we thought," he admitted.


    Lucan''s protector narrowed his eyes. "This isn''t over yet," he said coldly. "Prepare the next fighter."


    He then added, "This time, send two people at once."


    As Fenix confronted them alone, the situation in Cain''s group was quite different since Ayla had been excited the entire time as she enjoyed the fight and thought that Fenix was only killing the bad guys who were going to hurt them.


    "Big Brother Cain, can I become as strong as Uncle Fenix?" Ayla asked innocently as she put her fingers on her chin while sitting on Cain''s lap.


    "Of course. Why are you so eager to become stronger?" Cain replied as he ruffled her small head with a smile.


    "I want to become as strong as Uncle Fenix so that no one will be able to hurt me and my brother." Ayla clenched her fist with a serious but cute expression.


    "Hahaha¡­ I told you to not worry about anything as long as I''m with you because I will protect you to the best of my ability." Cain laughed, pinching her cheek playfully.


    When Elion heard the conversation between his little sister and Cain, he clenched his fists tightly since he felt like a failure as an older brother.


    He then became determined to become stronger and decided to tell Cain about this decision because even if he died in trying to become stronger as Cain had warned, he already felt relieved as he had confirmed that Ayla would be safe and live happily with Cain and the others by her side.


    "By the way, is Uncle Fenix going to be alright? They seem to have a lot of people." Sylvia tugged on Cain''s clothes with a worried expression.


    "Don''t worry about it, he will be fine." Cain answered with a smile, reassuring her and the others since they showed different kinds of emotion as they guessed that they were in a dire situation because they have more strong people.


    Hearing Cain''s response, everyone felt more relieved even though they still felt a little bit uneasy in their hearts.


    Looking at two people coming at him at once made his expression become a little bit more solemn as he thought that this fight was going to be harder.


    However, Fenix quickly dismissed his thoughts as Cain had assigned him with this mission, which should''ve been easier than the other mission given to someone else.


    Fenix then unsheathed his other blade as he had to be more serious because this time, there were two people attacking him at once.


    Standing at the center of the battlefield, Fenix stood confidently as his eyes narrowed, observing the two figures who approached him slowly but surely with each of them having a unique aura on their own.


    One exuded the energy of the wind, the air around him seemed to be synchronizing with every step he took. While the other one, exuded the firm unwavering presence as if he was the earth himself that wouldn''t be shaken with anything in his path. Both were the opposites, yet equally dangerous.


    Fenix''s grip tightened around his blades as he thought the best way to fight them while preserving his energy as much as he could.


    He heightened his sense to a higher level as this fight would be quite a challenge than his usual fight.


    Though, he wasn''t that worried that he had to fight two people at once because this wasn''t his first time in his entire life since he had even fought more people by himself before.


    Falmon, the middle-aged man who controls the wind, decided to be the first to strike.


    With a flick of his hand, a gale formed around him. The wind swirling into a vortex of sharp blades of air.


    As Fenix felt the danger of Falmon''s attack, he then reacted by dashing forward as his body moved faster than the eye could track. Since he heightened his senses, he could feel the press of the wind against him, sharp like a blade.


    Falmon responded as he moved gracefully with his body becoming one with the gusts, shifting through the air with a fluidity that seemed almost unnatural.


    The first strike collided with a blade of air that sliced through the space between them. Fenix raised his blade high, parrying the attack with ease as his energy crackled along the edge of this sword.


    Sparks were made from the clash, but Fenix had no time to enjoy it since Falmon followed up with a rapid blast of wind blades, each one stronger than the last.


    Fenix immediately dodged as he weaved in between the slashes of wind. His agility and reaction was amazing as he avoided each strong gust with calculated precision.


    The wind blades were relentless, constantly shifting and changing direction, making it harder for him to dodge.


    Just as Fenix was about to land a counterattack, a tremor shook the ground beneath his feet.


    From behind, the earth awakener named Terragor, unleashed his attack. He raised his massive hands, and the earth itself responded. The ground cracked and shifted, sending spiked rocks shooting upwards.


    Fenix leaped to the side, narrowly avoiding the spike of stone that shot towards him.


    However, Terragor wasn''t done yet as he roared while slamming his fists into the earth. The ground trembled violently, forming a massive stone fist that shot towards Fenix.


    The air itself seemed to vibrate with the power of the earth-based attack as Fenix barely had time to react. His senses screamed at him to move and in an instant, he was airborne with his body leaping higher than ever before, propelled by his immense strength and agility.


    The stone fist collided with the ground where Fenix had just been, creating a shockwave that rippled across the battlefield. The blast sent a cloud of dust into the air, obscuring the vision of both parties.


    Falmon took advantage of the momentary distraction as he threw a burst of compressed air towards Fenix, aiming to knock him out of the air with a powerful gust of wind.


    Fenix, who was in mid-air with little room to maneuver, finally used his other sword since he had been using one hand this entire time.


    With a flick of his wrist, he slashed downward as he used his skill [Flareblade Technique], and energy of flames streaked through the air.


    The wind attack collided with the fiery slash, exploding in a burst of sparks and fire.


    Boom!


    The explosion pushed Fenix back, but he managed to regain control as he landed on the ground with a roll that absorbed the impact. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Both Falmon and Terragor were closing in on him together, each utilizing their respective elements to their advantage.


    Falmon, who moved like a wind, had already closed the distance with his body that was almost invisible as he moved like a blur of air.


    Meanwhile, Terragor was slowly charging at Fenix as the ground beneath him trembled with each step since he summoned more and more power from the earth.


    Fenix grinned since he hadn''t felt this sensation for a long time, the adrenaline pumping through his veins with the excitement that coursed through his body.


    He then remembered his real life experience from before that the key to winning a fight with this situation would be in reading their patterns and exploiting their weaknesses.


    The wind Awakener was fast, but his power had limits. While the earth Awakener''s strength was tied to the ground, which could be manipulated if he was clever enough.


    As Terragor stomped forward and sent waves of spiky debris in all directions, Fenix slid to the side as he used his agility to avoid the falling rubble.


    Fenix then swung his sword as he used [Burning Slash] Skill, sending a crescent-moon shaped fire energy towards Falmon, who had been circling around Fenix while waiting for an opening to attack him.


    Falmon immediately created a wall of wind that deflected the incoming attack with a whoosh of air.


    However, even though the flames dispersed, the force of the attack still caused Falmon to stumble backward slightly.


    Noticing enough openings, Fenix dashed forward and attacked with a series of rapid, precise slashes at Falmon.


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 Chapter 124 - 124: Fenix Takes on Two Peak Conquerors at Once (2)

    Falmon responded by creating a vortex of wind around himself, and the spinning barrier deflected Fenix''s strikes with each one clashing against the force of a storm.


    The wind was unpredictable, and Fenix had to adjust his movements constantly as he moved his body like a dancer in the midst of the storm. He landed a few blows, but they weren''t enough to pierce the whirlwind.


    Meanwhile, Terragor was closing in, his earth-based attacks relentless. He raised his hands to the sky, summoning a huge boulder from the ground, and threw it at Fenix. The boulder was huge, far larger than any regular stone, and it flew with incredible force.


    Fenix''s focus was split between the wind and earth awakeners, and he had to make a quick decision since he couldn''t afford being distracted at this moment.


    After thinking about it for a split second, Fenix used his [Ember Veins] skill as he sent a surge through his body that amplified his strength and speed.


    With a roar, he jumped and narrowly avoided the boulder by inches. As he soared through the air, he twisted his body and struck down with both blades, creating a shockwave of fire and force that blasted towards Falmon.


    Falmon was caught off guard for a moment, resulting in the fiery wave crashing into him. Unfortunately for him, the wind barrier he had created was not enough to stop the force of Fenix''s attack.


    The blast sent the wind awakener flying backwards, his body sliding across the ground in a cloud of dust.


    Fenix landed lightly on the ground, the flames crackling around him as he turned his focus to Terragor, who was now charging towards him with a ground-shaking charge.


    The earth awakener slammed his fist into the ground, creating a massive fissure that shot towards Fenix, sending a tidal wave of rock and debris at him.


    Fenix''s eyes narrowed, before immediately making a move as he used his [Burning Slash] skill to slice through the advancing wave of earth, creating a path of fire and destruction through the debris. The crescent-moon shaped fire energy slashed through the rocks like butter, and sent sparks flying as the two forces clashed.


    The battle raged on for what felt like an eternity as each side pressed against each other while trying to outsmart their enemy.


    However, despite their combined effort, Fenix still held his ground with quite a little bit of his effort.


    At that moment, the dust began to settle. Falmon and Terragor were exhausted, both stopped as they surveyed the scene. Fenix, although his body bore minor cuts and bruises, he was still standing firmly.


    The battlefield was scarred as the earth shattered. The air was heavy with the aftermath of their battle.


    For a moment, all of them looked at each other as they realized that the outcome of the battle was far from decided at this point.


    "That was a decent warm up." Fenix smiled as he really enjoyed the entire fight.


    Looking at the provocation, Falmon bared his teeth as he summoned the winds around again. Despite his injuries, Terragor slammed his fists into the ground, drawing upon the earth''s energy.


    Falmon charged first once more, this time his speed amplified by his [Tempest surge] skill, creating a blur motion as he circled Fenix.


    While he was at it, he unleashed his [Gale Strike] skill, and dozens of slicing gusts aimed at Fenix from every angle.


    Fenix spun his blades, their fiery edges cutting through the air as each strike deflected the incoming gusts, sending sparks and flames in all directions.


    His movements were precise as his Flareblade Technique turned Falmon''s relentless attacks into an intricate dance of counterattacks.


    Terragor roared from the side as he raised both hands, and activated his [Earthen Maw] skill. The ground beneath Fenix erupted, spiky stones bursting towards him.


    Fenix reacted instantly by leaping into the air with a burst of energy from [Ember Veins]. In mid-air, he twisted his body and unleashed a crescent-moon shaped fire energy downward as he used his [Burning Slash] skill.


    Boom!


    The flames collided with the spiky stones, shattering them into molten fragments that rained across the battlefield.


    But the attack left him exposed for a moment, and Falmon seized the opportunity. Appearing behind Fenix in a gust of wind, and immediately slashed at his back with the blade that was enveloped by wind energy.


    As the attack landed, Fenix grunted in pain with his bloodied back. He then spun mid-air, slashing with both blades in a fiery cross.


    The attack forced Falmon back, but he smirked instead as he finally landed a decent attack on Fenix. S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Falmon let out a ragged chuckle, his breath coming in harsh gasps.


    "Is my blade tasty?" Falmon said with a mocking tone as the wind around him rippled with renewed intensity, ready for another strike.


    Fenix landed on the ground with a grimace, blood trickling down his back where Falmon''s wind blade had sliced through his flame armor.


    Gritting his teeth against the pain, he steadied himself. Even if Falmon''s attack had connected, it wasn''t enough to stop him since he had been through far worse.


    Off to the side, Terragor drew upon the earth once more, veins of power pulsating through the ground. His hulking figure stood like a fortress, each step sending tremors coursing through the shattered battlefield.


    Falmon disappeared in a blur of wind again, circling around Fenix''s blind spots. But by now, Fenix had grown accustomed to the wind awakener''s hit-and-run tactics. Instead of waiting passively, he took the initiative.


    In a flash of movement, Fenix dashed to his right, forcing Falmon to adjust. As expected, Falmon instantly shifted to intercept.


    However, this time Fenix feinted as he abruptly dropped low and slid across the ground. Sparks flared beneath his boots as he propelled himself forward with [Ember Veins], twisting at the last moment to slash upward at Falmon''s torso.


    Falmon barely managed to twist his body away, the fiery blade carving a burning line across his chest.


    He stumbled back, the wind barrier around him flickering as he hissed in pain. Yet before Fenix could press the advantage, the ground rumbled beneath his feet.


    Terragor''s massive hand burst from underneath him as an earth-forged gauntlet formed by his [Earthen Maw] skill.


    In response, Fenix leaped out of the grasping rocks, pivoting mid-air to slice through the stony fist with both swords. Flames scorched the rocky mass, splintering it into crumbling debris.


    Terragor roared as he emerged from the dust, throwing chunks of earth with frightening velocity. Fenix weaved through the hail of boulders, deflecting some with his blades, allowing others to shatter on impact with the ground behind him. Every collision shook the battlefield, but Fenix''s focus remained razor-sharp.


    From the corner of his vision, he sensed a swirling gust, meaning that Falmon''s wind attacks had converged again, slicing toward him from multiple angles.


    Clicking his tongue in annoyance, Fenix crossed his blades in a defensive stance. Flames coursed along the steel edges, forming a glowing barrier of flames that met Falmon''s wind blades head-on. Sparks and embers scattered like miniature fireworks where the opposing elements collided.


    "Terragor, now!" Falmon shouted.


    Seizing the opening, Terragor slammed his fists into the earth. The ground groaned in reaction as massive chunks of rock sprung up, intending to trap Fenix.


    The makeshift stone walls towered over him, forging a cornered battleground. Immediately, Falmon bombarded him with slicing gusts from above, preventing an easy escape.


    "Stay put," Terragor rumbled, stepping closer. He pounded his fists together, each knuckle cracking like the shifting of tectonic plates. "I''ll bury you beneath the earth for good."


    Fenix''s lips curled into a grin. He had seen a trick like this before; they were combining their powers to restrict his movements, hoping to trap him in a deadly cage.


    Planting one sword into the ground, Fenix summoned more of his blazing aura. Flames wreathed his body, intensifying until the stony prison walls grew unbearably hot.


    Clenching his free hand into a fist, he unleashed a condensed fiery projectile. It erupted against one section of the wall, blasting rocks into molten shards and clearing a path.


    Before Falmon or Terragor could react, Fenix sprinted through the opening. Fire trailed behind him like a comet''s tail. He set his sights on Falmon first as his speed threatened Fenix the most, especially when combined with Terragor''s raw power.


    Falmon realized the danger too late. Still midair, still focusing on conjuring more slicing gales, he found himself face-to-face with a grinning Fenix. Flames danced along Fenix''s swords, reflecting ominously in the wind awakener''s eyes.


    Falmon panicked and reacted as a swirl of wind formed around him. He lashed out, launching a frantic wave of gusts. But Fenix roared as he slashed through the wind, each blade leaving behind a trail of blazing energy.


    Within the blink of an eye, Fenix slammed one sword into Falmon''s swirling barrier.


    Unfortunately for Falmon, the barrier cracked like a glass dome under immense pressure as the wind parted. Fenix followed with a cross slash of his second blade, each strike enhanced by his [Flareblade Technique] skill, resulting in Falmon''s defenses shattered completely.


    A desperate gust flared from Falmon as he tried to evade, but Fenix was ready. He drove his right-hand sword straight through Falmon''s chest, flames erupting along the blade.


    Falmon''s eyes went wide, a strangled gasp escaping him. The howling wind around him sputtered, dying instantly like a candle flame snuffed out by the night air.


    Time seemed to slow as Falmon''s body sagged against Fenix''s sword. Blood dripped from his lips as he stared at Fenix with a mixture of shock and disbelief.


    Afterwards, in a final gust, Falmon''s lifeless body slid off the blade and fell to the burnt soil below.


    [A/N]


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 Chapter 125 - 125: Fenix Unleashed Infernal Ascendance!

    "Falmon!" Terragor bellowed, voice reverberating through the battlefield. An earthquake roiled beneath his feet. The ground buckled, and jagged pillars of stone erupted, lashing out in anger at Fenix.


    Enraged by the loss of his comrade, Terragor stomped forward, the earth trembling in response. "You''ll definitely pay for this."


    Terragor swore that he would take revenge for Falmon because Falmon was his sworn brother and he was the one who invited him into this mess as he thought that this was an easy mission.


    "Come, then." Fenix grinned as he was ready for another clash. Though blood oozed from his wounded back, he was still standing firmly on his feet.


    "Let''s finish this." Fenix rasped.


    Terragor inhaled deeply before letting out a guttural roar that rumbled like an ancient beast. Cracks spiderwebbed across the ground, releasing trickles of world energy.


    His eyes'' lit up as veins on his arms bulged unnaturally. A stronger aura pulsed around him, growing more intense with each heartbeat and step he took. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Fenix naturally recognized the sudden surge of power. ''He''s burning his blood essence.''


    It was a last resort technique as it sacrificed part of one''s life force for a burst of raw strength. Terragor''s determined expression deepened as he thought about his sworn brother''s death. He thought that if he hadn''t invited him, Falmon wouldn''t be dead here.


    Bellowing again, Terragor flung his head back as earth wrapped around his arms, hardening into stone gauntlets streaked with that ominous red glow.


    Shards of rock quivered at the edges of the clearing, magnetized by his fury. Terragor shifted his gaze at Fenix as his eyes were filled with vengeance.


    "This is where it ends!" He declared as he wanted to kill Fenix even with the cost of his own life.


    ¡­


    Noticing how exhausted Fenix appeared, Draven turned to Lucan''s protector. "Sir, should we send additional help?"


    Lucan''s protector shook his head. "No need. Our current priority isn''t to kill him. If Terragor hadn''t burned his blood essence and had actually asked for reinforcements, I would have sent one or two more people. But since he chose that desperate route and doesn''t seem interested in outside help, let him continue as he sees fit."


    Meanwhile, Ayla tugged at Cain''s sleeve, her voice trembling with worry. "Big Brother Cain, Uncle Fenix looks like he''s reached his limit. If he can''t fight anymore, who''s going to protect us?"


    She bit her thumb anxiously, realizing even Fenix''s formidable strength might not hold up against so many adversaries.


    Cain gave her a reassuring smile, gently flicking her forehead. "Don''t worry. He''ll be fine¡ªtrust me."


    ¡­


    Terragor then approached Fenix, each footstep blasting a crater into the ground. Fenix stood firm, crossing his swords in an X. Terragor''s stone-covered fist crashed down like a meteor, sparks and molten debris spraying in every direction.


    Despite blocking, Fenix was thrown backward, skidding over broken earth before he came to a halt.


    Gritting his teeth and ignoring the throbbing in his arms, Fenix prepared to unleash one of his strongest abilities.


    He then focused on the blazing heat coiled at his core, forcing his breathing to steady and pushing aside the pain in his back.


    "Infernal Ascendance," Fenix muttered, feeling nostalgia since it''s been a while he had used this talent as he only unleashed this talent when he wanted to fight using all of his strength.


    Suddenly, heat spiraled around him, igniting the air with glowing embers. Flames shot through his body, and bright streaks of molten light zigzagged beneath his feet.


    In one explosive moment, two colossal wings of fire erupted from his back, each feather shimmering with intense flame.


    The ground beneath Fenix fractured under the sheer intensity of his heat, and waves of scorching air fanned out around him. At the same time, his wounds began stitching themselves closed as hot trails of healing flame knitting flesh back together.


    "You''re right, let''s settle this," Fenix said with a grin.


    His swords glowed white-hot, flames curling along their lengths with renewed aggression. The temperature in the clearing spiked, and the shattered stones at his feet sizzled under the heat. Empowered by his ascension, Fenix felt ecstatic since someone had finally forced him to use his talent.


    Terragor''s heart slammed in his chest. Even with the boost from burning his blood essence, he realized just how formidable Fenix had become.


    However, he had come too far to turn back. Letting out another roar, Terragor threw himself at Fenix with the desperation of a man who had nothing left to lose.


    In a fiery blur, Fenix swept across the battlefield, his blazing wings propelling him forward. He clashed with Terragor in a thunderous impact as twin swords against stone gauntlets.


    A shockwave of sparks and flying debris burst outward from their collision. Locked in a brutal struggle, they strained to overpower one another.


    For a brief moment, Terragor''s earth-charged strength appeared to match the power of Fenix''s inferno. But slowly, the advantage of Infernal Ascendance began to show.


    With every passing second, Fenix''s aura grew brighter, and shallow cuts across his arms closed just as quickly as they formed, keeping him at full strength.


    Snarling, Terragor switched tactics. He slammed one foot to the ground, summoning a towering spire of rock beneath Fenix. The pillar nearly toppled Fenix, but his blazing wings propelled him upward at the last second.


    Suspended in midair, he retaliated by hurling fireballs charged with ascended energy. Each sphere exploded against Terragor''s gauntlets, scorching off layers of stone.


    Feeling outraged, Terragor slammed both fists into the ground, ripping the earth apart. Jagged fissures shot outward, revealing veins of molten magma that spewed upward like fountains.


    He hoped the unleashed lava might extinguish Fenix''s flames. Instead, it seemed to intensify them. With little effort, Fenix soared over the rising columns of magma, eyes glinting in the infernal glow.


    High above, he crossed his blades, forging a pulsating orb of flame. Each pulse made it grow in size and radiance, bathing the ruined field in hot light.

 Chapter 126 - 126: Butler Zens Odds Against Fenix

    Terragor quickly fueled more blood essence into his defenses. Stone walls grew in layered rings around him, rattling under the strain of his will. He coughed, lips flecked with blood as the cost of pushing his body to its limits.


    Fenix then unleashed the fiery sphere. The onrushing torrent shattered Terragor''s barricade, melting away stone in a storm of blistering heat. For a breathless instant, Fenix thought it was finished.


    A second later, Terragor''s roar tore through the chaos. He stumbled out of the flames, gauntlets disintegrating, his skin raw and burned.


    Yet the anger in his eyes had not dimmed. Summoning another quake, he split the ground in a jagged line, propelling shards of rock like miniature spears aimed at Fenix.


    One of Fenix''s flaming wings swept down, creating a makeshift shield that vaporized most of the shards.


    A handful still grazed him, slicing shallow lines that sizzled on contact with his aura. They healed almost instantly, thanks to the ongoing regeneration of [Infernal Ascendance.]


    Terragor coughed, his crimson aura flickering like a fading ember. Each breath was more labored than the last, yet fury and grief kept him upright. He refused to surrender until he had nothing left to give.


    "Not... done... yet," he rasped, scraping together every last ounce of earth energy. The ground convulsed, forming a massive rock golem that towered above him. Its vacant eyes flickered dully, and it lumbered toward Fenix, each step shaking the battlefield.


    Fenix''s wings flared brighter at this new challenge. The golem raised a colossal arm, swatting aside nearby debris. In response, Fenix summoned another surge of flames, his entire form glowing like molten metal. Then he dove straight toward the behemoth.


    The collision of fire and earth was deafening. The golem swung a massive fist, but Fenix deftly weaved around the blow, carving glowing slices across its stony frame.


    Each slash left blazing rifts etched in the rock. Terragor''s depleted stamina made the golem''s movements clumsy, giving Fenix more openings than the creation could defend.


    Noticing a vulnerable crack in the golem''s chest, Fenix poured every bit of his fiery might into his swords. With a savage thrust, he drove them into the creature''s core, unleashing a focused inferno at point-blank range.


    Boom!


    The resulting explosion tore the golem apart, hot rubble raining across the battlefield.


    Without its heart, the golem collapsed into a heap of stone and dust. Terragor dropped to one knee, wheezing for air. His stone gauntlets had disintegrated, and the once-violent tremors beneath him subsided.


    Fenix descended, folding his wings. Terragor looked up, eyes exhausted yet still brimming with defiance. With the last shred of his power, Terragor conjured a thin stone spear. Trembling, he threw it at Fenix.


    A single swipe of Fenix''s sword reduced it to useless shards. Terragor''s vision blurred. He gasped one final time before collapsing, knees meeting the broken earth. Still, he directed a glare at Fenix and spat his final words "I hope you''ll die in a horrible death" in a voice barely above a whisper.


    Fenix''s expression stayed expressionless as he thought that there was no room for mercy here, only the cold necessity of survival.


    Flames danced along his sword as he raised it high. Terragor shut his eyes, too weak to resist, and Fenix brought the blade down in a swift, final stroke. Steam rose where blood met scorching soil.


    The battlefield fell silent. Whatever energy had ripped it was gone. Fenix wrenched his blade free, his flaming wings dimming from a fierce blaze into a faint glow before fading away completely.


    He scanned the battlefield and saw Falmon''s body lay on one side, Terragor''s on the other. The heat shimmered above the ground, though the roars of combat had dissipated.


    Soreness gnawed at Fenix''s limbs¡ªInfernal Ascendance had healed him, but it also exhausted him. The muscles of his back ached, reminding him of the scorching wings he had just manifested.


    "That was a decent fight." Fenix chuckled as he glanced at Cain, who nodded in approval with his performance so far.


    Cain then stared at Draven''s party as if waiting for their next move.


    However, as his gaze just met Draven''s solemn expression, Cain raised his eyebrows as he was surprised to hear the notifications that he had been anticipating ever since Fenix killed his first opponent.


    [Ding! Fenix has killed three Peak-level Conqueror Rank Awakeners]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 34 billion Evolution Points]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 18,400 Gacha Points]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 3 High-level Summon Pools]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 8 Random-level Summon Pools]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 4 High-level Lottery Pools]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 11 Random-level Lottery Pools]


    When Cain checked the rewards, he was overjoyed since he thought of what kind of reward he would get after killing them all.


    Cain licked his lips unknowingly as he couldn''t wait to receive all the rewards later. S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Naturally, Cain''s expression was seen by Lucan and the others as they suddenly had a bad hunch when he saw it.


    Meanwhile, Garran studied Fenix, who still stood strong after his victory. Turning to Butler Zen, Garran lifted an eyebrow and asked, "So, what do you think of his strength?"


    "Hmm?" Butler Zen replied, glancing over. He had been observing Fenix''s fight while also keeping an eye on Lucan''s protector.


    With a calm smile, he said, "I never expected to see someone possessing the Phoenix''s bloodline. His power is truly impressive¡ªworthy of a hidden family''s protector."


    "As I thought." Garran nodded his head as he also guessed about this after Fenix used his [Infernal Ascendance] talent.


    He paused, then asked, "By the way, how does his strength compare to yours?"


    Butler Zen was surprised when Garran suddenly asked this question out of nowhere.


    Caught off guard by the sudden question, Butler Zen hesitated before returning his focus to Fenix with a slight frown. "It''s hard to say. If we were to fight to the death, I''d probably only have a fifty-percent chance of winning¡ªassuming he''s already shown us his full power," he explained.


    Deepening his frown, he added, "And if he''s hiding more trump cards, my odds would be even lower."

 Chapter 127 - 127: Anyas Turn

    When Garran heard it, he was taken aback. He hadn''t expected Fenix to be so powerful, especially since Butler Zen was known as the strongest Conqueror Rank in their entire family.


    Not only that, Butler Zen was so formidable that even Lucan''s protector would likely lose against him if they fought seriously. Garran knew this because Butler Zen himself had once estimated a 60¨C70% chance of defeating Lucan''s protector.


    That was precisely why Butler Zen accompanied Garran when they went to confront Lucan. Even if they ended up cornered by Lucan''s protector and Draven''s men, Butler Zen was confident he could at least help Garran escape even if it came at a price.


    Furthermore, Garran himself was also stronger than Lucan and was regarded as one of the top fighters in the academy among those at his rank.


    The source for that strength was from the physique that the Stormborne family had inherited for generations. The Stormborne Family''s physique was actually not to be underestimated because even though their family couldn''t be considered one of the top forces in the entire world, their family was used to being one.


    Their family''s unique physique, the Thunderclad Vessel physique, could even be said to be in the top 1,000 physique ranks in the entire Main World. However, because of their ancestor in the past, their physique was cursed by a powerful sorcerer, resulting in the decline of their family''s strength.


    From the once second only to those of the strongest forces on the Main Continent, they were forced to relocate to another continent, where they managed to remain a dominant regional force.


    To make matters worse, their bloodline was forbidden from setting foot in the Main Continent at all since they would be detected and killed directly if they were to step even an inch into the Main Continent.


    ¡­


    "Are you sure?" Garran asked with a frown just to confirm, as he still couldn''t believe it.


    Butler Zen glanced at Garran and nodded seriously. "Yeah. That''s why I honestly felt relieved that you chose to side with their group because after I gave it some thought, I felt that there''s something more than meets the eye with their group."


    "Hmpph! Do not underestimate my instincts." Garran snorted with a smug expression since Butler Zen protested and even attempted to persuade him once when Fenix''s first combat had just begun, but he ignored him and told him that this was an order because he was adamant about his decision.


    As Garran and Butler Zen were having their own little conversation, the situation on Lucan''s side was not good, as they had sent three people, and all of them were dead.


    Not only that, even if Fenix''s body condition wasn''t at its peak, they realized that Fenix didn''t seem to care as if he had been through a similar situation like this many times before.


    "Sir, what should we do now?" Draven asked with a worried expression because after this was his men''s turn to fight, and he was just a little bit worried in case he failed the mission, as he noticed that even Lucan''s protector showed such a solemn expression.


    "Now, let''s end this with all of you going at once." Lucan''s protector ordered as his gaze swept Cain''s group, intending to see their response.


    When everyone heard it, the atmosphere immediately became tense as they thought that Fenix was going to face six people at once when his condition wasn''t that good in the first place.


    "Big brother Cain, they are going to send six people directly. Please, save Uncle Fenix!" Ayla urged, nagging at Cain as she tugged Cain''s sleeves with a worried expression.


    The reason why she knew the situation was because she eavesdropped on Dante''s conversation that they were going to send six people at once.


    Ayla had also become closer to Fenix as she had taken refuge in him when she mocked Lucan and was almost caught because of it. So, after she knew that she was being protected by Fenix, she naturally felt grateful to him and became closer afterwards.


    That''s why after Fenix''s first fight, she just realized that Fenix had been protecting them this whole time with his life on the line, and when she heard that they were going to send six people at once, she immediately became genuinely worried.


    "Alright, alright, it''s time to help him since he would really die at this rate if they were ganging up on him six at once." Cain chuckled and patted Ayla''s head softly, reassuring her to not worry anymore since he had decided to help Fenix now.


    He then glanced at Anya and smiled. "Anya, it''s finally your turn."


    When Anya heard it, she grinned as she got up and stretched her body gracefully. "Finally, my time to test my new strength."


    "Anya, remember the mission and stay in human form." Cain reminded her because he didn''t want to show Anya''s half-transformation to others since he didn''t intend to kill Garran and his protector.


    "I know, don''t worry." Anya replied with a smile before jumping on the ground and approaching Fenix slowly.


    One of the reasons why Cain had always been acting as if he didn''t take this seriously was because there was Anya, who would become much stronger than Fenix if she were to fight with full strength seriously.


    Because she had awakened her tails up to the 4th tail, if she were to fight while using her power until the 4th tail, her strength would be quintupled.


    With her strength that was quintupled, she would definitely be able to even contend with them by herself if she was willing to pay some price.


    That''s why Cain literally had never taken them seriously and instead thought about the consequence because he knew that even if their group were to fight with Lucan''s protector and Butler Zen, he was confident that they would be able to kill them all if he was willing to pay some price.


    However, the others didn''t know about this, resulting in them becoming worried naturally and fooling Lucan''s group, as he had heard a phrase saying, ''To fool the enemies, you must first fool your allies,'' or something that even Cain wasn''t sure about, but at least he knew what the phrase meant.


    Naturally, that''s not the only reason why he never took them seriously, because he had the strongest trump card up his sleeve that he wouldn''t use unless he was forced to do so.


    Because this trump card might not only save them from the current crisis but could lead to a future problem since he was strongly advised by the little creature to not use it.


    As he was thinking about it while waiting for the showdown, he immediately came back to his senses when he felt someone tug his sleeve.


    "Big Brother Cain, why are you sending Big Sis Anya? Isn''t her rank lower than Fenix''s?" Sylvia asked with a worried expression since Anya was her first female friend that was there and acted as her older sister when she hadn''t met her older sister before.


    "Don''t worry. Even though her rank is lower than Fenix''s, her strength is far stronger than Fenix''s if she were to fight seriously." Cain reassured her, patting her head and letting her sit beside her.


    "Really? Didn''t Uncle Fenix say that he was the strongest in this world and there wouldn''t be anyone who dared to be the first if he were the second?" Ayla asked curiously, as she thought that Fenix was the strongest.


    "He indeed could be said to be the strongest, but Anya now had become stronger than him after her strength had reached a new level." Cain ruffled her hair softly while explaining it to her.


    "After this, I will ask Big Sis Anya instead of Uncle Fenix since she was stronger, and Uncle Fenix sometimes scolded Ayla if she asked too many questions."


    Ayla nodded seriously, thinking that she wouldn''t ask Fenix anymore, as she was also forced to ask Fenix because she only wanted to learn from the strongest.


    Naturally, this conversation was being heard by the others, resulting in Draven''s group thinking that Cain was bluffing as he was being cornered.


    However, their expression instantly became solemn when they noticed that Fenix suddenly released a huge fire energy as Fenix used his [Immortal Ember SS Rank talent].


    Suddenly, a surge of energy exploded from him like a blazing tidal wave of heat as an immense pillar of fire shooting high into the sky. The very ground beneath his feet cracked from the sudden spike in temperature.


    Whoosh!


    Flames enveloped Fenix''s entire form, wreathing him in a roaring inferno. Burning embers whirled around him in chaotic eddies, illuminating the battlefield in a radiant red glow that caused shadows to writhe and dance on the surrounding. A suffocating heat licked at the air, forcing onlookers to step back involuntarily, their eyes widening in sudden realization.


    "...H-His energy just skyrocketed!" someone from Draven''s group gasped.


    Draven''s mocking grin was wiped clean off his face. The rest of his crew wore expressions that danced between shock and fear. It was clear that they''d grossly underestimated Fenix as they thought that Fenix was on his near end. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Fenix''s gaze swept over his enemies, emboldened by his renewed vigor. Yet in the back of his mind, he was all too aware that the Immortal Ember was a double-edged sword since if he couldn''t end this fight soon, his stamina would vanish just as quickly as it had surged.

 Chapter 128 - 128: Fenix vs Five People at Once!

    "Let''s go at it once again." Fenix smiled, his gaze sweeping over towards the six people who had already walked towards his direction with solemn expressions.


    He then added, as his smile turned into a grin, "Who''s going to fight me this time?"


    "Which one of you is going to handle her? The others will follow me to finish him quickly." Old Yan glanced at his men.


    "Let me handle her." A man in his early 30s stepped forward and licked his lips as he scanned Anya''s body thoroughly.


    When Fenix heard it, his grin immediately disappeared and was replaced with a grave expression, as he hadn''t expected that five of them would go at him at once instead of splitting them or even focusing on fighting Anya.


    Fenix guessed that they must have thought that Cain''s talk was just a bluff, as Anya''s rank was just a mere Peak King Rank, and even if she burned her blood essence for temporary purposes, her strength would still be inferior to theirs, resulting in sending only one person to handle her.


    "Don''t worry, just hold on for a bit since I''d finish him quickly." Anya patted Fenix''s shoulder with a smile.


    The man who chose to fight Anya stepped away from the main group, closing the distance between them. He had the characteristic dark attribute swirling around his arms, which periodically emitted flickers of crimson fire, hinting at a secondary fire attribute.


    His stats were more than enough to overpower an average Peak King Rank.


    [Strength]: 210 million


    [Agility]: 215 million


    [Health]: 220 million


    [Sense]: 205 million


    [Energy]: 213 million


    But Anya was no average King Rank, and he had no idea of the explosive potential hidden within her 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox Bloodline.


    He sneered and rolled his neck as if preparing for a light workout.. "You should''ve stayed out of our way, girl," he taunted, a plume of black smoke curling around his fist. "I''ll make this painless."


    Anya simply gazed at him, her calm composure matching his arrogant swagger with quiet determination. When the man lunged forward as dark fire crackling around his curled knuckles, Anya let out a measured exhale, activating her second-tailed power, tripling her stats:


    [Strength]: 270 million


    [Agility]: 360 million


    [Health]: 216 million


    [Sense]: 252 million


    [Energy]: 576 million


    A flicker of Foxfire Flame enshrouded her palms in crimson red fire. At first, it seemed small and unimposing, but her eyes glowed with a fierce brilliance. As soon as the man''s fist shot forth, Anya dashed to the side with staggering speed. Before he could detect her altered pace, she rammed an open palm wreathed in Foxfire into his ribs.


    Boom!


    A muted explosion thundered, the Foxfire Explosion threw him sideways. He tumbled, rolling twice on the dusty ground before managing to brace himself. Shock etched itself across his face. S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "H-how are you¡ª?" he snarled, rubbing his side. His armor was torn where the flame struck, exposing a charred patch of skin beneath.


    Anya didn''t reply and instead, advanced like a ghost, silent and efficient. She formed her Advanced Foxfire into a shimmering whip that cracked with fierce flames before lashing out, creating a scorching arc in the air.


    The man scrambled back, forging a shield of dark flame to intercept. Sparks of black and red collided in midair, each sizzling upon impact.


    Yet Anya''s triple stats gave her an edge he couldn''t match. She ducked beneath his desperate counter, stepping inside his guard.


    Her foxfire-coated knee drove into his abdomen, and a second orb of flame detonated point-blank against his chest. Ribs cracked under the combined pressure, and his breath escaped in a ragged gasp.


    "Y-you little¡ª" he choked, blood dribbling from his mouth. An inferno of dark-red flame flared around him, either a last-ditch attempt or pure panic, but Anya calmly sidestepped it.


    A single, final lash of her foxfire whip tore through his neck in a searing line of fire flame. His eyes widened as his final expression was one of disbelief as he crumpled to the ground, lifeless, the stench of burning flesh rising from the fatal wound.


    A silence settled about them, interrupted only by the crackle of lingering fires. Anya looked down at her foe''s flaming body.


    Her chest heaved, adrenaline still racing through her veins, but she maintained her composure. With that pervert dealt with, she turned her focus to the swirl of commotion where Fenix was forced into a desperate fight and dashed to his rescue.


    The five men surrounding Fenix radiated deadly intent, and a swift flurry of attacks bore down on him as five attacks were attacking him at the same time.


    Dark Flames erupted around a short sword wielded by a thin warrior, sending arcs of black embers into the air with each slash. Shadow Chains slithered forth from a purplish robed fighter, snaking toward Fenix''s ankles and wrists as he intended on binding him. The bulkiest man in the group slammed a foot down, causing jagged Dark Earth Spikes to rise upward, attempting to impale Fenix from underneath. Another lean figure released a whirling gust of Dark Wind, kicking up dust and creating swirling vortexes around Fenix''s legs, impeding his mobility. Finally, Old Yan drew back, whirling a toxic greenish mist into his dark aura, a lethal mixture of poison and shadow that crept across the ground like a deadly fog.


    Fenix gritted his teeth. After summoning Ember Veins, he felt molten energy enter his body, increasing his strength and agility. Orange sparks gleamed in his eyes. Twirling both swords, he slashed through the first wave of Shadow Chains, flames flickering across the steel. The purplish robed combatant cursed and retreated slightly.


    Clank!


    The short-sword wielder hammered at him from the side, black flames scorching Fenix''s arm. Fenix whirled and crossed his blades to parry. Sparks flew down, and he hissed as stray arcs of dark fire charred the bare skin near his wrist. Ignoring the pain, he launched a ferocious counterattack, delivering a Burning Slash that forced the attacker to retreat.


    However, the brief fight left Fenix exposed to the Dark Wind swirling behind him. A funnel of inky gusts crashed into his back, pushing him forward. Looking at the opening, the bulkiest man immediately capitalized with a Dark Earth-powered uppercut.


    It smashed into Fenix''s torso, hurting his ribs. He staggered, barely catching his balance before a series of Dark Firebolts from the short-sword user crashed around him. One of them clipped his right shoulder, causing a burn that tore through his armor and scorched his flesh.


    Fenix suppressed a painful grimace and used his [Ashstorm Surge] skill, a technique that created a swirling shroud of scorching ash in a circular radius. The air became murky with ash and embers, forcing the five men to retreat or suffer severe burns.


    Fenix broke free from the entanglement of wind currents and dark tendrils during that brief respite. He whirled, slicing through the flames and capturing one man, a wiry fighter with Dark Wind powers on his thigh.


    The blood spattered, and the man yelled as he stepped back. However, the comfort was only momentary as Old Yan moved forward, the poisonous mist around him condensing into a dense, nauseating cloud. Old Yan threw both hands forward, piercing Fenix''s ribcage with serpentine strands of poison-laced darkness.


    Fenix managed to interpose one blade, but only partially deflected the strike. Pain erupted on his side, a scything burn that seemed both corrosive and electrical. The poison caused a portion of his shirt to disintegrate. Despite his high health stats, the synergy of five great fighters weighed heavy, and each wound drained that immense reservoir of vitality.


    "You can''t hold out forever," Old Yan growled, his voice filled with malicious satisfaction. "Even a top-tier talent falls when faced with five."


    Fenix remained silent. Blood oozed from a gash on his left arm, and his breathing had become labored. However, his eyes were filled with a ferocious light, indicating that he was not done.


    Anya finished her brief battle with the dark-flame fighter, who had underestimated her. His carcass was smoking on the ground.


    Since she was free, she rushed towards Fenix, her triple-tailed power still pouring through her veins. Foxfire sparked at her fingertips as she was eager to blast her enemy to ashes.


    Surveying the scene, she spotted Fenix standing in a swirl of ash, surrounded by five guys. She breathed deeply as she observed multiple cuts on his arms, as well as melted or scorched sections of armor. Despite his defiance, he was plainly in trouble.


    The bulkiest man who used dark earth skill noticed Anya and was surprised because he hadn''t realized that the person who stepped forward to deal with Anya first had been killed by her since he had been focusing on dealing with Fenix with the others.


    With a confused expression, he asked. "What the fuck? How could you¨C"


    Before he could finish his sentence, Anya came forward and shattered his forearm with a Foxfire Whip. The scorching flame caused a deep burn, and he recoiled with a bellow of agony.


    In one fluid motion, she threw a Foxfire Explosion that detonated near his torso, propelling him back. Despite being alive, he was forced to retreat, furiously patting down the flames that clung to his clothing.


    Taking advantage of that, Fenix charged at the swordsman with Dark Flames. The man barely had time to protect himself before being struck by a scorching cross slash amplified by Fenix''s Flareblade Technique.


    Steel crashed against steel, and arcs of bright red flame collided with black embers, resulting in a blinding explosion of sparks all around.


    [A/N]


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 Chapter 129 - 129: Fenix & Anya vs Five People (1)

    The robed fighter with Shadow Chains attempted to bind Fenix again, but Anya quickly deflected by creating a translucent Foxfire Shield that cut the chain midair.


    The purplish robed guy cursed, falling back from her intimidating atmosphere. A glint of panic flashed in his eyes; the so-called "weak link" they had meant to dismiss had just slain one of their own and was now defending Fenix with deadly skill.


    Amid swirling ash and flickering foxfire, the battlefield transformed into a chaotic dance of darkness and flame. Old Yan shouted as he ordered, his tone laced with impatience.


    "Re-form ranks! Dark Wind, get behind them. Dark Earth, disrupt from below. Fire users, suppress them from the flanks. I''ll handle the finishing blow." Old Yan called them out according to their power since he didn''t even want to leak a tiny bit of information about them. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He then swept his arm in a broad arc, releasing Poison Mist that spread across the ground in sickly green wisps.


    In response, Fenix quickly ignited a wall of flame along the edge of his swords to burn away the toxins before they could enter his lungs, but the effort cost him valuable time and left him vulnerable on his left side.


    One of the Fire attribute men noticed the gap and pounced, his blade wrapped in black-and-red flames, striking Fenix''s thigh.


    Shing!


    Sparks scattered as Fenix just barely managed to spin, but the strike still cut a line across his leg. The pain rushed through his leg, threatening to buckle it. Gasping, he forcibly steadied himself with Ember Veins, forcing more heat-fueled power into his limbs.


    He pressed back, slashing the attacker''s weapon with a ferocious overhead strike. Metal shrieked as the attacker''s blade snapped beneath the persistent pressure of Fenix''s flame-laced strike, and the guy stumbled aside, his eyes widening in surprise.


    Meanwhile, Anya engaged the robed chain-wielder, who danced through the whirling shadows. He attempted to ensnare her in illusions created by mixing darkness with faint images of flickering black shapes.


    Because of her heightened senses, she saw through the illusions. Even without it, she would still be able to see through the illusions since she had a talent related to illusion.


    She then dashed forward and unleashed a Foxfire Explosion at his feet. The resulting detonation sent him upward, his chains flapping aimlessly.


    Before he could land, Anya soared high with a quick burst of speed, summoning a Foxfire Blade in her hand. She cut him across the back, resulting in him falling with a hoarse scream as he was severely injured.


    Combat continued at a relentless pace. Old Yan, Fenix''s most formidable opponent, advanced once more. Green poison swirled around his knuckles, and his eyes flashed with deadly power. "Time to put an end to this," he sneered.


    He feinted left, then suddenly smashed Fenix''s ribs with a blazing, poison-soaked fist. Fenix grunted, feeling something crack in his side. The pain was immense. Blood spattered his lips, but he refused to drop his swords. With a rush of energy, he rammed his shoulder into Old Yan''s chest, forcing him backward.


    That small push provided Fenix the space he needed. He swung both swords in a cross pattern, igniting them with a powerful Burning Slash.


    The arcs of flame blazed outward, slicing through the air toward Old Yan. He managed to sidestep, though the edges of the flames scorched his clothes, and the ground at his feet erupted in molten slag.


    Panting, Fenix dropped to a knee for half a heartbeat, the agony in his ribs making it hard to breathe. ''What should I do?,'' he thought.


    Despite several wounds on the enemy side, they remained five strong, and Fenix''s damaged status worried him more with each passing second.


    Anya stood nearby, battered but still fighting with her triple stats. She eyed Fenix''s injuries, a flicker of concern shading her gaze. She could sense that he wouldn''t last long at this rate.


    To the left, two men were regrouping, obviously the Fire and Earth duo. The Earth user slammed his palms to the ground, launching another set of spiked pillars that erupted in a wide radius around Fenix.


    Meanwhile, the Fire user summoned black embers, forming a swirling firewall that trapped Fenix in a ring of scorching darkness.


    Anya attempted to intervene, but the chain-wielder had recovered enough to intercept her, launching a hail of shadowy links her way. She slashed them apart with foxfire, but it slowed her approach.


    Meanwhile, with half of his robe burned away, Old Yan cracked his knuckles, preparing to unleash a final blow.


    Poison flowed about his hands, like live vipers. If Fenix was caught in another direct attack from him, the damage may be fatal even with his huge health stats.


    Breathing raggedly, Fenix realized he had no choice but to gamble. He roared, summoning all of his Ember Veins and unleashing a wave of burning energy that caused the whirling firewall to withdraw for a brief while.


    He then exploded into motion, dashing out of the ring of dark flames. At the same time, the Earth user''s spikes rose beneath him, grazing his calf and causing a minor cut. Blood splattered across the sharp stone, but he continued on, ignoring the scorching agony.


    Flames radiated from both his swords in blinding arcs as he unleashed Flareblade Technique.


    The Fire attribute foe lunged again, hoping to meet him head-on. Their weapons clashed in a fierce, explosive collision of black and red flame.


    Fenix used the force of impact to spin around, slashing horizontally at the man''s midsection.


    The blade slashed through armor, leaving a burning trail of burnt flesh. A howl of pain tore from the man''s throat, but before Fenix could finish him off, Old Yan appeared behind him.


    Old Yan clapped his hands together, creating a dome of Dark Poison energy that closed in on Fenix from all sides.


    The air thickened with an acidic odor. Fenix coughed violently, and his vision blurred. Every breath was like swallowing pieces of glass.


    Old Yan advanced with a laugh. "You put up a good fight," he confessed, his tone tinged with cruel pleasure. "But, as I already stated, numbers and synergy always overcome. This is your end."

 Chapter 130 - 130: Fenix & Anya vs Five People (2)

    A gust of wind from one of the guys, along with blazing flames from another, whipped up the poison gas into a swirling vortex of poisonous vapor.


    Fenix lifted his blades to protect himself, but he could feel the toxins infiltrating his body. Dizziness threatened to collapse him, and the fresh taste of blood seared his tongue as he coughed once more. S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Not far away, Anya fought furiously to break through, summoning another Foxfire Explosion to finally scatter the chain-wielder. She tossed off his torn shadow-chains, her heart racing. She saw Fenix through the toxic cloud, kneeling in a swirl of green and black. Their eyes met for a brief moment, despair in her expression as she realized time was running short.


    Fenix tried to stand but collapsed back onto one knee as his swords scraped the rocky ground. The swirling pollutants depleted the oxygen around him, leaving him gasping. With muscles trembling and blood covering his garments from many wounds, he tried to keep his eyesight from blacking out.


    "Fen¡ª!" Anya''s voice cut through the chaos. She extended a hand, foxfire flickering on her fingertips.


    However, the enemy group closed ranks as the three of them, including Old Yan, formed a wedge between Anya and Fenix, each preparing their final attack.


    Sparks and smoke drifted in the ruined battlefield. Bits of dirt, shattered chain links, and molten rock areas were scattered around. The remnants of Anya''s killed rival smoldered along the edge of the artificial battlefield, a chilling reminder of her savagery.


    Fenix remained kneeling, gripping his swords with quivering hands. Every frantic breath burnt his lungs, but a fiery determination ignited his gaze as he reflected on himself. ''Tch, it is not time yet.''


    A toxic smoke hung over the charred battlefield. Poison-laced blackness twisted like a whirlpool around Fenix, who strained to breathe. Blood trickled from a wound on his brow, and each inhalation felt like molten glass slashing his lungs.


    Old Yan and his four remaining subordinates¡ªgrim-faced guys endowed with twisted mixtures of evil characteristics as they closed in on him from all sides.


    Anya, still boosted by her fox bloodline''s threefold boost, stood at the edge of the toxic swirl. She had already defeated one rival single-handedly, but she knew these five were more experienced, especially Old Yan, whose rank and stats outweighed hers. But she refused to abandon Fenix.


    "Move aside!" Old Yan screamed, his voice echoing with malice. Serpentine tendrils of poisonous shadows curled about his forearms. "I''ll deliver the killing blow. Keep the fox girl busy!"


    A scrawny, purplish robed figure nodded as blood smeared his forehead. This was the Shadow Chain wielder Anya had injured earlier.


    Despite his injuries, he still exuded a dangerous aura that made her feel threatened. He extended his arms, and black chains appeared in the air, each link glowing a sinister violet. "You''re mine," he growled at her.


    Meanwhile, two other men re-formed a pincer formation around Fenix:


    Dark Earth User, A bulky man who had conjured spires and cracks in the ground; blood leaked from a burn on his forearm, caused by Anya''s foxfire lash.


    Dark Fire User had several wounds on his torso from Fenix''s sword blows. His cheekbones were stained by soot, yet his narrowed eyes shone with resolve.


    With black gusts rippling from his fingertips, Dark Wind User, the last fighter, circled behind Fenix. He combined Old Yan''s poison with the intention of trapping Fenix in a whirling prison of unpleasant air.


    Fenix gritted his teeth and pushed himself to his feet. His vision was blurred by the swirling chemicals as his swords trembled in his hands.


    Reviving his limbs with a heated surge, he exhaled frantically and called forth the flames of Ember Veins still flowing in his veins. Though battered, he refused to bow.


    "Not¡­ done¡­ yet," he said in a raspy voice that was almost audible above a whisper.


    Taking a deep breath, Anya''s gaze shifted from Fenix''s terrible situation to the robed chain-wielder in front of her.


    "I have to make a way," she mumbled softly.


    The swirling black chains fanned out, snapping and slithering as if alive. If she got tangled, it could sap her momentum and might even cost Fenix''s life.


    Anya let out a loud breath and sprang forward. Around her arms, foxfire flared, creating two bright blades of crimson red flame. Each step left trailing flames on the battlefield.


    The chain-wielder snarled in response, swinging his arms wide to send a volley of Shadow Chains her way.


    The first chain whipped toward her neck, while the other was low and directed at her ankles. Anya crouched, slashing upward in a crescent motion with her right-hand foxfire blade.


    The topmost chain broke under the intense heat and broke up into black specks. She pivoted on one foot, letting the lower chain pass harmlessly beneath her hip. Sparks flew as chain links skidded across the stone, leaving a burnt line in the dirt.


    Undeterred, the robed man summoned more chains from the darkness, creating illusions that made them appear to split and multiply.


    Anya''s sharp eyes narrowed. Thanks to her talent, she caught subtle differences in how the illusions shimmered quite easily.


    She then dodged to the left, avoiding three false chains that disappeared when they came into touch with her foxfire. Through her blind spot, the actual chain entered.


    Sensing the shift in air pressure, Anya twisted, raising her left-hand foxfire blade just in time to cut it short. The chain-wielder hissed, staggering back as his arms trembling from the backlash of losing yet another manifested chain.


    "Stay¡­ still!" he spat, fury trembling in his voice.


    His attempt to lash out again was too late as Anya had launched forward in a blur. In her palm, her foxfire ignited, turning from blades into a single, focused Foxfire Explosion sphere.


    At close range, she rammed it into his chest. The battlefield was illuminated by a dazzling burst of azure fire.


    The robed man''s scream was cut short as the explosion tore through his torso, slicing flesh and cloth alike.


    His eyes were wide with fear as he fell to his knees. Anya killed him by driving her second foxfire blade right into his neck before he could make another sound. The spray of blood mixed with the fading flames of the foxfire.


    Standing while panting, Anya looked at another corpse before shifting his attention towards Fenix''s position with a grin. "Another one has gone down."

 Chapter 131 - 131: Fenix was cornered

    Even with one more enemy down, Fenix still faced four enemies, led by Old Yan. The old man had created a swirling mixture of Dark Poison that steadily thickened around Fenix, each inhalation burning his lungs.


    In an attempt to trap him, two underlings, Fire and Earth, launched a flurry of coordinated attacks. Meanwhile, the Wind user channeled a vortex of black gusts, further choking off Fenix''s mobility.


    "Such a pity," Old Yan sneered, his lips forming a twisted smile. "You were strong¡ªbut arrogance is the downfall of many."


    He raised his arms. Wisps of poison-laced shadows coalesced overhead, forming the shape of a monstrous, coiling serpent made of black and green miasma.


    "Fall to my Serpent of Venom!" he roared, thrusting both hands forward. The phantom serpent shot toward Fenix with its jaws opened widely as its fangs dripped venomous sludge.


    Fenix was aware that allowing something to hit him directly may be lethal. With a hoarse howl, he used Flareblade Technique to ignite both swords. The heat was so great that the air shimmered about them. With a mighty upswing, he attempted to cleave the serpent in half.


    The clash was intense. Dark poison sizzled against Fenix''s fiery slash, filling the air with acrid smells. Though the upper half of the serpent dissolved, its lower section splashed across the ground in a vile puddle, spattering Fenix''s boots.


    A sensation of numbness slowly spread up his legs. Black spots danced in the corners of his eyes as he coughed fiercely.


    "Got you now!" yelled the Dark Fire user, who attacked in with a diagonal slash. Black-and-red flames burst around his sword.


    Fenix raised his arm to block, twisting his blade desperately to parry. Although sparks flew, Fenix''s armor was raked by the hit, resulting in another seeping wound on his side.


    "End him!" shouted the Dark Earth user.


    He slammed one foot into the ground, causing a new line of earthen spikes to shoot toward Fenix''s ankles from behind.


    In response, Fenix spun and smashed them apart with a Burning Slash, but the exertion ripped at his wounds, causing him to fall and spill blood on the broken stone.


    Whoosh!


    The Dark Wind user seized the moment, releasing a concentrated black gale that slammed into Fenix''s chest, sending him back several meters.


    Fenix crashed to the ground, skidding to a stop near a jagged outcrop. Cringing in pain, he attempted to rise but felt his legs wobble under the venom''s creeping effect.


    "This is it¡­" The Fire user advanced, lifting his sword for a finishing blow.


    However, before the blade could descend, Anya erupted onto the scene. A swirling Foxfire Whip lashed out, coiling around the Fire user''s arm and jerking it away from Fenix''s body.


    The man''s eyes blazed with shock. He then slashed at the whip, trying to sever it, but the foxfire burned with intensity that was too strong for a simple cut.


    "Get away from him!" Anya shouted, her usually soft voice edged with fury.


    She clenched her free hand, creating a swirling Foxfire Explosion. With a crackling hum, the orb darted forward, crashing into the Fire user''s sword. A mini-detonation shook his grip, nearly disarming him.


    The Earth user and Wind user swiftly moved, launching dual attacks at Anya with stone spikes from the left and howling black wind from the right.


    She crossed her arms in front of her face and braced, tearing her whip from the Fire user''s arm. Around her, a half-dome of fire flames blazed as foxfire surged.


    Clash!


    Through the swirling foxfire, the combined blow hammered her shield, causing it to shatter like spiderwebs.


    Anya grimaced, feeling her strength waver under the assault. Maintaining triple stats was a little bit draining, especially after so many powerful techniques.


    Still, she endured, pushing back with a fierce cry. The foxfire shield expanded, briefly repelling the stone spikes and swirling darkness.


    However, as she repelled those two, Old Yan appeared behind her, his fists encircled by a venomous aura. He intended to hit her in the rear, which may instantly paralyze or kill her.


    Fenix, despite his tattered condition, saw the danger. He threw one of his swords across the gap between them, summoning the last of the adrenaline from his Ember Veins.


    Old Yan had to veer to escape being impaled as it whirled end over end, wreathed in flames. His momentum was stopped as the blade brushed over his forearm, leaving a small line of blood.


    This gave Anya the extra heartbeat she needed to counter the Earth and Wind users. She then charged forward, snapping her foxfire whip in an arc that scorched the Earth user''s shoulder and forced him to back away.


    Subsequently, she turned with astonishing speed and threw a Foxfire Explosion toward the whirling whirlpool of the Wind user. The orb detonated in midair, dispersing the black gale with a hiss of colliding energies.


    Boom!


    Anya stood with her hairline drenched in sweat and her chest heaving. She looked at Fenix, who was gasping for air close to the outcrop.


    One of his swords lay out of reach, while the other was clenched tightly in his bloodied hand. His face was pale, and he coughed wetly. Yet he gave her a nod of gratitude.


    They experienced a brief, silent moment of relief from one another¡ªa breather in the midst of chaos.


    Meanwhile, Old Yan ground his teeth in frustration. A trickle of blood ran down his arm where Fenix''s thrown sword had grazed him. "You worthless fools! Surround them again!" he snapped at his men. "Don''t let them regroup!" S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Driven by Old Yan''s rage, the Fire and Earth users circled around Fenix again, aiming to finish him off for good. The Wind user started channeling a fresh torrent of black air, and Old Yan himself advanced like a serpent, poison swirling menacingly around his fists.


    But one man was still reeling from Anya''s earlier onslaught¡ªthe chain-wielder had been killed, and the robed illusions user was out of the picture.


    Anya understood that, given Fenix''s condition, leaving all four alive any longer was a surefire way to end things. They could have a chance if she could remove even one more.


    She then flared her Energy as she stretched her foxfire into twin swords again and sprinted for the Dark Wind user, the one so crucial to the group''s battlefield control.


    He turned just in time to see her coming, raising both hands to launch a razor-sharp gust of black air. Anya countered with a forward thrust of her right-hand blade, creating a wedge of foxfire.


    The wind sliced against the flame, sending sparks and gusts flying. For a moment, the two energies clashed in a dazzling standoff, whirling flames and black dust swirling overhead.


    Anya took advantage of the situation and cut with her left blade, moving laterally to get over the wind barrier.


    The Wind user''s eyes widened. He tried to dodge, but her tripled agility was too much for him. His torso was deeply cut by the foxfire sword.


    A scream ripped from his throat as he staggered backward and his swirling wind dispersed into random gusts.


    Not letting him recover, Anya slammed her palm against his chest, creating a Foxfire Explosion.


    Boom!


    As the explosion knocked him off his feet, his chest cavity burned and he gasped on his own air. He was flung through the air by the crash and landed in a limp sprawl. Smoke twisted from his motionless body.


    In the span of heartbeats, Anya had removed yet another enemy from the fight, leaving Old Yan plus the Fire and Earth users as the only foes standing. A hush settled momentarily, broken only by the crackle of dying flames and Fenix''s strained breathing.


    Anya let out a shaky exhale. Her limbs trembled from exertion, and her foxfire flickered unsteadily at the edges.


    Old Yan''s composure cracked for an instant, the corner of his mouth twitching in anger. "You¡­ filthy¡­ fox¡­" he snarled. He glared at his two remaining underlings, who exchanged anxious glances.


    They had never seen their squad decimated so quickly by just two opponents, no matter how powerful. Fear gnawed at them even amid their loyalty to Old Yan.


    Fenix, breathing heavily and covered in blood, forced a small smile. Despite the venom in his veins, he forced himself to rise up, clutching his only surviving blade. "You''re next, old man," he spoke in a shaky but adamant voice.


    Anya then moved to Fenix''s side, placing one hand on his shoulder and foxfire fluttering around her free hand as she steadied him.


    Despite their weariness and wounds, they faced Old Yan and his two battered comrades together with a glimpse of victory burning in their eyes.


    The tide of conflict was shifting. Old Yan was losing the benefit of overwhelming numbers, but they still had to deal with his deadly poison and sinister synergy. Old Yan''s face had the tiniest trace of desperation.


    With Anya having just killed the Dark Wind user, only three of the enemy remain: Old Yan, the Dark Earth user, and the Dark Fire user.


    Although Fenix is badly injured and Anya is nearing her limit, they have reduced a once-overwhelming squad of six to a trio.


    A faint wind stirred the scorched clearing, carrying the stench of burnt flesh, ash, and poison. Fenix stood with one sword in hand, trembling from venom coursing through his veins, blood staining his armor.


    All three enemies radiated grim resolve, though each sported burns, cuts, or bruises from the furious clash.


    Old Yan appeared particularly angry, with his robes frayed and a faint line of blood running down one arm. As he looked over the battlefield, where three of his teammates were dead, every muscle in his face trembled with rage.

 Chapter 132 - 132: Fenixs Death

    "This should''ve ended long ago," he muttered as his eyes locked on Fenix and Anya. "I underestimated you both."


    Anya gulped down air, her heart still pounding from prolonged combat. She cast a sideways glance at Fenix, sensing how close he was to collapsing.


    She saw his knuckles whiten as he leaned harder on his remaining sword. She put a reassuring hand on his shoulder and squeezed it lightly.


    "Stay behind me for a moment," Anya said in a low voice. "You''re in no condition¡ª"


    Fenix gritted his teeth and shook his head. "I can still fight."


    Yet behind that bravado, she saw the flicker of doubt in his eyes.


    Before either could speak again, Old Yan flicked his wrist. "What are you waiting for? Attack!"


    At Old Yan''s command, the Dark Earth user sprinted in, slamming his foot into the ground. A new row of stone spikes burst from the soil, each tip glowing with a faint blackish aura.


    Meanwhile, the Dark Fire user flanked wide, creating a column of swirling flames that shot forward in a broad arc.


    Anya moved first in response. She gathered what little foxfire she had and shaped it around Fenix to form a Foxfire Shield. But she had to divide her focus due to the intense assault coming from two sides.


    She could only shield him from the dark stream of molten flames to a certain extent. The extreme strain caused her shield''s edges to flicker, indicating that it almost collapsed.


    "Fenix, watch your¡ª"


    A stone spike shot up behind her words, nearly impaling Fenix''s calf. The tip cut a minor gash as he dodged. He limped backwards as pain erupted in his leg.


    Fenix gritted his teeth and summoned Ember Veins, pouring burning energy into his muscles to keep going.


    Anya launched a counterattack, creating a little Foxfire Explosion with her free hand in a tight circle that crashed into the Earth user.


    Looking at the incoming attack, he raised his arms to shield his face, causing him to stumble back and molten rock fragments flew in all directions.


    Suddenly, Old Yan charged through the haze of debris. His hands were encircled by poisonous mist that was ready to strike.


    Noticing the attack from the old man, Anya turned as she intended to face him.


    However, the old man''s reflexes were quicker than she had expected; after making a low feint, he struck her shoulder with a vicious palm punch. A poisonous residue stuck to her armor, corroding the metal every second, and a sizzling hiss rose.


    Anya let out a cry and had to take a few steps back. The Dark Fire user took advantage of the situation to attack Fenix.


    Fenix noticed the blade encased in flames coming at the last second. His battered body struggled to move. Nevertheless, he lifted his blade and used the attacker''s blazing weapon to cut through steel.


    It rained embers and sparks. For an instant, They were in a desperate situation for a moment. Fenix''s knees began to give way under the constant pressure.


    "Hnnngh!"


    Summoning a final burst of Flareblade Technique, Fenix shoved the Dark Fire user off balance, reversing momentum.


    Fenix cut at the man''s torso as he stumbled. A deep cut opened, causing blackened blood oozing forth.


    But just then, Old Yan appeared at Fenix''s unguarded flank as his hand glowed with an eerie greenish-black aura.


    "Got you," Old Yan sneered, plunging his hand into Fenix''s side.


    Fenix''s eyes widened. Time seemed to slow as a sickening wave of agonizing heat and cold flooded his body.


    Old Yan twisted his hand like a dagger, ripping flesh and spreading venom in a concentrated burst. A strangled gasp tore from Fenix''s throat as he dropped his sword.


    "No¡ª!" Anya screamed. She propelled herself forward, but the Earth user intercepted, crossing her path with a spire of rocky shards. By the time she shattered them with foxfire, she was too late.


    Fenix crumpled to the ground, blood pooling beneath him. He tried to speak, All that came out of his mouth was a wheezing hiss. As the poisonous corruption slithered through his veins, his vision grew hazy and twirled with stars. An open wound gushed scarlet as Old Yan wrenched his hand free.


    Anya''s heart was hammered. She sent a savage slash of foxfire at Old Yan, forcing him to dodge away. Ignoring the tears that threatened to cloud her vision, she dropped to her knees next to Fenix and raised his shoulders.


    "Fenix, hold on¡­" she whispered, panic twisting her voice. She pressed trembling hands over the hole in his side, her foxfire sputtering uselessly against the lethal poison that now ravaged him. "Fenix¡­!"


    "I can''t," Fenix''s lids twitched.


    Fenix let out a rattling sigh and went limp, closing his eyes.


    Anya froze as fear gripped her. No pulse. No heartbeat. Fenix''s chest was still, silent, and covered with blood. With tears in her eyes, Anya gritted her teeth. "Dead. He is¡­"


    Old Yan''s mocking laugh cut through her horror. "You made it difficult. But in the end, you''re outmatched." He turned to the Dark Fire user, nodding. "Finish the fox. Earth user, flank her."


    Meanwhile on Cain''s group side, chaos erupted as they saw Fenix''s lifeless body of Fenix, who had been fighting to protect them.


    "Wahhhh! Big Brother Cain¡­ Uncle Fenix, he is¡ªhe." Ayla cried out the loudest as she thought that this happened because she mocked Garran before.


    She then looked up at Cain with a pleading look, "Is it possible for you to bring Uncle Fenix back to life? Because Uncle Fenix said that you can do things that seem impossible, despite you''re not as strong as him."


    "Will you be a good girl who wouldn''t cause any trouble if I can bring him back to life?" Cain asked with a smile while ruffling her hair as he thought that he might as well take this chance to discipline Ayla so that she would behave more in the future.


    "Yes! Ayla will be a good girl." Ayla nodded her small head eagerly as she wiped her tears and snob.


    Everyone in Cain''s group was surprised when they heard it as they hadn''t expected that Cain could bring someone back to life.


    Naturally, this conversation could be heard by everyone, causing different reactions.


    Lucan and his protector sneered as they thought that it was impossible for Cain to bring someone''s life back unless he had an extremely broken talent or an extremely precious treasure from the phoenix tribe that the current phoenix tribe themselves might not even have.


    Which either side was impossible as they watched Cain''s action as if he was a clown.


    Draven''s reaction was one of overjoyed since he believed that he would finally be able to accomplish this extremely important mission.


    Garran knitted his eyebrows as he was confused with Cain''s words because even though he didn''t doubt Cain''s words for some reason, the reality was indeed almost impossible to bring someone''s life back.


    However, everyone was shocked when they saw what happened to Fenix''s body after Cain made a gesture with his palm that resembled a gun and moved as if he was firing a bullet at him.


    "Dor!" Cain said with a smile as he timed it perfectly.


    When a suffocating hopelessness descended on Anya as she hadn''t heard everything around her because her focus was solely on Fenix, she sensed something stirring in Fenix''s body¡ªlike a spark catching tinder.


    Faint wisps of warmth curled around Fenix''s motionless form. A primal hum whispered at the edges of her senses, reminiscent of a heartbeat made of flame.


    She stared down, her tears catching in her throat. "Fenix¡­?"


    A faint rumble travelled across the air. The temperature surrounding them rose sharply. Trails of flames-like energy flared over Fenix''s wounds, whirling with a brilliance like molten gold. Before Old Yan or his men could react, a blazing crimson flame erupted from Fenix''s breast.


    Anya reflexively shielded her face as waves of heat rolled over her. A radiant glow flooded the battlefield, making it seem like dawn had arrived on the burnt battlefield.


    Fenix''s body levitated an inch off the ground as his limbs slack down. The wounds on his flesh closed one by one, the black venomous lines melting under the ferocity of this phoenix-like inferno. Charred pieces of his clothing flaked away, replaced by an aura of living fire.


    "Impossible¡­!" Old Yan blurted, shielding his eyes against the light.


    Slowly, Fenix''s eyelids fluttered open, revealing irises that glowed like molten suns. In that instant, [Infernal Rebirth (SS+ Rank Talent)] announced its presence in full grandeur. A pair of fiery wings manifested in a blazing fan behind him, reminiscent of a phoenix in flight. His torso seemed wreathed in living flame, the gaping wound now gone.


    Standing straight, Fenix lowered his head, his gaze fixed on the remaining enemies. His presence radiated raw power¡ªan intensity that outweighed his usual ferocity. For a moment, he seemed unstoppable.


    The Dark Fire user, still recovering from his injuries, stared in terror. "He was dead!" he gasped. "How¡ªhow is he¡­?"


    Nobody responded to his question. Fenix took one, resounding step. The heat fused the dirt beneath his feet, transforming it into crystalline slag. S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Anya could sense an almost magnetic pressure pouring off him, indicating a brief but towering increase in his stats. Despite her own triple increase, she''d never felt Fenix like this.


    Old Yan sneered and refused to cower. "Kill him again," he barked at his men, his voice trembling. "Whatever this trick is, it won''t save him."


    The Earth user and Fire user exchanged unsure glances but obeyed. The Earth user slammed his palm into the earth, causing a spiraling bombardment of stone spikes.


    The Fire user then drew arcs of black flame between the spikes, forming a fatal synergy of earth and fire that converged on Fenix.

 Chapter 133 - 133: Old Yans Last Struggle

    At the same time, the Dark Fire user scrambled away as he showed a panic expression. Nonetheless, he noticed Anya by his side with her foxfire aura still glowing but showing signs of exhaustion in her stance.


    He stabbed with his blackened sword, aiming for her abdomen. She parried with a hastily made Foxfire Blade, but the blow wrenched her arms. Burning sparks scattered all over her, causing little holes in her garments.


    "Die!" the man shouted, charging in for a second hit. But Anya twisted, letting the blade slice the air next to her ribs.


    She responded by smashing a Foxfire Explosion orb into his chest. The resulting explosion threw him backward.


    He was able to keep his footing, but a substantial section of his armor had been blown away, exposing charred flesh.


    "Fuck you," he rasped. "Just go down!"


    He tried to summon more dark flames, but Anya flicked her wrist, creating a Foxfire Whip in midair. With a fierce yell, she snapped the whip around his neck.


    He gagged, eyes bulging as the flames choked his throat. Struggling, he attempted to sever it with his sword, but the blade fell from his fingers, the searing pain too intense.


    Anya''s eyes hardened. "You should have run when you had the chance," she said.


    She then tugged the whip, forcing him forward, before delivering a final Foxfire Explosion squarely into his chest. The blazing flame engulfed him in a devastating blast.


    When the light faded, all that remained was a burned body collapsing onto the ground. Anya panted, sinking to a knee, exhausted from the effort.


    Not far away, the final clash loomed.


    Old Yan watched in disbelief as both the Earth and Fire users fell, one to Fenix''s relentless blade and the other to Anya''s foxfire.


    Now it was just him versus the reborn Phoenix and a nearly tired Fox. The poison spinning around his hands hissed, echoing his boiling desperation.


    ''Tch, it''s too late to burn the blood essence as it''s already useless, and it would only expose our real identity.'' Old Yan clicked his tongue as he thought about the consequence of burning the blood essence since there were two top forces in the sidelines.


    Fenix advanced, steps leaving molten footprints. The blazing wings behind him moved with regal power. His molten-gold eyes radiated anger. "You killed me just now," he said, voice echoing with layered resonance. "Now let me give you a chance to taste what it''s like being dead."


    Old Yan bared his teeth, launching a final surge of Dark Poison shaped like spiked tendrils. Fenix responded by raising his blade, transforming the pinnacle of his Infernal Rebirth state into a ferocious wave of fire.


    A blazing slash met the vile tendrils, incinerating them on contact. The old man lunged through the resulting haze, stabbing a poison-laced dagger at Fenix''s heart.


    For a brief moment, it appeared that Old Yan was about to deliver the blow. However, Fenix''s reflexes were heightened beyond reason, allowing him to spin sideways.


    The dagger grazed his ribcage, leaving a thin line of searing pain. Fenix clenched his jaw as he ignored it, and drove a flaming knee into Old Yan''s stomach. The old man toppled over, spitting blood and poison.


    Fenix elevated both swords, preparing to make a final cross slash. But then, suddenly, his wings stuttered. The bright glow in his eyes faded as his Infernal Rebirth abilities faltered.


    A wave of dizziness hit him like a sledgehammer, almost knocking him off balance. He recognized with horror that the tiny window of overwhelming strength was about to close.


    Sensing the sudden drop in Fenix''s aura, Old Yan coughed and hurried backward. Despite being seriously wounded, the elderly man scowled stubbornly, poison still swirling about his left hand.


    Watching from a short distance, Anya knew exactly what was happening. [Infernal Rebirth] gave Fenix a temporary, phoenix-like resurgence, but it did not last long.


    The backlash would quickly leave him weakened. If Old Yan was given a final chance to strike, Fenix might not survive a second time.


    Anya then rushed forward. Her Foxfire flared once more, though she was dangerously close to her own limits with her 2-tailed power. The old man, focusing on Fenix''s sudden weakness, didn''t notice her until she was nearly upon him.


    Anya launched a diagonal slash of bluish flame at Old Yan''s shoulder. He snarled, raising a dark aura to parry. The collision of foxfire and poison-laced darkness threw sparks into the air.


    The old man reeled, fresh blood dripping from a gash in his sleeve. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    This gave Fenix the moment he needed to regroup. He controlled his wavering frame and forged one final burst of flame along his blades. Despite feeling his limbs become heavier by the second, he refused to falter in the last stretch.


    Old Yan gazed at them both, madness in his eyes. "I''ll drag you down with me!" he exclaimed. He slammed his palm to the ground, unleashing a [Poison Maelstrom] skill that spread in a circular radius, corroding rocks and spreading greenish smoke in choking clouds.


    "Cover your mouth!" Fenix shouted as he staggered away. Even he could feel the draining effect as the toxins scraped against his senses.


    Anya coughed, and the flames around her flickered. Her eyes hurt from the noxious mist.


    Nonetheless, the old man had placed his hopes on the final wave of poison. If it failed, he''d be left with nothing.


    Anya coughed furiously and conjured a rapidly diminishing orb of Foxfire Explosion in her right palm. Fenix summoned his battered will, using the last bits of Infernal Rebirth to reinforce his sword arm. They charged Old Yan from opposite sides.


    The old man''s gaze darted between the two, poison swirling about him in a dangerous yet confused mix.


    He attempted to strike out with a tendril at Anya, but Fenix slashed through the venomous darkness with a brutal cut. Pain sprang up in every nerve, yet he persisted.


    Simultaneously, Anya dove in, pressing her palm to Old Yan''s chest. A muffled boom rang out as the foxfire detonated at close range, causing Old Yan to recoil. His robe split open, exposing scorched skin underneath.

 Chapter 134 - 134: Cain finally steps in to handle Lucans protector

    Roaring in pain, Old Yan attempted to attack, but Fenix lunged from behind. With one last furious swing, he thrust both knives into Old Yan''s back.


    Flames erupted from the steel edges, searing flesh in an unholy heat. Old Yan became rigid, his mouth contorting in a mute scream. Poison and shadow flashed around him before dissipating.


    Fenix drew a strained breath and ripped his blades free. Old Yan''s body crumpled in a heap, with smoke curling from his deep wounds. For a minute, just the crackle of dispersing flames shattered the silence.


    Fenix remained standing, but his eyes rolled back, and he dropped to one knee, swords clattering against the rocky ground.


    The fiery wings of his rebirth faded out, like a snuffed candle. A ripping fatigue engulfed him, every muscle throbbing with exhaustion. He felt more vulnerable than ever, a direct result of Infernal Rebirth.


    Anya approached quickly, stumbling over Old Yan''s body. She threw an arm around his shoulders, gently bringing him to the ground to catch his breath. "Fenix!" she exclaimed, voice laced with concern. "Are you all right?"


    He attempted to speak, but the words remained in his throat. Instead, he managed a slight nod. The depleting effect of resurrection had thrown him into an exhaustion.


    Anya, on the verge of collapse, closed her eyes and let the triple-tailed power fade. The ground was littered with the remains of those who had sought their demise, and while Fenix had died once during the conflict, his [SS+ Rank talent] had saved him from certain death.


    The battlefield fell silent, interrupted only by the odd crackle of fading embers.


    Both survivors breathed raggedly, hearts pounding with the aftermath of mortal peril. Nearby, the remains of their foes lay motionless, a final testament to the fierce confrontation.


    While looking at Fenix and Anya, Cain had been paying attention to Garran and Lucan''s protector, as he never had any complete trust in them, even since he always thought of the worst-case possibility all along.


    After confirming that they still hadn''t made any move, Cain finally let out a long sigh since the worst-case scenario didn''t happen.


    As he was thinking about something else, Cain was instantly overjoyed since the system notifications that he had been waiting for a while finally came.


    However, he was surprised when he saw the last few notifications, as he hadn''t expected such things to happen.


    [Ding! Fenix and Anya have killed six Peak-level Conqueror Rank Awakeners]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 69 billion Evolution Points]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 34,700 Gacha Points]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 7 High-level Summon Pools]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 19 Random-level Summon Pools]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 9 High-level Lottery Pools]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 24 Random-level Lottery Pools]


    [Ding! Anya''s experience at Dominator Rank Awakener has increased to 100%]


    [Ding! Because Anya''s experience had been fully filled for a while, Anya is now prohibited from taking any further action and advised to start the procedure in absorbing the remaining blessing as soon as possible.]


    When Cain looked at the last notifications, he knitted his eyebrows as he thought about something for a second before looking at Fenix and Anya with a smile.


    "Alright, there''s only one enemy left. Quit the act and come here, both of you." Cain chuckled as he shook his head, thinking that the reason why both of them had been ''acting'' weakly the entire fight was because of his order.


    He had told them to fight the six enemies at just enough strength to make those opponents think they still had a chance.


    If Anya had shown her true power from the start, the enemies might have burned their blood essence and revealed themselves as wielders of the Dark Demonic Dragon God''s bloodline.


    Because being the wielder of the Dark Demonic Dragon God''s bloodline meant that they were part of the group that attacked people for their bloodline, and revealing this fact was a bad move for Old Yan''s group, as this showed that they were one of them.


    The reason for that was because they didn''t know if Garran or Lucan''s forces had a feud with their forces, and he couldn''t take the risk of it since it could lead to a disaster for not only them but also the family behind them.


    However, in some cases they wouldn''t care about the consequence if the benefit was enough to outweigh the risk. Which was why Cain wanted to play it safe and ordered both Fenix and Anya to play it along so that it wouldn''t overcomplicate things. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Fortunately, they hadn''t shown their true identity and power since it would be quite troublesome for Anya and Fenix, as their strength would be boosted to another level, making the fight bigger and might even force both of them to burn their blood essence too, which Cain didn''t want to see.


    Especially with Fenix''s situation, as his bloodline was of the phoenix''s bloodline, and he didn''t want to hassle himself looking for a phoenix''s blood since he was already extremely busy himself.


    ¡­


    When everyone heard Cain''s words, they were confused since they didn''t know what his words meant.


    However, when they noticed that Fenix and Anya immediately stood up straight and walked towards Cain casually, they immediately realized what was happening.


    "Fenix, can you handle that man?" Cain asked as he glanced at Lucan''s protector with a smile.


    "Unfortunately, I can''t at the moment because the backlash I received from the [Infernal Rebirth] is real. I can still fight a bit, but I''m not in any shape to kill him." Fenix answered while scratching the back of his head since he was ashamed that he couldn''t handle someone when he proudly said that he was the strongest.


    Sigh!


    Cain let out a long sigh as he thought to himself. ''It seems that I still need to handle it by myself.''

 Chapter 135 - 135: A Choice

    Cain thought so, as he didn''t want to let Lucan and his protector get out of here alive since they were the ones who came at him.


    He also noticed their vengeful nature, which he thought that if he didn''t take care of them at this moment, he might unknowingly sow the seeds of future trouble.


    However, Anya was no longer able to fight because the system had advised Cain not to let her take any more action. Meanwhile, Fenix was not in good enough condition to kill Lucan''s protector.


    Hence, the only remaining option was for Cain to handle them himself.


    Even if Cain didn''t want to use this method as he was warned by the system to not use his bloodline''s power unless he was forced to do so, he just had a hunch that he had to kill both of them.


    He also felt that it would even bring him a benefit that he didn''t know what that is if he were to kill them with his own hands.


    This was also the reason why Cain had never taken them seriously, because at most, even if 11 people attacked his group at once, he would at most reveal Anya''s true strength while he would also take action by using his own bloodline''s power and burning a little bit of his blood essence.


    Because he was even sure that he could overwhelm them by himself if he wished to do so and was willing to pay a little bit more price. S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Looking at Cain''s expression that seemed to think about something because of his incompetence, Fenix said with a serious expression. "Actually, My Lord. If I were to put my life on the line, I''m confident that I would be able to kill him."


    Cain came back to his senses when he heard Fenix''s words as he was lost in his thoughts, thinking about something else.


    "There''s no need to go that far." Cain waved his hand as he didn''t want to add problems with searching for Phoenix''s blood essence if Fenix were to burn his blood essence.


    "I can take care of him if you want," Anya butted in since she thought that it wouldn''t be a problem for her to kill Lucan''s protector if she were to use all of her bloodline''s strength.


    "No, you''ve done more than enough, and you have something else to do," Cain shook his head in response, as forcing Anya to take any action was out of the option because he didn''t want to bear an unknown consequence if he went against the system''s advice.


    Anya was puzzled when she heard it because she knew that Cain understood her strength the best, as he had the same bloodline as her.


    But since he said so, she could only nod her head since Cain must have his own reason to do so.


    Lucan and his protector''s faces became solemn when they realized that Cain even intended to deal with them too.


    "Are you truly willing to go that far? We haven''t actually taken any action. Why don''t we step back and forget this grudge altogether?" Lucan''s protector asked as he knitted his eyebrows.


    "Tch, tch, tch¡­ Are you really that naive?" Cain shook his hand before continuing with a grin.


    He then continued. "Well, I will consider it if you apologize sincerely and kill him," Cain said as he pointed his finger at Draven, whose expression immediately became solemn when Cain pointed at him.


    However, before Draven could do anything, he felt a cold on his neck, and his view was weirdly spinning around, and he immediately realized what happened when he saw his own body before losing his consciousness afterwards.


    After Cain said that, Lucan''s protector didn''t hesitate to kill Draven as he instantly came behind him and swiftly cut his head off since this was the only chance that Cain might change his mind and let them go.


    Because at this point, he didn''t think that Cain was bluffing after he watched the entire thing with his own eyes.


    Lucan''s protector then came back to Lucan''s side before bowing and forcing Lucan to bow. "We apologize for our previous actions."


    Looking at both of them bowing slightly, Cain only smiled before putting Ayla aside and jumping down as Fenix and Anya were right below them.


    He then waved his hand, putting Anya into his beast space, and patted Fenix''s shoulder. "Get some rest."


    Subsequently, he walked leisurely towards the battlefield and looked at Lucan and his protector, who had been waiting for Cain''s reply for a while.


    "Not sincere enough." Cain shook his head as he smiled.


    When Lucan''s protector heard it, he immediately gritted his teeth and finally gave in as he kneeled on the ground together with Lucan.


    "We sincerely apologize from the bottom of our hearts, Young Master Cain. Please spare our lives," they pleaded in unison, which even surprised Garran and Butler Zen since they hadn''t expected to witness such a scene here.


    "Good boys." Cain chuckled as he grinned while looking at Lucan and his protector as if they were idiots.


    When Lucan''s protector realized that Cain was just playing around with them, he immediately stood up and pointed his finger at Cain with an extremely angry expression. "You! Do you know the consequences if¡ª


    However, before Lucan''s protector could even finish his sentence, Cain interrupted him as he waved his hand and chuckled. "Heh, just shut the fuck up if you want to threaten me with your background, because I''ve told you many times that I don''t fucking care about your background."


    He then added, "But since I''m a man of my word, I''ll still give you a fair chance."


    Subsequently, Cain tilted his head and looked at Dante. "Dante, come here."


    When Dante heard it, he roughly knew Cain''s intention since he had been by Cain''s side for a while, resulting in knowing a little bit of his character.


    He then stood up and stretched his body for a little bit before jumping down and coming to Cain''s side.

 Chapter 136 - 136: Dante vs Lucan

    "This is Dante. As you can see, his rank is the same as Lucan''s." Cain smiled as he patted Dante''s shoulder.


    "Now, I will give you two choices that you have to choose." Cain raised two fingers before putting down one of his fingers as he continued. "First, if Lucan could win a fight or even kill Dante in a 1 vs 1 fight, I will let both of you go and forget about everything."


    He raised his second finger again. "Second choice is almost the same, except you''ll fight me. Quite reasonable, don''t you think?" he asked, still smiling.


    When everyone heard it, they were shocked with Cain''s offer since they hadn''t expected that he would even offer himself in a bet against someone that Fenix couldn''t handle with his current condition.


    Especially on Lucan and Garran''s side, as they were taken aback the moment they heard it.


    "Hahahaha. This guy is totally nuts¡ªI can''t figure him out at all," Garran said, pressing a palm to his face. It was the first time he had been so consistently surprised in such a short span.


    "I''m just as clueless. At this point, I can''t tell if he''s bluffing or if he really has something up his sleeve." Butler Zen said as he knitted his eyebrows, focusing his attention on Cain''s expression since he intended to see him through.


    "What''s most terrifying is that he''s about my age, yet he dares to challenge someone at Peak Conqueror Rank. I''m genuinely eager to see if he can back it up or if he''s just bluffing." Garran commented as he glanced at Lucan and his protector''s direction as if waiting for their choice.


    After Lucan and his protector discussed it for quite a while as they made a barrier surrounding themselves, they decided to have their faith lie in Lucan''s hand.


    Because they assumed that Cain shouldn''t be bluffing with his remark since they thought that Cain must have something up his sleeve.


    Even though it didn''t make sense with the possibility of Cain having strength that was enough to fight with Lucan''s protector, they couldn''t use normal logic anymore after witnessing absurd things that they wouldn''t believe if they hadn''t seen it with their own eyes.


    Such as Fenix, who came back to his life.


    Anya, who had an absurd strength with her rank that had reached only Peak King Rank, and her disappearance after the fight as Cain waved his hand.


    With these facts alone, common sense regarding Cain''s group has disappeared, as this was the first time they were shocked with such things.


    That''s why the safest bet was to let Lucan fight with Dante since they thought that in this way, they should have some chances to save their life, as Lucan himself was also not to be underestimated because he could also be said to be one of the strongest within the same rank, even though he still fell short compared to Garran in terms of strength.


    "We choose the first option." Lucan''s protector said with a solemn expression after he removed the barrier.


    "Tch, alright." Cain clicked his tongue before taking out a sofa from Fenix''s house inside the beast space and lounged on it as if he was ready to watch the fight leisurely.


    "..."


    "..."


    "..."


    Everyone was speechless when they watched Cain act as if this was just entertainment for him, even when someone put their life on it.


    "Big Brother Cain, let me watch it by your side too." Ayla jumped excitedly as she thought that she would be able to watch the epic fight at a close distance if she were to sit beside Cain.


    "Little girl, stop playing around and don''t create more troubles." Elion smacked her head lightly, thinking that this wasn''t the time to play around.


    "Ouch!" Ayla touched her head before giving his big brother a sinister glance.


    She then snorted and sat beside Sylvia with an unhappy expression as her plan was going down the hill because of his brother''s intervention.


    Cain only shook his head, thinking that this little girl really liked to play around even after promising that she would behave when she begged him to save Fenix before.


    ¡­


    Dante and Lucan faced each other on the damaged battlefield left over from the previous battle. Cain lounged on his conjured sofa, observing the two with an amused smile.


    Garran and Butler Zen watched intently, uncertain what to expect from this match after all the surprises they had witnessed that day.


    Lucan took a deep breath, gripping the hilt of his longsword. Flames flickered along its edge, radiating scorching heat. With a cold glint in his eyes, he summoned every ounce of power he could muster.


    After what had happened to Draven''s group, he knew this was a fight to the death, and he intended to give it his all.


    Fire burst to life around Lucan''s form, wreathing his body in dancing crimson wisps. He raised his sword, channeling his energy into its blade. A fierce glow spread out across the steel, and the heat intensified, the air around him shimmering with waves of distortion.


    With a swift motion, Lucan dashed in and used his [Blazing edge] skill, enhancing the sword with intense flames and increased the cutting power before making a decisive slash aimed at Dante''s abdomen.


    But Dante merely sidestepped, leaving shadowy afterimages behind him. The difference in their speed was massive.


    Despite Lucan''s all-out effort, Dante moved effortlessly, almost lazily, as though testing his own reflexes rather than struggling to avoid the attack.


    Dante''s face showed neither urgency nor fear. If anything, there was a faint, almost playful smile tugging at his lips.


    "Come on," Dante sneered, beckoning Lucan with a flick of his wrist. "Show me what you can really do." sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Angered by Dante''s taunt, Lucan pressed forward. He lifted his sword overhead, gathering a swirl of flames around the blade.


    "Eruption Thrust!" he roared. The blazing sword stabbed forward, a conical burst of fire exploding on contact.

 Chapter 137 - 137: Playing Around with Lucan

    Yet Dante barely budged, slipping sideways at the last moment. The scorching heat rolled past, slicing the edges of his black cloak but failing to make direct contact.


    Dante traced a small arc with his free hand, creating intangible shadows around his fingers. His calm, unhurried manner only fueled Lucan''s growing frustration.


    Lucan then spun around in a circular slash, launching his [Molten Cyclone] skill. A vortex of flames spiraled outward, promising to slice and burn anything caught within its radius.


    But once more, Dante''s form faded into the gloom like a living shadow. When the flames dispersed, Lucan found himself alone at the center, panting slightly. It was as if he had been striking at empty air.


    Quiet footsteps behind Lucan alerted him an instant before Dante unleashed his [Dark Slash] skill and a broad crescent of dark energy flung forward with surprising power. Lucan managed to twist aside, raising his fiery blade to parry.


    Sparks and black tendrils of energy crackled where their weapons met. Though Lucan succeeded in deflecting the brunt of the blow, the force still pushed him back a few steps, leaving dark scorch marks on his armor.


    Dante chuckled under his breath, shadows flickering around him in response to his power. "Not bad," he murmured, "but I can see you''re still holding something back."


    Lucan clenched his teeth. The truth was, he wasn''t holding back at all as this was already his highest output.


    His arms trembled slightly from the impact of Dante''s Dark Slash, a reminder that they were on completely different levels. Still, Lucan had no intention of surrendering. He couldn''t because he had to survive since this battle would determine his and his protector''s fate.


    Lucan lunged again as he used his [Inferno Leap] skill. Fire erupted at his feet, propelling him straight at Dante at a speed that tore scorched furrows into the earth. Midair, he swung down with a flaming overhead slash.


    Dante raised his right arm in a casual block, but at the last second, he vanished into a swirl of midnight vapor while utilizing the [Shadowmeld] skill, causing Lucan''s blade to slam into the ground instead. A large spray of dirt and embers exploded outward.


    Reappearing a few paces away, Dante greeted Lucan with an amused tilt of his head. "You''re quick with that sword," he commented. "But you''ll have to do better than that."


    A growl escaped Lucan''s throat. He mustered all the fire energy he could, launching into a rapid series of slashes that left streaks of flame in the air.


    Each sword arc gleamed hot enough to melt steel. Yet each time, Dante''s figure flickered away in a haze of darkness or angled itself to avoid a direct hit with disconcerting ease.


    Seizing an opening between Lucan''s swings, Dante darted forward with [Shadow Step] skill, his body melding briefly into the gloom before materializing almost nose-to-nose with Lucan. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    With a slight grin, he brushed a palm to Lucan''s chest. A thin wisp of blackness wrapped around Lucan''s body as he used his [Shadow Bind] skill.


    Lucan struggled as tendrils of shadow latched onto him, threatening to immobilize his arms and legs. The flames around his sword flared wildly in response.


    "Agh¡ª!" With a burst of sheer willpower, Lucan''s fiery aura expanded, incinerating the shadowy restraints before they could fully tighten.


    He staggered back, breathing heavily. Smoke rose from his skin, and sweat beaded on his forehead. The difference in power was undeniable, yet he refused to concede.


    Dante raised an eyebrow, showing an impressed expression. "Oh? You managed to break free."


    He took a step back, allowing his own vitality to drain for a moment, as if giving Lucan another chance to attack. "Good, I''d hate for this to end too soon."


    Lucan scowled as he observed Dante''s relaxed posture. He had never met an opponent within the same rank who dismissed his attacks as child''s play.


    He was depleting his energy at an alarming rate just attempting to keep up. Meanwhile, Dante appeared almost bored, with no signs of fatigue or sweat.


    Drawing in a shaky breath, Lucan planted his sword in front of him, channeling energy into its core once again. The flames darkened in color, moving from blazing orange to something closer to molten gold.


    He leapt forward with renewed determination, unleashing another [Eruption Thrust] at Dante''s chest.


    In response, Dante parried with a swirl of shadow around his own forearm, deflecting the brunt of the blade. A shower of sparks and embers lit up the battlefield.


    Lucan shifted instantly, twisting his hips to unleash a horizontal slash accentuated by his fiery aura.


    Dante sidestepped elegantly, letting the strike cut harmlessly through empty space. He retaliated with a lightning-fast backhand slash of dark energy as he used another Dark Slash, aiming at Lucan''s left shoulder.


    Lucan instinctively raised his sword to block, but the force still threw him off balance. Sliding back several meters, he dug his heels into the dirt, struggling to remain upright. His breaths now came in ragged gasps.


    All around, the watchers could see that Lucan was giving everything he had, yet he couldn''t land a meaningful blow on Dante.


    Meanwhile, Dante continued to toy with him, effortlessly avoiding lethal exchanges. It was clear to anyone with a discerning eye that Dante was stronger, faster, and more composed.


    Lucan wiped sweat from his brow, eyes blazing with equal parts rage and desperation. His sword''s flames guttered momentarily, a sign that he was nearing his limit.


    "Stop mocking me!" he shouted, voice hoarse. "Fight me seriously or are you too arrogant to think I can push you that far?"


    Dante paused, letting the tension thicken. Then he smirked, raising one hand in a placating gesture.


    "All right. If you insist." His stance shifted slightly, shadows gathering more thickly around him.


    Yet at that exact moment, Lucan''s eyes narrowed, heart thundering as he gripped the hilt of his sword more tightly than ever.


    As he was running out after trying everything he could without using his strongest skill, he then decided to burn his blood essence since this was already the original plan since he had anticipated that Dante should''ve been extremely strong in the first place.

 Chapter 138 - 138: Lucans Ultimate Skill - [Flame Tyrant’s Wrath]

    For a moment, Lucan merely stood there as flames flickering weakly around his blade.


    Then, to everyone''s surprise, the flames around his body intensified¡ªsuddenly taking on a deep crimson red, as if his very lifeblood were being thrown into the fire.


    A faint crackling echoed in the air around Lucan. Straining against his own limits, he spat a mouthful of blood onto the ground, the droplets igniting in wisps of scarlet flame.


    As the essence of his life force merged with his sword aura, Lucan''s presence expanded ominously, and his gaze became wild, almost feral.


    After Lucan''s stats doubled as he burned his blood essence, bringing them close to Dante''s overall stats.


    Across from Lucan, Dante raised an eyebrow as he felt the potent wave of energy surging from Lucan. A chilly smile spread across his face. "You really want to push yourself that far, huh?" he muttered, half to himself. "Fine by me."


    With his blood essence ablaze, Lucan charged forward in a blur of searing light. Despite Dante''s earlier dominance, Lucan''s sudden burst of speed and strength forced him to block in earnest. Their blades clashed in a dazzling spray of sparks as dark energy met a scorching flame.


    Dante slid backward as his boots carved shallow grooves in the ground. He''d barely steadied his stance before Lucan continued his assault.


    "Molten Cyclone!" Lucan roared, spinning on his heel. A vortex of infernal flames swirled around him, expanding outwards in a spiral of crimson fire.


    Dante sprang away, letting a thin smile curl at his lips. Yet unlike before, where he effortlessly evaded, this time the heat grazed him.


    The edge of his cloak caught alight, forcing him to snuff out the embers with a quick snap of dark energy.


    Lucan pressed on. He charged at Dante with a rapid flurry of overhead slashes, every strike trailing tongues of livid flame that left scorch marks on the ground.


    For a brief moment, Dante''s features were set in concentration. He used [Shadowmeld] and [Shadow Step] skills to slip around Lucan''s onslaught, but each feint demanded precise timing. The difference in Lucan''s power was plain as he was no longer a mere annoyance.


    Lucan then ignited a swirling corona of flames around the length of his blade as he used his [Firestorm Blade] skill.


    Whipping his sword in a diagonal arc, he unleashed a tide of blazing energy that rippled outward, forcing Dante to counter with a [Dark Slash] skill.


    Flame and shadow collided head-on, bursting into a shower of sparks and black embers that fell on both fighters.


    Lucan seized this opportunity to dart through the dying sparks. His sword flashed forward in a ruthless thrust aimed at Dante''s body.


    The tip nearly connected with Dante''s side, but Dante twisted at the last instant, turning a fatal blow into a glancing slash across his ribs. A stray line of blood traced Dante''s black tunic as he retreated.


    Surprise flickered across Lucan''s face. He had actually drawn blood from this wraith-like foe. For a heartbeat, hope flared within him as he thought to himself¨Cmaybe he could win.


    Dante touched the cut on his ribs, inspecting the blood on his fingertips. "Impressive," he remarked quietly.


    His smirk widened, and the air around him darkened as though in response to his mood. "That''s not bad at all."


    Lucan sucked in a terrified breath, realizing he needed to take advantage of the situation before his blood essence ran out. The searing agony in his chest and the lightheadedness at the fringe of his vision alerted him that time was running out.


    Lucan suddenly flung his blade above. The crimson glow that surrounded it grew stronger, transitioning from a flickering aura to a solid column of flame rising far into the sky.


    A deafening roar reverberated through the battlefield, and a looming pressure descended, as though the air were on the verge of combustion.


    "FLAME TYRANT''S WRATH!" Lucan shouted.


    This was the pinnacle of his sword-arts, a technique he had never mastered without consequence to himself. But now, with his blood essence fueling him, he was prepared to pay the cost.


    Up above, the flames shaped themselves into what looked like the maw of a colossal fire dragon. Its jaws parted, ready to spew an inferno that could reduce entire platoons to ashes. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Every observer felt the horrifying magnitude of Lucan''s power; even Garran appeared nervous because he had experienced the might of this move and knew that it wasn''t an attack that could be taken lightly as he had to become serious when he confronted it previously.


    Cain, sitting on his sofa, observed calmly, his lips curving slightly in amusement. "That''s quite the last stand," he murmured.


    Lucan swung his sword down, and the fire dragon descended from the sky, unleashing all the destructive force of his ultimate skill toward Dante.


    Just as the flaming dragon''s jaws were about to engulf him, Dante exhaled as he let the dormant power within him surge forward.


    A dark, demonic aura burst into being around him. Flickers of crimson fire danced across his body as he finally used his first tailed Heavenly Demonic Fox bloodline for the first time, doubling his stats.


    High above, Lucan''s fiery dragon that was formed by his ultimate skill, Flame Tyrant''s Wrath¡ªdescended with a thunderous roar. Its massive jaws parted, promising to swallow Dante in a cataclysm of flame


    Yet Dante, eyes glowing with an eerie light, leaped straight into the dragon''s open maw. Cloaked in dark energy, he rammed forward with an explosive burst of Dark Slash, colliding head-on with the swirling mass of fire.


    Flames and shadows collided violently, causing a shock wave that shook the ground. Debris and embers spewed out in all directions, as trees on the outskirts twisted under the wind.


    For a tense heartbeat, it seemed Lucan''s dragon might overpower Dante. The swirling inferno engulfed him, and his silhouette vanished behind a curtain of flame.


    But suddenly, the dragon''s fiery form began to crack, as if a mighty force from within was tearing it apart.


    Pockets of black, demonic energy ruptured its fiery surface. With a furious push, Dante shattered the dragon''s head, dispersing its body into countless embers that rained down across the battlefield.

 Chapter 139 - 139: Cain vs Lucans Protector

    Lucan''s eyes widened in disbelief. This was his most devastating technique, which was powered by his own life force. Seeing it dismantled before his eyes struck him with a wave of despair that nearly stopped his heart.


    Still trembling from his shattered ultimate skill, Lucan refused to yield. Ignoring the pain gnawing at his bones from burning his blood essence, he channeled every remaining spark of strength into his sword.


    He then lunged at Dante, unleashing a rapid barrage of thrusts and slashes laced with residual fire. Despite being significantly weaker than previously, these desperate strikes continued at an unrelenting tempo.


    Dante stepped smoothly to the side, parrying each strike with ease. Whenever Lucan forced him backward, Dante would merge with the shadows as he used Shadow Step and reappear at an angle Lucan could hardly see.


    Sparks flared each time Lucan''s blade scraped against Dante''s dark energy, leaving trails of dim fire in its wake.


    Gritting his teeth, Lucan shifted his footing and slashed upward as he attempted to catch Dante mid-teleport. Flames erupted along the sword''s edge, creating a crescent of searing light to cut through the darkness.


    But Dante saw it coming. He twisted his body and countered with a swift Dark Slash that slammed into Lucan''s side. Though Lucan managed to turn enough to avoid a lethal blow, the impact still ripped a pained shout from his throat.


    Lucan gritted his teeth as blood began to leak through from a new gash in the side. He let out a half-strangled roar, forcing his burning blood essence to flare for just a moment more.


    The flames along his blade flared up with a desperate surge, scorching the ground around him and causing the air to shimmer with heat. He spun into a final downward strike, embers trailing behind him like sparks from a dying star.


    Dante braced himself, shadows curled around his arms like serpents. The two forces clashed brilliantly with fire against darkness.


    A shockwave blasted outward, sending waves of dust sweeping across the area. For a few moments, they strained against each other, locked in a contest of raw power.


    However, Dante''s doubled stats and continuous control over his demonic aura proved too great. Inch by inch, he forced Lucan''s blade aside.


    Lucan''s increased strength began to falter as his life energy dwindled. With a final shove, Dante knocked Lucan back, almost knocking him over.


    Winded and barely able to stand, Lucan attempted one last thrust at Dante''s chest, replicating his previous near success.


    But this time, Dante was prepared. He stepped seamlessly inside Lucan''s guard and slammed his hand against Lucan''s chest. Dark energy gathered in his fingers, transforming his [Silent Reaper] skill into a thin, deadly blade of shadow.


    When Cain noticed that Dante was about to end the fight, he immediately prepared himself since he guessed that Lucan''s protector would interfere, which his guess was true, as Lucan''s protector intended to make a move the moment Dante put his hand against Lucan''s chest.


    However, as Cain had anticipated it beforehand, he immediately used his bloodline power to the ninth tail directly, since if he didn''t do so, he wouldn''t be able to have a chance to contend with Lucan''s protector because the difference in their ranks was massive.


    Not only that, he also immediately used his partial transformation, transforming partially with only his nails becoming longer and nothing else, as he didn''t want to show too much because there were Garran and Butler Zen watching on the side.


    Subsequently, Cain instantly appeared 25 meters away in front of Lucan''s protector since he didn''t want anyone to disturb Dante''s fight. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Cain''s sudden appearance in front of Bastion (Lucan''s protector) sent a shockwave of dust in the surroundings.


    With Dante poised to finish off Lucan, Bastion couldn''t afford any delay as he immediately pressed forward, intending to break past Cain and reach his young master. Yet Cain stood firm, his extended nails shining with a dangerous light.


    Bastion''s eyes narrowed. "Get out of my way," he shouted as the blade in his hand burst into bright, crackling flames.


    Unfortunately for Bastion, he was already too late as a horrible crack sounded as Dante smashed his attack clean through Lucan''s body. Blood splattered the ground, and the flames that had formerly graced Lucan''s blade vanished in an instant.


    His eyes widened in disbelief, and for a heartbeat, he seemed to want to speak, but no words emerged as his body collapsed on the ground motionlessly.


    Looking at his young master''s lifeless body, Bastion instantly became enraged as he knew that when he returned, his fate would be the same as Lucan''s.


    He then determined to at least take revenge because it might be his only chance of being pardoned.


    Subsequently, his aura roared violently, testifying to his higher stats. Without hesitation, he charged at Cain, swinging a powerful overhead slash.


    Cain responded by crossing his arms briefly as he used his [Demonic Barrier] ability, which created flames surrounding him in a translucent dome of foxfire.


    The crackling barrier absorbed most of Bastion''s blazing sword strike, but the impact still forced Cain back a few steps as sparks and embers scattered in the air.


    Bastion pressed the advantage. He twisted his sword into a reverse grip, unleashing a swift Flame Arc that carved a crescent of fire along the ground.


    Taking advantage of the momentum, he launched himself upward for a second strike with a diagonal cut aimed at Cain''s body.


    Cain skillfully sidestepped, his refined agility allowing him to weave away from the slash. He responded by pushing one palm forward, transforming the Advanced Foxfire into a whip-like flame. The lash whirled around Bastion''s blade, momentarily binding it in blazing strands.


    Bastion grimaced. With a guttural shout, he channeled additional fire into his sword, Ignition Surge, bursting free of the foxfire whip and slashing it apart in a spray of flaming motes.


    Despite his lower stats, Cain wasn''t fighting alone for long. With a subtle shift in his stance, he funneled energy through his extended nails.

 Chapter 140 - 140: Cain & 2 Clones vs Lucans Protector (1)

    A ripple of foxfire flickered across his body before separating into two distinct silhouettes as he made two clones with a style since he always made them in his signature style of nonchalantly waving his hand.


    The two clones carried 80% and 90% of his power repeatedly, as he took his opponent more seriously this time around.


    Bastion''s eyes widened. "Such a cheap trick," he spat, but he couldn''t hide the tension rising in his voice since he now had three enemies instead of one.


    _Clone A charged forward, mimicking Cain''s partial transformation with menacingly long nails. It slashed downward, unleashing a torrent of foxfire that scorched the ground underfoot.


    _Clone B circled to Bastion''s left, seeking a blind spot and launching orbs of Foxfire Explosion that burst on impact, hitting Bastion repeatedly with blasts of heat.


    Meanwhile, the real Cain hung back slightly as he gathered tiny crystals around his claws before he thrust them outward.


    Sharp shards of frost shot through the air like javelins aimed at Bastion''s flank, testing how his opponent handled the sudden shift from fire to ice.


    Bastion responded with admirable skill, spinning in place and creating a Flaming Spiral that melted the incoming spikes midair. Molten water dripped onto the scorched terrain.


    He then deflected Clone A''s slash, turned, and slashed apart one of Clone B''s foxfire orbs with an explosive hiss.


    Nonetheless, the combined attack forced him to go on defense.


    Three sets of attacks¡ªtwo highly aggressive clones and the real Cain, who launched both fire and ice¡ªkept him in continual motion. Despite his higher stats, the relentless pace began to wear on his composure.


    The clang of Bastion''s sword rang out again and again as he parried nails, foxfire whips, and scything ice shards.


    Embers and shards of ice littered the battlefield, and glowing footprints trailed in arcs where Bastion dodged as his boots ignited the ground with each step.


    Seizing an opening, Cain dashed to Bastion''s side, unleashing a Foxfire Explosion at close range. The blast caught Bastion off-guard, scattering flickers of red flame across his shoulder guard.


    Bastion hissed, swinging around for a backhand slash, but Clone A leaped between them, crossing its arms and absorbing the hit with its Demonic Barrier.


    The clone''s barrier shattered under Bastion''s superior strength, but it blunted the lethal edge. A fraction of a second later, Clone B jumped in from behind, raking its scorching nails across Bastion''s exposed side. Flames sparked along Bastion''s armor as it left molten streaks.


    Bastion spinned fluidly with his teeth clenched, firing a Cinder Wave in a full 360-degree arc. A massive wave of flame erupted outward, forcing both the clones and Cain himself to back away. The air shimmered with intense heat, turning the dust on the ground into glass-like fragments. S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Cain exhaled a slow breath before showing a wicked smile unknowingly as he thought. ''So he''s truly strong¡ªlike Lucan, but more refined.''


    He then decided to experiment further with his ice abilities.


    Raising his hand, Cain summoned Frost Armor, encasing himself in a thin layer of crystalline ice. The translucent barrier glistened in the firelight.


    Bastion immediately locked his eyes on him, understanding Cain''s unexpected shift in approach.


    He then charged, swinging his sword low and channeling his [Scorching Edge] skill, a technique that ignited a wide swath of flames along the sword''s steel. Sparks danced against the ground as Bastion''s attack aimed to cleave Cain from waist to shoulder.


    Cain''s Frost Armor shattered on impact, but he swiftly created a strong barrier as he used his [Demonic barrier] skill on his skin. However, Cain was still pushed backward before coming to a halt as he scraped his nails on the earth.


    Even though the protective ice scattered into shards, it served its purpose well enough since he only used it as he wanted to experiment things. He also assumed that skill level would be important, as he learned his ice skills from Nix, who had recently reached GrandLord Rank Beast.


    Subsequently, the clones descended on Bastion again in coordinated fashion.


    _Clone A leaped overhead, creating a Foxfire Blade in the shape of a curved sword.


    _Clone B went low, using Ice Spike to disrupt Bastion''s balance with a sudden protrusion of frozen spikes beneath his feet.


    Bastion half-turned to intercept Clone A''s overhead slash, meeting foxfire with his own flame-laced blade. Sparks flew in every direction. Meanwhile, his foot stomped down, crushing the forming ice spikes before they could fully emerge.


    He attempted to break away, but Cain dashed in from the side, spitting out an Ice Breath that clouded Bastion''s vision and slowed his movements. The searing air around them crackled as ice and fire clashed in a steamy burst.


    For a few moments, Bastion was cornered in by the clones and Cain, forced to alternate between offense and defense at breakneck speed.


    _Clone A made a shallow cut across Bastion''s leg; in response, Bastion lashed out, forcing the clone to avoid a devastating upward slice.


    _Clone B landed another foxfire explosion on his back, but Bastion''s own searing flames wearied the blast before it could take full effect.


    Yet little by little, the toll became gradually apparent on Bastion. Though his raw power exceeded Cain''s, the synergy among the real Cain and his two formidable clones was undeniable.


    One would bait him out, another would flank, and the third would attack from behind.


    Bastion let out a loud roar as he unleashed a blazing shockwave that pushed the three opponents back. His breathing became heavier as superficial burns scorched his armor where foxfire had latched on. Small ice fragments clung to the edges of his clothing.


    He could still fight, but it was clear that Cain''s tactics and teamwork with his clones were starting to wear Bastion down.


    With every heartbeat, the temperature rose, and the battlefield was battered by craters of flame and jagged pillars of ice. Bastion''s sword crackled with renewed intensity, the flames around its edge leaping to life once again.


    Across from him, Cain and his two clones formed a triangle, each bursting with powerful foxfire and ice.

 Chapter 141 - 141: Bastion Burn His Blood Essence

    A ragged breath escaped Bastion''s lips as he stood in the scorched battlefield, sweat dripping from his brow as he caught a jarring sight on his peripheral vision where he saw Lucan''s lifeless body, lying far behind Cain.


    His once-proud young master had been reduced to a silent, motionless form as he had met his end at Dante''s hands. The realization struck Bastion like a physical blow, draining the heat from his face before an even fiercer wave of wrath filled the air in the surroundings.


    What hurt even more was his failure as he had promised to protect Lucan above everything else. For years, he had served the young master''s family, honing his sword skills and flame techniques to ensure he could guard him from any danger. And now, Lucan was dead. Dante had claimed that life before Bastion could save him.


    Cain noticed the subtle shift in Bastion''s posture, including the trembling hands, the tension in his legs, the swirling of fire that intensified around his body. The air became denser, infused with the stifling smell of sulphur. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    His blue eyes narrowed, and both clones appeared to share his wariness. They had already forced Bastion on the back foot. They had cornered him with excellent teamwork, chipped away at his defense, and inflicted multiple wounds. Now, something was different as it had infinitely became more dangerous.


    Bastion''s voice was raw with hatred. "You blocked me while Dante murdered my master." He tightened his grip on the sword hilt. His knuckles had turned pale. "I swear to god I''ll tear you apart."


    Before Cain could respond, Bastion closed his eyes briefly. A silent ripple passed through his body, creating an unsettling silence before a startling explosion of strength.


    His aura changed from a bright orange flame to a deeper, blood-like crimson. The ground beneath him shattered, causing stones to tremble and lift as they floated above it.


    ''Oh, now it has become interesting.'' Cain grinned as he watched Bastion burn his blood essence.


    Because the scene was too familiar. Lucan had made a similar last stand against Dante, only to be defeated. However, Bastion, who possessed higher expertise and deeper reserves, had a far more devastating effect when he tapped into this forbidden power.


    The fire aura about him expanded, doubling¡ªno, nearly tripling in size and illuminating the surrounding in a furious red glow. A swirling tornado of cinders and sparks whirled around him, bearing the acidic odor of charred blood.


    Cain and his two clones tensed at once. They could all see the signs: Bastion''s strength was about to surge, but at a high cost.


    Cain wondered if the man''s mental clarity might also waver under the strain. And yet, from the madness burning in Bastion''s eyes, it was clear that reason had been pushed aside. Only vengeance mattered now.


    A savage grin curled Bastion''s lips, revealing his teeth. "I couldn''t protect him," he spat. "But at least I can avenge him."


    The transformation was not only physical, but also spiritual. Beneath the crimson aura, Bastion''s muscles expanded subtly, veins pulsing a ferocious red.


    His blade, engulfed in flames, began to emit an unholy radiance as scorching waves of heat that distorted the air around it. When Bastion looked up again, his gaze fixed on Cain as there was no hesitation, no fear, only a single-minded resolve to kill.


    Without warning, Bastion charged forward. The speed caught Cain off guard.


    ''He''s almost twice as fast¡­maybe more.'' Cain thought to himself.


    Cain barely managed to raise his Demonic Barrier on time. A tremendous clang shattered the dome of foxfire. Cracks appeared on its surface, and the protective shield exploded into dying flames before completely collapsing.


    Bastion pressed the attack. He rotated into a diagonal slash aimed directly at Cain''s collarbone. Cain''s right clone¡ªClone B, which possessed 90% of his stats immediately intercepted with a foxfire blade created from Advanced Foxfire.


    Boom!


    The blades collided in a fiery explosion of crimson sparks and orange flames. Yet now, Bastion''s raw force was so immense that the clone was forced off balance. The foxfire blade flickered, struggling to hold against the wave of scorching heat.


    "Die!" Bastion roared, swinging a backhand slash toward the clone''s neck.


    Reacting in the nick of time, Cain charged forward, taking advantage as he intended to throw Bastion off. He launched a precision Ice Spike at Bastion''s side.


    However, Bastion barely spared the sudden spike a glance. He stomped the ground, summoning a surge of flame from below as he used his [Cinder Thrust] skill that reduced the ice to steaming water droplets before it could pierce him.


    Just then, Clone A attacked from above, creating a swirling disc of foxfire in midair and tossing it downward like a flaming chakra. It caught Bastion''s cape, scorching it and forced him to move aside.


    But even that was only a minor inconvenience to him. Bastion then responded with a powerful upward slash, unleashing a wave of pressurized flame that soared skyward, forcing the airborne clone to duck.


    The abrupt onslaught of moves lasted mere seconds, yet in that short span, Bastion had shattered one of Cain''s barriers, nearly dismantled a clone''s defense, and destroyed an ice spike with minimal effort. The doubling of his stats was breathtaking and terrifying.


    Subsequently, Bastion clenched his fist as he channeled his energy into his gauntlet, creating a swirling spiral of flames ignited around his left arm.


    Looking at Bastion that had already wanted to make another move, Clone B immediately attempted to circle around behind him, but Bastion flicked his gaze that way.


    With a one-handed slash, he released a wave of condensed flame, a technique similar to Lucan''s own sword arts but sharper.


    The clone instinctively created another Demonic Barrier, but the increased flames tore through it, sending the clone falling back, wisps of foxfire trailing like torn cloth.


    Cain gritted his teeth. He realized that while Bastion''s defense wasn''t impenetrable, his increased offense was powerful enough to overcome Cain''s normal methods.


    The combination of three of them had briefly put Bastion on the defense, but now the situation felt reversed¡ªBastion was the unstoppable force, while Cain struggled to keep up.

 Chapter 142 - 142: Cains Infernal Ascendance (1)

    Cain exchanged a swift series of hand signals with his clones. They responded in unison, spreading out to form a pincer formation.


    However, with his greatly enhanced stats, Bastion anticipated the maneuver. He flexed his wrist, unleashing a powerful Flame Pulse that radiated outward in all directions, forcing Cain and the clones to avoid or block.


    Despite their best efforts, the brunt of the pulse slammed into Clone A, blasting it backward into a jagged, half-melted ice spire.


    The impact cracked the spire, sending shards flying, and while the clone survived, the blow took a toll on its stability as its form flickered for a moment, indicating at the strain of maintaining such a high-stat duplication.


    Cain decided to try switching tactics to wear Bastion down with well-timed bursts of ice-based skills. If Bastion was mostly fire-aligned, ice could do more than simply inconvenience him.


    He then inhaled sharply, gathering energy in his lungs, and unleashed a Frost Breath that crystallized the air in front of him. Sharp snow crystals spiraled forward, attempting to engulf Bastion in a vortex of subzero wind.


    Snarling, Bastion swung his flame-wreathed sword in a broad arc, creating a Firestorm Slash. The wave of superheated air crashed with the frost, resulting in a dense cloud of steam that obscured their vision.


    From within the dense cloud, Cain heard Bastion''s voice. "You think you can smother my flames with your pathetic ice?"


    Cain only shook his head in response with a smile, thinking that this guy had become full of himself only after doing this much.


    A bright flash of red signaled Bastion''s appearance from the swirling cloud, sword set for a lethal stab into Cain''s abdomen. Cain hastily manifested another barrier, enveloping it with foxfire for further heat protection, but Bastion smashed through it, sending Cain back several steps. Sparks rained down in all directions.


    Clone B charged in from the left, flanking with a barrage of Foxfire Explosions. Each orb of foxfire struck Bastion''s side, erupting in bursts of scorching flame. Under normal circumstances, they would have burned flesh or at least forced Bastion to defend.


    However, Bastion''s enhanced stats allowed him to endure the scorching strikes. Although Bastion grunted in pain, he ignored the partial burns, his eyes still locked on Cain.


    Meanwhile, Clone A, battered but still functional, resumed its attacks from behind. It launched a swift flurry of claw strikes augmented by small arcs of ice, hoping to freeze Bastion''s movements.


    Bastion swiftly spun, blocking the attack with his flaming sword. The nails crackled on impact, but every attempt to bite into Bastion''s armor was crushed by the intense heat radiating from his aura. Steam hissed and evaporated upon contact, the ice reduced to water droplets that evaporated in an instant.


    The more Bastion fought, the more savage his energy became. He was no longer concerned with feints or cautious footwork. Each step slammed into the earth, leaving a trail of molten footprints behind him. S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    His breath came in ragged gasps, yet the power surging within him showed no sign of diminishing¡ªat least not yet. The cost of burning blood essence may be high, but for the time being, Bastion was fueled by pure wrath.


    A powerful slash from Bastion carved the ground, forcing Cain to dodge to the side. He felt the heat burn the tips of his ears.


    Another slash whipped out, and while he managed to avoid the lethal edge, the residual fire scorched the hem of his coat, leaving a smoky hole. Bastion pressed forward, refusing to let Cain regain his rhythm or position.


    _Clone A soared overhead, using an Ice Storm technique that showered the battlefield with hail-like shards of ice. The ice spikes rattled against the molten terrain, exploding into mist the moment they collided with Bastion''s swirling flames.


    A few shards managed to slice into Bastion''s arms, drawing a thin stream of blood, yet the madness in his eyes only deepened.


    Bastion shouted as he lunged toward the source of the hail, channeling a concentrated pillar of fire that shot skyward as he used his [Infernal Lance] skill.


    _Clone A attempted to evade but was clipped by the edge of the flame, sending it rolling. Flames clung to its form, forcing the clone to extinguish them with a wave of crackling and sparking foxfire.


    Cain grimaced, realizing that continuing this drawn-out exchange would play into Bastion''s hands since anger and adrenaline fueled him, making him fight even harder.


    For a moment, Cain considered using his Ice Claw or Ice Breath to keep Bastion at bay. However, each instance so far had only succeeded in partially slowing him. Bastion''s doubled stats meant that even if the ice impacted him directly, it would take an enormous volume of frost to truly hinder him.


    He needed another approach. ''He''s overshadowing me physically,'' Cain thought, taking a step back as Bastion swung again, leaving a vicious horizontal cut in the ground.


    ''It seems that I need to take this fight more seriously.'' Cain considered using [Infernal Ascendance] talent that he copied from Fenix.


    As Bastion closed in, he launched a furious combination of slashes with each one stronger than the last.


    Cain immediately dismissed his thoughts as he tried to block with his nails and a thin sheath of foxfire, but the force behind Bastion''s blows caused him to stumble.


    Cain coughed a mouthful of blood. Pain radiated from the site of impact where Bastion''s blade had deflected off his barrier, leaving a shallow cut across his forearm.


    Bastion saw the blood and sneered. "So much for your fancy illusions," he spat, licking his lips with sadistic glee. "I''ll cut you down next."


    Cain then responded with a swift knee strike, forcing Bastion to step back.


    Meanwhile, Clone B took advantage of the opening to launch multiple Foxfire Explosions at Bastion''s side once more. This time, they detonated more forcefully, exposing minor flaws in Bastion''s armor. A howl tore from Bastion as flames burnt his skin. Nonetheless, he countered with a flaming backhand slash that forced the clone to retreat.


    In that split second, Cain immediately thought of finally using his [Infernal Ascendance] talent. However, before activating it, he had to create an opportunity. Cain then whistled sharply, a prearranged signal to the clones.

 Chapter 143 - 143: Cains Infernal Ascendance (2)

    Clone A dove from above, forming a complex Foxfire Shield to push Bastion''s sword arm aside, while Clone B attacked from behind with a combined [Ice Spike] and [Foxfire Explosion] skills.


    Meanwhile, Cain leaped back, pressing his palms into the open air. A deep crimson glow began to form beneath his skin, swirling and intensifying around the tips of his long nails.


    Bastion refused to be subdued even though he was temporarily being cornered. Despite being outnumbered three to one, his fury and boosted stats still won. He tensed his core muscles and flexed his arms, using a Flame Cyclone that blasted outward.


    Both clones staggered from the explosive force. The swirling wind of fire howled over Bastion, incinerating ice shards in midair and blasting foxfire flames away like leaves in a storm.


    Breaking away from Clone A''s shield, Bastion landed a brutal front kick to the clone''s abdomen, sending it flying across the battlefield. The clone rolled end over end, losing shape momentarily before stabilizing with an audible growl of frustration.


    "Your illusions won''t save you!" Bastion snarled again, slashing horizontally at Clone B, who tried to parry with his foxfire blade. The parry connected, but Bastion''s immense strength overpowered the block.


    A shriek of metal-on-flame rang before the clone''s sword-like foxfire was cleaved in two. The destructive wave hammered into the clone''s body, scattering it across the scorched ground.


    With both clones temporarily disabled, Bastion turned toward Cain. "Now," he rasped as flames erupted around his blade. "Let''s settle this."


    At last, Cain felt the coalescence of power in his core reach its peak. The swirling red aura around his body began to transform, with streaks of darker crimson and black.


    "It''s time," Cain murmured, his voice echoing unnaturally. He spread his arms wide, nails glinting with renewed energy.


    In a reverberating pulse, Infernal Ascendance took hold, doubling the fire damage in all of Cain''s flame-based skills. This time, Cain didn''t show the flaming wings on purpose as he felt like it, nothing more.


    A strange silence fell over the battlefield. Even Bastion, overwhelmed by anger, sensed the shift. The foxfire swirling around Cain intensified, the color deepening to a scarlet that rivaled even Bastion''s blood-burned flames.


    Cain was engulfed in a whirlwind of scorching wind, and the ground beneath his feet shattered in a spiderweb pattern, reminiscent of Bastion''s previous display of strength.


    Bastion''s lips curled into a feral grin. "Do you want to show me your true power?" "Then I''ll bury you alongside it."


    Cain replied with a chuckle. "You might have higher stats advantage after burning your blood essence, but now my fire is more potent than yours. Let''s see it yourself."


    With those words, Cain raised both hands, creating a Foxfire Explosion the size of which Bastion had never seen before. The swirling sphere of flame pulsed with arcs of crimson red and gold, crackling dangerously.


    Although battered, Clone A and Clone B also began to recover nearby. In response to Cain''s ascension, they shone faintly with increased power, as if feeding off the main body''s newly unleashed energy. Their wounds stitched together in flickers of foxfire, and their previously fluctuating shapes stabilized.


    Bastion then charged forward, aiming to stop Cain before he could finish charging his attack. A blazing blade slash roared through the air. The strike was intended to decapitate Cain with a single, decisive blow.


    But Cain, full of newfound confidence and fueled by Infernal Ascendance, moved with a quick speed. He pushed aside Bastion''s sword with an Advanced Foxfire barrier that flashed brilliantly, deflecting the burning steel.


    Bastion snarled, pressing harder. However, Cain twisted his body and rolled to the left, using the momentum of Bastion''s strike to carry him forward. Cain then countered with a Foxfire Explosion, smaller than the massive one he''d been charging but still enhanced by Infernal Ascendance.


    The blast knocked Bastion off his feet and sent him tumbling across the scorched ground. For a moment, it appeared that his entire chest plate would melt from the heat. Steam and smoke engulfed him. He coughed violently, spitting blood onto the ground.


    Yet Bastion stood again. His limbs trembled, but his gaze remained filled with unwavering hatred.


    They surrounded each other, the air sizzling where their auras met. Bastion''s ragged breathing indicated at the cost his body was suffering from the increased stats, yet the destructive potential he wielded remained severe.


    Bastion was concerned about Cain''s clones recovering their footing. Clone A had already resumed the action, taking up position to Bastion''s right, while Clone B approached from behind.


    The triangular configuration threatened to encircle Bastion again. But this time, Cain was different as he intended to be a little bit more aggressive.


    Bastion clenched his free fist. The skin on his knuckles had begun to crack, a small steaming of blood running down his forearm as a sign that the effect of him burning his blood was ravaging his body from within.


    Subsequently, Bastion unleashed another of his skills¨C Crimson Sun Flame. He pointed his sword to the sky, calling down a pillar of flame that bathed the entire battlefield in brilliant red light.


    Cain and the clones shielded their eyes, momentarily disoriented. Bastion capitalized on this, charging with his blade angled for a direct thrust at Cain''s heart. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Cain, on the other hand, noticed the scorching wave and pushed himself sideways, avoiding the attack. In retaliation, Clone B charged in from behind, slashing at Bastion''s ribs with elongated foxfire claws.


    Bastion twisted, meeting the attack halfway and deflecting it with his armored elbow. In the same motion, he spun and let out a vicious back kick that connected with the clone''s abdomen. The clone staggered, but not before landing a hit that left a burn mark on Bastion''s armor.


    Cain took advantage of the brief distraction. He shoved both palms forward, creating an Advanced Foxfire lance that crackled with ferocious red energy as it was amplified by Infernal Ascendance. The massive projectile blasted across the dusty field, scorching a path in its wake.

 Chapter 144 - 144: The Sacrifice of Clone A

    Bastion rotated just in time to see the blazing lance streak toward him. He then dropped into a low stance, sword held horizontally, channeling every ounce of his flame aura into a defensive shield.


    The collision was deafening as the flames collided, sending a shockwave ripping across the battlefield. Loose stones, shards of ice, and motes of foxfire were blasted in every direction.


    The whirling dust dissipated, revealing Bastion, who was still standing despite appearing to be on the verge of collapse. Smoke drifted from his sword, and the blade shone an intense red, as if it were about to melt. His face distorted with pain and fury.


    Cain breathed heavily, channeling the residual power from Infernal Ascendance back into his body. This war of attrition was pushing both sides to their limits. But this was actually what Cain had wanted all along, as one of his reasons to fight Bastion was to also train his combat experience.


    Cain felt the strain on his limbs despite his increased strength. Maintaining Infernal Ascendance required a substantial energy draw, and even with his high energy stat, the constant high-level attacks were exhausting him. He could feel beads of sweat rolling down his temples, and every breath seemed like he was breathing fire.


    Despite the obvious damage, Bastion moved with terrifying speed. In a burst of movement, Bastion charged again, launching a savage uppercut with his sword that nearly severed Cain''s head off.


    Cain ducked, whirling foxfire forming a protective barrier around him, but Bastion slammed down on it with his elbow, shattering it like glass. A sharp ache radiated through Cain''s arms as the force of Bastion''s blow transferred through the barrier.


    Bastion then followed up with a diagonal slash, which Cain barely parried with a foxfire-encased arm. Sparks flew forth, and the friction dug into Cain''s forearm.


    Despite Infernal Ascendance increasing his fire damage, Cain found himself on the defense once more. Bastion''s tremendous strength and unstoppable will carried him through every strike.


    The clones attempted to help, but Bastion''s fury punished any blunder or effort to flank. It was all Cain could do to stand his ground.


    Clone A dove in, sacrificing itself to draw Bastion''s attack. The sword slashed the clone''s chest wide open with a blaze of foxfire energy. While Clone A vanished in a cloud of orange flame, Clone B hit Bastion from behind with an explosive foxfire orb aimed at his exposed back.


    However, Bastion anticipated the maneuver, spinning at the last second to block with the remnants of his flaming cape. The orb exploded safely behind him, searing the ground.


    The battle spiraled into a breakneck dance of parries, thrusts, dodges, and blasts of flame and ice. Each time Bastion swung, molten lines appeared on the ground, reflecting the ferocity of his power.


    Each time Cain retaliated, the air filled with swirling foxfire or icy shards that slammed fruitlessly against Bastion''s armor.


    They were locked in a dire stalemate as Bastion was on the verge of collapse from overexerting his blood-burn, yet too enraged to surrender. While Cain struggled to maintain his increased fire damage and keep pace with Lucan''s raw power.


    Both bled from various wounds, and their bodies were damaged and burnt. The once-large battlefield has become a firestorm of swirling embers and dancing flames.


    ¡­


    "Uncle Fenix, is big brother Cain going to be alright?" Sylvia shook Fenix''s hand and asked with a worried expression.


    When everyone in Cain''s group heard it, their attention suddenly shifted to Fenix, as some of them had also been worried about Cain''s safety since they knew that Cain''s rank was way lower and the reason he could contend with Bastion was just from the temporary power.


    Even Ayla, who had been enjoying the fight with her entire focus on the fight, just realized that Cain seemed to be in trouble and immediately looked at Fenix as she also worried about Cain''s safety.


    "Don''t worry too much since he didn''t even ask for my help." Fenix chuckled as he patted Sylvia''s head, reassuring her.


    Fenix was honestly surprised and impressed with Cain''s strength since he hadn''t expected that Cain really had the ability to deal with Bastion quite easily.


    Because when Cain explained to him previously, Cain mentioned that if the situation was really dire, he would unleash his full strength and help him. This was the reason why he didn''t worry too much, as he thought that Cain didn''t even use his full strength.


    "Butler Zen, can you guess his rank and what kind of bloodline he has?" Garran raised an eyebrow as he glanced at Butler Zen.


    "I can''t say for sure, but I think his rank hasn''t even reached the Conqueror Rank yet for sure. As for his bloodline, I have some guesses, but it''s still vague as of now." Butler Zen replied with a confused expression since he really can''t see through Cain.


    "Tch, you''re not helping at all. You can''t even stand your ground against that big guy, what can you do?" Garran shook his head, teasing Butler Zen.


    Hearing that, Butler Zen wasn''t going to take it without putting up a fight as he answered with a sneer. "If you say so, can you even stand a chance fighting him? He is of your age, but you might even get killed without him lifting his finger if you were fighting against him."


    "..."


    Garran was speechless as Butler Zen just put salt on his wound by stating the fact that Cain could even fight toe to toe with Lucan''s protector by himself.


    ¡­


    Clone B leaped to Cain''s side, its body shimmering from repeated damage. Together, they faced down Bastion, whose chest heaved from ragged breathing. Bastion''s eyes, however, were filled with the same lethal determination. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    For a heartbeat, no one moved. A hot wind swept around them, carrying the stench of ash, blood, and burned dirt. The sky overhead was hazy from dust and smoke.


    They met eyes. Bastion''s red-rimmed look was filled with hatred and despair, a furious glare that indicated he had taken his final, desperate measure. Every strained breath sliced through the silence like a dagger.


    Then he spoke with a bitter yet resolute expression. "I¡­will not die without avenging him."

 Chapter 145 - 145: Cain’s Dragon Against Bastion’s Dragon

    Cain braced himself as he thought that Bastion might use his ultimate skill like Lucan had used in a desperate attempt against Dante. If Bastion''s skill was indeed similar to Lucan''s, then that ultimate move would be even deadlier in his hands, especially when he was still burning his blood essence while using it.


    Subsequently, Bastion lifted his sword in both hands, the metal bending beneath the pressure of his surging aura. Veins pulsed an ominous crimson as he focused all of his strength and the last remnants of his blood essence power into a single, overwhelming attack.


    Bastion unleashed a storm of superheated wind, and his flames darkened from burning orange to nearly black-red. The ground beneath him cracked further, forming a spiderweb pattern of molten rock.


    Above, the swirling flames formed into an eastern draconic shape¡ªlarge, hissing, and churning with terrifying strength. Its half-formed maw snapped at the air, roaring with an ethereal cry that sent tremors through the battlefield.


    Cain felt the temperature spike dramatically. The swirling flames Bastion generated were so powerful that his own Infernal Ascendance aura faltered for a moment, battered by waves of astonishing heat.


    ''This is the same ultimate Lucan used, as expected.'' Cain recalled the monstrous, fiery dragon Lucan had summoned against Dante.


    ''But Bastion''s version¡­ It''s bigger, stronger, and more refined. He''s poured everything into it.''


    A massive Crimson Dragon began to form overhead. Its eyes burned with destructive intent. Then, with Bastion''s shout, the dragon rose higher.


    Still forced to maintain a defensive stance, Cain knitted his eyebrows against the scorching torrent. Even at a distance, the swirling flames burned his arms. His own foxfire, while powerful and strengthened by Infernal Ascendance, seemed overshadowed by the sheer mass of Bastion''s ultimate attack. S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "This is the pinnacle of our art, the skill Lucan never perfected," Bastion said. His voice seemed to reverberate with the dragon''s own in a hollow echo. "It devours everything in flame."


    Cain''s blue eyes narrowed. He sensed that if he faced this draconic assault as he was, he would be overwhelmed. Even with Infernal Ascendance doubling his fire damage, Bastion was about to unleash something monstrous¡ªpowered not only by skill but also by the final power from his life force.


    A heartbeat later, Cain felt his own body nearing its limit since sustaining Infernal Ascendance already strained his vast energy.


    ''It seems that I still need to burn a bit of my blood essence too at the end of the day.'' Cain thought to himself.


    He then immediately acted. Amid the swirling chaos, a surge of pain rippled through him as he let the barest fraction of his own blood essence ignite¡ªa forbidden technique he typically reserved for only the direst situations.


    Cain''s aura spiked as red-hot agony raced through his veins all at once. It was different from Bastion''s unrestrained fury; Cain burned only a sliver of his essence, but the effect was massive, as his bloodline''s rank was like a heaven compared to Bastion''s.


    All of his stats tripled. The foxfire around him roared to life in a blinding flame, turning from deep red to near-white with goldish at its core. Even his other clone, who was battered, instantly recovered itself as it absorbed some of the ascending strength.


    "Do you think your dragon is that scary?" Cain''s voice was distorted by the surge of energies swirling within him. "Then let me show you mine."


    He spread his arms wide, channeling monstrous amounts of fire energy into the air. A vortex of foxfire spiraled upward, crackling with arcs of scorching lightning.


    Within seconds, a massive dragon shape took form. Its scales were outlined by swirling flames. The dazzling eyes locked onto Bastion''s draconic fire as if it were looking at its prey.


    The temperature rose at an alarming speed. The collision of magical powers howled through the entire atmosphere. Cain''s dragon blazed with red, orange, and gold colors, each layered with white-hot edges.


    Sensing its master''s lethal intent, the dragon let out a thunderous roar that shook and sent a shockwave across the battlefield. Fenix and Butler Zen reacted swiftly, creating a strong barrier around them since they needed to protect their companions.


    Fortunately, Dante had retreated and sat on Nix''s back since he was reminded by Fenix the moment the dragon took form. Otherwise, he might have been hurt from the shockwave.


    Looking at Cain''s dragon, which was even bigger and fiercer than his own, Bastion was taken aback as he couldn''t believe that Cain still had that much strength without even appearing to be struggling to create that terrifying dragon.


    ''No, that must be an illusion. Yes, it should be an illusion.'' Bastion thought to himself while he was denying himself at his end''s rope.


    He then directed his dragon forward. The dragon reared back, jaws gaping wide as it dove at Cain''s foxfire monstrosity.


    The two monstrous summons surged toward each other. Bastion''s Crimson Dragon charged forward with jaws wide and flaming claws outstretched. For a brief moment, its roar thundered across the battlefield in a challenge meant to tear Cain''s dragon apart.


    But the Foxfire Dragon moved with astonishing speed. It opened its own blazing maw, and before the crimson beast could even react, Cain''s dragon swallowed Bastion''s in one massive gulp.


    In a blaze of devouring flame, the crimson dragon vanished into the Foxfire Dragon''s throat, as though it were no more than a tiny spark.


    The Crimson Dragon barely had a moment to resist. One howl of outrage rang across the air before disappearing completely as it was consumed by the overwhelming Cain''s dragon.


    "Impossible!" Bastion''s voice crackled. He poured every last remnant of his life force into this attack, yet it was obliterated in an instant as it was devoured wholly.


    The resulting shockwave swept outward in a circle of scorching wind, crushing any remaining ice spikes and sending up plumes of dust. Cain''s dragon soared triumphantly before dissolving into a hail of embers as its mission was complete.

 Chapter 146 - 146: Killing Bastion

    Bastion''s trump card had been quickly eliminated, leaving him exposed. A stunned silence enveloped him as he stared at the spot where his ultimate skill had once towered.


    Just moments before, it had seemed unstoppable. Now it was gone as it was devoured and annihilated without putting up a resistance.


    The psychic backlash tore through Bastion''s mind. His chest was tight as if an invisible blade had pierced him. The continuous blood-burning had already ravaged his organs, and the final blow to his skill drained the last ounce of his willpower.


    His sword clattered from his limp fingers, the once-gleaming metal blackened by the intensity of Cain''s foxfire.


    "No," he rasped with a voice barely above a whisper.


    Cain took a single step forward, white-gold flames trailing around him. With his final surge of increased power, he unleashed a concentrated wave of searing flame on Bastion, who could only fall to his knees. The blast hit with devastating force, searing through his damaged armor.


    Bastion screamed hoarsely. His body slumped forward. Steam emerged from the burned metal that formerly protected his chest. After a few heartbeats, he lay still on the battlefield, with no breath or traces of life.


    After confirming Bastion''s death, Cain finally let go of the suppression of his healing properties, as he had been suppressing it all this time because he didn''t want Bastion to be desperate early, resulting in a short fight.


    His body then immediately fully healed in an instant, refreshing not only his physical body but also his mental condition, as he was actually quite exhausted after quite a long fight.


    Subsequently, Cain took back his clone as he waved his hand before using his [Ice Storm] skill, intending to cool down the surrounding temperature.


    Looking at the massive icy storm, Cain took out new clothes before putting them on as he burned the worn-out clothes that had been scorched because of his fight with Bastion.


    The moment Cain put his clothes on his body, he stopped for a second before focusing his attention on the translucent panels of data in front of him as he heard numerous notifications from the system.


    [Ding! Dante has killed Lucan, Peak-level Dominator Rank Awakeners]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 100 million Evolution Points]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1 Random-level Summon Pools]


    [Ding! You have killed Bastion, Peak-level Conqueror Rank Awakeners]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 20 billion Evolution Points]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 5,400 Gacha Points]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 2 High-level Summon Pools]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1 High-level Lottery Pools]


    [Ding! Your experience at GrandLord Rank has increased to 100%]


    [Ding! Because you have gained a lot of combat experience by fighting Bastion, your experience at Dominator Rank has also been increased to 100%]


    When Cain checked the notifications, he was pleased when he read the part where he gained 100% experience at Dominator Rank. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    This was also the reason why he prolonged the fact with Bastion, as he had asked the system if gaining the experience could be by real fighting experience too, not pure killing the enemy.


    The system replied that he could, but the extent of gaining the experience will be decided by the system since it would definitely assess the fight by itself, determining if he gained ''real combat experience'' or just another typical fight.


    Cain then checked the situation inside his beast space. After placing Anya there, he had ordered the system to let her absorb the remainder of his blessing and hadn''t checked on her since.


    Inside the beast space, Anya was sitting cross-legged, leisurely absorbing the rest of the blessing. The system informed him that her process would take a bit longer this time.


    Having confirmed that Li Yuexian was also fine, Cain refocused on his surroundings and dispelled IceStormIce StormIceStorm once he noticed the air had grown uncomfortably cold.


    "Big Brother Cain!" Sylvia and Ayla shouted in unison as they ran towards Cain immediately after Nix landed on the ground.


    Their bodies were covered in a red barrier since Fenix made them so that they wouldn''t be affected by the cold.


    Even though Cain felt only a mild breeze, the cold was still dangerous for ordinary people like Sylvia and the others.


    Upon reaching Cain, both girls leaped into his arms, though for different reasons. Sylvia clung to him out of genuine worry, having seen how battered he was earlier


    Unlike Sylvia, Ayla came to Cain because in her eyes, Cain had become the strongest since he had killed someone who even Fenix couldn''t kill. Not only that, she was captivated by Cain''s previous dragon attack and had been thinking of begging Cain to teach her how to do that ever since.


    "Are you alright?" Sylvia asked with a worried expression.


    "Yeah, are you okay?" Ayla chimed in, showing an excited expression instead of a worried one.


    Cain chuckled as he replied with a smile while holding the little girls in his arms. "I''m fine, don''t worry."


    "Are you really fine?" Elara walked towards him, looking at Cain''s whole body thoroughly as she was worried that Cain might still have some open wounds and the little girls'' action just worsened them.


    "Of course!" Cain looked at Elara before putting down the little girls on the ground and patted their heads softly.


    However, when Cain turned his body as he intended to talk with Garran, he felt that someone had climbed on his body. He immediately shuddered at the thought of getting countless questions from this little one.


    Subsequently, he used his brain to think of the solution for a split second before tilting his head aside. "Ayla, what do you want?"


    Ayla giggled at the question as she put her arms around Cain''s neck. "Hehe, Big Brother Cain knows me best."


    She then added, "Can you teach me how to use that amazing dragon skill, please?" Her eyes sparkled at the idea of summoning a fierce dragon just like Cain had done.

 Chapter 147 - 147: Garran join the group

    "Of course I can teach you," Cain replied with an smile, "but have you learned the basics yet?"


    "I haven''t. Why does that matter?" Ayla asked, raising an eyebrow in confusion.


    Cain shook his head slowly and chuckled. "You haven''t even learned the basics yet. How could you possibly jump straight into mastering the strongest skill?"


    He paused for a moment before adding, "Go ask the others to teach you the basics first. Once you''ve built a solid foundation and gotten strong enough, I''ll teach you how to use my skill at that time."


    "Hmmm, why not just learn directly from you?" Ayla mused, putting a finger on her chin as she thought that it would be better to learn from the strongest.


    "Well," Cain answered, "I could teach you, but it''d be exactly the same as if you learned from everyone else. Also, I''m busy right now and if I don''t keep working, I won''t earn enough money. We wouldn''t be able to keep up with your appetite," he teased with a smirk as he gently pinched Ayla''s cheek.


    He then continued with a playful glint in his eye, "But if you really want me to teach you the basics personally, that means I''ll have no time to make money. So we could do that, but you''d only get to eat once a day. What do you think?"


    At the mention of having only one meal daily, Ayla let out a short gasp. "I''ll ask the others, then!" she exclaimed as she immediately jumped on the ground before heading straight toward Fenix.


    Everyone shook their heads when they watched the conversation between the two, but Fenix immediately shivered when he noticed the lively "little demon" was approaching him as she spread her arms widely and called his name.


    "Ouch, it still hurts," Fenix groaned, clutching his chest as though the pain from his previous battle had suddenly flared up again.


    Ayla abruptly halted; she had been ready to launch herself at Fenix in an enthusiastic hug. Now, she looked genuinely worried instead. "Uncle Fenix, are you alright?" she asked, tilting her head in concern.


    Fenix slowly shook his head, keeping up the pained expression. "No, not yet. I haven''t recovered. Sorry, but I can''t teach you right now." He nodded toward Dante. "Why don''t you go ask Dante first? I''ll help you out after I''ve healed up."


    While speaking, Fenix shot a quick side glare at Dante as he gave an unspoken command for him to deal with the "little demon" at the moment. Clearly, Fenix wasn''t in the mood to be pestered by the little demon just yet.


    "Okay¡­ Get well soon, Uncle Fenix," Ayla replied with a sympathetic smile, then dashed off toward her next target.


    Cain shook his head before giving Fenix a look since he needed him by his side to meet Garran and his protector.


    Because in case something unexpected that would be unlikely happening, such as Garran''s protector going to attack him out of nowhere, he had Fenix to react in time before he would use his bloodline power since he was sure that he wouldn''t be able to react fast enough if Garran''s protector would attack him in a close distance.


    Naturally, Cain was just playing it safe. Better to have an extra layer of security, since there was no real downside. After all, as the saying goes, it''s better to be safe than sorry.


    Before long, Cain and Fenix arrived in front of Garran and his protector. Cain greeted Garran with a bright smile. "Long time no see, my friend. Sorry for making you wait for a while."


    "Hahaha, don''t worry about it," Garran responded, waving his hand dismissively.


    Cain raised an eyebrow. "I''ve been wanting to ask¡ªwhy did you follow Lucan earlier?"


    "Oh, that," Garran replied with a chuckle. "I was simply curious. They all left so suddenly after a private discussion, so I decided to tag along and see what was happening."


    He paused, then shrugged. "I had a hunch that they were probably after you. Honestly, if I''d seen you as unworthy of my help, I would have backed off right away and definitely wouldn''t have lent them a hand."


    Leaning forward slightly, Garran added, "You know how cruel this world can be. One false step, and you end up like Lucan and his group. That''s why I make sure to be careful with everything I do."


    Cain couldn''t help but laugh. Garran''s frank manner was surprising as he thought that Garran shouldn''t be the type to sugarcoat his words or hide his intentions.


    His laughter subsiding, Cain''s expression turned serious. "Aren''t you worried that speaking so openly could make me angry?" he asked, looking Garran with a direct look.


    Sensing potential danger, Butler Zen, who stood near Garran, immediately tensed up. He gathered his strength, fully prepared to whisk Garran away at the slightest sign of hostility from either Cain or Fenix.


    "If telling you the truth would infuriate you," Garran answered with a wry smile, "then I guess I''ve just misjudged your character." He patted Butler Zen''s shoulder to reassure him, confident that neither Cain nor Fenix intended to attack.


    "Hahahaha, I like your style, my friend" Cain said, erupting into hearty laughter again. He walked up to Garran and gave his shoulder a good-natured pat. "If anyone from Lucan''s family asks about what happened, just tell them I''m the one who killed him. Let them come find me directly."


    Cain told him that was because if Lucan''s family was looking for someone who killed Lucan, they would definitely go to Garran since people inside the Rose Blossom Pavilion knew that Garran was following Lucan along.


    And since Garran had the intention to help him and even be sincere to him, he should take the initiative in doing what he should do as this mess was made by him in the first place.


    "Alright, if that''s what you want. Thanks," Garran said, nodding as he returned Cain''s shoulder pat.


    "Glad we got that sorted out." Cain smiled, then continued, "I''ll take my leave again since I have something to do, as I''ve told you before." Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Fine by me¡ªlet''s get moving," Garran replied without hesitation. He strode toward Cain''s group as if he had always been part of it.


    "¡­"


    Cain was momentarily speechless, observing how smoothly Garran integrated himself into the group.


    With a slightly apologetic look, Butler Zen turned to Cain as he scratched his head. "My apologies, Young Master Cain. He''s always like this as he never asks whether he''s bothering anyone. If you find it problematic, I can haul him away, even if it means using force."


    Cain waved a hand dismissively. "Don''t worry about it. The more, the merrier, right?" After all Garran had done, there was no way Cain would reject him.


    As they traveled, Garran glanced around and then turned his attention to the Ice dragon beneath them. "What''s his name? This is my first time riding a real dragon," he remarked excitedly, patting Nix''s scales.


    "That''s Nix," Cain replied with a fond smile. "He''s my contracted beast."


    Garran''s eyes widened at the revelation. He hadn''t realized the majestic dragon was officially under Cain''s contract.


    A few moments later, as they were flying toward Lunovale City, Garran remembered he had no clue about Cain''s intentions. "I just realized I don''t even know where we''re going or why. Care to explain it to me?"


    Cain chuckled. "We''re heading to Lunovale City for the auction at the Starlight Auction House."


    "Oh, one of their smaller auctions, right? What''s attracting you there?" Garran asked with a curious arch of his brow, suspecting something at the auction might be quite valuable.


    Cain shrugged. "Honestly, it''s mostly just for fun. That''s all there is to it."


    Garran lightly elbowed Cain''s side, as though he didn''t buy the explanation. "Come on, you must have a real reason. Is there something you''re aiming to buy? Share a little with a friend, will you?"


    Cain let out a resigned sigh. "If you insist. There is something that caught my eye, although you''d probably consider it unimportant."


    "Oh? And what is it? Don''t be secretive now!" Garran pressed, his eyes lighting up. He recalled how Cain had been in a bit of a hurry earlier, so he assumed it must be some extraordinary treasure.


    Cain chuckled. "It''s just a wolf cub. Nothing much, really."


    "Tch," Garran clicked his tongue, clearly thinking Cain was either messing with him or withholding vital information. "If you don''t want to tell me, just say so."


    "I''m not joking." Cain shook his head. "I told you, I''m mostly going to this auction for fun. I even gave them a few items to auction off. It''s not some grand scheme."


    Before Garran could retort, Ayla suddenly chimed in. She jumped onto Cain''s back, clinging like an excited child. "Big Brother Cain, you''ve already bought so many little beasts in the past. Why do you want another one now?"


    Cain smiled, balancing her weight effortlessly. "I just felt like it, that''s all."


    "Is the little wolf cute?" she asked, eyes sparkling at the prospect of having another new friend.


    Although Cain had purchased several beasts before, most were still untamed and not safe for her to play with. Hearing about a wolf cub made her think it might be a tame companion she could safely be around.


    "Hold on¡ªyou''re telling me the thing you''re so eager to get is just a wolf cub?" Garran asked as he was still skeptical when he watched the exchange.


    "Yup," Cain said with a nod. "Told you from the start."

 Chapter 148 - 148: Huge Commotion in the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demonic Fox Race

    At the same time when Cain used his bloodline power up to the 9-Tailed form for the second time, on the Main Continent there stood a vast mountain range enveloped by fog that drifted into misty valleys brimming with ancient forests.


    Within this rugged expanse rose a colossal, majestic building that dominated the landscape.


    The steps leading to the building were carved from obsidian, each riser etched with curling fox motifs and arcane runes. Faint wisps of demonic energy swirl between crevices, shimmering like trapped moonlight in the darkness.


    Tall, lacquered pillars of blackwood frame the massive double doors, each door carved with an intricate nine-tailed fox design. The fox''s tails appear to shift when viewed from different angles, a subtle enchantment that hints at the illusions this race was known for.


    Upon entering, one was greeted by a hushed reverence. Flickering braziers line the perimeter, their silver-blue flames giving off a gentle glow that casted dancing shadows on the floor. The air was thick with the scent of foxfire incense, a rare blend said to open the mind''s eye to ancestral voices.


    Sweeping across the hall''s walls are murals depicting the race''s glorious history where a sea of demonic foxes brandishing illusions, clashing with ancient foes, forging pacts with celestial forces. Between these grand murals hang scrolls inscribed with genealogies, each tail of the illustrious bloodlines carefully recorded in calligraphy.


    At the far end stands a towering statue carved from a single block of moonlit jade, illuminated from below by hidden array formations.


    The statue depicts the original 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox as a majestic figure with nine sweeping tails that fan out gracefully behind them. The statue''s eyes, set with spirit-crystal inlays, seemingly alive, quietly watching over the hall. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Standing before this imposing monument was the Patriarch, wearing clad in flowing white and gold robes embroidered with stylized fox tails.


    His presence resonates with power; faint illusions flicker around him, as if the air itself bends in deference. The flicker of the braziers highlights fine, vulpine features as the faint suggestions of ears or a tail if one looks closely enough.


    Behind the Patriarch, numerous individuals had assembled, awaiting his command. With a measured step, he tapped his foot on the floor twice.


    "Twice," he repeated, his voice echoing throughout the Ancestral Hall. "The statue has trembled twice in the span of just two days."


    Pausing briefly, he turned to address the crowd gathered in the hall. "Legends tell us that if this statue even shifts by a single inch, it signals the moment our race will ascend and dominate the world. But now, the statue has moved twice, and the second vibration was even stronger than the first."


    His gaze swept over the onlookers, lingering for a moment on each, before his foot once again tapped in a thoughtful rhythm against the polished floor. "Now, share what you have discovered. Any clue, no matter how small it is since it may lead us to the cause of this phenomenon."


    A middle aged man in his late 50s stepped forward and bowed slightly. "Reporting to the patriarch, I sent some people to observe the Abyssal Dragon Cult''s activities. So far, it seems they''ve made no significant moves."


    "Tch," the Patriarch clicked his tongue in mild annoyance. "That man is as cunning as the old men of our clan who were already nearing their lifespan. Hu Huang, you will go to them personally. Ask if they''ve detected any large-scale movement in the past two days. Before you leave, remind them that if they dare to touch anything related to us, I will immediately go there in person and they will regret it."


    Before Hu Huang could respond, an old man''s voice filled with the vicissitude of life reverberated through the hall. "Little Tian, you still haven''t changed at all even after all these years. Do you forget how often you''d come running to me whenever you make a mistake when you''re still a child?"


    "Old Lao, please preserve your strength and don''t trouble yourself too much with clan affairs. If we manage to locate the source behind these two tremors, we may gain an unexpected advantage. You might even find a breakthrough that will extend your life." The Patriarch tilted his head as his gaze seemingly looked beyond the Ancestral Hall into the depths of the mountain range.


    Old Lao replied with a hearty laugh. "Hahahaha, don''t worry about me, Patriarch. If such a grand discovery exists, you should either use it yourself to prepare for the looming new era or give it to the family''s most promising talents. Let them grow stronger and faster."


    Because the things that could prolong his life or help him in breaking through with his strength wasn''t something that could be obtained easily, his thought about living longer had been long gone as his lifespan was already nearing his end.


    That''s why even if there was something good, his only thought was naturally to let the younger generation use it instead of himself. Especially to the current Patriarch as he was the strongest in the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demonic Fox Race.


    Old Lao then added, "Little Huang, remind the Abyssal Dragon Cult that if it comes down to it, I will show up personally rather than sending Little Tian. Let me do at least one more thing for our family before I leave this world."


    Sigh!


    The patriarch let out a long sigh before waving his hand, signalling Hu Huang to go. "Very well, Hu Huang. You know what you must do."


    "I''ll leave at once." With a quick nod, Hu Huang bowed first to the Patriarch and then offered a deeper bow in Old Lao''s direction, acknowledging the old man''s words before departing with measured haste.


    Immediately afterward, an older man with flowing white hair and a long beard stepped forward. "Patriarch, we have no reports of newly uncovered secret realms or ruins in these past days. We even revisited certain known areas to check for anomalies but found nothing unusual."

 Chapter 149 - 149: The Golden Lion Race

    The patriarch''s expression darkened into a frown. He had guessed that if some remarkably valuable treasure had surfaced, it might well have come from a newly discovered or hidden location, possibly one of those perilous ruins still shrouded in mystery¡ªeven to one of the strongest factions such as theirs.


    Many of these sites were so hazardous that even the Patriarch himself would hesitate to enter, aware that the risk of losing his life was all too real.


    "Continue your investigations. Search them again if necessary, but don''t neglect the safety." The patriarch ordered with a serious expression.


    After the old man left the building, another person stepped forward. He was a tall, lean man with silvered hair bound in a high tail. His long sleeves bore delicate embroidery of fox tails outlined in gold thread.


    Bowing respectfully, he cleared his throat as he spoke. "Uncle Ti¨C uhumm. Patriarch. We have been following your orders, gathering intel from every corner of the Main Continent. Our clan''s network of informants and hidden spies continues to scour for signs of any anomaly that might explain the statue''s tremors."


    He paused, adjusting the folds of his robe. "Through our countless sources, we have compiled the following information: First, there are rumors circulating about a young prodigy rumored to possess an exceedingly rare demonic bloodline. Although the specifics are unclear, whispers suggest his latent power may involve an aspect of fox lineage or some other bestial heritage that is capable of creating extraordinary resonance."


    Another wave of murmurs spread through those assembled, and the Patriarch raised a hand to silence them. "Go on," he commanded quietly, his gaze unwavering.


    The silver-haired subordinate inclined his head and continued, "Next, several distant sects in the western reaches have reported hearing strange howls echoing through the mountains at night. Some experts in those lands claim the howls carry an ''old magic,'' reminiscent of ancient fox incantations that have not been heard for centuries. We cannot yet confirm these stories, but they coincide with the time frame of the statue''s first tremor."


    He paused again, letting his words sink in. "Lastly, there have been faint sightings but it was no more than shadows of a robed figure with foxlike features traveling between major cities. Our informants describe sightings that are difficult to pin down, as though illusions cloak this individual''s true form. While we cannot be certain of any direct correlation, it is peculiar that these rumors arose around the same time as the statue''s second tremor."


    The patriarch''s eyes narrowed, and an almost imperceptible ripple of power emanated from him, stirring the incense-laden air. "A robed figure howls in the night, and a young prodigy with a unique bloodline," he summarized in a measured tone. "None of these threads alone seems conclusive. But taken together¡­"


    He let the sentence trail off, and behind him, the monumental jade statue seemed to glimmer ever so slightly, as if responding to his thoughts. After a contemplative moment, he spoke again.


    "Compile all of this information into a detailed report. Correlate the times, places, and any potential witnesses. If our statue trembled not once but twice, there may be multiple triggers or a single source of power strong enough to pulse across vast distances."


    The silver-haired man bowed again. "Yes, Patriarch. My team will redouble our efforts to connect the dots. If there is indeed a single source behind these tremors, we will find it."


    From the back of the hall, Old Lao''s voice resonated once more, filled with a curious blend of weariness and excitement, "Little Tian, if that robed figure truly wields illusions strong enough to evade detection, we might be dealing with someone who has already awakened a portion of the ancestral fox power or something akin to it."


    The patriarch inclined his head, acknowledging Old Lao''s insight. Turning his attention back to the silver-haired subordinate, he gave a curt nod. "You know your orders. Go. And remember to spare no effort, but do not place our people in needless danger. Report to me the moment you find any solid lead."


    Just as the silver-haired subordinate turned to depart, another figure entered the Ancestral Hall with hurried steps.


    A middle-aged man dressed in a dark robe adorned with subtle fox-tail motifs at the hem. Bowing low, he cast a brief glance at the jade statue before addressing the Patriarch in a steady voice.


    "Patriarch," he began, "our network has gathered new information on the Golden Lion Race. Over the past two days, they have shown an unprecedented spike in activity as they mobilized scouting parties and fortifying their borders. They appear to be searching for something¡­or someone."


    The patriarch''s eyes narrowed, his gaze sharp with anticipation. "Elaborate," he commanded.


    The newcomer inclined his head. "Yes, Patriarch. Their patrols have doubled, particularly in regions near where our demonic fox clans sometimes roam. We have also intercepted rumors that the Golden Lion patriarch himself is preparing a small elite squad. From what our sources say, they plan to depart soon¡ªpossibly to investigate the same disturbances we''ve been monitoring."


    With a measured calm, the patriarch lifted a hand for silence. "If the Golden Lion Race is truly on the move, it could be connected to the statue''s tremors. Perhaps they sense an opportunity like us or fear that we have already discovered a crucial secret." His voice turned grave. "Tell me, do they seem to have any definite lead?" Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The subordinate shook his head. "Nothing concrete. However, they''ve dispatched envoys to at least three neighboring powers, possibly forging temporary alliances. And we''ve also noticed a significant buildup of supplies such as medicine, High-level treasures, even large transport wagons, as though they anticipate a long campaign. All signs suggest they are preparing for something far more extensive than a simple scouting run."


    The patriarch tapped his foot on the marble floor in rhythm. "It''s been decades since they gathered on this scale. If they''re mobilizing resources, they must have caught wind of our statue''s anomaly or perhaps uncovered clues we''ve yet to learn."

 Chapter 150 - 150: Marry Liang Yuchen

    He then added, "We cannot let them outmaneuver us. Summon our best scouts and illusion specialists. Send them to monitor every major route the Golden Lions might use. If there''s an artifact, a secret realm, or a prodigy they''re hunting, we must not lose sight of it."


    The silver-haired subordinate bowed deeply. "Yes, Patriarch. I will assemble all relevant reports and cross-reference them immediately. We will leave no stone unturned."


    A heavy silence followed his order. Outside, a gust of wind howled across the obsidian steps, carrying the chill of the mountain mists into the great hall. The jade statue loomed overhead, eyes glinting in the firelight as though silently urging the clan onward.


    The patriarch raised his hand. "Go. Prepare for whatever the Golden Lions intend. Whether this is merely a show or the precursor to a grand upheaval, we will be ready."


    ''I hope they won''t do anything funny this time around. Otherwise¡­'' The patriarch''s expression darkened, thinking that if the Golden Lion race would mess around and hinder them in any way, he would show them that there were still differences in strength even between those strongest factions in the world.


    Even though they could be considered as one, the difference between their race could still be considered as huge. That''s why the patriarch didn''t actually worry too much because he also knew that a full-out war in the near future was almost impossible as all of the top factions were preparing themselves for the incoming new era.


    However, the things that concerned him more was the reason for the statue''s movement. Therefore, he ordered them to monitor the Golden Lion race''s every movement as he didn''t want to miss even a single clue that could lead towards it.


    Subsequently, the patriarch received the reports and made necessary arrangements for them.


    ¡­


    Meanwhile, while the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demonic Fox Race was in the midst of turmoil, the one responsible for causing it all was simply strolling around Lunovale City, waiting for the upcoming auction.


    For over an hour, Cain''s group had explored numerous shops. He needed to purchase large quantities of furniture and other household essentials to furnish the homes inside his beast space.


    During these outings, Cain had also quietly brought Li Fenghai into the beast space whenever Garran and Butler Zen were distracted, so that Li Fenghai could begin maintaining all the beasts that he had bought previously.


    However, for most of the time, Cain spent it using his brain as he needed to think about the countermeasure to deal with Lucan''s death and the unknown enemy that had come for him out of nowhere.


    Fortunately, Cain was able to get himself out of the trouble, as it could lead to a disaster if he wasn''t strong enough to handle them because Anya''s intervention from the system previously was something that he hadn''t thought of.


    That''s why, after transmigrating into this world, he realized that he needed to think about the worst-case scenario for everything that he wanted to do since everything wouldn''t always go according to his desire.


    In that time, Cain decided that he would speed up his plan about auctioning the blood essence and luring someone from the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demonic Fox race because if his plan succeeded, at least he wouldn''t need to worry about his safety for the time being.


    Meaning that he didn''t need to worry about the threat from Lucan''s family nor the unknown disaster, as he believed that with the strength of the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demonic Fox, most of the problems that he might face in the future would be auto-resolved.


    Moreover, Cain had already instructed his clone back in his own kingdom to organize a grand event offering free talent awakenings under the pretext of finding and recruiting geniuses.


    In truth, his primary goal was to discover the main character''s companion as it was someone whose talent he wanted to copy and then nurture as a loyal subordinate.


    In addition, Cain had received a mission for Nix in filling his experience at the GrandLord Rank Beast. Luckily, the difficulty was just a normal level, and he only needed to find the resources by himself, as he was restricted from buying them like he did previously.


    As Cain was still lost in his thoughts with perfecting his plan while accompanying the others to buy things, he immediately set aside his thoughts when he noticed that there was a movement inside the beast space.


    He then made a projection inside the beast space and found out that Anya had almost finished her small retreat.


    After waiting for a minute or two, Cain finally noticed the change with Anya as her aura had instantly calmed down the moment she opened her eyes.


    Subsequently, Cain immediately checked Anya''s stats as he was curious about her improvement.


    [Name: Anya Akane]


    [Age: 22]


    [Race: Half-Human, Half-Kitsune]


    [Bloodline: 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox (4-Tailed)]


    [Awakener Rank: High-level Conqueror Rank]


    [Attribute: Ascendant-level Fire Element (1 rank above Perfect-level)]


    [Talent: Transformation (S Rank), Illusion Manipulation (S+ Rank)]


    [Skills: 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox skills (4-Tailed)]


    [Strength]: 285 million + 15 mil = 300 million


    [Agility]: 380 mil + 20 mil = 400 million


    [Health]: 228 mil + 12 mil = 240 million


    [Sense]: 266 mil + 14 mil = 280 million


    [Energy]: 684 mil + 12 mil = 696 million


    When Cain checked Anya''s new strength, he was delighted to see that some of her stats had even surpassed Nix to some extent, thinking that he finally had a new insurance when he was still in this low-level world.


    With Anya''s new strength, he instantly felt safer because, coupled with her bloodline power that could quintuple her stats, Cain was certain that even in the entire world at this moment, Anya was definitely the strongest within the same rank.


    That''s why he wouldn''t need to worry about anything for the time being, as the strongest person that could go inside the low-level world was limited to Conqueror Rank.


    "How are you feeling?" Cain asked with a smile, patting her head softly.


    "I feel great. My body''s overflowing with strength. I can''t wait to test it against someone strong!" Anya replied excitedly while savoring the moment of Cain patting her head.


    "We''ll talk about challenging fights later. The auction is about to begin, and we should head there now." Cain chuckled and instantly took her and Li Fenghai out of the beast space, surprising everyone in his group.


    "Big Sis Anya!" Ayla and Sylvia immediately come and hug her warmly as if they haven''t met for years.


    Anya only shook her head as she put both the little girls in her arms before greeting the others.


    Subsequently, they headed towards the Starlight Auction House together since the little girls couldn''t wait to have their first experience attending an auction.


    When they arrived in front of the building, Garran was surprised to find Liang Yuchen and another person standing at the entrance as if waiting for someone.


    "Hahaha, I didn''t expect that one of the top beauties in the academy was waiting for me and made such an effort." Garran laughed out loud when the party had just arrived.


    However, to his surprise, Yuchen only gave him a cold glance before shifting his gaze towards Cain and bowing slightly together with Old Feng.


    "Welcome back, Young Master Cain." Yuchen and Old Feng greeted Cain in unison, shocking Garran as he opened his eyes widely since he hadn''t thought that Cain and Yuchen had known each other before.


    "You know her? Why''d you keep that a secret from me?" Garran nudged Cain and asked in a slightly annoyed tone, as he had just embarrassed himself because he thought that Yuchen was waiting for him.


    "You never ask." Cain chuckled as he sneered before replying to Yuchen and Old Feng with a smile.


    "No need for formalities. People might get the wrong idea if you behave this politely." Cain waved his hand dismissively.


    Both of them immediately understood the assignment as they realized that Cain hinted at them to not reveal anything about him because with them being overly polite, it might raise suspicion from Garran and his protector about their relationship.


    "Big Brother Cain, Who''s that beautiful sister? Why is she watching you weirdly?" Ayla piped up suddenly, tugging on Cain''s sleeve.


    "Now that Ayla mentioned it. It seems the jade cold beauty has finally taken a liking to someone, my good friend at that." Garran chuckled.


    When Yuchen heard it, she immediately gave Garran a cold glare as if she couldn''t wait to beat the hell out of him for what he just said.


    Garran instantly giggled as he raised his hands, backing out instantly after he teased her.


    "She is Liang Yuchen," Cain explained gently to Ayla, patting her head. "Her family owns the Starlight Auction House."


    "Wow! She must be super rich then." Ayla exclaimed, thinking that she must have an infinite amount of money because she heard from Garran''s mouth before about the Starlight Auction House being a force as strong as his family but much richer.


    "I guess you could say that, yes." Cain shook his head helplessly when he heard it.


    "Big Brother Cain, here!" Ayla made a gesture as if she wanted to whisper something to him.


    Cain then crouched down and moved his head closer to her.


    However, unbeknownst to Ayla, most of the people present here were strong enough to hear someone''s whisper even from quite far away, resulting in all of them laughing out loud when they heard Ayla''s whisper.


    "Big Brother Cain, why don''t you marry her? Then you''d be really rich and wouldn''t have to work anymore. You could just focus on teaching me to get stronger!" Ayla whispered with a low voice.


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 Chapter 151 - 151: Auction

    Cain immediately put his palm on his face when he heard Anya''s whisper, as he thought that maybe Ayla would say something funny like asking her to to cover their food expenses or something, but he certainly hadn''t anticipated her thoughts reaching so far into the future.


    "Little girl, stop playing around and don''t whisper again in the future. People could hear what you''re whispering about." Cain shook his head helplessly as he pinched Ayla''s cheek playfully.


    Feeling embarrassed that nearly everyone had caught her words, Ayla covered her own face with both hands in a cute gesture of chagrin.


    "Alright, alright. Let''s go inside. The auction''s about to start," Cain picked Ayla up into his arms when he noticed that she was too embarrassed to stand there doing nothing when everyone was laughing.


    However, unlike them, who enjoyed their moments, the bystanders in the surroundings were whispering to each other as they hadn''t expected that the cold jade beauty was someone from the Liang Family, who owns the Starlight Auction House. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Which meant that she was from the higher world, as most of them didn''t know the details about the structure in the entire world.


    However, the thing that attracted their attention the most wasn''t that but rather Cain, who made Liang Yuchen wait in the entrance only to welcome him.


    Entering Starlight Auction House, the loud bustle of the crowd immediately washed over them as thousands of people had gathered in groups, discussing various different topics.


    "So this is the auction hall?" Ayla showed such an excited expression as her eyes darted back and forth, filled with curiosity and wonder, since this was the first time she had ever entered this kind of place.


    Not only her, Sylvia, Elion, and a few people from Cain''s group were also amazed with the sight which greeted them. It was a huge circular half-arc hall with a dome roof lined with the most brilliant of light stones, all of which were emitting a soft glow that made the entire interior of Starlight Auction House feel comfortable.


    At the lowest level of the hall, rows of seats were neatly arranged as nearly ninety percent of these seats were already filled, while the higher floors still had quite a large number of people walking back and forth.


    At the front center of the main floor was a high platform of at least two meters above the ground. It was clearly the stage where the auctioning items would be presented by the auctioneer.


    This design allowed everyone participating in the auction to clearly see the items being auctioned.


    Cain was also honestly quite excited since this was also his first time attending an auction. However, he didn''t show such emotion as he only looked around as if inspecting the building.


    ''So this is what it feels like to attend an auction.'' Cain thought so, as he had always imagined in his mind whenever he read novels where the MC attended an auction.


    Now that he experienced it himself, he wondered if someone made him an MC of a novel where I attended an auction and the readers were also like me, who could only imagine the situation on their own.


    Just as Cain was lost in his thoughts, a beautiful maid ran over to them and bowed politely to Liang Yuchen. "Young Miss, the private room is ready."


    Liang Yuchen only nodded her head gracefully before looking at Cain with a smile. "Come. I''ll show you to the room we''ve prepared in advance."


    "Lead the way," Cain responded, thinking that with his status in their imagination, he would probably get at least one of the best rooms here as he glanced over at a few huge boxes at the top looming over the entire hall.


    Following Liang Yuchen, they went straight up to the third floor and directly went to the nearest room. Pushing open the door, Liang Yuchen explained it herself as he looked at Cain with a beautiful smile. "Young Master Cain, this is the finest room at this small branch. I hope you''ll pardon its limitations, as it''s the best we can do here."


    Cain and the others entered the room and found that the space was actually big enough for them and another 10 people to use this room. The room was well furnished with comfortable sofas to sit on and good-quality spirit fruits laid on a decorative table.


    A pot of hot spirit tea was brewing, and there were already two gorgeous young maidservants standing by, as they had been waiting for them for quite a while.


    These two maids had slender figures, and upon seeing the group, they immediately welcomed them warmly.


    "You''re too kind. This room is more than sufficient," Cain replied with a quiet chuckle. "Especially since I brought so many people without warning."


    Ayla and Sylvia immediately teamed up and ran towards the massive glass that shows the entire hall from above.


    "Look!" Sylvia whispered, nudging Ayla. "Most of the seats are almost filled."


    "Mhhmm-Mhhmm." Ayla nodded excitedly, thinking that the auction should be starting at any point now, as she heard that when the seats were full, that''s when the auction would usually start.


    "Ayla, Sylvia, come try these fruits. They taste good and can also strengthen your body a little." Cain plucked a fruit similar to a grape and ate it.


    When Ayla heard that there was something tasty and also could help with strengthening someone''s body, she immediately ran over to the table without hesitation before picking out the same fruit that Cain ate and began eating them with a full mouth.


    Cain shook his head when he watched Ayla cutely eat the fruits with her mouth and hands full of them as if she was afraid that someone would snatch them from her.


    "Slow down, Ayla. No one is going to take them from you." Cain chuckled as he patted her head softly.


    Everyone also laughed when they watched it before finding their own seat as they noticed that the commotion was already quieted down a little bit.


    "There''s no need for formality. Just take a seat and relax. We''re not some kind of important people, we''re just here to join in the fun." Cain said to the two maids when he noticed that both of them were acting nervously.


    Both of them immediately waved their hands frantically, responding that they didn''t dare.


    "Just do as Young Master Cain says." Old Feng chuckled as he gave the two maids a glance.


    When they heard it, they quickly bowed at Cain and thanked him before sitting in a corner, distancing themselves.


    "Don''t be nervous, just act normally as if we''re your friends." Cain chuckled as he shook his head.


    Ayla looked at Cain and the two maids back and forth. When she noticed what was going on, she quickly walked over to the maids and handed them the fruits in her hands as she said with a mumbling sound that was unclear since her mouth was still full. "Hwes aa oouu." (These are for you.)


    The two maids glanced at each other and accepted the fruits with a weird smile, nodding their heads slightly. "Thank you, little miss."


    Ayla shook her head as she grabbed their hands and dragged them over. "Huu hoon hiiid duu heeng hi, deeh ahh hill aa oohh of em." (You don''t need to thank me, there are still a lot of them.)


    "Ayla, finish your food first before talking to someone. That''s rude, you know, if you talk with someone while you still have food in your mouth." Cain patted Ayla''s head, teaching her some manners so that she wouldn''t unknowingly act rude to others in the future.


    She then chewed them properly and gulped them before nodding to Cain. "Ayla understands."


    "Now that I remember, my mom has reminded me about this too. My mom used to remind me about that all the time, but after she wasn''t around, nobody has reminded me ever since." Ayla lowered her head down and felt sad as she remembered her moments with him.


    When Cain saw it, he immediately picked her up and hugged her warmly. "Hey, no need to be sad. You have me and everyone else now, right?"


    Pinching her cheek playfully, Cain said with a smile. "If you see anything interesting during the auction, just place a bid. Big Brother Garran will pay for it."


    Cain said that as he wanted to distract Ayla so that she wouldn''t be sad again.


    When Ayla heard it, she immediately understood the assignment as she thought that Cain wanted her to let Garran pay for the things she bid so that Cain wouldn''t need to spend a single dime and her meals didn''t need to be cut down.


    "Thank you, Big Brother Garran!" Ayla jumped and hugged Garran, acting cute so that Garran would agree to pay for the things she bid.


    Garran sat there, winking his eyes a few times as he didn''t believe what he had seen. ''Why is it me that needs to pay for it?''


    It''s not that he was unable or didn''t want to do so, but he was just taken aback that Cain randomly asked him to pay for Ayla''s bid.


    "Sure, sure. Feel free to bid on anything you like. I''ll pay for them." Garran shook his head helplessly and ruffled Ayla''s hair, thinking that there was something amiss but didn''t care much as it wouldn''t even affect him financially even if Ayla bid everything that was going to be auctioned.


    "Hehe, Big Brother Garran is the best¡­" Ayla paused for a moment before continuing. "Well, right after Big Brother Cain and my own brother, of course."

 Chapter 152 - 152: Hug

    Sylvia lowered her head, feeling sad since she also wanted to bid but aware she didn''t have the money.


    "Sylvia, you can also bid on anything you like. Big Brother Garran is feeling generous today; he told me he''d cover everything for today." Cain said it to Sylvia when he noticed her saddened look, assuming she felt left out because Big Brother Garran had only treated Ayla


    At those words, Sylvia''s eyes sparkled with excitement. Clenching her fists, she looked up at Garran with a hopeful grin. "Really?" she asked.


    Garran gave an annoyed glance at Cain for a split second before answering Sylvia with a smile. "Of course! I''ve definitely mentioned it to your big brother Cain."


    He gritted his teeth inwardly, realizing that Cain was taking advantage of his generosity.


    "Yeay! Thank you, Big Brother Garran." Sylvia exclaimed, wrapping her arms around him as she skipped alongside Ayla.


    "No problem!" Garran smiled happily, feeling happy when he was hugged by two little girls. It was the first time in his life that he had experienced such genuine affection, as he never had any little brother or sister.


    ''Maybe I should also adopt a cute little brother or sister like Cain.'' Garran thought to himself, thinking that his life would be more lively like Cain''s.


    As Garran thought to himself, he immediately dismissed his thought about adopting a cute little brother or sister when he heard Ayla''s whisper to Sylvia.


    "Big Sis Sylvia, should we just bid on everything in the auction? After all, it''s not Big Brother Cain''s money." Ayla whispered in a very low voice, moving closer to Sylvia as her greed made her forget about the fact that people could hear her whisper.


    Sylvia''s eyes lit up when she heard it, thinking that her older sister might fancy one or two items but wouldn''t show and ask Cain to buy it, as she knew her character very well after they spent some time together.


    However, before she could agree with Ayla, she heard Cain''s laughing voice and the others'' laugh and instantly realized that their plan was discovered.


    "Ayla, Sylvia, that''s not how you act when someone wants to treat you," Cain reprimanded, shaking his head in an amused headache at the girls'' behavior.


    Then, with a playful tone, he added, "Just ask him directly to buy everything at the auction and even this entire branch! But ask him cutely as if you would cry if he doesn''t agree with it."


    Ayla''s eyes sparkled once more at Cain''s teasing suggestion. All embarrassment vanished as she turned to Garran with an adorably pleading expression, her small fists resting on her chin and her eyes blinking mischievously. "Can I do just like Big Brother Cain said?"


    Garran burst out laughing and put his palm on his face when he saw this little girl''s innocence and Cain''s shamelessness. Everyone also burst into laughter when they watched it before their eyes.


    "I was only joking, Ayla." Cain reminded her as he was laughing his ass off, slapping his thigh since he couldn''t contain himself when seeing it.


    Ayla immediately realized that Cain was just joking all along and pouted unhappily, giving a cute angry glare at him.


    "I''m sorry, Ayla. Don''t you want to hug your big brother Cain too?" Cain chuckled as he apologized and spread his arms as if waiting for Ayla to come at him.


    "Hmpph!" Ayla pouted unhappily and tilted her head aside as if she didn''t want to talk to him.


    Sigh!


    "I was just about to give you a medicine treasure that could strengthen your body far better than those spirit fruits, but it seems you don''t want it, Ayla." Cain let out a long sigh, showing such a pitiful look towards the vial containing green liquid inside it.


    Ayla instantly looked at Cain, and when she noticed the vial in his hand, she directly came in front of him with a big smile across her face.


    "Hehe¡­ Big Brother Cain is so handsome today. Of course, Ayla wants a hug!" Ayla spread her arms as her attention was back and forth between Cain''s face and the vial in his hand.


    "Alright. This will be yours, but you must be a good little girl for the rest of the day. Can you promise that?" Cain asked with a smile, picking up Ayla and putting her on his lap.


    "Mhhmm¨CMhhmm." Ayla nodded her head eagerly, her eyes sparkling as she looked at the vial while drooling saliva unknowingly since she couldn''t wait to drink them all in one gulp.


    "Be careful with it. Don''t break it because this thing is very expensive, and I spent a lot of money to buy it." Cain gave the liquid medicine to her and patted her head.


    He then added, "Don''t drink it now, though. Because you''ll need some time to absorb it. We''ll do that later."


    "Okay!" Ayla nodded and held the vial a little bit nervously, as she was afraid to drop it and ended up breaking it.


    "Thank you, Big Brother Cain!" Ayla hugged him tightly.


    "Do you want one too, Sylvia?" Cain tilted his head and looked at Sylvia, who was watching the scene with a smile as she genuinely felt happy that Ayla could become stronger as she always wanted to.


    Sylvia shook his head lightly. "No, I don''t need it. You can give it to Ayla again later or even sell it in the future."


    "Are you sure you don''t want to get stronger?" Cain asked as he ruffled Ayla''s hair when he noticed that Ayla was inspecting her ''precious'' treasure in detail with extra care.


    "I''m already happy just to be reunited with my sister." Sylvia said while coming towards Elara and hugged her tightly.


    "But your sister will become stronger quickly sooner or later. If that happens, in the future you will become old and die faster, while your sister will continue to live on as she will become really strong. Don''t you want to live a long time with your sister?" Cain asked with a smile, thinking that Sylvia was really a simple girl who was already satisfied enough just by reuniting with her older sister.


    However, Cain was thinking in the long term since he wanted everyone in his group to live as long as they could or even live forever like an immortal or gods from the novels that he had read in his previous life.


    That''s why he was trying to convince Sylvia to have the mindset to become stronger like Ayla had. sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Sylvia glanced back and forth at Cain and Elara with a thoughtful expression for a few seconds before looking at Cain with a determined look.


    "Alright then, I want to become stronger too so that I can live with my sister and everyone else for as long as possible!"


    Cain nodded and threw the liquid medicine lightly at Elara, surprising Ayla.


    "Be careful!" Ayla shouted, extending her hand dramatically as if trying to catch the vial because she thought that it would be too risky throwing around such an extremely precious thing.


    Elara then caught the vial and gave it to Sylvia, who also became somewhat excited because this was a gift from Cain.


    Everyone enjoyed the chill moment, as it was rare for strong people to have warm moments like this.


    "Ayla, would you like another one? This one has an even stronger effect." Liang Yuchen chimed in as she took out a vial with a similar color but that looked clearer compared to the medicine liquid that Cain gave to Ayla.


    When she heard it, Ayla''s eyes lit up as she tilted her head and looked at Yuchen, who was smiling at her.


    However, she lowered her head when she thought that Cain might not have a lot of money to spare, and it would be too much for her to ask Cain since she had thought of him as a businessman and was trying to sell it to her instead of giving it away.


    "No, I don''t have any money. I''m already happy with this." She answered, clenching the vial in her hands hard as she already felt grateful towards Cain with everything he had done to her and didn''t want to burden him too much.


    "Ayla, you don''t need to pay anything. But only on one condition." Yuchen chuckled in response.


    Ayla''s eyes lit up once again before immediately hugging Cain with her body trembling as she shouted. "No! I don''t want to follow you. I will always be with Big Brother Cain and my brother forever!"


    "Don''t worry. No one''s going to take you away from me." Cain hugged her back and petted her back as he noticed that it might have triggered Ayla''s trauma with her being enslaved.


    Yuchen and the others who didn''t know Ayla''s backstory were confused with the sudden turn since they noticed that Ayla was being genuinely terrified.


    "It''s probably because she recalled her bad memory." Cain explained it simply.


    He then added, looking at Yuchen with a smile. "I''m asking on Ayla''s behalf, what is the condition?"


    "It''s nothing much, just a hug." Yuchen answered as she waved her hand dismissively.


    "See? It''s just for a hug, Ayla." Cain ruffled her hair, trying to reassure her to not worry.


    "Besides, I''m here, and you know how strong I am. So there''s no need to be scared." Cain pinched her cheek playfully.


    Tilting her head slowly, Ayla asked Yuchen warily. "Really? You will give me that just for a hug?"


    "Of course," Yuchen said warmly, opening her arms in invitation.

 Chapter 153 - 153: Tsundere

    "Thank you!" Ayla exclaimed, hugging Yuchen before adding an apology. "And I''m sorry for reacting that way earlier."


    "It''s alright, Ayla." Yuchen petted her hair softly.


    She then glanced at Sylvia, who was still smiling cutely as she looked at the gift from Cain. "Sylvia, would you like another one too?"


    Sylvia covered her mouth with a playful giggle. "If all it costs me is a hug, then I''d gladly accept."


    "Of course." Yuchen spread her other arm in invitation.


    Sylvia directly came and hugged her too, making the others smile as they watched the rare warm interaction before their eyes.


    Once the embrace ended, Yuchen handed an additional vial to Ayla. "This is for the two of you. If you ever need more, just come and see me, alright?"


    Both Ayla and Sylvia accepted the new medicinal liquid with eager gratitude.


    ''Tch, why am I jealous of someone receiving hugs from two little girls over some cheap liquid medicine?'' Garran clicked his tongue as he thought to himself.


    Garran unknowingly longs for such a genuine feeling that he felt from both the little girls as most of the people or even kids that met him always acted ''kindly'' towards him because of his status and not because of himself.


    Nudging on Butler Zen, Garran asked as he raised an eyebrow. "Do you by any chance keep a few of those vials yourself?"


    Butler Zen glanced at him, looking at his body from top to bottom as if to see if there was something weird before answering him with a chuckle. "Why would I bother holding on to such useless things?"


    "Seriously, you''re no help at all." Garran said in annoyance before looking at Cain and gave him a cold stare by opening his eyes wildly.


    Cain, noticing Garran''s sudden scrutiny, frowned in confusion. He had no idea why Garran was glaring at him out of the blue.


    Garran responded by raising his eyebrows and shifted his attention at the vials in the little girls'' hand before looking at Cain again and moved his head up slightly as if signalling him if he had more of them.


    Cain knitted his eyebrows, thinking what the hell was this guy implying and after thinking about it for more than a second, he shook his head helplessly.


    Since Cain didn''t want to embarrass Garran as he had pitted him to treat two little girls, he responded back by raising an eyebrow as if asking him with "How many do you need?"


    Garran smiled and felt grateful when he looked at Cain, who seemingly knew what he was implying. Raising two of his fingers as if replying to him with "I only need two."


    Cain then placed two of the liquid medicines in a spatial ring before flicking the ring, shooting it at Garran at a fast speed that unless you''re as strong as them, you wouldn''t notice it.


    Naturally most of them noticed it and looked at Garran with a confused expression unlike Butler Zen, who was sitting beside him and shook his head when he watched Garran''s unusual behavior.


    Garran immediately put the ring into his own spatial ring and acted like nothing happened as he shifted his attention, looking at the stage and ignoring the stares from many people in the room.


    After a minute or two when no one was staring at him again, Garran coughed twice as he took out two liquid medicines in his hands playfully. "Hmm, what should I do with these worthless potions? I certainly don''t have any use for them. Maybe I''ll just throw them away?"


    Ayla tilted her head directly when she heard someone mention liquid medicines. When she saw the vials in Garran''s hands were the same as Cain''s, she unconsciously shouted. "Don''t!"


    Hearing the shout, Garran glanced at Ayla in Yuchen''s arms and asked her with a chuckle. "Why not?"


    "It''d be such a waste! Why don''t you give them to me and big sis Sylvia?" Ayla gave a suggestion as her eyes were lit up, looking at the vials in Garran''s hands.


    "And what do I get in return?" Garran asked teasingly with a smug expression.


    How about another hug, just like before? Hehe¡­" Ayla asked with a giggle, cute expression as she hoped that Garran would agree.


    "Tch, fine by me since I''m in a good mood today." Garran clicked his tongue, showing quite a bit of displeased expression as if he was at a loss with this.


    "Yeay!" Ayla immediately became happy when Garran accepted it as she was just trying her luck.


    "Thank you, Big Brother Garran!" Ayla thanked him while hugging him tightly. Sylvia also followed Ayla along as she came and hugged him.


    Garran smiled widely, petting the two little girls in his arms as he thought that it was a win for him since he could be happy with spending this cheaply.


    "This is definitely going to be major gossip on campus as it looks like we have a classic ''tsundere'' amongst ourselves." Yuchen chuckled, understanding what happened with the thrown ring previously.


    Garran''s smile immediately disappeared when he heard it, as he gave a cold glare at Yuchen and snorted. "Hmmph! Try it if you want your countless admirers to flock to Cain at once."


    "You dare!" Yuchen slapped the table, thinking that it might have pissed Cain off with the potential ''flies'' coming to him continuously in the future if Garran really spread the news.


    "Let''s see whether I dare or not," Garran chuckled as he continued petting the little girls, who were happily playing with their three liquid medicines in their hands each.


    "Young Master Garran, you''d be wise not to spread any rumors if you want to avoid placing your family in the gravest crisis it''s ever faced." Old Feng chimed in, glancing at Garran and shook his head calmly. S~ea??h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Garran frowned, thinking for a second before guessing that it must have something to do with Cain as he was also curious why Yuchen treated him with a great respect that Cain shouldn''t receive in the first place.

 Chapter 154 - 154: The Auction Start!

    "Alright, let''s put that aside," Cain said, waving a dismissive hand to break the tension in the room. "We''re here to have a good time, not to argue over trivial things."


    "You''re right," Yuchen agreed, nodding at Cain with a friendly smile. Then, turning her gaze to Ayla, she added, "Ayla, I''m still curious about why you were so frightened earlier. If you feel comfortable telling me, I''ll give you another vial."


    With that, Yuchen took out yet another vial, causing Ayla''s eyes to sparkle with interest as she hurried back over to her side.


    Ayla then told her about her story, including when Cain rescued her, which made everyone who hadn''t heard the story look at Cain in a different light.


    Garran and Butler Zen were even surprised when they heard it because they had seen how cruel Cain was, and hadn''t expected that Cain had such a side within him.


    If it was someone other than Ayla herself telling them about this story, neither of them naturally wouldn''t believe it.


    However, when Ayla told the story herself, they automatically believed it because Ayla was genuinely innocent and would never lie about anything like this.


    "Ayla," Yuchen said softly, hugging her in a show of sympathy. "If there''s ever anything you need, just tell me. All it''ll cost you is a hug, nothing more. How does that sound?"


    "Ayla, you said you want to buy all of the items that were being auctioned, right? Let your big brother Garran pay them for you. And If someone dares to bully you in the future, just tell your big brother¡ªI promise I''ll make sure they regret it." Garran bumped his chest with a fist as if he wanted to look as a dependable big brother for Ayla.


    He glanced at Elion with a grin. "Naturally, that goes for you, too, Elion." Then, patting Sylvia on the shoulder, he added, "And of course, you''re included."


    However, before anyone could react, their attention was shifted to Ayla as she looked at Cain with a curious expression. "Big Brother Cain, are there any powerful hidden talents among us that haven''t awakened yet?"


    Cain raised an eyebrow, smiling gently. "What makes you ask that?"


    "Uncle Fenix told me that people with strong talents often get pursued by major factions," Ayla explained. "That''s probably why all these people are being so nice to us because they want to recruit us later, right? But don''t worry, Big Brother Cain. I''ll stay by your side and become your personal guardian when my talent finally awakens. Then I''ll be super strong and protect you, and my brother forever!"


    She spoke with such confidence and such a cute, smug expression that it made the entire group burst out laughing. In her mind, she recalled vividly how Cain had freed both her and her brother without asking for anything in return.


    Her desire to get stronger was motivated not only by her determination to protect her brother, but also by a deep wish to repay Cain for his kindness.


    Everyone immediately laughed when they heard Ayla''s exclamation confidently.


    Cain joined in the laughter, though he pretended to complain. "If you end up being my guardian, I''ll probably go bankrupt trying to feed you, considering how much you eat."


    "Hmmph!" Ayla snorted and pouted unhappily, puffing out her cheeks in disagreement.


    ¡­


    A few minutes later¡­


    As they were chatting happily while waiting for the auction to start, they immediately shifted their attention when they heard instruments being played beautifully. It caused the noisy auction hall to suddenly quieten down.


    Above the platform, 5 beautiful young girls walked around as they scattered flower petals, brightening further the centre stage and drawing everyone''s attention.


    The girls waved their long sleeves in an enchanting dance with each of them displaying different yet equally intoxicating expressions that fascinated the hearts of all who were watching before gently moving back into the backstage.


    A beautiful woman with a voluptuous figure then walked up onto the high platform, her skin was as white as snow and her tight-fitting dress accentuating her astonishing curves while leaving two jade arms bare.


    The low cut around her neck revealed a deep yet seemingly bottomless valley in the eyes of the audiences.


    Her hair was pulled up into an exquisite bun that exposed the delicate nape of her neck, adding a touch of grace to her appearance.


    When this gorgeous woman appeared, she immediately drew in more attention than the girls who came before her with her mature charm.


    The beautiful woman stood on the high platform and bowed elegantly as her glossy red lips curled into the most attractive smiles before a pleasant voice leaked through them.


    "Honored guests that have come from far away, thank you all for participating in our Starlight Auction House. I would also like to say a special thank you to the young miss of the Liang Family for her appearance in this auction. This auction was only able to proceed without any problem thanks to her support."


    She paused briefly, then added, "As many of you know, among the items we''re offering is a rare piece of Ice Dragon blood essence¡ªacquired personally by the young miss from the outside world."


    The crowd immediately made a commotion when she mentioned the blood essence because even though most of them couldn''t afford it, one of their reasons for coming here was to watch the fun when people started to bid for it.


    Not only that, they also wanted to know about who would be the fortunate person that would get the blood essence and might even be part of the dragon family in the future if they could refine it.


    Cain observed the beautiful auctioneer with interest. Although he had never participated in such an auction before, that didn''t mean he knew nothing about it. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Because honestly, one of his most exciting parts about reading a novel was when the MC attended an auction. That''s why he had always been craving to attend one when he knew that he was transmigrated into a novel he had read in his previous life.

 Chapter 155 - 155: Bidding War! (1)

    The reason why Cain looked at the auctioneer with interest was because she actually played an important part in the auction.


    A good auctioneer could control the atmosphere of the room, heating it up to the point where prices also rose significantly.


    Not only that, with the woman''s beauty alone, she could increase the various bidders'' enthusiasm by a few points as most men naturally have their own desire to attract their crush''s attention by any means.


    ''The Starlight Auction House knows exactly what it''s doing by choosing her.'' Cain thought to himself.


    The auctioneer then introduced herself before apologizing for any shortcomings the guests may have experienced while waiting for the auction to start as it was delayed for a bit.


    However, as her words were smooth and sincere, no one was expressing any dissatisfaction. She also kept a beautiful smile on her face, causing everyone to feel comfortable as if they were relaxing in their own home.


    Not only that, her elegant eyes also moved slowly as she glanced towards the crowds, making them mistakenly think that she was looking at them, intending to see them displaying their valour, and most importantly their wealth.


    After lightening the atmosphere for a while, the beautiful woman said with a graceful smile. "Enough idle talk, Let''s begin the auction! The first item we are auctioning today is a Dominator Grade High-Rank Artifact Armor!"


    As the auctioneer spoke, another beautiful woman in her mid-twenty wearing a white dress slowly walked towards the front stage, holding a large jade plate in her hands.


    Above the plate was a pink dress Dominator Grade High-Rank Artifact Armor, one that was radiating powerful energy fluctuations and was exquisitely designed, showing that this product was no doubt a high-quality defensive artifact.


    The beautiful woman paused for a moment so that everyone had the chance to admire this high-level treasure before continuing with a smile. "This pink dress artifact armor is a recent work of my Starlight Auction House''s Conqueror Rank Blacksmith, Grandmaster Bai. I think all of you already know him as his reputation speaks for his works, so I will not elaborate on his skills."


    She paused for a moment before continuing. "This Artifact Armor not only possesses excellent defense, but it can also change size at will so it can be easily used by literally anyone. The starting price is set at 10 thousand Peak Rank Dominator crystals, each new bid must raise the price no less than 100 crystals. The bid starts now!"


    When the auctioneer stated the starting price, the auction hall was filled with commotion because the starting item was an item that could be considered as an extremely precious treasure even in this kingdom where the strongest had reached the Peak King Rank.


    Furthermore, defensive artifacts were often pricier than offensive ones, since they were essential for preserving one''s life as it was also typically more complex to forge.


    Let alone the fact that this treasure was made by the infamous Grandmaster Bai that could be said as one of the best in the entire world.


    Moreover, this defensive artifact was being shown first not for any reasons. Because of its function that could change the size depending on the one who wears it, its pink color was also made with a reason. sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    That was to lure girls, who tend to spend with things they like and these two reasons were justified enough for them to spend more money for it.


    Naturally, there was another reason why it was specifically made for girls. It was more because to target the young masters from rich families as they must have thought about giving this to their crush.


    That''s why this first item immediately became a hot item that was targeted by many people as they have their own reasons to bid for it.


    Naturally, this artifact armor didn''t escape the two little girls'' eyes, as they could see the beauty of the artifact armor clearly with the help of glasses that were given by Cain before so that they could watch it clearly because the glasses themselves were also a treasure, albeit they weren''t precious since their purposes were to help normal people to look from afar.


    "Wow! That dress is so beautiful!" Ayla exclaimed, her eyes sparkling as her attention was locked in the armor.


    "Why not place a bid, then?" Garran offered casually. "I''ll cover the cost, so don''t worry about it."


    "Can I really bid for it?" Ayla asked with concern because she knew just how much 10 thousand Peak Rank Dominator crystals were worth.


    "Of course! I told you to bid whatever you like, right?" Garran replied as he waved his hand nonchalantly as if it was nothing for him.


    "Twenty five thousand!"


    Ayla chimed in, immediately raising the price by ten thousand crystals right off the bat as she thought that with raising a lot of money at once, the other people would give up instantly.


    However, reality hit her hard when she heard that a girl''s voice from one of the VVIP rooms also raised the price.


    "Thirty thousand!"


    Before Ayla could raise the price, Cain reminded her as he shook his head. "Ayla, it''s no fun if you raise the price drastically all at once."


    He then added, "Besides, if you''re rich and confident enough to win the bid, you need to bid at a later time since you also need to give people chances to raise their bid first. Fortunately, you''re considered as one of them who bids at a later time. So, just be patient and enjoy other people''s bid while you would eventually become the one who won the bid, okay?"


    Ayla knitted her eyebrows, thinking about it for a second before nodding her head. "Okay, Ayla understands!"


    "Good." Cain nodded his head with a smile.


    "Thirty one thousand!" came a shout from another VIP room, right after someone else raised the price by a mere five hundred crystals.


    Almost immediately, the same girl who had bid thirty thousand added her new offer in a clear, confident voice.


    "Thirty-five thousand!"

 Chapter 156 - 156: Bidding War (2)

    The moment Ayla started to bid, everyone who weren''t in the VIP or VVIP rooms stopped their bid as they didn''t want to offend whoever inside them.


    As the price rose, people who were inside the VIP and VVIP rooms scrambled to bid, none of them willing to show weakness since it had directly come to their time to bid because of Ayla''s participation, which made people who were sitting on the auction hall''s became silent when they heard Ayla''s bid.


    Because they thought that since someone from a VVIP room eagerly bid early, they must have set their eyes on it and declared that the item was theirs.


    Let alone the fact that they heard it was a little girl''s voice, making them think that it must have been the youngest princess from a really powerful force.


    Therefore, even if they bid and won, they wouldn''t dare snatch an item from her, as it would even upset the force behind her and might even lead to a disastrous event after the auction was over.


    Inside VVIP Room 5, Ayla''s gaze remained glued to the pink dress, her eyes aglow with excitement at the prospect of wearing it soon. Yet because Cain had advised her to hold off bidding until only a few people remained, she let out a small sigh, restraining herself from raising the price prematurely.


    When the price had passed fifty thousand crystals, Elara asked as she knitted her eyebrows, "How did it go beyond fifty thousand so easily? Shouldn''t that be close to its actual worth? But it seems that the price would only soar higher than ever instead of stopping."


    One of the maids immediately explained with a smile, "One of the reasons they are competing over that artifact was due to Grandmaster Bai''s reputation. If this artifact armor had been refined by an unknown person, it would be impossible for people to bid on it eagerly."


    She then added, "Also, because the armor''s size can be altered at will, wealthy young masters are keen to buy it as a lavish gift for someone they want to impress."


    Cain nodded in understanding because fame had an effect on the item''s price. Grandmaster Bai, they were talking about, was apparently one of the best and most famous artifact refiners, as he was actually from the outside world and had been in this world for only a few years.


    However, because the artifacts he had refined were of the highest quality, he was quickly known as rumors were quickly spread. That''s why people had already scrambled to get over it since people didn''t need to question its quality when they heard that it was refined by Grandmaster Bai himself.


    As the price of the artifact armor reached more than 190 thousand, the rate of bids slowed down as they thought that it wasn''t worth the price and offended other people over this.


    When the price had reached 250 thousand, there were only five parties that persisted: VVIP-2, VVIP-4, VVIP-8, VIP-3, and VIP-9.


    "Everyone, please do my Thousand Blossoms Pavilion a small favor and let me claim this," a woman''s voice requested from VVIP-8. "I''d like to give it to my younger sister."


    "Since Fairy Mei has asked so politely, my Spirit Beast Mountain will step aside." A man''s voice came out from the room VVIP-4.


    "In that case, my Radiant Sun Palace will also withdraw." Another man''s voice was coming from the room VIP-3.


    "Thank you, I will definitely remember this." Fairy Mei''s elegant voice came out, soothing the atmosphere.


    Fairy Mei paused for a second, waiting for the other two bidders to react. After confirming that they wouldn''t respond to her, she asked politely as she gritted her teeth in annoyance.


    "And how about you, my friends in VVIP-2 and VIP-9? Would you kindly do me this favor as well? I promise I''ll repay your courtesy after the auction."


    "Why should I need to give you some face? Your so-called ''face'' means nothing to me." Another girl''s voice rang out, coming from the room VVIP-2.


    However, unlike the other three who replied to her with words, someone from the room VIP-9 only snorted in response.


    Before Fairy Mei could retort, Ayla raised a higher price after she looked at Cain with a begging cute expression as if she would be mad at him if he was still preventing her from bidding.


    "260 thousand!"


    Fairy Mei was surprised when she heard the little girl''s voice again because after she counter-bid for the first time, she didn''t continue to bid again, and she thought that she had given up.


    "Little girl, why keep bidding? I thought you were out of crystals since you didn''t follow up after your first offer." Fairy Mei chuckled as she clenched her fist, feeling a little annoyed because another person had joined to bid when she already got rid of the other two.


    "Why? My big brother told me to not bid again until there are a few people left." Ayla answered, tilting her head to the left as she looked in the direction of the VVIP-8 room.


    She then continued as she puffed her cheek, feeling a little bit angry when someone mocked her that she didn''t have any money. "Besides, I don''t have any money of my own, but my other big brother said he''d cover everything I bid on."


    When everyone who attended the auction heard the little girl''s answer, they instantly laughed as they hadn''t expected to see someone as innocent as her in this auction.


    "..."


    Fairy Mei was speechless when she heard Ayla''s answer, as she hadn''t expected Ayla to answer her question literally as it was.


    "Ayla, why don''t you ask your two big brothers to give me some face and withdraw? I''ll be sure to repay the kindness someday." Fairy Mei asked with a soft voice, trying to persuade her to not continue bidding. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Yet Ayla''s innocent response only fanned the amusement in the hall, causing onlookers to burst into even louder laughter because nobody had anticipated such charming straightforwardness in the midst of a high-stakes bidding war.

 Chapter 157 - 157: Give Some Face

    "No! Ayla doesn''t want to give my big brothers'' face to you and ruin theirs! You already got two other people''s faces, why do you need so many?!" Ayla exclaimed as she replied hurriedly.


    "SHUT UP!" Fairy Mei was pissed off and shouted, instantly silencing almost everyone''s laughter except for some people in the VIP and VVIP rooms.


    "Hahahaha!" Cain''s laughter became louder after almost everyone stopped laughing before explaining to Ayla. "Listen, Ayla, when someone says ''give me face,'' it can mean a few things."


    Everyone immediately shifted their attention to hear this new young man''s voice educating the little girl.


    Even Fairy Mei also stopped when she heard it, as she thought that Cain wanted to educate Ayla first before apologizing to her because of Ayla''s behavior.


    Cain then continued with a smile as he raised a finger, "First, they''re asking for a show of respect. Which means that they want you to stop bidding further, allowing them to have the right to purchase the item without further competition."


    Raising his second fingers, Cain added, "Secondly, they expect a courtesy based on status. Implying that they might be someone high-ranking in a powerful faction, or even someone with a strong power themselves."


    Cain quickly followed up after he raised another finger, "The third and the last. They want you to avoid conflict or humiliation because publicly outbidding someone, especially if they''ve asked for consideration, could be seen as a challenge or disrespect, leading to future grudges."


    Everyone nodded in agreement with Cain''s answer, and even Fairy Mei herself became a little bit better when she heard Cain was apparently educating this little girl.


    After thinking about it for a few seconds while putting her fingers on her chin, Ayla nodded her head. "I understand it now."


    "But Big Brother Cain, do we actually have to respect her?" Ayla asked with an innocent, curious expression.


    "No!" Cain shook his head in response.


    "Do we also need to stop bidding because of her status?" Ayla asked again.


    "Nope!" Cain answered with a chuckle.


    "Then, should I stop bidding so that we wouldn''t have any conflict with her?" Ayla asked with a sad expression, as she thought that it was because of the third point, which Cain had explained to her, that she needed to stop bidding.


    "Of course not!" Cain assured, smiling warmly at her. "If you really want that dress, go right ahead."


    Ayla was immediately overjoyed when she heard that Cain allowed her to continue bidding against someone that she honestly quite disliked because she remembered her as someone who had outbid her for the first time before.


    Everyone who wasn''t afraid of Fairy Mei or her background instantly laughed once again when they heard Cain''s last answer, as they thought that Cain would take a step back after explaining it to Ayla.


    "You!" Fairy Mei gritted her teeth as veins bulged in her head while she clenched her fists so tightly that it made them bleed because she was really pissed this time.


    "Big Sister Auctioneer!" Ayla suddenly called out, eyes still fixed on the pink dress. She seemed to ignore Fairy Mei entirely. "Why aren''t you counting my latest bid? It''s been a while now!"


    The beautiful auctioneer was stunned for a second before immediately responding with a smile, "This little miss from room VVIP-5 has bid for 260 thousand, is there any higher bid?"


    "300 thousand!" Fairy Mei made a higher bid before asking Cain with a resentful voice. "Cain! Do you really not want to give me any face? Let me get this because I want to give it to my little sister." S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Do you think you''re the only one that has a little sister? Don''t you see that the one who bid is my little sister instead of me?" Cain replied with a chuckle.


    "Do you not have a lot of money that you want someone to give you a face?" Ayla chimed in, asking genuinely, as she didn''t know her motive in asking people to give her face.


    The hall was filled with people''s laughter again when they heard Ayla''s question.


    "Good¡­ Good!" Fairy Mei muttered furiously. "I won''t forget this, either of you!"


    "You''re welcome to remember us!" Cain replied nonchalantly as if he didn''t care at all before glancing at Ayla. "Well, what are you waiting for? Go continue to bid."


    "Oh, I was waiting for someone else to make a bid." Ayla answered, looking around as if waiting for the others to counterbid her.


    "Hahaha¡­ Little girl, you can continue to bid against her. I don''t want to bid against a cute little girl like you." A girl''s voice came out of the room VVIP-2, declaring that she wouldn''t continue bidding this time.


    "I will also take a step back since I don''t want to bid against a little girl." A young man''s voice rang out from the room VIP-9.


    "Thank you," Ayla replied with a giggle. Then, recalling that only one contender remained, she immediately pressed the competition. "300 thousand!"


    "400 thousand!" Fairy Mei immediately countered with a sneer. "Let''s see who has deeper pockets, little girl."


    When Ayla heard it, she panicked a little bit and looked at Garran. "Big Brother Garran, do you have more money than her?"


    "Of course I do! Don''t worry about money and just keep bidding until you win!" Garran replied with a smile, secretly feeling happy, and thought that it was definitely worth it following Cain around instead of boringly waiting like he did before.


    "You fuckers!" Fairy Mei cursed, feeling enraged inside as she had been humiliated by this little girl and his big brothers a few times.


    However, unbeknownst to everyone, when Ayla mentioned Garran''s name, the young man who was inside the VIP-9 room immediately frowned and thought about it for a second before looking at an old man beside him. "Old Wu, can you discreetly confirm if it''s that Garran?"


    "I''m afraid not," Old Wu replied, shaking his head. "They''d notice the moment I tried probing."


    "Huh," the young man murmured, stroking his chin thoughtfully. "Whoever is stuck with him, they sure drew the short straw this time." He couldn''t help but pity the target of Garran''s interest, given his reputation.

 Chapter 158 - 158: Winning the Bid!

    "410 thousand!" Ayla raised the bid once again when she heard that she didn''t need to worry about the money and just bid until she won.


    "Half a million!" Fairy Mei instantly made a counter bid.


    The auction hall was filled with commotion because the price had reached 10x the usual price, which rarely happened unless people were bidding with their pride in lines like Fairy Mei did as she had already pitted into the hole where her pride wouldn''t allow her to stop like this.


    It wasn''t merely about gifting the dress to her little sister again, but more of like bidding with the purpose of going against Ayla and her big brothers. Unless she had a reason to stop, it was already too late for her to stop at this point.


    "510 thousand!" Ayla immediately made another bid unconsciously when she heard the raise, as her attention was entirely focused on the pink dress, and she didn''t give a shit about anything else.


    Gritting her teeth, Fairy Mei shouted a new bid that surprised everyone because she immediately doubled the amount.


    "One million!"


    When Anya was about to shout 610 thousand, she knitted her eyebrows as she hadn''t expected that the other bidder would double the bid even after the amount had reached a high level.


    She then looked at Garran and became happy when she saw his smiling face as if he didn''t care about the increasing price.


    "One million and ten thousand." Ayla shouted the price with a happy voice instead of annoyed, making Fairy Mei become more pissed as she thought that she would be able to piss them off.


    Before Fairy Mei could bid further, she was stopped by a middle-aged woman who looked like she was in her fifties.


    "Little Mei, you would eventually lose at the end of the day even if you won the bid later on because you''re bidding against an innocent little girl who really wants that artifact armor. Just be a bigger person and take a step back, we can ask a grandmaster artifact refiner to refine something similar to that after this." The middle-aged woman shook her head lightly.


    Fairy Mei was instantly lost in her thoughts for a few seconds before responding with a nod. "I understand, Aunt Hua. But let me make my final bid to relieve my anger."


    She then raised the bid as she shouted. "5 million."


    "This is my final offer, little girl. If you can bid more than this, that dress will be yours." Fairy Mei chuckled.


    "Really?" Ayla asked, her eyes lit up when she heard that she would win the bid if she could bid more than her final offer.


    "Of course!" Fairy Mei replied with a little bit of an annoyed expression when she heard Ayla''s genuine reaction.


    "Thank you, Big Fairy Mei Mei!" Ayla replied and thanked her happily before tilting her head to look at Garran with an overjoyed expression because she knew that the price was quintupled, and she just wanted to make sure that Garran would allow her to bid on it.


    When Fairy Mei heard Ayla thank her out of nowhere, she suddenly felt guilty,she was against someone who was genuinely innocent and only cared about getting the dress, nothing more.


    Her status had blinded her, making her unable to see this fact as she was consumed by her ego and anger.


    "You finally realized what you had done? At least you are able to realize it on your own, that''s a good thing." Aunt Hua smiled before glancing at room VVIP-5, feeling curious about the cute, innocent little girl.


    "Thanks for your guidance, Aunt Hua." Fairy Mei bowed at her.


    "You realized it on your own. There''s no need to be like that. We''re not strangers to each other." Aunt Hua chuckled as she shook her head.


    "Five million and one hundred." Ayla shouted, giggling away because she only raised one hundred since she thought that there was no need to spend any more than that.


    Before the auctioneer could count down, Ayla immediately shouted. "Hurry up, count down the bid, Big Sister Auctioneer!"


    The auctioneer shook her head helplessly before speaking in a loud voice. "This little miss from room VVIP-5 has bid for five million and one hundred crystals, is there any higher bid?"


    "Going once¡­"


    "Going twice¡­"


    "And¡­ Congratulations to the little miss for winning the bid. We will deliver the item to you right away. Don''t forget to prepare the money, little miss." The auctioneer declared and looked at room VVIP-5 with a beautiful smile.


    "Yeay! Ayla won the bid!" Ayla jumped around excitedly, feeling overjoyed because she won her first bid.


    "Thank you, Big Brother Garran!" Ayla jumped into Garran''s arms and hugged him, stroking her head into his body.


    "It''s okay, you can continue to bid whatever you like later on." Garran petted her hair softly, unknowingly showing a genuine smile.


    "By the way, where is the money? The auctioneer said that Ayla needed to prepare for the money." Ayla tilted her head, smiling at Garran, as her final step in getting the dress was after paying the money when receiving the item.


    However, before Garran could give a space ring filled with the money, Yuchen chimed in. "There''s no need for him to pay for it. Let me make it free for you, Ayla."


    Ayla instantly tilted her head when she heard that it would be free, she then struggled a little bit to break free from Garran''s arms before going towards Yuchen with a wide smile.


    "Big Sister Yuchen is the best!" Ayla said excitedly as she hugged her with her hands and legs around her.


    "Of course I''m the best." Yuchen said, hugging her back warmly before sneering as she glanced at Garran. "Unlike some people."


    "Hmpph!" Garran snorted, feeling unhappy for some reason when Yuchen stole Ayla''s hug away.


    Elion smiled happily when he watched her sister had simply become everyone''s most adorable sister. He then made up his mind before looking at Cain. "Big Brother Cain, I''m ready."


    Ayla immediately looked at her brother and asked curiously. "What are you ready for?"


    "It''s just secret training with big brother Cain, nothing more." Elion answered with a smile.


    Ayla became interested when she heard about secret training with Cain because she had begged, but Cain never responded, but now her brother said as if they had made a deal before.


    She then pouted unhappily before jumping directly at Cain as the distance wasn''t far.


    "Big Brother Cain! Why didn''t you want to teach me but want to teach my brother?!" Ayla hugged Cain and bit his body while she complained, making Cain shake his head helplessly before giving Elion a glare for a second. Elion could only scratch his head as he knew that he made a mistake in mentioning it with Ayla around.


    "Alright, stop first before my clothes get wet because of your saliva." Cain chuckled when he saw Ayla was still complaining as she bit his body everywhere with a cute, angry expression.


    "Okay!" Ayla stopped but instead hugged him as if she were a koala since she had no intention of going down before Cain agreed to teach her too.


    "As I said, you need to grow up a little bit before making your body become stronger and learn the basics first, only then will I teach you personally." Cain ruffled her hair with a smile.


    "But my big brother also hasn''t eaten any liquid medicines to strengthen his body like me." Ayla pouted, puffing out her cheeks cutely in complaint. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    However, before Cain could react with an excuse, Yuchen chimed in as she asked with a smile. "Do you want me to teach you instead, Ayla?"


    When Ayla heard it, she tilted her head and asked with a curious expression. "How strong are you?"


    "I''m really strong." Yuchen replied as she thought that Ayla asked her strength in comparison within the same rank.


    Even though she couldn''t be said to be as strong as Garran, she was definitely only just a little bit weaker than him because Garran''s strength was acknowledged by the students to be in the top 3, and her strength was at least in the top 10.


    "How strong? Can you beat Uncle Fenix?" Ayla''s interest piqued when she heard such a claim since she didn''t know her exact details and thought that Yuchen might be as strong as Cain.


    Yuchen immediately laughed when she heard that Ayla was comparing her strength to Fenix, who had reached the Mid-level Conqueror Rank, while she had only reached the Peak Dominator Rank.


    "Of course I can''t."


    "Tch, I don''t want you to teach me then." Ayla clicked her tongue in disappointment before looking back at Cain and begging him while biting his body. "Come on, teach me together with my brother."


    "I will, but do as I told you first." Cain patted her head slowly before trying to pick her up and put her down. "My clothes are already wet from your saliva, Ayla."


    "No, Ayla wouldn''t go down unless you agree to teach me like you did with my brother." Ayla tightened her grip and shook her head adamantly.


    However, not even a second later, Ayla immediately went down on her own and ran towards the door when she heard a knock, making everyone laugh because of it.


    "My dress!" Ayla shouted happily while she ran away.


    After she opened the door, her eyes were lit up when she saw the jade plate in one of the woman''s hands.


    She jumped around excitedly as she looked at Yuchen because she said that she wanted to give it to her for free.

 Chapter 159 - 159: A Sword from a Dark Dragons Scale

    "Close the door." Yuchen said lightly.


    When the two women looked at the person who spoke, they were taken aback as they hadn''t thought that the young miss of the Liang family was here instead of in her room VVIP-1, which had been prepared for her and Old Feng specially.


    Both of them immediately bowed and greeted her with a slight trembling voice before one of them closed the door. "Greetings, young miss."


    "You don''t need to be so polite," Yuchen said with a dismissive wave and a beautiful smile. "Listen to me. From now on, any item bid on in this room will be free."


    "We understand." Both of them bowed slightly and said in unison.


    "Good. Now give that dress to her." Yuchen ordered as she shook her head when she noticed that Ayla had been looking at the dress intensely that you would feel bad to let the little girl continue to do that.


    Ayla then accepted the pink dress carefully and held it up high because its original size was meant to be for an adult.


    "How can I adjust it to my size?" Ayla asked curiously, her gaze was checking the entire dress as if to look for a button or something that might trigger it to adjust the dress to her size.


    "Just wear it, and it will automatically adjust its size to your body size." Yuchen chuckled lightly.


    "Ohh!" Ayla exclaimed before she immediately put the dress on the floor and touched her clothes as she intended to undress herself.


    Fortunately, Cain noticed and reacted instantly by encasing her in a box of ice, ensuring that others wouldn''t see her.


    "Ayla, if you''ve dressed yourself, tell us." Cain shook his hand, thinking that he needed to teach her a lot.


    "Okay!" Ayla replied excitedly while undressing herself and trying to put the pink dress on her.


    Half a minute later, when the other two women had gone back since they had done their jobs, everyone heard Ayla''s happy voice.


    "I''m done."


    Cain instantly removed the ice cube, showing Ayla''s cute, little figure wearing a pink dress that made her become more adorable.


    "What do you think?" Ayla spun around, moving her dress gracefully.


    "You look cute, Ayla."


    "That dress looks like it was made just for you."


    "It fits perfectly. Come here and give big bro Garran a hug."


    ¡­


    Everyone gave their opinion and commented on it one by one, making Ayla happier than ever as she started to run around the room.


    While everyone enjoyed their moment, the auction continued with the second item being a sword of Dominator Peak Rank with a fire attribute.


    The sword''s starting price was the same as the pink dress, ten thousand Peak Dominator Rank crystals.


    The sword eventually sold for forty thousand and was purchased by someone who sat in the auction hall, as no one in the VIP or VVIP room bid on the sword since they weren''t interested in it at all.


    Looking at the winner this time, Cain guessed that they must be from one of the big families in this kingdom as the young man who won it was accompanied by a Low-level King Rank Awakener and a lot of people congratulated them as if they were close friends, one of them was from the Flarehart Family that he had ''visited'' the first time he came in this city.


    The next items were a variety of weapons, martial arts skills, and secret arts. There were even some quite rare raw materials with high and low starting prices.


    The atmosphere in the auction house gradually became lively as people were bidding one after another, and a few times someone from VIP or VVIP joined in the fun since some items attracted their attention.


    The most expensive item was sold for seven hundred and fifty thousand crystals, amusing Cain as there was some drama happening between VIP rooms.


    As the auction went by, Cain felt quite bored since he thought that the auction was fun all along, but the reality hit him hard because for most of the time, it was boring as people only bid one after another, and that''s it.


    ''No wonder they skip some parts and don''t show the entire auction scene,'' Cain thought to himself as he understood why the authors only showed the intense moment and interesting part.


    Because if they showed the entire process of auctioning, it would bore the readers with the scenario he had seen so far after the auction had started for more than two hours.


    Fortunately he wasn''t someone who had nothing to do since he spent most of the time thinking about perfecting his plan as he ran a countless scenario in his head.


    However, Cain was also amazed at these so-called auctions because an item that''s worth fifty thousand could be sold for five million, like when Ayla bid on it because of a stupid reason.


    Not only that, there were several items that were sold for several times more than the usual price because of some bickering between the bidders and high inflated egos amongst themselves.


    ''It seems auctioning is definitely one of the best ways to gather money,'' Cain had also thought about making his own auction by auctioning unique things, such as the liquid medicines that he had auctioned before.


    Cain was being realistic because he knew that if he didn''t even have an item that could attract people, there was no way that his auction place could become big in a short time and start to make a lot of money.


    Even though Cain felt a little bored, it was another case with the little guys, as Ayla and Sylvia were the most active ones.


    They had become completely caught up in the auction''s atmosphere, enjoying people''s bids one after another as they stood by the glass, pointing at the bidders, and cheering them on even to the point of celebrating when the ones they were rooting for won the bid and sighing sadly when they lost. S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Not only that, they also bid once because Sylvia was attracted by a beautiful defensive artifact. It was a white bracelet with a dragon pattern, reminding him of Nix. Talking about Nix, he also enjoyed himself as he had always been sitting on Elara''s lap and sometimes came over to the glass, hyping up together with Ayla and Sylvia.


    The auction was in full swing, and as the time passed by, the value of the items being auctioned was getting higher and higher. For the first two hours or so, the auctioned items were basically for the people sitting in the auction hall or on the ground floor.


    Those in the VIP and VVIP rooms were basically barely participating until now unless, for some occasion, they found some items were interesting and bid on them, but after it neared the three-hour mark, people from the VIP and VVIP rooms began to bid with higher frequency.


    While in this long time, the most impressive thing that could be praised for was the beautiful auctioneer. Because she had been standing on the stage for a long time, her pretty smile on her face never went away, and she didn''t seem to be tired as she controlled the entire auction''s atmosphere.


    She even would raise the enthusiasm of those people who were bidding against each other at the right time so that they would bid higher and make the items'' price sold for a higher price than they should be.


    "The next item was a little bit unique because its attribute was of the dark attribute." The auctioneer spoke with a charming voice, drawing people''s attention. "Not only that, but this item is made from a dark dragon''s scale from a King''s Rank Beast."


    When the auctioneer introduced the item, another beautiful woman in her mid-twenties came from backstage holding a long jade plate in her hands. Dante also became interested when he saw that the item on the long jade plate was a black sword.


    Ever since he had become stronger, his weapon was too fragile to handle his strength because after fighting with Lucan previously, his sword had already become worn out, and it could be said to be unusable.


    "Without further ado, let''s start with a starting price of 100,000 Peak Rank Dominator crystals," The beautiful auctioneer smiled while glancing at everyone.


    The auction hall immediately became silent as they knew that a rare item like this would be snatched by someone in the VIP or VVIP room because the people who sat in the auction hall or the ground hall didn''t dare to offend them.


    However, the question they had in their mind was rather if there was a person who had a dark attribute since it was quite rare to see people who had one. And if so, would that person be brave enough to bid against the others, as they were sure that some people would become adamant in getting their hands on this?


    When Cain noticed that Dante was interested in the sword, he remembered that he had promised to give him one in the future if he made him satisfied, and so far, Dante''s performance had surpassed his expectations.


    "Dante, just bid on it if you really want that sword. I can still afford it, so don''t worry too much about the money," Cain smiled kindly at Dante as he had taken away the space rings from the people that his group had killed previously.


    That''s why he actually hadn''t cared much about money for now since the wealth from these people was now in his hand.


    "Uncle Dante, let me bid for you," Ayla giggled away because she thought that she would help Cain in saving money since the things that she bid on would either get paid by Garran or Yuchen would give it to her for free.

 Chapter 160 - 160: A Half-Dragon Race

    The reason she said that was because even though Yuchen said she would let the items that were bid from this room be free, Garran insisted on paying it when Sylvia bid for her bracelet, as he wanted to feel the genuine reaction of gratitude from the little girls.


    It was definitely not because he liked being hugged by them. 100% wasn''t because of it.


    That''s why Cain also implied that he was able to pay for the sword since he didn''t want to make Garran or Yuchen pay for it, as he was actually just playing around when he said that Garran would pay for anything Ayla and Sylvia bid.


    However, he hadn''t expected that things would turn out like this, where Garran and Yuchen would insist on paying for them.


    Cain shook his head helplessly when he saw it, knowing that one of the reasons why she wanted to bid for it was to not let him spend any money, and naturally, she also wanted to have fun with Sylvia.


    After bidding against quite a few people from VIP and VVIP rooms, Ayla and Sylvia finally won at the high price of 14 million.


    If it wasn''t because of the little girls who bid on it, they probably would continue bidding for it as they knew that Ayla and Sylvia were just two innocent little girls.


    As the time went on and neared the peak of the auction, everyone was surprised when they heard an aggressive knock on the door, as no one bid on any item, meaning that whoever the person that knocked on the door was didn''t come to deliver the item.


    Ayla''s interest was piqued as she was also curious and immediately ran over to open the door, holding the liquid medicines on her dress since she deemed them as her treasures. As a result, she almost always had them with her by folding her front dress up, using it as a vessel to contain them.


    When Ayla opened the door, she was surprised when she saw a quite angry young man accompanied by two middle-aged men.


    She then asked with a cute smile, wondering why they came here with one of them having a quite angry expression. "Hello, I''m Ayla. Are there any reasons why you came here?"


    She asked that because she knew that only people invited by the guests or someone who delivers the items were able to enter.


    Naturally, there was an exception, such as having an urgent matter with someone in the room itself. Hence, she asked them nicely since she had been in a good mood this whole time.


    The young man only glanced at Ayla and said coldly. "Get out of the way, little girl."


    He then directly stepped forward when he noticed Garran looked at him with a mocking smile.


    However, he hadn''t thought that by stepping forward and not caring about the little girl, he just caused a huge trouble because he nudged the little girl and made her fall down on the floor.


    Not only that, he made one of the liquid medicines that she held on her dress fall and break.


    Ayla was surprised when the person in front of her directly stepped forward. She then instantly reacted by dodging to the side, but unfortunately he nudged her, making her fall down.


    As she fell, she looked to the side and saw that the liquid medicine, which had been given by Cain, fell on the floor and broke, spilling the liquid on the floor.


    Her eyes instantly swell as tears were ready to flow down across her face. She then immediately cried out loud because her precious treasure was wasted like this, and she just wasted a lot of money.


    She was also scared that she would disappoint Cain and he would be mad at her, resulting in him not wanting to give her something precious again in the future since she couldn''t take care of them.


    "Wahhhh!" Ayla cried, wiping her tears with his right hand, and apologized. "I''m sorry, big brother Cain."


    Cain immediately moved in front of Ayla and checked if she was alright and hurt, as he was afraid that she would be hurt since she was just an ordinary little girl.


    "Hey, hey, hey¡­ Ayla, don''t cry. It''s okay." Cain helped her by wiping her tears and petting her head to console her to not cry any further.


    "It''s actually just worthless liquid medicines, so you don''t need to feel sad about them." Cain reassured her as he took the liquid medicines on her lap and broke them one by one, smashing them to the side.


    "Look, I break them to let you know that they''re actually worthless." Cain ruffled her hair softly and hugged her, patting her back.


    "B-but, if you break them all, then what do I drink to make myself become stronger?" Ayla sobbed softly as she pouted and puffed out her cheeks unhappily, looking at Cain with resentment because she knew that these liquid medicines were the real deal.


    "Don''t worry, I will give you a better one later and even double them." Cain chuckled before turning his head, as he was embarrassed that Ayla saw him through.


    He then looked at Fenix and gave him a glare since he had consoled Ayla so that she wouldn''t cry and feel guilty anymore.


    When Cain heard the knock, he actually had scanned them and knew that from their information, the young man and one of the middle-aged men were definitely from the main world, meaning that they were here probably because of Garran or Yuchen.


    That''s why he let Ayla open the door since he didn''t need to worry about it. But he hadn''t expected that the young man was already angry and such a bitch that he didn''t care about Ayla at all.


    The reason why Cain couldn''t react fast enough was because he didn''t consider them as a threat even in the slightest at all.


    Fortunately, Ayla was fine since there were unreasonable people that would slap or hit whoever stood in their way. If the young man who nudged Ayla was one of them, Ayla would''ve at least suffered with a broken bone or even worse.


    When the young man noticed Cain''s movement, he only tilted his head and gave a glance at Cain while continuing his walk towards Garran.


    However, he was confused when he tilted his back because he saw that everyone was looking at him with an angry expression as if he had done something that upset them. His anger instantly rose because even ordinary people were looking at him with an angry expression. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Even so, he ignored them since he had another important thing that he wanted to handle first.


    But when the young man had almost reached the sofa, he was surprised when suddenly a big man around two meters appeared suddenly in front of him with a wicked smile.


    One of the middle-aged men who came with the young man immediately wanted to make a move when he noticed Fenix, who had reached Mid-level Conqueror rank, appeared in front of his young master.


    Yet, before he could make a move, he was taken aback as he saw a girl who had reached High-level Conqueror Rank suddenly appear in front of him with a fast speed that he couldn''t follow.


    Not only that, he felt an extreme danger from the girl in front of her even though her rank was a minor rank lower than his.


    "You just made a big mistake, young man." Fenix said as he kept his wicked smile, making the young man in front of him shudder involuntarily when he felt something was wrong.


    Before the young man could reply, he heard someone''s voice from behind him.


    "Cut the crap, Fenix." Cain started at Fenix with a serious expression while petting Ayla''s back.


    When the young man felt something was wrong, he wanted to call his protector as he realized that the big man in front of him was much stronger since he couldn''t even detect his movement.


    "Boom!"


    The young man suddenly found his head on the floor after he heard the voice.


    "Old Wei!" The young man shouted in anger because this was the first time someone had done this to him, let alone in front of his crush.


    "Young Master Fei, this¡­" Old Wei was helpless as he was being locked by the girl in front of him and felt that it wouldn''t matter if he even made a move since he guessed that from the situation he was in, he couldn''t do anything.


    Fenix then lifted his head, asking him with a wicked smile. "Don''t worry about him. There''s no one who can help you right now."


    He then continued, "Do you know what you have done?"


    "Do you even¨C"


    Slap!


    Before Fei could finish his sentence, he found his gaze shifting to the side as he also felt pain on his left cheek.


    "That''s strange. You''re not answering me. I wonder if you''ll hear me after I smack you a few more times." Fenix continued showing a wicked smile before slapping his face with the back of his palm when he noticed the young man was about to speak.


    Slap!


    After being slapped twice and noticing the situation he was in, Fei realized what he had done and cursed inwardly as he felt that it was unreasonable for him to get this treatment just because of that simple matter.


    "I-I kn¨C"


    Slap!


    Fenix gave another slap while asking him with a chuckle, "Huhh? I can''t hear you. What did you just say?"


    "I kn¨C"


    Slap!


    Another slap was given by Fenix before he continued his interrogation. "What was that? Speak properly!"


    "I''m so¨C"


    Slap!

 Chapter 161 - 161: A New Mission

    After Fenix slapped the shit out of Fei a few more times until his cheeks swelled and 2 of his teeth fell out, Cain waved his hand dismissively as he walked with Ayla in his arms towards his seat.


    "Wle!" Ayla stuck out her tongue at Fei as she thought that he deserved it for breaking her liquid medicine before.


    Fei gritted his teeth and gave a glare at Ayla as if he would remember this in the future.


    "Big brother Cain, look!" Ayla pointed at Fei, giggling away. "He lost his rabbit teeth!"


    Cain only gave a glance while shaking his head helplessly that Ayla still had some energy to mock the others even after crying that much.


    "You!" Fei clenched his fists, feeling humiliated since he had never been this humiliated. Let alone with an ordinary little girl. However, his anger immediately went away because he was slapped by Fenix once again.


    Slap!


    "Any more protests from you and all your teeth will be gone." Fenix smiled wickedly.


    "Do you have any idea what the consequences of this might be?" Old Wei asked, gritting his teeth, as he could only do so because the girl in front of him was preventing him from making a move.


    "Oh? Why don''t you enlighten me, oh mighty duo who can''t even defend yourselves?" Cain chuckled while sitting down and petting Ayla''s head softly.


    As Cain said that, Yuchen glanced at another middle-aged man who came with the other two and moved her head slightly, instructing him to not linger any further as he was someone from the Starlight Auction House that was being forced to show where she was after the duo checked that there was no one inside the room VVIP-1.


    Because the room VVIP-1 was meant to be for her and Old Feng, but because she saw that Garran had already followed him, she decided to ask for permission to join them, and fortunately Cain didn''t mind.


    "You! Do you even know who you''re dealing with?" Old Wei spoke with a confident tone as he shifted his attention towards Cain.


    "Hmmm? Can you please elaborate on it because I have no idea about the forces in the outside world?" Cain showed a curious expression as he wanted to play along a little bit further even though he already knew their origin the moment he checked their information.


    "Hmmph! We''re from the Half-Dragon race!" Old Wei snorted as he declared his origin before continuing with a smug expression. "That means if you dare challenge us, you''re essentially challenging the entire Dragon Race!"


    "What? Really?!" Cain showed a shocked expression before he spoke to Ayla with a worried expression and voice. "Ayla, look what you''ve done! Hurry and apologize, so we can avoid more trouble."


    Ayla immediately panicked and stood on Cain''s lap before bowing in Fei''s direction. "I''m sorry! Please forgive Ayla!"


    After apologizing and standing with a scared expression, she then wanted to slap herself as she thought that Fei was slapped by Fenix because of defending her.


    When Old Wei and Fei saw that, they instantly smiled wickedly, as they would definitely pay this humiliation back, as they thought that Cain feared their background and the things they had done were just purely because of an impulsive act.


    However, before she could slap herself, Cain stopped her with a smile. "Ayla, I was just messing with them for fun. You don''t need to apologize or hurt yourself."


    Ayla instantly pouted angrily, puffing her cheeks cutely, and stomped her foot on Cain''s thigh before going down as she intended to go to Elara.


    "If you don''t want those liquid medicines, it''s okay then." Cain tilted his head as if he wouldn''t give them to her if she walked away.


    Ayla immediately stopped after taking a step and came back to Cain, hugging her unhappily.


    "Alright, I''m sorry," Cain said with a soft chuckle, ruffling her hair. "How about this: I''ll triple your liquid medicines later, but only if you promise not to be upset anymore."


    Ayla''s eyes lit up at his words. "Really?"


    "Absolutely, if you stop being mad and sad."


    "Yeay! Thank you." Ayla cheered, throwing her arms around Cain in a gleeful hug.


    Everyone shook their heads helplessly when they watched the scene before their eyes, while Old Wei and Fei could only swallow their humiliation inwardly.


    Cain tilted his head as he glanced at Fei and Old Wei. "What''s wrong? You think I''m scared of your so-called Half-Dragon Race?"


    Cain then continued with a sneer. "Your half-dragon race was even being despised with the ''real'' dragon race, yet here you are, bragging about your background as if it''s worth any respect."


    Before they could respond, he raised a hand, abruptly cutting them off. "Enough. I don''t want to hear more of your nonsense. Just state your business here and leave. Your presence alone is starting to irritate me."


    Subsequently, Fenix let go of Fei with a chuckle before going back to his seat as Anya also went back to her seat.


    However, Fei only glanced around at everyone present and snorted in anger before walking towards the door as he intended to leave right away.


    "Cain, sorry." Garran scratched his head as he explained. "He is probably here because of me and her. He probably thought that I was hitting on her since he must have heard the news that I''m here. As you know, there are many people after her."


    "I have nothing to do with that jerk!" Yuchen immediately chimed in panic as she waved her hands at Cain as if telling him that she and Fei didn''t have any special relationship.


    Garran chuckled at Yuchen as if he saw her through her intention. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    When Yuchen realized it, she blushed and closed her face with both of her hands, feeling embarrassed that she was too obvious with it.


    "Let''s forget about it and move on because we are here to enjoy ourselves." Cain waved his hand dismissively before glancing at the platform, where coincidentally the auctioneer was about to auction the next item.


    "The next item to be auctioned is a very special one. The reason why this thing is special is that its value might be high or maybe even worthless." The beautiful auctioneer said with a charming voice that seemingly drew everyone''s attention.


    As she said that, an elegantly white-dressed woman stepped forward from the backstage while holding a jade plate in her hands. Everyone''s attention was drawn to that jade plate as they saw a fragment map.


    The auctioneer giggled and continued. "Everyone should have seen it clearly. This ancient map is related to the ruin inside the secret realm that''s about to open around a week later. The person who sold this map said that he coincidentally stumbled upon a secret room where he found this map fragment. As you already know, there''s an infamous ruin that''s extremely dangerous because it has caused a lot of casualties even to the top elites from the outside world."


    She then paused for a moment before explaining further with a smile. "We don''t know the specificity of this fragment map, but we can confirm that it''s related to the ruin as the Starlight Auction House also possessed another fragment map. Thus, I''m talking to honored guests here on the young miss'' behalf that if you possess a similar fragment map, we can cooperate with each other, or we could even buy it for a high price."


    After pausing for another moment, as she wanted to let everyone digest the information, the auctioneer immediately continued. "Not only that, the one who sold this fragment also informed us that when he discovered the secret room, he also found a few bottles and even found that they were filled with pills that had the pill veins. So, if we could cooperate and gather all of the fragment maps, perhaps there are more pills with pill veins or even pill clouds, other extremely precious artifacts, secret arts just waiting to be discovered."


    While explaining about the pill with pill veins, another gorgeous woman stepped forward while holding a transparent bottle that clearly showed the pill inside it had the pill veins. She then opened the bottle for a moment, causing a fragrance of the pills to instantly fill the entire auction hall.


    "Unfortunately, the person who bid on it didn''t have the intention to sell any of his pills." The auctioneer said with a sigh.


    After the auctioneer finished with her explanation, the auction hall immediately filled with chattering as the atmosphere became intense.


    Because everyone couldn''t help but think if they were the one who could get their hands on it, they would be able to at least join the expedition with the top elites from the outside world, and even if they wouldn''t get much, they would be content if they could get the leftovers plus the connection they build along the way.


    Even the situation in all of the VVIP and VIP rooms was the same, as they couldn''t be tempted to either join in the fun or think about the wealth that could be obtained if they were able to gather all of the map fragments.


    However it was different with Cain''s situation, as he had been frowning while staring at the translucent panel data in front of him because the moment he saw the fragment map, he instantly got the notifications from the system.


    [Ding! You have received a mission]


    [Objective: ¡­]


    [Time Limit: ¡­]


    [Failure: ¡­]


    [Reward: ¡­]


    >>> The detail of the mission will be revealed in the next chapter :))

 Chapter 162 - 162: Map Fragments

    [Ding! You have received a Chain Mission (1/2)]


    [Objective: Collect the map fragments (0/5)]


    [Time Limit: - ]


    [Failure: - ]


    [Reward: ???]


    Upon seeing the system''s notification, Cain fell momentarily silent. He already had numerous tasks to handle, and now another mission had been added to his load.


    Fortunately, since he also intended to explore the secret realm, Cain thought that he might as well visit the ruin to experience it.


    Cain then scanned his surroundings, ordering the system to scan map fragments in his surroundings.


    However, he was surprised when he scanned that apparently there were three map fragments in the auction hall, as he guessed that there were only two since Yuchen held one of them.


    The other one was in the hands of a young man inside the VIP-9 room. Cain assumed that one of his reasons for participating in this auction was probably to bid for the map fragment since he already had one.


    Naturally, he might only be here to join in the fun instead of waiting boringly like Garran did before. There were a lot of possibilities that he could come up with, but he didn''t bother to do so as he immediately dismissed his thought and enjoyed the auction.


    As the auctioneer saw that the excitement in the room had risen to the peak, she immediately said with a smile as she didn''t want to waste any more time. "The starting price for this map fragment is 100 thousand Peak Rank Dominator crystals." S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    She intentionally didn''t mention any restrictions with the minimum amount of increasing the bid since she wanted them to act freely with the bid.


    "100 thousand!" Someone in a front row of the ground floor shouted excitedly as they couldn''t help being tempted with the benefits if they could get the leftovers from the expedition later.


    The fact that it was just a fragment of a map and had only been ''found'' so far, everyone knew that there must be someone who held it and showed up when the time was right.


    For the price of a mere 100 thousand Peak Rank Dominator crystals, they may be able to purchase a priceless opportunity, so when the auctioneer started the bid, almost everyone immediately shouted one after another within the lowest minimum price of the bid.


    "101 thousand!"


    "102 thousand!"


    The bids from the ground floor rose rapidly, and even a few of those from the VIP rooms also started to join early, but each time someone from the VIP room bid, they would at least raise the price by 10 thousand, while the other people from the ground only raised the price by 1 thousand or 2 thousand at most.


    The people from the ground floor even forgot the fact that they might even offend someone from the VIP rooms whenever they counterbid, as the benefits this time outweighed the risk.


    As the time passed by, the price climbed rapidly to 300 thousand, 500 thousand, and 1 million as people continued to bid one after another right away whenever someone bid.


    After reaching ten million, the atmosphere suddenly became tense as there weren''t many people who bid for it since people from the VVIP rooms started to join in the fun and increased the price directly to 100 thousand every time they bid.


    "Cain, aren''t you going to participate as well?" Garran asked with a smile since he was sure that Cain wouldn''t miss the chance to join in the fun in exploring the ruin.


    Because Garran and Butler Zen were stunned when they heard that Cain would also enter the secret realm later, which meant that Cain''s rank was at most in the same level as Garran''s.


    That''s why they were left stunned, as they couldn''t comprehend the information they received from Cain because there was no way that Cain could kill Lucan''s protector when his rank was at most the same as Garran''s.


    Let alone the fact that after the fight, Cain didn''t seem like he fought seriously since he immediately recovered instantly as if he intentionally didn''t heal his wounds.


    However, after thinking about it for quite a bit, they gave up on knowing how Cain was able to do that because they couldn''t find a reasonable reason for it.


    They believed Cain''s words, as Cain didn''t seem bothered to convince him and just told them they would know it by then when Cain entered the secret realm.


    Not only that, Butler Zen was stunned once again when he noticed Anya''s rank suddenly spiked into High-level Conqueror Rank when he was confident that Anya''s rank before was at Peak-level King Rank.


    He then informed Garran, as he didn''t want to be the only person to have a stressful mind with knowing this unbelievable information, making Garran speechless once again because he couldn''t also comprehend everything about Cain or his group.


    Therefore, Garran decided to ask Cain since he wanted to confirm something from Cain''s answer.


    "Of course I''m interested," Cain replied with a small smile, "but I''ll wait for the right moment." Then he turned to Yuchen. "Speaking of which, do you have any idea who else might hold additional fragments?"


    Yuchen was somehow flustered when Cain suddenly asked her out of nowhere. But she immediately came back to her usual self as she replied with a nod, "There is another person that I''m sure of having one of the map fragments."


    "Can you tell their name?" Cain asked again as he wanted to confirm whether the person Yuchen was referring to was the person in the VIP-9 room.


    Yuchen knitted her eyebrows, wondering why Cain asked such a strange question. "His name is Li Jian, recognized by many as the strongest individual at our academy within his rank level. Why do you ask?"


    When Cain heard it, he was overjoyed inside since it was a different person from the one in the VIP-9 room, which meant that he already knew 4 of the 5 people who held the map fragments.


    "I just wanted to confirm something, that''s all." Cain waved his hand dismissively before continuing to ask. "Any idea how many fragments might exist?"


    "My people estimate either five or six," Yuchen answered, shooting him a polite smile. "We only have solid information on two of them, though."


    "Perfect," Cain said, nodding decisively. "After this auction, spread the word that you''ve identified four of the fragment holders, leaving just one unaccounted for. That might draw the last person out."


    Yuchen''s eyes sparkled with sudden excitement. "So you''re saying you already know who has the other fragment?"


    "Naturally¡­ He''s even attending this auction as we speak." Cain replied.


    "Is it you?" Garran chimed in, showing an eager expression as he also wanted to join in the fun if the map could be completed at that time.


    "No." Cain shook his head in response.


    "Then who is it?" Garran asked with an annoyed expression since Cain didn''t explain it immediately.


    "Well, I don''t know who he is, but I can at least confirm that he has a fragment." Cain shrugged his shoulders with a smug expression before continuing. "Anyway, you''ll know the person sooner or later."


    Subsequently, Cain joined in the fun as he noticed that there were a few bidders left.


    "20 million." Cain shouted, immediately raising the price by more than 5 million at once.


    The atmosphere that had calmed down suddenly became hot again with Cain''s offer.


    The auctioneer smiled gracefully towards Cain''s room and declared in a loud voice, as if baiting the others to bid more if they wanted to win the map fragment. "This young master from room VVIP-5 has bid for 20 million, is there any higher bid?"


    After a few seconds of silence, the girl who had beef with Ayla previously suddenly bid out of nowhere when she hadn''t even bid once in this map fragment.


    "25 million."


    The auctioneer instantly shouted again as she thought that she needed to intervene so that the others would bid one after another. "This¡ª"


    However, before she could say any further, Cain simply made another bid. "30 million."


    "35 million," the woman retorted, her voice tinged with spite.


    "40 million," Cain continued, a hint of amusement coloring his tone.


    "45 million!" she snapped, clearly exasperated.


    Sigh!


    "This is my last bid." Cain sighed and made another bid. "100 million."


    The auction hall immediately became lively since Cain directly raised the price by more than 50 million at once.


    The girl showed a wicked smile as she thought that she had successfully made Cain suffer by letting him to bid until reaching his bottom line.


    The auctioneer chimed in instantly, urging the others to follow up the bid. "This young master from room VVIP-5 has bid for 100 million, is there any higher bid?"


    After around 10 seconds of silence, the auctioneer said in a loud voice.


    "Going once¡­"


    "Going twice¡­"


    Pausing for another few seconds, she shouted with a beautiful smile as she congratulated Cain on his win. "Congratulations to the young master for winning the bid. We will deliver the item to you directly, and please prepare for the money at that time."


    "Yeay! Big Brother Cain won the bid!" Ayla and Sylvia were overjoyed and jumped in Cain''s arms as they hugged him happily.


    "By the way, should I ask big bro Garran to pay for it?" Ayla whispered in Cain''s ear as she thought that if Cain spent a huge amount of money to buy that inedible thing, her rations of food would be reduced later.


    Cain shook his head when he heard it before ruffling her hair and letting her sit on his lap. "Don''t worry, Ayla. I acquired plenty of wealth from the people who attacked us earlier, so we won''t go broke anytime soon."

 Chapter 163 - 163: Its that simple!

    Everyone shook their heads helplessly when they heard Ayla''s shameless plan, and before Garran could take this opportunity to offer to pay the bills, Yuchen already suggested with a smile.


    "As I mentioned earlier, you really don''t have to pay for everything at this auction,"


    Sigh!


    "Alright, if you insist," Cain sighed and thanked Yuchen for it, as he thought that there was actually no need for him to be treated the same with the little girls, but freebies were freebies, there was no way he wouldn''t accept it.


    As the atmosphere had calmed down a little bit, when the auctioneer wanted to proceed to auction another item, she froze for a moment as she was surprised that the white jade token on her waist trembled.


    She then immediately checked it since she knew that it must be of importance to disturb her in midway auctioning.


    When she received the news, she was stunned for a second with her eyes widened, attracting the audience as they were curious why the auctioneer suddenly stopped the auction for a moment, which was a very rare case in the Starlight Auction House.


    "Ladies and gentlemen!" the auctioneer called out, showing a radiant yet slightly apologetic smile. "I have some wonderful news concerning the item we just finished auctioning."


    After she paused for a moment, she continued. "I''ve just been informed by our young miss from the Liang Family that she has already identified four holders of the other map fragments, which means only one remains unaccounted for. There are only five fragments in total. So if any of you happen to own the fifth fragment, or even have intel on its whereabouts, please contact us soon."


    The auction hall immediately became chaotic as they hadn''t expected that the Starlight Auction House had already identified four of the fragment map holders.


    Because if they had known that they had already identified four of them, leaving only one behind, they would definitely have gone all out in obtaining the fragment map previously.


    That''s why they were baffled why they hadn''t been informed about this information in the first place.


    Meanwhile, inside the VIP-9 room, a young man and an old man were discussing seriously after they heard it.


    "Old Wu, is it possible they''ve discovered we have a map fragment? The young man knitted his eyebrows as he recalled that there shouldn''t be anyone who knew he had a fragment map.


    Old Wu slowly shook his head. "I doubt it. Only a handful of people are aware of our fragment, and none would leak that information easily."


    "Let''s go meet her directly then instead of guessing something pointless like this." The young man said as he stood and walked towards the door.


    When both of them arrived in front of the VVIP-1 room, they were greeted by a middle-aged man. "May I help you?"


    "I''d like to see Yuchen," the young man answered with a polished smile. "Please let her know that a friend wishes to discuss something important."


    The middle-aged man was surprised because this was the second time someone had come to look after Yuchen. He then nodded and bowed a little before walking towards the aisle. sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Come with me. The young miss isn''t in this room."


    After they arrived in front of the VVIP-5 room, the middle-aged man knocked on the door lightly, surprising the young man.


    ''She is with Garran? This is now becoming interesting.'' The young man thought to himself as he smiled.


    On the other side of the door, Cain chuckled when he sensed the visitors'' approach. "Seems our guest has arrived," he said, tossing a glance at Fenix. "Let them in."


    Fenix then gave Dante a glance instead of opening it by himself, making Cain shake his head as he thought. ''This lazy mf. I''m asking him to open the door in case something like before happens again, but this guy orders Dante instead of doing it himself.''


    Garran and Yuchen instantly shifted their attention towards the door as they were curious about the person that Cain told them to have one of the fragment maps.


    When the door opened, the young man and Old Wu instantly scanned the room and were surprised when they noticed that there were a lot of people inside and that a few of them were just ordinary people who didn''t have any power.


    Not only were both of them surprised, but Yuchen and Garran were also the same, as they hadn''t thought that the person who Cain mentioned was someone they knew.


    "You!" Garran opened his mouth first, looking at the young man with long green hair who wore a green robe. "Arion¡­ You actually have one of the fragment maps?"


    Both the young man and Old Wu were taken aback when they heard it.


    "Garran, who told you that?" The young man looked at Garran with a frown.


    Garran raised his eyebrows as he hadn''t expected that Cain wasn''t lying when he said he knew one of them who had the fragment was attending the auction.


    "I honestly don''t know about it either, Arion." Garran shook his head before glancing at Cain with a chuckle. "My new friend is the one who told me about that. He is Cain."


    Arion''s frown deepened when he heard that it was a stranger who knew about it, and Garran even introduced him as his friend.


    "May I ask how you came by this information?" Arion asked Cain as he walked towards an empty sofa in the corner.


    "I''m sorry, but I can''t tell you." Cain shrugged his shoulders nonchalantly.


    "Don''t think too much about it. The reason I know that you have the map is because you happen to be nearby. That''s all I can say." Cain explained with a smile, thinking that he needed to at least tell him a little bit so that there wouldn''t be any misunderstanding.


    Before Arion could ask further, Garran glanced at him with a serious expression as he shook his head. "Don''t ask him any further. There''s no reason he''s lying to you."


    Arion knitted his eyebrows for a second before sighing and sitting down. "Alright then, I''ll trust your words for now,"


    He then added, glancing at Yuchen with a curious expression, "So who else holds a fragment?"


    "It''s that sword maniac, Li Jian." Yuchen answered with a chuckle.


    "Oh, it''s him." Arion nodded in reassurance before asking as he raised an eyebrow. "Do you have a plan in mind?"


    Cain spoke up before Yuchen could respond, waving a hand in an offhand gesture. "If the missing holder is also entering the secret realm, we''ll find them. As I said, I only recognized you had a fragment because you were close."


    He then added, "Naturally, we will ask them to join us kindly since we really need that fragment."


    "What if they don''t want to join or hand over the fragment?" Arion asked with a meaningful smile as he already half-accepted the fact that Cain might really know about him having the fragment because he was near him.


    "It''s simple. Just take it by force." Cain replied with a smug expression.


    Arion nodded in agreement before glancing at Yuchen. "Have you talked to that sword maniac for cooperation?"


    He then added with a serious expression. "As you already know, that guy likes to act alone since he is confident with his own strength. What if he didn''t want to cooperate with us later on?"


    Before Yuchen could reply, Cain interrupted as he waved his hand nonchalantly. "As I said previously, just take it by force. It''s that simple!"


    Paused for a second, Cain added with a sneer. "Just make sure to spread the word that we only lack one fragment map so that if someone has it, they will at least go to the secret realm."


    "Oh, are you sure that it''s so simple to take it from that sword maniac?" Arion asked with a mocking smile, thinking that Cain might not even know Li Jian''s strength if he said it that confidently.


    "If Cain says it''s that simple," Garran interposed confidently, "then it truly is that simple."


    When Arion heard it, he was stunned because Garran was the one who said it, which meant that Garran must be sure of it since he knew that with Garran''s personality, he wouldn''t lie with something like this.


    He then lost in his thoughts as he was baffled with Garran''s claim that it was so simple for Cain to take the fragment map by force from Li Jian. Because he was sure that Cain''s rank shouldn''t be higher than his since, from Cain''s statement and appearance, he should also enter the secret realm.


    This was the part that made him become curious, as he knew that even though Li Jian couldn''t be said to be the strongest in the entire island, he could be said to be one of the top 5 or even 3 in the entire island.


    And he was pretty sure that there was no one within the same rank who would be confident to say they could simply take something from Li Jian.


    ''I guess you''re free to rack your brains all you want, Arion.'' Garran sneered as he thought to himself when he watched Arion''s funny expression since he should be using all of his brain cells to think about it at the moment.


    Garran then tilted his head since he also wanted to see Yuchen''s funny expression because he thought that Yuchen wouldn''t know about Cain''s monstrous strength.


    However, when he looked at Yuchen''s calm expression, he was the one that was surprised instead.


    ''Does she know his real strength too?'' Garran frowned while thinking to himself for a bit before cursing in his heart. ''Fuck it, I don''t want to think anything related to him again.''

 Chapter 164 - 164: Mystic Cloud Liquid Medicines

    Half an hour later, Cain looked at the stage with a smile, thinking that his main items were finally out as he detected that his liquid medicines that he had auctioned before were in the backstage, ready to be auctioned.


    "Now, there are only a few items left, and our next items are certainly among the ones many of you have been eagerly waiting for." The auctioneer smiled gracefully as she moved around the stage while glancing at everyone, attracting all of the bidders.


    As she said that, ten beautiful women in their mid-twenties came out together, each holding a jade plate that had twenty vials.


    "For those who haven''t yet heard the news, allow me to explain these items we''re about to auction." The auction paused for a second before continuing as she opened one of the vials for a moment, causing the similar yet unknown fragrant lingering in the auction hall.


    "These are liquid medicines that enhance the ability to boost 3x in absorbing energy from energy stones, training, killing beasts, etc. Not only that, the duration was also for a month, the same duration as the best liquid medicines and pills on the market. However, since we only have two hundred vials total, we''ll begin auctioning them one by one and eventually bundle them into lots of ten toward the end." S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    After the auctioneer finished her explanation, the auction hall was immediately filled with commotion once again since most of their best realistic goals in coming here were to buy the liquid medicines, as they were confident that it would be divided into a lot of batches, which was the case.


    Because they knew that these liquid medicines were going to be booming as their effects were even 50% better than the current one in this world or in the outside world.


    Besides, in this world, the liquid medicines or pills that have the effect of doubling the absorption and lasting for thirty days could already be considered as extremely precious treasures since the quantities weren''t that many to begin with, and almost all of them were even being sold in an auction like this.


    So, with the existence of these liquid medicines that have better effects, most of the people here naturally couldn''t wait to get their hands on them. The people inside the VIP and VVIP rooms were no exception, as one of their objectives coming here was for them.


    Inside the room VVIP-5, Garran''s eyes were lit up as he hadn''t expected to discover these in this auction.


    "Yuchen, where''d you manage to get these?" Garran asked with an eager expression.


    Arion also looked at Yuchen with anticipation since one of his main reasons for coming here was actually also for these.


    Even though these items were useless for the current them, it would be extremely beneficial to the geniuses in their family. Because if they could use them, they would be able to become stronger faster since their gain would be 50% more than the other geniuses.


    "The one who auctioned them said to not disclose any information related to it. Though, you''ll definitely know about it in the near future." Yuchen shook her head with a smile.


    "Come on, Yuchen," Garran coaxed playfully. "We''ve known each other for years. Can''t you at least drop a hint about who provided them? I only want to buy a few more for my own people. That''s all."


    "Hmmph! That''s not going to work on me!" Yuchen snorted and ignored him as she continued to watch the ongoing bid that had just started with people bidding against each other fiercely.


    "Big Brother Cain, aren''t you going to tell him that you¡ªmmph, mmph!"


    Before Ayla could finish her sentence, Elion closed her mouth with his hand when he realized that Ayla was about to spill the information because he remembered that Cain mentioned not spreading the information about it before.


    Cain only shook his head helplessly when he knew that Garran and Arion should''ve known that he was the one who auctioned the liquid medicines.


    ''This girl is really such a menace.'' Cain thought to himself, looking at unhappy Ayla, who was out of breath, and looked at his brother angrily.


    Fortunately, he already decided to auction some of his blood to lure the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demonic Fox race to send someone and try to subdue them and execute his grand plan, as his situation was already quite messed up with the unknown force, and Lucan''s family went after him.


    So, he actually didn''t mind even if the entire world knew about it since he wasn''t worried about his safety as long as he was inside this Low-level World.


    "Cain, my dearest friend," Garran interjected, rubbing his hands together with an overly solicitous grin. "Your shoulders look tense. Need a massage, maybe? I happen to be really skilled at that¡ª"


    Cain only chuckled in response before throwing two spatial rings to Garran and Arion, each filled with the liquid medicines. Naturally, he gave Garran more since Garran could be said to be his first best friend in this world, as the others in his group were more like family to him.


    Even though Cain gave Garran more, he could only give him fifty, while Arion gave ten, as he already gave five hundred to Yuchen.


    However, Yuchen said that he wanted to use the other three hundred to auction them in the Main World for the first introduction there, intending to spread the news about them first.


    After Garran and Arion caught the space ring, they instantly checked the content and became happy when they noticed that Cain had given them the liquid medicines just like that.


    "Even though we haven''t known each other for that long, you really know me best, my friend." Garran chuckled, thinking that there was no need to thank each other.


    "Thank you." Arion nodded his head with a smile.


    "I can only give you that much because I also don''t have many left on me." Cain responded as he waved his hand before looking at the incoming sad little girl.


    When Ayla arrived in front of him, she tugged on his clothes and apologized with a dejected expression. "I''m sorry, big brother Cain."


    "It''s alright, Ayla." Cain lifted her and ruffled her head softly.


    As they were chatting with each other, the auction hall became more tense as the seconds went by. People were bidding against each other fiercely since there were only 200 of them.


    When the bid reached three liquid medicines at once, people from VIP and VVIP rooms started to bid because the interest had reached high enough to let it slide, and they had already given the others a chance by letting them bid the first 20 or so.


    The people who had been holding back were regretting their choice as they thought that they might gain more by joining the bid later on.


    After an hour or so of an intense atmosphere, all of the liquid medicines were sold at a high price. Garran and Arion had also joined in the fun since they wanted as much as they could.


    However, Garran was stopped by Cain when he won ten of them since Cain was sure that sixty of them were already plenty even for him.


    Cain also stopped Arion when he had won thirty-three of them because if he didn''t stop both of them, they might even sweep them all for themselves, leaving nothing to the others.


    "Now, let''s move to the next one after having an intense yet cheerful bid just now." The auctioneer smiled and lifted up the situation for a little bit.


    She then added, "The next one is quite special, and almost all of you should''ve guessed it already."


    While she said that, a man who was in his late thirties brought a cage as big as one meter from the backstage.


    Inside the cage, Cain saw the wolf that was similar to Thane''s silver moon wolf, except that it was still a cub.


    "Big Brother Cain, look!" Ayla squealed, leaping off his lap and hurrying to the large viewing glass. She pointed excitedly at the wolf cub in the cage. "You should hurry and bid on it!"


    If it wasn''t for his concern that he already took the dragon blood essence previously, he would''ve asked Yuchen to bring the little wolf directly to him.


    "Relax, Ayla. That little wolf''s already mine, in a sense." Cain shook his head, looking at Ayla and Sylvia, who were excited that they would have another friend.


    Not only them, Nix was also overjoyed as he jumped around, thinking that he finally had a little brother and could act as the big brother from now on.


    "Cain, are you going to make that little wolf your contracted beast?" Garran frowned, thinking that it definitely wasn''t worth it for Cain to spend a lot of time raising that weak little wolf.


    He then added, "If you want, I can help you to find a better one after this."


    Before Cain could respond, Ayla chimed in as she pouted unhappily and gave an angry glare at Garran when she heard it. "Don''t insult Little White!"


    Garran smirked. "Little White?" he echoed, arching an eyebrow.


    "Yes! That''s his name." Ayla pointed in the cage''s direction as she was still puffing her cheek cutely.


    "Oh, so it already has a name¡­" Garran chuckled in amusement.


    "Mhmm-Mhmm." Ayla nodded eagerly and looked at Cain as if asking for his opinion since Cain had given her permission to name his next contracted beast.


    "Little White it is." Cain chuckled with a smile.

 Chapter 165 - 165: The Eldest Prince Returns for Revenge

    "Thank you, Big Brother Cain!" Ayla exclaimed, jumping around before running to Cain and hugging him.


    Everyone laughed as they enjoyed the simple moment. Even Arion smiled, having not expected the little girl who had bid earlier to be so cute.


    As they chatted among themselves, the other bidders were bidding against each other fiercely because they knew that no one in the VVIP or VIP rooms was interested in the little wolf.


    Let alone the fact that a lot of them who sat in the ground floor of the auction hall also despised the little wolf because quite a lot of them were also from the same background or even stronger than this kingdom.


    However, just a few minutes later, Cain tilted his head to the right. His gaze seemed to pierce through the door and beyond the building, fixed on his kingdom, as his clone reported something interesting.


    Apparently, Valen (the eldest prince) had already returned to the capital city, accompanied by his master and two others.


    "What''s wrong?" Anya asked, raising an eyebrow when she noticed Cain''s sudden movement. Naturally, the others also noticed it, but they didn''t ask since Cain''s expression wasn''t one of any trouble.


    "It''s okay. Just some monkeys running around and pretending as if they are gorillas." Cain chuckled while waving his hand dismissively.


    ¡­


    "Youngest, you can''t run anymore." Valen sneered as he and the three others stopped him outside the capital city, in the middle of a forest that was already quite far from the city.


    He then added, "Hand over that demon guy and cripple your strength. I might spare you if you do that."


    Valen still remembered the day he was humiliated by Dante. That''s why he asked Cain to hand him over since he wanted to take revenge on him for the humiliation he had suffered.


    "Valen, do you really want to go that far?" Cain''s clone showed a fierce expression as if he was trying to bluff them.


    Fortunately, Cain had already immediately swapped this clone with the one who possessed 90% of his strength. So, he wasn''t that worried even when faced with two people who had reached the King Rank.


    The reason he ran outside the capital city was because he couldn''t protect everyone inside the city when they fought, as he had guessed their intention coming here.


    "Why are you acting like this now that you''re all alone?" Valen said with a mocked expression.


    Sigh!


    Cain sighed as he shook his head before glancing towards Valen and the other three. "I actually don''t want to deal with you if you wouldn''t make trouble, but it seems that you''ve just made your biggest mistake."


    He immediately continued. "Tell me who the others are because I don''t want to deal with anybody."


    "You!" Valen gritted his teeth and nodded his head while smiling wickedly. "Alright, since these are your final words, I''ll give you what you want."


    He then pointed at the bulky old man beside him and introduced. "This is my master, Elder Zyren."


    "And this is Elder Ma and his disciple." Valen pointed to another old man with red hair and a young man with a muscular body.


    "Good! So, are you going to attack all at once or one by one?" Cain nodded and sneered as he made a mocking gesture with his palm and unleashed his strength, showing off that his strength was around the same as Elder Zyren''s and Elder Ma''s as his stats were this much:


    [Strength]: 9.23 million


    [Agility]: 11.25 million


    [Health]: 8.1 million


    [Sense]: 8.55 million


    [Energy]: 24.7 million


    When they sensed the terrifying strength that was released from Cain, they immediately frowned as they hadn''t expected that Cain''s strength was on par with someone who had reached the Low-level King Rank.


    Elder Zyren then spoke with a solemn expression. "Young man, why¡ª"


    However, before he could finish his sentence, Cain cut him off as he had enough of such bullshit and wanted to teach them a lesson before they went to their afterlife.


    "Cut the crap! Just come at me. I don''t care whether you want to go all at once or individually." Cain spat on the ground after he said that, taunting them since he was quite bored with the auction and wanted to have some fun.


    Elder Zyren stepped forward with a thunderous expression, veins bulging across his weathered face. Though clearly older, there was nothing frail about him as his powerful physique and the firm set of his stance made it evident he was an expert.


    With one hand, he reached back and drew out a large, blazing war hammer. The hammer''s metal head glowed with runic patterns; shimmering crimson embers danced across its surface, a silent testimony to Zyren''s mastery over fire.


    Cain''s clone studied his opponent quietly, taking note of the pulsing aura surrounding the old man.


    ''A King Rank artifact refiner with a fire attribute hammer. This will be interesting.'' Cain thought to himself.


    Despite the tension in the air, a faint smirk curved on his lips. He could sense how formidable Elder Zyren was, but with the overwhelming advantage in Energy alone, Cain remained calm.


    Zyren launched the first strike without warning. He hefted the hammer overhead, the runes suddenly igniting into a bright orange flame as he used his [Crimson Forge] skill.


    A torrent of superheated air rushed forward as he swung the weapon downward, creating a vertical column of fire that ripped across the ground.


    Cain flicked his hand, summoning Advanced Foxfire in a seamless motion. Red flames erupted in his palm, coalescing into a tall, curling barrier. The roiling heat of Zyren''s attack crashed into Cain''s foxfire, sending sparks flying in all directions.


    A dull boom resounded as molten earth splattered around them, but Cain emerged unscathed. Still, he didn''t counterattack immediately since he wanted to measure just how potent Zyren''s hammer truly was.


    Zyren snarled, immediately realizing that Cain''s defense was no fluke.


    "Young brat, you think you can dismiss me so casually?" he spat. The runic patterns on his hammer flared once more, then twisted into a glowing swirl of molten light around the weapon''s head.


    He lunged in close, swinging the hammer in a wide arc aimed at Cain''s chest. Despite its massive size, the hammer seemed weightless in Elder Zyren''s hands, proof of his monstrous strength and decades of refining skill.


    Cain responded with a blur of motion as he dodged sideways, each step a featherlight pivot that carried him just out of the hammer''s lethal range. Flames whipped dangerously close, smashing the edges of his cloak.


    "Not bad."


    Cain nodded mockingly. The old man was indeed strong as he possessed a higher strength''s stat than him, and his hammer attacks weren''t easily shrugged off.


    Seeing his first combination fail, Zyren shifted strategy. He drew back and channeled more energy into his hammer, kindling the weapon''s core until it glowed white-hot. With a booming chant, he brought the hammer crashing into the ground.


    "Molten Shockwave!" Zyren shouted.


    A ring of fiery cracks opened along the forest floor, flaring out in lines of molten rock beneath Cain''s feet.


    Trees snapped and toppled as the shockwave tore through the battlefield. The fiery quake threatened to knock Cain off balance, but Cain quickly leaped upward, letting the heated ground rupture beneath him.


    While airborne, he gathered foxfire between his palms as he used his [Foxfire Explosion] skill.


    A cluster of red flames slammed into the ground where Zyren stood, erupting in a violent burst. The resulting explosion enveloped the forest clearing, shaking the earth with a deafening boom.


    For a moment, thick smoke swirled, obscuring Cain''s line of sight. Then a sudden surge of heat parted the smoke, revealing Elder Zyren swinging his hammer in a wide sweep to clear the smoke around him.


    They stood quite far apart, each scrutinizing the other. Despite exchanging vicious attacks, both looked remarkably composed. Elder Zyren''s fiery aura still crackled with intensity, and Cain''s foxfire remained stable, flickering ominously around his body.


    Zyren glared. "You might be talented, but I''ve seen countless geniuses in my day. Don''t think your fancy flames can intimidate me."


    The old man tightened his grip on the hammer''s haft, channels of orange-red mana coursing along the weapon''s runes like molten rivers.


    Cain shrugged, allowing a hint of a grin. "I''m not trying to intimidate you. If anything, I''m giving you a chance to back down." He sounded almost bored as if it was an obvious provocation that further fueled Zyren''s wrath.


    "Insolent brat!" Zyren''s energy flared, and the entire battlefield glowed under the brilliance of his fiery aura.


    Ash and sparks fluttered like dying embers around him. He dashed forward, hammer held high.


    Cain met his charge head-on. However, since his clone''s strength was inferior to him, he couldn''t overpower Zyren in raw force, but his higher Agility allowed him to weave in and out of the old man''s reach. sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Their weapons clashed: Zyren''s hammer blasts smashing against the swirling foxfire blades Cain shaped using his [Advanced Foxfire] bloodline ability.


    Each swing of Zyren''s hammer generated concussive blasts that left deep craters in the ground. Splintered tree trunks and cracked boulders littered the battlefield.


    Meanwhile, Cain leveraged his 24.7 million Energy stats with precision, layering the Demonic Barrier each time the hammer threatened to break through his defenses.


    Shimmering arcs of red flame collided with roiling waves of orange fire, creating a dazzling, violent display of color.


    At times, it seemed as though Zyren would gain the upper hand with a heavy overhead blow, only for Cain to dissipate the force with a well-timed barrier or slip to the side in a burst of speed.

 Chapter 166 - 166: Elder Zyren & Ma Against Cain (1)

    Zyren''s mastery over fire-based artifacts wasn''t just brute force. Sliding a hand across the hammer''s runic handle, he roared. " Heat Coil!"


    The entire hammer glowed white-hot, releasing ribbons of scorching air that threatened to engulf Cain.


    Cain thrust his palm forward, creating Advanced Foxfire into a spiral shield. The intense heat wave slammed into the foxfire, scattering bright motes of flame in all directions. Hissing steam rose when the two conflicting fires made contact, flooding the battleground with a wave of swirling flames. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Using the momentary confusion, Zyren rotated. Even though his agility stats weren''t as high as Cain''s, he still moved with startling swiftness for a bulky warrior. Before Cain could fully steady himself, the old man pressed the advantage and used his [Ignition Hammer] skill.


    A direct, overhead strike where the hammer''s face blazed with concentrated fire energy.


    With a grunt, Cain braced both forearms in front of his body and used his [Demonic Barrier] ability in response. But the sheer force behind Zyren''s hammer still drove him several meters back, his boots scraping grooves into the soil.


    When Cain straightened, there was a glimmer of surprise in his eyes. "You''ve really got some power there," he admitted, moving his shoulders as though to loosen them. "Not many can force me to block head-on."


    From the other''s perspective, the fight was at a deadlock. Neither combatant looked near defeat, yet the area around them bore deep scars of destruction. Smoke and hot ash drifted on the wind as shattered tree trunks smoldered in scattered piles.


    Valen stood off to the side, watching with bated breath. He had anticipated his master would crush Cain easily, but what he saw left him perplexed and rather alarmed him. Cain''s agile footwork and overwhelming Energy gave him an uncanny resilience despite his master''s superior strength.


    "How is he still on equal footing with the Master?" Valen muttered, knuckles tight from gripping the hilt of his sword. "He is¡­ he''s barely even breathing hard."


    Cain took a measured breath, that confident smirk never leaving his lips. In truth, he was barely tapping into his deeper reserves. His Energy was more than twice Zyren''s, and if he chose, he could unleash far more destructive abilities than foxfire whips or small explosions.


    But for now, he toyed with Zyren, content to test the waters while letting the old man believe they stood on level ground.


    Elder Zyren wiped a bead of sweat from his brow. His chest rose and fell heavily, though his fighting spirit burned just as fiercely as before. "You are surprisingly tough. But you won''t hold out forever against my hammer."


    Cain merely chuckled in response. "I wonder about that."


    Feeling the pressure, Zyren gripped his hammer with determination. The artifact''s runes glowed fiercely, forging a swirling vortex of flames around his form. He didn''t want to drag out the battle as he intended to crush Cain in a decisive blow.


    He jumped high into the air as he moved his hammer overhead, gathering blazing flames around its head. They condensed into a molten aura that crackled with deafening intensity as he used his [Meteoric Anvil] skill.


    A downward slam that threatened to flatten anything beneath, its shockwave carrying enough force to uproot the forest itself.


    Below, Cain''s eyes narrowed. He whipped out both hands, foxfire combining in swirling arcs. This time, his [Demonic Barrier] ability formed not just a single layer, but multiple shimmering rings of azure flame.


    As the giant hammer struck down like a blazing meteor, the layered barrier took the brunt of the impact with an explosive flash of orange and blue.


    A mountainous crash reverberated across the forest. Dirt, rock, and flame exploded outward, creating a crater under the point of impact. Leaves and branches, set alight by the shockwave, scattered everywhere in a fiery storm.


    When the dust settled, Cain stood firm, having slid only a short distance across the devastated ground. Several cracks ran along the outermost ring of his barrier, but it still held strong.


    Zyren landed in a crouch, panting heavily. "Damn you," he muttered. He had put a considerable amount of power into that strike, yet Cain was still standing, seemingly unhurt.


    A flicker of annoyance or perhaps a touch of respect was shone in Zyren''s eyes. He realized Cain wasn''t merely surviving as the young man''s stamina and resilience were extraordinary, thanks in large part to his massive energy reserves.


    From a distance, Valen and the two other onlookers¡ªElder Ma and his disciple began to sense something ominous about Cain''s calm confidence. After seeing Zyren''s strong blows fail to overwhelm him, they started to suspect there was more behind Cain''s power.


    Zyren stood tall once again, adjusting his grip on the hammer. "I''ve underestimated you," he growled. "But don''t think I''m done yet."


    Cain simply chuckled, rolling his shoulders as though warming up for a more serious phase of battle. "Show me everything you have then," he invited. "Because once I decide to get serious, you won''t have the strength to fight back."


    Those words and the mocking look in Cain''s eyes sent a chill rolling up Zyren''s spine. But the old man refused to yield.


    Neither man showed any sign of backing down as their gazes locked into each other. In this precarious moment, the seeds of doubt sprouted in Zyren''s mind. He realized he was no longer just contending with a "younger generation." Cain was a foe who demanded true caution or even possibly more than he alone could deliver.


    Zyren took a moment to catch his breath. His molten war hammer still pulsed with searing heat, runic engravings flickering in dull orange.


    "Ma," he called over without taking his eyes off Cain, "this brat is a real monster. Let''s finish him together."


    Elder Ma nodded in response. He was a fist-user with a fearsome reputation, noted for pulverizing boulders as if they were made of chalk.


    Stepping forward, he sized up Cain as if looking for flaws, but Cain showed no outward sign of fatigue.

 Chapter 167 - 167: Elder Zyren & Ma Against Cain (2)

    In truth, Cain even felt confident and amused since this clone had 90% of his real body''s stats and if he were to be serious, he was sure that he would be able to kill them.


    He had toyed with Zyren enough to understand the old man''s combat style, and from what he sensed, Elder Ma was no less formidable. Still, Cain believed neither of them posed a hard challenge for him. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Are you both certain about this?" Cain asked, letting a small smile tug at the corner of his mouth. He stood calmly, crimson red foxfire flickering over his forearms. "I''m giving you one last chance to walk away."


    Zyren scoffed, ignoring the fresh bead of blood rolling down his face. "You''ve humiliated me enough. You''ll pay for that."


    Cain shrugged, the flickering flames intensifying around his hands. "Alright then. It''s not like I''m at a loss anyway."


    Without another word, Elder Ma rushed in as he enveloped his fists in a swirling aura of crimson energy. He darted left, right, then lunged forward in a sudden burst of speed.


    A whistling gust accompanied each blow, as if his fists could tear the air itself. Simultaneously, Elder Zyren leapt from the side as he raised his hammer overhead, channeling swirling streams of fire energy into a single downward strike.


    Elder Ma aimed a series of rapid punches at Cain''s chest and abdomen, forcing him to raise his guard.


    The moment Cain prepared to counter, Zyren''s war hammer crashed in from above, unleashing arcs of flame that peppered the ground. Earth and sparks flew, and an explosive tremor rippled across the battlefield.


    Cain dodge to the side, using his [Advanced Foxfire] ability into a curved blade that parried Zyren''s hammer. The impact sent a wash of heat blasting outward, scorching what remained of the grass.


    Meanwhile, Ma''s fists hammered against Cain''s flank. Though Cain''s clone had 90% of his true body''s stats, it was still paled in comparison with Ma''s strength as his strength was even stronger than Zyren since Elder Zyren had just broken through the King rank. Even a grazing blow carried crushing force.


    Sliding back, Cain felt a sting in his ribs. A faint echo of pain reminded him that underestimating King Rank experts was unwise. He inhaled sharply, letting the pain sharpen his focus.


    In a swirl of red flame, he materialized a Demonic Barrier, repelling a second volley of hammer strikes. The barrier shimmered, thickened by Cain''s enormous energy, distorting the air around it.


    Zyren and Ma pressed on, moving in tandem as one attacking high while the other going for the middle, intending to never allow Cain a moment''s break.


    Their combined onslaught forced him to test the limits of his speed and reflexes. Sparks flew where fists struck foxfire, the collision of fiery hammer arcs and swirling flame turning the battlefield into a brutal light show.


    From a distance, Prince Valen watched with a glimmer of hope. The scene now looked far more balanced as Cain found himself outmaneuvered occasionally, forced to rely on quick bursts of movement and cunning flame construction to avoid direct hits.


    ''This must be Cain''s limit,'' Valen reassured himself.


    Yet Cain''s eyes burned with interest rather than desperation. ''They''re good,'' he thought to himself, employing precise footwork to evade a particularly savage series of hammer swings.


    He summoned the Foxfire Explosion in his hand and threw it forward. The resulting detonation separated Zyren and Ma momentarily, creating a swirl of dust and hot wind. But as soon as the cloud cleared, they were on him again.


    It was Elder Ma who noticed something amiss. After several minutes of relentless attacks, Cain still breathed evenly, and the swirling foxfire around him showed no sign of waning. A bead of sweat slid down Ma''s temple.


    ''How does he still have so much energy?'' Elder Ma thought to himself as he realized that with each exchange, Cain''s aura only seemed to stabilize further, as if he thrived on the battle itself.


    Zyren also felt a shiver of unease. His arms ached from swinging the hammer repeatedly, even if he tried to pace himself. Yet Cain''s fluid motion never faltered.


    Sometimes, Cain chose to block and send parrying flames to dissipate Zyren''s offensive. Other times, he dodged gracefully, letting the hammer''s fiery arcs smash into the earth or sizzle in midair.


    "Just how long can you last?" Zyren spat, sweat mixing with the streak of blood on his face.


    Cain''s lips curled into a half-grin. "Longer than you''d think."


    Zyren, driven by pride, was triggered when he heard the answer. He raised the war hammer overhead as runes blazed in swirling spirals, then slammed it onto the ground.


    Magma-like lines streaked across the ground in radiating patterns as Molten Shockwave aimed to trap Cain''s footing in a sudden quagmire of molten rock.


    Simultaneously, Elder Ma dashed behind Cain. With fists brimming in red mana, he unleashed a flurry of Iron Tempest jabs, each one strong enough to pulverize stone. The synergy created a pincer by the fact that if Cain jumped to avoid the liquid earth, Ma''s fists would greet him midair.


    "Let''s see how you handle this!" Zyren roared.


    But Cain''s barrier shimmered once again, this time forming beneath his feet. A thick swirl of foxfire spread over the molten ground like an insulating platform.


    In a fluid motion, Cain spinned on that platform, letting Ma''s fists graze past him. The old man''s eyes widened as Cain''s open palm thrust forward, creating a swift burst of Foxfire Explosion at point-blank range.


    Boom!


    Ma was forced back, blasted from the foxfire''s blast. Another wave of flame shot out to intercept Zyren''s next hammer blow. Though both Elders escaped lethal damage, they realized they were being forced onto the defensive more often.


    A hush enveloped the clearing after that intense exchange. Ma and Zyren retreated a few paces as they were regrouping. Their chests heaved with labored breaths, scorched robes sticking to sweaty skin.


    Meanwhile, Cain allowed the swirling foxfire around him to dissipate slightly as if only to keep them guessing whether he had shown his full power.

 Chapter 168 - 168: Killing Elder Zyren and Ma

    Elder Zyren and Elder Ma resumed their assault, working in perfect unison with every time Cain countered Elder Zyren''s overhead hammer swings, Elder Ma would charge in with a devastating punch.


    When Cain tried to concentrate on Elder Ma''s fists, Elder Zyren would force him back with columns of fire from the runes on his weapon.


    Their synergy steadily increased the pressure. This time, Cain found himself weaving in multiple directions, occasionally blocking in a less ideal stance.


    Prince Valen smirked from his vantage point, the flicker of hope in his eyes growing brighter.


    ''They can wear him out'' Valen thought to himself. ''He can''t maintain that monstrous defense forever.''


    But then came a sudden shift in Cain''s aura. With a low, controlled exhalation, Cain tapped further into his deeper reserves. The foxfire around him darkened to a black-gold hue, and the temperature surged. Heatwaves rose in shimmering ribbons, causing Elder Ma to hesitate mid-strike.


    Slowly, two massive wings of roaring flame erupted from Cain''s back. The flames arched high, each featherlike edge dancing with golden sparks. Intense gales blasted outward in every direction, scattering cinders and soot. Infernal Ascendance now manifested in its fullness with far more vivid than any fleeting display Cain had shown earlier.


    Valen''s eyes went round. "What is that¡­?"


    Zyren shielded his face from the harsh glow. "Whatever it is, he can''t keep it up for long. Press him!"


    The flames swirling around Cain''s clone crackled ominously, forming an aura so scorching that the ground around his feet started to glow red-hot.


    When Cain looked up, his eyes blazed with fierce confidence. "You wanted me to fight without reserve, right? Here it is."


    In an instant, Cain charged forward as he unfurled his wings. The speed of his advance left Elder Ma barely enough time to brace.


    Cain''s flaming arm collided with Ma''s fists, unleashing a shockwave that uprooted the charred remains of nearby trees.


    Even though Elder Ma managed to block, the searing heat scorched his forearms, and he stumbled back staggeringly.


    Across the battlefield, Zyren swung his hammer downward in a desperate attempt to intercept Cain. Flaming runes spiraled along the hammer''s shaft, forming a swirling ring of molten energy around its head.


    Sparks flew when Cain''s wing battered the hammer aside. With a roar, Cain unleashed a Foxfire Explosion from his left hand, blasting Zyren and tossing him several meters away.


    For a moment, it was as if a living inferno had descended upon the battlefield. Everywhere Cain moved, scorching flames trailed behind him. Embers caught in the wind, swirling into chaotic flurries around the two Elders. The prior "even" battle dynamic vanished, replaced by Cain''s near-absolute dominance.


    Elder Ma grimaced, wiping blood from the corner of his mouth. "Zyren, we have to use everything we have."


    Zyren coughed, half kneeling. "I''m¡­ cough¡ªwith you."


    Standing at the edges, Valen saw the battered forms of Elder Ma and his master forced into a final battle. Fear warred with hope in his eyes.


    ''If they succeed, the youngest will die here. But, If they fail¡­'' The thought trailed off, too grim to complete.


    The two Elders dashed back from Cain, taking up positions at opposite ends of the cratered clearing.


    Glancing at each other, they prepared their final moves¡ªtheir ultimate techniques. The ground trembled as if sensing the build-up of power.


    Elder Zyren thrust his molten war hammer high into the air, runes on its surface glowing from red to near white-hot.


    "Celestial Hammerfall!" he roared, igniting every reserve of his mana. A swirling column of fire plummeted from the sky, merging into the hammer''s head. Sparks crackled around the artifact, forming the shape of a blazing comet.


    Elder Ma inhaled sharply, fists clenched so tightly that his knuckles turned pale.


    "Titan Fist of Ruin!" he bellowed. His entire body pulsed with red lightning-like arcs, channeling explosive martial force into his arms. It was a technique rumored to break fortress gates in one strike.


    Both men rushed Cain simultaneously as Elder Zyren from above, aiming to crush him beneath the cometlike hammer, and Elder Ma from below, fists cocked for a devastating uppercut that radiated swirling red mana.


    Cain, still within Infernal Ascendance, hovered in midair with wings extended. He sensed the monstrous energies converging upon him.


    Instead of dodging, he gathered every ounce of flame in a single point at his center. The black-gold foxfire intensified, swirling into a rapidly rotating sphere in front of his outstretched hands.


    Zyren''s flaming hammer smashed down first, colliding with Cain''s orb. A colossal shockwave rippled out, turning nearby stones to dust. In the same breath, Ma''s Titan Fist of Ruin slammed into the orb from below, completing the pincer attack.


    The two Elders'' ultimate skills converged in a maelstrom of sound and fury, shaking the entire battlefield so violently that Valen and Elder Ma''s disciple could barely stay upright even after they retreated quite far away.


    For a moment, brilliant and blinding light consumed the battlefield. Flames of blue, gold, red, and orange merged, sending blazing embers high into the sky. The earth cracked in wide spider web patterns, forming a deep crater at the point of impact.


    Then came an eruption of pure foxfire might. Cain channeled the majority of his immense Energy reserves into fueling the orb until it detonated in a wave of black-gold flame that washed over everything in its path.


    Elder Zyren''s cometlike hammer strike fractured under the sudden backlash since the swirling flames around it dispersed as the war hammer itself cracked. Simultaneously, the red energy of Elder Ma''s Titan Fist of Ruin flickered, then vanished. Both Elders were hurled away as if they were caught in a cyclone.


    When the blazing glow faded, the previously lively forest was barely recognizable. The land, which had previously merely been burnt, had now been rearranged into a gigantic crater. Fused crystalline patches shimmered along its edges, reflecting flickers of cooling embers. Several forest trees remained ablaze, their trunks reduced to ember-laden pillars.


    Elder Zyren groaned, lying in a shallow trench near the crater''s boundary. The hammer in his hand had splintered as its runic glow had faded into a few dying embers. Blood oozed from his mouth, and severe burns marred his arms. He tried to push himself upright, but his muscles refused to comply. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Elder Ma landed farther away, half-buried under a mound of broken earth. The aura around his fists was gone, replaced by angry red welts across his forearms and torso. Gasping raggedly, he knew that he had sustained internal injuries from the foxfire blast.


    Between them stood Cain, wings of flame slowly retracting. The lines of foxfire that radiated from his body began to dim, revealing that he was unharmed except for minor smudges of dust on his attire. The swirling inferno from Infernal Ascendance dissipated, leaving only a residual halo of flame around him.


    Valen felt his blood run cold as he stepped back unconsciously. ''They lost. Both of them.'' Fear churned in the prince''s stomach, no longer hidden by anger or denial.


    Cain watched his fallen enemies with a distant expression. Smoke curled from the ground, swirling around Zyren and Ma''s bodies. The old men, once proud King Rank experts, were now broken and on the brink of death.


    With a pained grunt, Zyren lifted his gaze as he spoke strugglingly. "You¡­ How can you be this strong¨C."


    Cain said nothing as he advanced on Zyren, creating a short blade of foxfire in his right hand.


    The old man''s eyes widened in alarm, but his body refused to respond. In a swift motion, Cain pierced Zyren''s chest, the foxfire severing flesh and bone with ease.


    The elder''s eyes went blank, and his final exhalation escaped in a ragged sigh. The war hammer he once prized clattered uselessly to the side.


    Elder Ma, still pinned under debris, coughed violently. Blood flowed from the side of his mouth and pooled in the burnt soil below him. He gazed up at Cain, chest heaving. "Mercy," he croaked with a voice barely audible.


    Cain locked eyes with the battered old man. "You came here to kill me," he said quietly. "You''ve had your chances."


    Before Elder Ma could say another word, Cain flicked his hand. A beam of foxfire pierced through Ma''s chest. The old man''s body convulsed once, then lay still. A gentle breeze rustled through the burnt leaves above, carrying away the faint echo of his dying breath.


    "Youngest, do you know the consequences of doing this?" Valen frowned as he intended to threaten Cain to save their lives.


    "You''re done for! Do you know that the Flameforge sect is the subsidiary force of the Jade Inferno Kingdom, one of the strongest kingdoms in this world?" Elder Ma''s disciple clenched his fists tightly, feeling helpless as he could only watch his master''s death before his own eyes.


    He thought that he would have some fun by joining his master after he heard that his master''s old friend was asking him for a favor. Unfortunately, this choice was the worst choice that he had made in his life when he would likely die here.


    Cain didn''t respond to them at all as he immediately raised his hands, making two big spears, and unleashed them, aiming at Valen and Elder Ma''s disciple.


    He directly killed the other two because he didn''t want to waste any more of his time since the bid for the little wolf was over and he won it.


    Naturally, Cain''s clone didn''t forget to take their space rings before going back to the city, leaving their corpses behind as he intended to feed them to the fortunate and courageous beast who would check the battlefield after the battle was over.

 Chapter 169 - 169: Little White, The Second Contracted Beast

    Knock!


    When someone knocked on the door softly, Ayla and Sylvia immediately ran towards the door excitedly. Li Fenghai was also interested and looked at the door in anticipation, as his interest in beasts was high since his job was also related to them.


    Creak.


    The door cracked open, revealing a tall, broad-shouldered man holding the small wolf around 22 cm long and 16 cm tall. The man gave a polite nod as he looked at everyone before looking down at the two little girls in front of him.


    "Can we hug Little White?" Ayla asked with a cute, begging expression while both the little girls opened their arms widely as if they were ready to welcome the little wolf.


    "Bring it here." Cain said it with a smile when he saw the hesitation on the man''s expression because he knew that it wasn''t a good choice to give the cub to ordinary people, let alone two ordinary little girls.


    When Cain saw the unhappy expression of the little girls, he explained. "Little White needs to be tamed first before both of you can play with him. Remember that he''s still a wild beast and could at least hurt you."


    Ayla and Sylvia smiled awkwardly as they forgot this simple fact since their emotions were filled with excitement. They then followed the man obediently towards Cain.


    Grrr.


    The little wolf growled, showing his teeth when he was being handed over by the man to Cain.


    "Little guy, be a good boy." Cain smiled kindly as he picked up the little wolf.


    The little wolf reacted by biting Cain''s hand continuously since he felt uncomfortable and scared when he was being picked up by the unknown young human.


    Cain laughed and petted the little wolf''s head softly. "Little guy, you will hurt yourself if you bite me."


    He then added, "If you''re hungry, I have the perfect prey for you." Cain scares Ayla away by extending his hands in front of Ayla.


    "Ahhhh!" Ayla shouted as she was frightened before immediately hiding behind Sylvia, who was startled by Cain''s sudden movement.


    "See? This is why you shouldn''t play with wild beasts." Cain shook his head as he thought that the best way to teach someone was to let them experience it themselves.


    "Little guy, come see your big brother." Cain hugged the little wolf, who was writhing in his arms.


    Nix, who had been waiting for this moment for a while, immediately came to Cain and jumped on his lap. The little wolf tilted his head when he sensed that there was another beast near him.


    Even though Nix suppressed his size to be just a little bit bigger than the little wolf, he was still a genuine dragon and a much stronger beast compared to the little wolf. That''s why when the little wolf noticed Nix, he somehow became scared unknowingly. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Roar!


    Nix roared while looking at the little wolf affectionately.


    The little guy shivered and became afraid as he looked away, hiding in Cain''s arms since his instinct told him that the little dragon in front of him was really strong.


    "Little guy, don''t be scared." Cain petted the little wolf softly, reassuring him to not be scared.


    After pausing for a moment, he then continued. "Do you want to be as strong as him? And become even stronger than your parents?"


    The little wolf instantly stopped being scared and looked at Cain when it heard that he could even become stronger than his parents, whom it really adored.


    The reason why the king sold this wolf cub was because the king discovered that it had an unknown disease that he couldn''t cure and hoped that by auctioning the wolf, someone who could cure it would bid or at least help him to treat it.


    Naturally, this was also a way to bid farewell to the little wolf, as he could only hope for someone to take care of it and let nature take its course.


    That''s why the monarch wanted to publicize that the wolf cub had an illness, hoping that someone who could treat it would win the bid or at least ask people to spread the word.


    He even came to deliver the little wolf by himself when he heard the news that someone could cure the little wolf and was also going to take it in.


    "Little guy, become my contracted beast, and I promise I''ll help you become stronger quickly. Naturally, I''ll also help you in curing your disease." Cain said with a smile as he continued petting the little wolf.


    Woof!


    The little wolf barked excitedly when it heard that Cain could cure his disease, which even no one could cure.


    "Okay. Let''s make a contract first." Cain smiled as he asked the system in his heart. "System, how do you contract a beast in this case?"


    Cain asked because he only knew the procedure for contracting the beast when they were still inside the egg and hadn''t hatched yet.


    "Just drop your blood in the little wolf''s head." The system replied.


    Subsequently, Cain bit his thumb, dropped blood on the little wolf''s forehead, and waited. The little girls were impatiently waiting as they couldn''t wait to play with the cute little wolf.


    After a few seconds, Cain finally felt the same inexplicable connection between them as he had felt previously with Nix.


    Naturally, the little wolf also felt the same feeling and immediately rubbed his head on Cain''s chest and enjoyed the feeling of being embraced by his master.


    As Cain was still embracing the little guy in his arms, he noticed that the little girls were already extremely excited and looked at Cain with a cute, pleading look.


    Cain shook his head helplessly before putting the little wolf in front of Nix. "Little guy, I will call you Little White starting now. And this is your big brother, Nix."


    Nix stepped forward and gave Little White a soft pat while roaring in a low voice, as if to say, "This big bro would take care of you from now on."


    Little White barked in response and accepted the pat happily.


    A few seconds later,


    "Go on." Cain finally gave permission for the little girls to play with Little White.


    "Nix, let''s play together later!" Ayla immediately came forward and pushed Nix aside before grabbing Little White and hugging him.


    She then handed Little White to Sylvia after enjoying hugging him for a few seconds. "Big Sis Sylvia, your turn."


    Sylvia also became excited and hugged Little White softly because she noticed that he was suffocated by Ayla since Ayla hugged him too tightly.


    "It''s okay, Nix. Let them play with your little brother first." Cain picked up Nix and petted him softly before looking at the king, who stood obediently by the side.


    "Prepare these ingredients." Cain listed a few ingredients as they were needed to make the pill for curing Little White.


    Cain actually got another mission the moment he saw Little White, it was to cure his disease. However, he didn''t take it seriously since the mission wasn''t hard, as he only needed to get the ingredients and ask Fenix to make it.


    Nevertheless, the one that caught his interest was actually the reason why Little White got the disease. It was actually his talents that were beyond his body that it couldn''t handle, resulting in Little White''s sickness that he might not be able to live long because of it.


    Unfortunately, no one in this Low-level world could detect it, and for the king, who had only reached the peak of king rank, he couldn''t ask forces like the Starlight Auction House to fully help him out since he couldn''t afford the price for it.


    "Go ask the manager to gather the resources that Young Master Cain had mentioned." Old Feng chimed in, thinking that it would be too slow if the king prepared the materials himself, and since it was related to Cain, he would naturally offer to help.


    "Thank you." The king thanked him as he bowed deeply towards Cain.


    "There''s no need for that since Little White is like my family now." Cain waved his hand dismissively.


    The king then bid farewell to everyone, including Little White, before leaving the room and looking for the manager of the Starlight Auction House.


    A minute later, after the Starlight Auction House announced that the final auction would be delayed for a moment, the auctioneer finally showed up with an apologetic smile across her face, making everyone present wonder what had happened that they delayed the auction just now.


    "I''m sorry for the delay because there are some changes for the final item." The auctioneer bowed slightly and continued. "First of all, for some reason, we can''t show you the Ice Dragon''s blood essence, but we guarantee with our reputation on the line that it''s a genuine blood essence from the Ice Dragon who had reached Conqueror Rank."


    Pausing for a moment, the auctioneer continued with a smile. "The way you bid this time is also different because we will bid blindly, and we will send people to you to retrieve the bid price. We will give three chances for everyone to bid their highest because the highest bid in the end will be the final winner. Naturally, there''s a high starting price this time so that we wouldn''t waste too much time. The starting price this time is 10 million Low Rank King Crystals or something equivalent to that."


    After the auctioneer explained it, the hall immediately filled with commotion once again, ranging from someone being excited to someone who was pissed because they couldn''t even see the blood essence.

 Chapter 170 - 170: Final Call: The Last Auction

    A minute later, when the situation had calmed down a little bit, the auctioneer finally started the bid.


    Because of the high starting price, the ones who joined the bid were those who were confident enough to win the bid or were just trying their luck. Regardless of that, the Starlight Auction House used a few dozen people to retrieve and check people''s bids.


    After a few minutes, the auctioneer announced with a smile. "The first round''s winner is the young master from the VVIP room 5. Congratulations on your first win! I hope you will continue to win until the third round."


    "Big Brother Cain, why is it us that won the bid? I don''t remember anyone entering the room." Ayla asked Cain curiously.


    "Well, let''s say that the Ice Dragon''s blood essence is already mine. That''s why no matter what the other person''s bid, they wouldn''t win it." Cain explained.


    "Isn''t that the same as cheating?" Ayla asked again while pulling Little White''s tail, as this was her turn to play with him because she and Sylvia had been changing turns to play with Little White this whole time.


    "Of course. That''s why Ayla needs to be careful and not tell the others about it, okay?" Cain chuckled in response.


    Ayla immediately understood the assignment and gave a thumbs up to Yuchen. "Don''t worry, Ayla is a tight-lipped person."


    Everyone laughed when they heard it because not only was she confidently saying that, but she also hugged Little White harshly to the point that he was struggling and resisted a little bit.


    "Ayla, don''t treat Little White harshly." Cain chuckled when he saw that Little White was looking at him as if to say, "Master, help me!"


    "But I never treat him harshly!" Ayla pouted, puffing her cheek as she looked at Cain.


    "Look at him, he was struggling a little bit because you hugged him too hard." Cain smiled.


    Ayla then lifted Little White high up and asked him with a frown. "Little White, did I treat you harshly?"


    Woof!


    Little White barked and shook his head when he looked at the little miss, who asked him while frowning.


    "See? I didn''t treat Little White badly!" Ayla pouted unhappily, puffing out her cheeks.


    "Ayla, even if he did say that, you didn''t need such affirmation to understand the other''s feelings." Cain said with a smile as he waved at Ayla. "Come here."


    Cain then lifted up Ayla and put her on his lap. "For example, if I were a bad guy and treated you harshly from the start. Do you even dare to complain if I treated you badly and upset you? No, right?"


    Ayla thought for a second as she put up her fingers on her chin before nodding with a scared expression.


    "That''s what Little White felt. He also didn''t dare to complain and could only comply because you''re my little sister. Do you understand now?" Cain ruffled her hair softly as he tried to S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Hmmm-hmmm." Ayla nodded her head seriously and looked at Little White in her arms.


    "I''m sorry, Little White." Ayla petted Little White softly with a sad expression.


    After they chatted for a bit, the auctioneer announced the second round winner.


    "The second round''s winner this time is also the same. Congratulations on your second win!" The auctioneer declared the winner and paused for a moment before continuing.


    "If you have any doubts why he won twice in a row, let me tell you that even the difference between the first and second is very large. I can tell you that much so that this auction will become more interesting because if I didn''t tell you and you only raised the bid by not much, I guarantee you that you wouldn''t even have the chance. That''s all."


    She then bowed apologetically towards the VVIP-5 room. "I apologize for that just now, young master. I hope you''ll forgive me."


    "Hmmph!" Cain snorted in response as he nodded at the auctioneer, thinking that she was really smart in controlling the audience.


    After the auctioneer said that the difference between the second and first was massive, everyone immediately made a speculation if Cain would raise his stake since his amount had been revealed a little bit.


    This time, the people who continued their bids were finally going all out since this was their last attempt to win the Ice Dragon''s blood essence.


    Unfortunately for everyone, Cain still won the third as the winner had already been staged, and this bid was just for a gimmick.


    After the auction ends, Cain and the others leave the auction, heading towards his inn to have a rest early since tomorrow should be such a long day for him.


    Because he forced his subordinates to speed up his coronation to tomorrow, as he was really busy and just wanted to speed things up.


    Not only that, he also needed to deal with unnecessary things such as the war with the Slegia Kingdom that would waste a lot of his time if he didn''t deal with it quickly.


    However, when Cain''s group was heading towards the inn, he noticed that there were additional people in his group since Yuchen and Arion were also tagging along.


    "Why are you two also following us?" Cain asked as he looked over to Yuchen and Arion.


    "Uh¡ªuh¡­" Yuchen blushed, twitching her hands for a moment before nudging the old man beside her. "Old Feng said that he wanted to have a drink with Sir Fenix. That''s why I''m tagging along since there is no one else who could protect me except for him."


    Old Feng could only scratch his head and look at Cain with an apologetic expression.


    "What about you?" Cain glanced at Arion, who walked leisurely beside Garran.


    "Me? I''m following Garran wherever he goes." Arion shrugged nonchalantly since he was confident that Cain wouldn''t be able to drive Garran away.


    "What? Arion, you bastard! You always never allow me to follow you and vanish like a rat every time I see you. How dare you use me as a scapegoat!" Garran kicked to the side but could only kick nothing but air, as Arion''s speed was extremely fast, and it wasn''t like Garran also intended to kick him for real.


    Sigh!


    "Whatever. As long as you wouldn''t hinder me, I don''t really care anyway." Cain sighed and waved his hand.


    ''Now that there are more people, it seems that I really need to rest for today and couldn''t play¡ªI meant to help Elara to become stronger.'' Cain thought to himself, shaking his head softly.


    Subsequently, they went to the inn, and Cain booked a few more rooms before asking everyone to have a rest early because tomorrow they would also leave early.


    However, instead of immediately resting and sleeping, the little girls were playing around with Little White and Nix.


    "Ayla, Sylvia. Go sleep! Tomorrow we need to wake up early." Cain reminded them with a smile.


    "Let us play a little bit more, pweasse?" Ayla looked at Cain with a cute, begging look as if she would cry if Cain declined her request.


    Fortunately, Cain already had an immunity towards something like this since he had seen it many times.


    Hence, he replied with a serious, unwavering voice. "Okay, but only for 5 minutes."


    "What about half an hour?" Ayla puffed her cheek in dissatisfaction as she nudged Sylvia, giving her a code.


    Sylvia actually also wanted to play more, but at the same time, she didn''t want to disobey Cain. However, since Ayla asked her for help, she decided to help her this once as their interest was the same.


    "True! Give us more time before we sleep, Big Brother Cain." Sylvia also looked at Cain with a sad, pleading look.


    "10 minutes. No more negotiations!" Cain replied calmly.


    "Pweassse?!" Ayla begged with a sad expression as her tears were almost out of her eyes.


    Sigh!


    Cain sighed before speaking with a serious expression and went inside his room. "Fine, you have 15 minutes. If I still see both of you in the living room after 15 minutes, I will leave both of you here tomorrow and pick you up next week!"


    ¡­


    When the sun had risen from the east, Cain woke up and looked at the clock, which showed 05.30pm.


    After taking a hot shower, he got out of her room and saw no one. He then scanned the inn and found out that most of them had been awake and only two people were still inside their room.


    Subsequently, he opened a room slowly and looked at the two little girls who were cuddling each other, and between them were Nix and Little White.


    The little girls were obviously still sleeping, as Cain guessed that they were probably too tired because yesterday they were the most active people in his group and should''ve spent too much energy for their little bodies.


    As Cain didn''t want to disturb the little girls, he closed the door and decided to have breakfast with the others as he detected that almost all of them had gathered at the inn.


    "Cain, here!" Garran shouted as he waved his hand at him.


    An hour later, Cain and the others left the inn and directly left the city as they headed towards Elarion Kingdom, more precisely towards Eldoria City.


    Meanwhile, in Eldoria City, there were huge commotions everywhere within the city as everyone was shocked when they heard that the youngest prince was going to have his coronation and officially become the king today.

 Chapter 171 - 171: Coronation

    Everyone made a lot of speculations, and every kind of rumor spread quickly like a wildfire because most of them were helpless and even felt that this was going to be the downfall of the Elarion Kingdom.


    Not only that, there were even a lot of people that started to leave the kingdom and headed to another kingdom as they thought that the Elarion Kingdom was already done with such a foolish decision.


    Naturally, most of them that left early were businessmen since they thought that there was no future in staying here.


    However, Cain didn''t actually care about those who had already left, as he had his own reasons. He even guessed that it wouldn''t be long for them to go back into his kingdom and begged to accept them since he already told his subordinates to note every single one of the people who had left his kingdom and banned them from entering into the kingdom even for an inch.


    Cain had also prepared for a few things later in his speech after the ceremony to calm things down in his kingdom.


    Around two hours later, Cain''s group finally arrived at his home and was greeted by his old ''bodyguards''.


    "Dante, I have a task for you. Kill the king of the Slegia Kingdom and the highest people who were involved in pushing the war. Bring him and Nix with you in case something unexpected happens." Cain patted Dante''s shoulder lightly as he pointed to a man that was fully covered with black robes before walking forward with the others.


    Afterwards, Cain took Little White from Sylvia''s embrace before patting her and Ayla''s heads softly. "Both of you, play around by yourself inside the mansion. Remember to not go outside before I give you both the permission."


    Cain then instructed everyone to not leave the mansion as the situation wasn''t good at this time, at least not until he had officially become the king.


    Elara, Anya, Lyra, Li Meilin, and Yuchen immediately grouped themselves while Garran and Arion were chatting leisurely as they found a tree and sat below it.


    Elion, Li Fenghai, and Kael also had a chat between themselves since they could be said to be the leftovers from the group.


    "Let''s talk about it later, Elion." Cain smiled at Elion when he noticed that Elion looked at him with a hesitant expression.


    "Thank you, Big Brother Cain." Elion nodded lightly as he smiled awkwardly.


    After Cain entered his building, he petted Little White in his arms softly. "Little White, now it''s time for me to keep my promises."


    Woof!


    Little White rubbed his head as he enjoyed being petted by his master.


    "I will bring you to my beast space, don''t be scared." Cain reminded Little White before putting him inside the beast space.


    He then made a projection and tossed a brown pill at Little White. "Eat it. Your disease will be cured if you eat it."


    After Cain saw Little White caught the pill and ate it immediately, he took back his projection and layed down on his bed.


    ¡­


    Ding!


    Dong!


    Ding!


    Bell rang a few times, indicating that it was 12 o''clock, which was also the time the coronation would start.


    The streets of Eldoria City were packed with countless people, their murmurs filling the air like a restless tide. The news of the youngest prince''s sudden ascension to the throne had spread like wildfire, leaving the citizens in a state of disbelief and curiosity. Some whispered in awe, while others voiced their skepticism, questioning whether a young prince could truly lead the kingdom to prosperity.


    The layout of the coronation was grand and symbolic. A wide staircase of polished white marble led up to the Main Palace of the Kingdom, its towering spires gleaming under the midday sun.


    At the base of the stairs stood a raised platform adorned with banners bearing the royal crest as a golden phoenix rising from flames, symbolizing rebirth and resilience. The platform was flanked by rows of royal guards in gleaming armor, their presence adding an air of solemnity to the occasion.


    At the top of the stairs, the throne awaited, its intricate carvings and golden accents reflecting the grandeur of the Elarion Kingdom. The atmosphere was charged with anticipation as the crowd waited for the ceremony to begin.


    The two little girls stood near the front of the crowd, their eyes wide with wonder. Ayla tugged on Sylvia''s sleeve, her voice a mix of excitement and confusion.


    "Big Sis Sylvia, is Big Brother Cain really going to be the king? Does that mean he''ll wear a shiny crown and sit on that big chair?" Ayla asked, pointing toward the throne at the top of the stairs.


    Sylvia nodded with a small smile. "Yes, Ayla. Big Brother Cain will become the king today. He''ll wear a crown and sit on the throne to lead the kingdom."


    Ayla''s eyes sparkled with admiration. "Wow! Big Brother Cain is so cool! But¡­ will he still have time to play with us?"


    Naturally, Ayla asked about it because she was more concerned about playing with Little Wolfie and Nix as she had become fond of them, especially Little Wolfie.


    Sylvia chuckled softly. "I''m sure he will. He''s always made time for us, even when he''s busy."


    As the ceremony began, Ayla clapped her hands excitedly, while Sylvia watched with a quiet pride, her heart swelling with affection for the young man who had become like an older brother to them.


    Elara stood beside Sylvia, her hands clasped tightly in front of her. Her emotions were a whirlwind of pride, nostalgia, and a touch of sadness. She had been Cain''s maid for years, standing by his side through thick and thin. She had seen him grow from him when he was still weak into the man he was today, a man capable of leading a kingdom.


    Tears welled up in her eyes as she watched Cain ascend the stairs, his posture regal and confident.


    Nix, in his smaller form, perched on Cain''s shoulder as he walked up the stairs, his dragon eyes gleaming with pride. Little White, now cured and full of energy, also perched on Cain''s shoulder, his tail wagging excitedly. The two beasts seemed to understand the significance of the moment, their presence adding to Cain''s aura of authority.


    Yuchen watched with a mix of awe and curiosity. ''I can''t believe that he''s really what he had said back then.''


    Paused for a moment, she remarked. "He''s so young, yet he carries himself like a seasoned ruler."


    Old Feng nodded in agreement. "Age matters little when one has the heart and mind of a leader. Young Master Cain has both."


    Garran grinned, nudging Arion. "Looks like our little group just got a king. Think he''ll still have time for us?"


    Arion smirked. "If he doesn''t, we''ll just remind him who helped him get here."


    "Hmmph! Quit dreaming. You two are strangers! Don''t act as if you had been with Big Brother Cain for so long!" Ayla snorted and glared at Garran and Arion, who was playing role model as if they were best friends who had been through thick and thin together.


    Both of them immediately coughed and became serious as they were embarrassed that they were being reminded by a little girl.


    Elion watched with a hint of envy but also admiration. "He''s achieved so much in such a short time. I can only hope to follow in his footsteps."


    Kael and one of Cain''s old bodyguards exchanged glances, their expressions filled with respect. "The kingdom is in good hands," Kael said quietly.


    As Cain reached the top of the stairs, the crowd fell silent. The High Priest, an elderly man with a long white beard, stepped forward, holding the royal crown¡ªa masterpiece of gold and jewels, its centerpiece a large sapphire that shimmered like the night sky.


    "Cain Frostbane," the High Priest intoned, his voice echoing across the square. "Do you swear to uphold the laws of this kingdom, to protect its people, and to lead with wisdom and justice?"


    Cain''s voice was firm and unwavering as he replied, "I swear."


    The High Priest placed the crown on Cain''s head, and the crowd erupted into cheers. The bells of the palace rang out, their joyous peals signaling the dawn of a new era.


    Cain turned to face his people, his gaze sweeping over the sea of faces. "Today marks a new beginning for the Elarion Kingdom. Together, we will build a future filled with prosperity, unity, and peace. This is not just my kingdom¡ªit is ours."


    Pausing for a moment, Cain continued. "After this, I will announce a lot of happy news to all of you. From full tax exemption, the end of the war, full support from the kingdom, and many more."


    The crowd roared in approval, their doubts immediately forgotten in front of that many benefits and in the face of Cain''s charisma and determination.


    As the celebrations began, Ayla and Sylvia rushed up the stairs, their little legs carrying them as fast as they could. "Big Brother Cain!" Ayla called out, her voice filled with excitement.


    Cain turned and smiled, crouching down to their level. "What is it, you two?"


    "Can we try on your crown?" Ayla asked, her eyes sparkling with mischief.


    Cain laughed, removing the crown and placing it gently on Ayla''s head. It was far too big for her, slipping down over her eyes, but she giggled with delight. Sylvia tried it next, her expression one of awe as she felt the weight of the crown. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 172 - 172: A New Beginning: Hope, Prosperity, and Unity. (1)

    Elara stepped forward, her eyes still glistening with emotion. She held a small, intricately wrapped box in her hands. "Cain," she began, her voice trembling slightly. "This is a small gift from me. It''s not much, but it''s something I''ve been working on for a while."


    Cain took the box and opened it to reveal a beautifully crafted pendant shaped like the royal crest¡ªthe golden phoenix. The craftsmanship was exquisite, and Cain could tell how much effort Elara had put into it.


    "Elara, this is incredible," Cain said, his voice filled with gratitude. "Thank you. I''ll treasure it always."


    Elara blushed, her heart swelling with happiness. "I''m just glad you like it."


    Anya also stepped forward, her eyes filled with happiness. She held a wrapped box in her hands.


    "I''m not as talented as Elara. That''s why I can only buy this." She handed the box over as she looked down, feeling a bit sad that her present was something she had purchased rather than made herself.


    Cain took the box and patted Anya''s head. "It''s okay. What matters the most is the intention behind it."


    When Cain opened it, he saw a beautifully crafted jade shaped like a nine-tailed fox. From the quality alone, it was clear that Anya had spared no expense, as she had paid a high price for it previously when the ladies went shopping while Cain entertained the little girls.


    "Thank you, Anya. I really like it," Cain said before looking down as he felt something tugging at his clothes.


    Cain laughed and picked up Nix and Little White, hugging them as they rubbed their heads against his chest.


    Garran and Arion, ever the mischievous duo, approached with grins on their faces. Garran held a large, ornate bottle of wine, while Arion carried a platter of delicious-looking pastries. Enjoy more content from My Virtual Library Empire


    "We figured you''d need something to celebrate with," Garran said, handing the bottle to Cain.


    "And something to eat after all that formal stuff," Arion added, setting up a few tables before placing the platter on one of them.


    Before Cain could respond, the two little girls had already sat at the table, looking at the dishes with drool forming at the corners of their mouths.


    "Ayla, Sylvia. You can''t eat these," Cain said, shaking his head. He then took out dishes that he had saved specifically for the two little girls, as he had bought a lot of food before leaving the inn and heading back here.


    After a few minutes of their little celebration, Cain returned to his position and looked out at the crowd below. They were celebrating on their own, having forgotten about any negative thoughts after hearing Cain''s earlier words.


    "Ahem. Can I get your attention for a moment, please?" Cain coughed, his gaze sweeping over the countless people who were dancing, drinking, and chatting happily.


    The crowd immediately fell silent when the king spoke.


    "As I said before, I have a lot of good news that I want to share with all of you now. First of all, the kingdom will grant full tax exemption starting from today."


    When the crowd heard this, they were overjoyed, though some people began murmuring among themselves. The tax was one of the primary sources of income for the kingdom, and if Cain eliminated it, they were naturally concerned about the kingdom''s long-term stability.


    Pausing for a moment, Cain continued with a smile. "Don''t worry about the effects that come with this decision, because you''ll understand why soon. The second thing is about the end of the war. It literally means that there will be no more war, because I ended it a few hours ago."


    Seeing the confusion among the crowd, Cain elaborated. "A few hours ago, I sent my subordinate to the Slegia Kingdom directly. He killed the king as well as some of the highest-ranking individuals in that kingdom who were involved in pushing the war against us."


    As Cain said this, he threw a bag filled with the heads of those Dante had killed.


    Someone from the crowd jumped forward and caught it. It was a middle-aged man in his early fifties, the head of one of the strongest families within the kingdom.


    When he opened the bag, his eyes widened in surprise as he couldn''t believe what he saw. Inside were several heads, one of which belonged to the king of the Slegia Kingdom.


    He then took it out, raising it above his head as he shouted, "Long live the majesty!"


    He had previously considered leaving the kingdom, but after hearing from one of the high-ranking officials about Cain''s plans, he decided to stay for a while to see what would happen. Now, he was certain he had made the right choice.


    Everyone immediately joined in, shouting happily in unison, relieved that the war, which had been a significant problem for so long, was finally over.


    After letting them celebrate for a moment, Cain continued. "The third thing is that from now on, I can guarantee there will be no more wars. Our kingdom''s strength is now something that no one can challenge. Not only that, our aim is not just to be listed among the third-rate forces anymore, but to become the strongest kingdom in this world!"


    Cain snapped his fingers, and two people immediately appeared beside him, standing proudly as if it were their honor to be there at that moment.


    "These two are my strongest subordinates, Anya and Fenix. Both of them have reached the Conqueror Rank and can be said to be at the pinnacle of this world." Cain patted their shoulders proudly, signaling them to release their strength so that the people would believe his words.


    When Anya and Fenix released their strength, the entire crowd shivered, feeling pure terror as if they were ants that could be crushed by the duo at any moment.


    After the duo retracted their strength, the crowd immediately cheered loudly, and not a single person harbored any negative thoughts about Cain or the future of the kingdom.


    Initially, when Cain mentioned that there would be no more wars and that the kingdom aimed to be the strongest in the world, they thought he was merely boasting without any substance to back it up.


    However, when Anya and Fenix released their strength, they were instantly overjoyed, even though they felt terrified by the duo''s power. With both of them by his side, it was natural for Cain to declare that the kingdom''s aim was to become the strongest.


    With the duo''s strength, everyone believed that their kingdom could at least be classified as one of the top forces in the world, and they would gain more resources in the future. It was no wonder Cain had declared the tax exemption, as the revenue from taxes would pale in comparison to the wealth they would acquire from subordinate forces in the surrounding regions.


    Not only that, but even if the taxes were increased significantly, no one would object, as they would soon enjoy countless benefits from being residents of a top-tier force.


    Cain waited for the cheers to subside before raising his hand to signal for silence once more. The crowd, still buzzing with excitement, quickly quieted down, their eyes fixed on their king with anticipation.


    "There is more," Cain announced, his voice carrying a tone of determination and hope. "I understand that the strength of a kingdom lies not only in its leaders or its armies but in its people. To ensure that our kingdom continues to grow and thrive, I am announcing the establishment of new academies across the land¡ªacademies that will be free for all citizens and fully supported by the kingdom." S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The crowd erupted into murmurs of surprise and excitement. Education had always been a privilege reserved for the wealthy or the noble-born, but Cain''s declaration promised to change that.


    "These academies will not only teach the basics of reading, writing, and arithmetic but will also focus on nurturing the unique talents of every individual. Whether you have a gift for magic, swordsmanship, craftsmanship, and many more. These academies will provide the resources and guidance you need to excel. Our kingdom''s future will be built on the talents of its people, and I will ensure that no one is left behind."


    The announcement was met with thunderous applause. Parents hugged their children, imagining a brighter future for them. Young men and women who had once dreamed of greatness but lacked the means to pursue their ambitions now felt a renewed sense of hope.


    Cain allowed the celebration to continue for a moment before raising his hand again. "But that''s not all. I have more good news to share."


    The crowd leaned in, eager to hear what else their king had in store for them.


    "From this day forward, the kingdom will also provide free healthcare to all its citizens. No one should have to suffer or lose a loved one because they cannot afford treatment. We will build a Medical Hall in every city, town and village, staffed by the best healers and physicians. Your well-being is my priority."


    The announcement was met with tears of joy and grateful shouts. Many in the crowd had experienced the pain of losing family members to illness or injury simply because they couldn''t afford proper care. Cain''s promise of free healthcare was a lifeline they had never dared to hope for.


    Cain continued, his voice growing more passionate. "Furthermore, I am establishing a new initiative called the ''Kingdom Prosperity Fund.'' This fund will provide financial support to farmers, merchants, and artisans to help them expand their businesses and improve their livelihoods. Whether you need better tools, seeds for your fields, or materials for your craft, the kingdom will support you. A thriving economy benefits us all, and I want every citizen to share in the prosperity of our kingdom."

 Chapter 173 - 173: A New Beginning: Hope, Prosperity, and Unity. (2)

    Cain paused, letting the weight of his previous announcements sink in. The crowd was already buzzing with excitement, but he wasn''t finished yet. He had more promises to make, more reasons for his people to celebrate and believe in the future he was building for them.


    Cain then turned his attention to the merchants and artisans. "To those who keep our markets vibrant and our culture alive, the kingdom will reduce trade tariffs and provide grants to help you expand your businesses. We will also establish trade routes with neighboring kingdoms to ensure that your goods reach far and wide. Your creativity and enterprise are the lifeblood of our economy, and I will do everything in my power to help you thrive."


    The reason why Cain said that was because he had experienced it himself when he was at Lunovale City. He had accompanied the little girls in shopping while mesmerizing the liveliness of the buzzing street before.


    That''s why he also wanted to copy it so that the street would also be filled with different kinds of goods, which could let one experience different things, as he realized that the situation in his capital city was still a much lower level compared to Lunovale City.


    When the merchants and artisans heard it, they exchanged excited glances, already imagining the possibilities. The reduction in tariffs and the promise of new trade opportunities meant greater profits and a chance to grow their businesses like never before.


    Cain wasn''t done yet. "And for those who have served in the military or lost loved ones in the war, the kingdom will provide pensions and support to ensure that no family is left struggling. You have sacrificed much for our kingdom, and it is only right that we take care of you in return."


    The soldiers in the crowd stood a little taller, their chests swelling with pride. Families who had lost loved ones in the war felt a sense of relief and gratitude, knowing that their sacrifices had not been forgotten.


    "There is still more," Cain declared, his voice steady and commanding. The crowd quieted once again, their eyes wide with anticipation. "I know that many of you have struggled with the burden of debt, whether from loans, taxes, or other obligations. Today, I declare that all personal debts owed to the kingdom''s treasury are hereby forgiven. No longer will you be shackled by the weight of the past. This is a fresh start for everyone."


    A wave of gasps and cheers swept through the crowd. Many had been drowning in debt for years, and the sudden relief was almost too much to comprehend. Tears streamed down the faces of those who had been struggling to make ends meet, and families hugged each other tightly, overwhelmed by the generosity of their king.


    Cain continued, his tone warm but firm. "Additionally, for those who have been displaced by the war or have lost their homes, the kingdom will provide housing and land to rebuild. We will ensure that every family has a roof over their heads and a place to call their own. No one will be left homeless under my rule."


    The announcement was met with thunderous applause. Those who had been living in temporary shelters or on the streets felt a surge of hope. The promise of a stable home was a dream they had long given up on, and now it was within their grasp.


    Finally, Cain addressed the younger generation. "To the youth of this kingdom, I''d give you a heads up. The new academies I mentioned earlier will not only teach you for free but will also provide the best resources that you could get for those who show exceptional talent."


    Cain continued with a smile. "When I say the best resources, it literally means the best resources because right now, our kingdom is the only one that could make Mystic Cloud Liquid Medicines. Since I''m sure that almost all of you wouldn''t know about it, in simple terms it''s literally the best liquid medicine you can get in the markets since it has the effect of enhancing the ability to boost the absorption by 3x when even the best in the market only had 2x the boost."


    "Naturally, if you are talented enough to have it, it''s prohibited to sell it to the outside world because if you''re caught in doing so, you''ll be executed on the spot. I''m telling you right now as you''ll know how precious these liquid medicines are, and even if we provide everything to the best of our ability, don''t take everything for granted and do whatever you want." Cain spoke with a serious expression as he glanced at the crowd below.


    When everyone heard it, they immediately erupted into cheers as their eyes shone with determination and hope, especially for those young people who didn''t have good backgrounds.


    For them, this was the first time they felt truly seen and valued, as they hadn''t expected that they at least had a chance to enjoy the benefits that only those who had strong backgrounds could enjoy.


    Not only that, the resources that were even much better than the best in the market were given that easily for those who show exceptional talent. Mind you, even the liquid medicines or pills that had a 2x boost were almost impossible to get for them, as their kingdom was merely an unrated force. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    That''s why even for those big families and top forces in the kingdom, they were shocked, as they knew the real value of the liquid medicines that Cain had mentioned.


    Even with these alone, they would''ve immediately sent their younglings and signed up the moment the best academy in the kingdom was opened, as they were confident that their geniuses should be easily accepted since they already had a better start compared to others, at least that''s what they thought.


    "Hold on, there''s more to it." Cain tapped his feet, sending a weak shockwave to let the crowd''s attention back onto him.


    "Additionally, as you already know, even with the best resources, you will get nowhere if there''s no one who can show you the way. Hence, I want to say that the professors in the academies will also be from the best and strongest people in each of their professions.


    In the best academy later, the weakest of the professors would be someone who''s in the Dominator Rank, and the strongest would be in the Conqueror Rank. With that being said, you will have the chance of being tutored by someone who has reached the Conqueror Rank in person."


    Pausing for a second, Cain continued. "The reason why I''m going all out to help you all become stronger is because you can only depend on yourself in the cruel world out there. Even though I''m confident that this kingdom can protect you within our reach, we can''t always protect you every time and anywhere you''d expect it to be. So, at the end of the day, you can''t be too dependent on anyone else but yourself."


    When everyone heard it, they immediately cheered more than ever, as they hadn''t expected that the kingdom even provided something that not even the best academy in the world could provide.


    Because people who had reached Conqueror Rank usually were aloof and didn''t participate much in teaching the younger generations, as they would rather focus on themselves and let the people below them do those tasks.


    The people from those big families or top forces in the kingdom immediately took their own jade tokens and asked their geniuses to go back home, as this opportunity wasn''t something to be missed.


    As they obviously had sent their top geniuses to the outside kingdom to attend a better place for them to grow up since they believed that it was a better choice.


    However, since the situation had become like this, they naturally forced their geniuses to go back at once without even delaying for a second.


    After letting the crowd have their moments, Cain took a deep breath, his gaze sweeping over the sea of people before him. "These are not just promises; they are commitments. I will dedicate every resource, every effort, and every ounce of my strength to ensure that these changes come to pass. This kingdom is not just mine¡ªit is ours. Together, we will build a future that is brighter, fairer, and stronger than anything we have ever known."


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    The crowd was now in a state of euphoria. Every segment of society¡ªfarmers, merchants, soldiers, families, and the youth had been given a reason to hope and believe in the future. Cain''s announcements had touched every aspect of their lives, and the sense of unity and purpose was palpable.


    Finally, Cain concluded with a promise that resonated deeply with everyone. "I vow to make this kingdom a place where every citizen can live with dignity, hope, and opportunity. A place where no one is left behind and where the future is brighter for our children and grandchildren. Together, we will build a kingdom that is not only the strongest in the world but also the most just and compassionate."


    The crowd erupted into deafening cheers, their voices echoing through the streets. Cain''s words had ignited a fire in their hearts, and for the first time in a long while, they felt truly united. With their king leading the way, they were ready to face the future together.


    As the celebrations continued, Cain stepped back, a satisfied smile on his face. He knew that these changes would not happen overnight, but he was determined to see them through. With the support of his people and the strength of his kingdom, there was no limit to what they could achieve.

 Chapter 174 - 174: Discovering An Untouched Crystal Mine

    The grand hall of Cain''s mansion was filled with laughter, music, and the intoxicating scent of rich delicacies. Golden chandeliers bathed the room in a warm glow, their shimmering light reflecting off the polished marble floor. The feast had been set, long tables adorned with exotic dishes, fine wine, and desserts so decadent that even the most reserved among them couldn''t resist indulging. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Cain sat at the head of the table, his expression more relaxed than it had been all day. The weight of the coronation and his kingdom-altering declarations had momentarily lifted, allowing him to enjoy the present moment with his companions.


    Sylvia and Ayla, the two little girls, had taken control of a large fruit platter, competing to see who could build the highest stack of fruit slices before they collapsed. Their childish giggles rang through the hall, drawing amused smiles from those nearby.


    Garran and Arion, their usual fierce and battle-hardened expressions softened, watched over them with faint smirks, occasionally placing bets on who would win.


    Anya and Elara sat beside Cain, both of them a little reserved but enjoying the warmth of the gathering. Anya blushed whenever Cain glanced her way, while Elara occasionally brushed her fingers against his arm absentmindedly. Neither of them had officially taken a position by his side, but their silent understanding was enough for now.


    Little White was cuddled up close to the fireplace, its tail flicking contentedly as Nix absentmindedly scratched behind its ears.


    As everyone was enjoying themselves, the music started soon after, filling the hall with a vibrant energy that had people clapping and moving to the rhythm. Skilled musicians played lively tunes, and dancers twirled through the open space, their movements mesmerizing.


    "Little White! Come here!" Ayla waved her hands as she had done playing with stacking the fruits.


    Little White shuddered for a second before running to the little demon, that''s what he thought.


    The two energetic little girls then enjoyed themselves in training Little White about combat techniques.


    In the courtyard, they had set up a simple training ground, with Ayla instructing Little White on how to pounce properly, while Sylvia cheered from the side.


    "Alright, Little White! This time, dodge first, then counterattack!" Ayla commanded as she swung a small wooden sword at the fluffy cub.


    Little White let out an excited yip and leaped to the side, barely avoiding Ayla''s strike. Then, with surprising agility, he lunged forward, tackling Ayla''s leg.


    "Ahh! No biting!" Ayla cried, laughing as she fell back onto the soft grass.


    "Good¡­ But that''s not enough, Little White!" Sylvia said, standing with her arms crossed and looking at the little wolf seriously.


    Ayla nodded before immediately standing up as if nothing had happened. "If you want to be as strong as Nix and be able to protect Big Brother Cain, you need to be strong! Come at us with everything you''ve got!"


    Little White tilted his head, his fluffy ears twitching in confusion before letting out a determined growl. The tiny beast then pounced at Sylvia with surprising speed.


    "Wah!" Sylvia barely dodged to the side, laughing. "Good, good! But you need more power!"


    Ayla joined in, playfully dodging the little fox''s lunges, her giggles filling the room. The sight of the two girls rolling around and training the small beast attracted attention, and soon, a small circle formed around them.


    Some of the warriors in Cain''s ''old bodyguard'' started giving advice, cheering for Little White, while others placed bets on whether Sylvia or Ayla would get caught first.


    Nearby, Anya and Elara sat at the edge of the party, sipping their drinks while watching the commotion with soft smiles. Despite the lively atmosphere, the two women were a little reserved, still adjusting to the reality of being so close to Cain.


    As the night went on, the party only grew more festive. Garran, ever the warrior, started a friendly arm-wrestling competition with the knights and soldiers, much to everyone''s delight.


    Cheers and groans filled the room as each challenger fell to his incredible strength. Even Arion got pulled in, though he quickly surrendered, claiming he didn''t want to "waste his energy on meaningless battles."


    Meanwhile, Cain found himself pulled into an unexpected drinking contest with some of his warriors. The challenge? To see who could down the strongest liquor without flinching.


    "Your Majesty," one of the commanders grinned, setting down a bottle of dark amber liquid. "Think you can handle the royal drink?"


    Cain smirked. "You forget who you''re talking to."


    The crowd roared in excitement as the challenge began. One by one, challengers fell, coughing and gagging at the intense burn of the liquor.


    However, Cain remained composed as he drank with ease. When his final opponent slammed his cup down in defeat, the hall erupted into cheers once more.


    Sylvia and Ayla, after tiring themselves out with training Little White, had found their way to Cain''s side, tugging at his sleeve.


    "Big Brother Cain! We trained Little White so well, he can dodge everything now!" Sylvia said excitedly.


    Cain chuckled and ruffled their hair. "Is that so? Maybe we should test him out properly next time."


    Ayla beamed. "You have to watch! He''s super fast now!"


    Laughter continued throughout the night. People danced, feasted, and shared stories, basking in the warmth of victory and the new era Cain had promised them. The atmosphere was lighthearted, a rare moment where worries and burdens were set aside in favor of celebration.


    Hours passed, and eventually, some of the guests began retiring for the night. The halls remained alive with music and laughter, but the intensity gradually softened, leaving only the closest of Cain''s people still gathered around.


    Cain sat back and took in the scene with enjoyment. He had not expected the party to be so much fun. As of now, he wanted to enjoy it before returning to reality, as he still had a lot to do. And witnessing their happy smiles and joyful laughing made everything worthwhile.


    As he raised his drink one last time, he silently vowed to continue protecting this peace, no matter what challenges lay ahead.


    However, before he could even take a sip, Fenix came with a quick step, instantly drawing his attention.


    Fenix didn''t waste time with pleasantries. He leaned in slightly and spoke just loud enough for Cain to hear. "The patriarch of the Flarehart Family contacted me. They''ve found an untouched Conqueror Rank crystal mine."


    When Cain heard it, he suddenly remembered the family that he had robbed¡ªborrowed their money before. He said that He would help them once in case their request isn''t excessive.


    He also mentioned that if the patriarch could afford the price, he was willing to help his Fire Lion to evolve further into a Conqueror Rank Beast as he knew that the patriarch''s Fire Lion''s aptitude had only reached King Rank Beast.


    When Cain had spoken that he could help him further evolve his contracted beast, the patriarch of the Flarehart family immediately became agitated since he finally saw the hope of reaching Conqueror Beast Master Rank.


    That''s why he had been thinking about it for a long time about what he should do to be able to afford the price of letting Cain help him in evolving his contracted beast.


    Since he also didn''t know what to find, the patriarch suddenly had the bold idea to enter a forbidden area to find some treasures.


    However, how could he expect that when he tried to find some treasures, he accidentally stumbled upon a little hole that emitted a really rich energy that he hadn''t even felt before.


    After assessing the situation, he decided to enter the hole that was only big enough for one person to enter at a time.


    Subsequently, he found a massive untouched Conqueror Rank crystal mine. Unlike some greedy individuals who would immediately rush and mine the crystals, he suddenly backed off as he knew that there must be a powerful beast that resided in the mine and used it as their home.


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    The rest was history.


    "Untouched? Is he certain?" Cain asked as he raised an eyebrow.


    Fenix nodded. "It should be, he said that he found it himself when he was exploring in a forbidden place and was lucky to stumble upon it."


    Cain then waved his hand dismissively. "Okay. Reply to him that we''ll go there tomorrow."


    Cain decided to take a look as he remembered that if it was really an untouched crystal mine at the level of Conqueror Rank, he would be more than happy to take a trip as there was something that caught his interest, which could be useful for him in it.


    The thing that caught his interest was the source of the crystals mine. If he were to have one on him, he could put it in his beast space and make the beast space a place that people could use as a training ground and farm the crystals mine since it produced faster inside the beast space.


    He also had asked the system if that was possible, and fortunately, the system replied yes.


    That''s why he decided to take a look since he also had promised to help the patriarch if the request wasn''t excessive. Naturally, Cain didn''t want to go back on his words, as this might also even benefit him too.


    Looking at Cain, who seemed to be lost in his thoughts, Fenix interrupted softly. "Done. What''s the plan now?"


    Cain smirked in response. "For now we enjoy the rest of the night. We''ll deal with his request tomorrow."


    Tonight, they celebrated. Tomorrow, the journey continued.


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 Chapter 175 - 175: Intercept

    "Oahhh!" Cain opened his mouth widely as he yawned and rubbed his eyes.


    He then took a hot shower before stepping out of the room, where he saw the two little girls already playing with Little White and Nix.


    "Sylvia, Ayla. Stop playing and have breakfast first," Cain said as he walked out of the building.


    As he stretched his body while waiting for the little girls, he spotted Fenix walking toward him with quick steps.


    Before Fenix could say anything, Cain waved his hand dismissively. "Let''s have breakfast first before we go there."


    "No, it''s not related to the crystal mine," Fenix shook his head.


    "What is it then?" Cain raised an eyebrow, having assumed Fenix had come to talk about the crystal mine.


    "So, there are a lot of people who want to talk to you after they heard about the things you announced previously," Fenix explained, scratching his head.


    "Tch, let them wait. We don''t have the time to entertain others right now," Cain clicked his tongue before ruffling the little girls'' heads and walking toward another building.


    Half an hour later¡­


    "Ayla, be a good girl and stay here for now," Cain said, patting the little girl''s head as she clung to him like a koala upon hearing that Cain and Fenix were going somewhere.


    "No! Ayla wants to go with Big Brother Cain!" Ayla shook her head firmly, tightening her grip on Cain''s clothes.


    "I will only be away with Fenix for a few hours, Ayla," Cain replied, pinching her cheek playfully.


    Before Ayla could respond further, Elion stepped forward and pinched her ear quite hard. "Ayla, get down right now!"


    "Ouch!" Ayla held her ear and looked at her brother with resentment, puffing out her cheeks.


    Elion then picked her up and scolded her as he set her down on the floor. "Ayla, don''t bother Big Brother Cain like that!"


    "Hmmph!" Ayla stomped her foot, pouting angrily and puffing out her cheeks cutely before walking over to Sylvia.


    "Don''t be too harsh with your sister, Elion," Cain chuckled, patting Elion''s head before turning his gaze to Ayla, who was now in Sylvia''s arms.


    "Ayla, don''t be sad. I''ll bring you a lot of delicious foods and candies when I come back," Cain said with a smile as he sat on Nix''s back with Fenix.


    "Really?" Ayla''s eyes lit up instantly at the mention of delicious foods and candies.


    "Of course. Just be a good girl and don''t cause any trouble while I''m away," Cain chuckled, tapping Nix''s shoulder to signal their departure toward Lunovale City.


    Garran and the others had actually wanted to join, but Cain told them to stay behind, thinking it would be a short trip.


    Naturally, that wasn''t his only reason. In case some people decided to cause trouble while he was away, he wanted Garran and the others to handle it. He was sure they would step up in his stead.


    It wasn''t that he didn''t trust Anya''s strength, but he also wanted to leverage Yuchen and the others'' backgrounds to ensure no one would dare cause trouble. He was certain some people had been eyeing the liquid medicine''s refining technique.


    And his guess was correct. As they traveled, Cain detected a group of people ahead, intending to intercept him.


    Cain instructed Nix to stop before shouting loudly, petting Little White in his lap. "Get out! There''s no need to hide anymore." Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Hehehe¡­ Your bodyguard''s senses are indeed sharp," an old man said as he stepped out from behind a large tree, followed by another person riding a massive, three-meter-tall eagle.


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    "Boy, hand over the refining technique, and I promise we''ll let you go afterward," the middle-aged man on the eagle said with a wicked smile.


    "Fenix, let Little White to watch the fight for a little bit," Cain waved his hand dismissively, not even bothering to engage with them.


    The reason he wanted Fenix to handle them was to let Little White observe how strong people fought. Watching a battle between powerful individuals would be a valuable learning experience for the young beast.


    Fenix then jumped on the ground, his eyes locking onto the old man and the massive eagle circling above as the eagle had gone back to its original size.


    A slow, confident smirk played on his lips as he rotated his wrist, drawing his blade. The heat radiating from his body shimmered against the cold winds that now swirled through the battlefield.


    The old man, his long white beard fluttering in the wind, narrowed his eyes. "Cocky little brat," he spat, forming a sharp gust around his hands. "You should''ve just handed over the technique."


    The beast master, seated atop the giant eagle, chuckled. "Old man, make sure to give him a slow death! I want to see him beg for mercy."


    Fenix exhaled, shaking his head. "You talk too much. Let''s see if you can back it up."


    The moment the last words left his mouth, the old man charged forward, wind swirling around him. He struck with his palm coated in a razor-sharp wind.


    Fenix instinctively raised his sword, deflecting the blow, but the sheer force pushed him back several meters. The air whistled dangerously around them, cutting into the dirt like blades.


    "Hurricane Claw!" the old man roared, forming a crescent-shaped wind slash that spiraled toward Fenix at breakneck speed.


    Fenix sidestepped, but the attack wasn''t meant to hit as it was for a distraction. The eagle dived at that exact moment, its claws coated in violent green energy.


    Fenix barely twisted his body in time, feeling the razor-sharp claws graze past his side, cutting through his armor and searing his skin with an icy touch. He gritted his teeth, rolling upon landing to soften the impact.


    The eagle banked hard and ascended again, letting out a piercing screech that sent powerful shock waves rippling through the battlefield.


    Fenix braced himself, planting his feet firmly on the ground, but the force behind the sound sent vibrations through his body.


    The old man used that momentary lapse to close the distance once more as he used his [Wind Fang] skill.


    A barrage of compressed wind bullets fired from the old man''s palms, each one sharper than a dagger.


    Fenix met them head-on, his sword flaring with crimson energy as he executed Burning Slash. His flames clashed against the wind bullets, dissipating most of them, but the sheer number overwhelmed him. A few sliced through his sleeves, drawing thin lines of blood along his arms.


    The old man chuckled. "Not so tough now, are you? You rely too much on brute force. Against the wind, power alone isn''t enough."


    Fenix wiped the blood off his arm, his smirk unshaken. "Is that so?"


    Before the old man could respond, Fenix launched forward with a fast speed, igniting his sword once more. He swung in a wide arc, flames crackling through the air.


    The old man spun his body, effortlessly dodging while conjuring a spiraling wind shield.


    "Too slow," the old man sneered as he countered with [Gale Burst] skill, a concentrated blast of wind that slammed into Fenix''s chest. The impact sent him skidding back, his boots digging trenches into the ground.


    From above, the eagle swooped down once again, its beak glowing a sickly green as it used its [Storm Fang] skill.


    It launched a concentrated wind blast from its mouth, targeting Fenix''s position. He barely managed to evade the direct hit, but the resulting explosion sent debris flying, leaving a deep crater in the ground.


    Fenix clicked his tongue. "Alright, I''ll admit, you''re annoying."


    The old man laughed. "And you''re predictable. You fight like a brute, no finesse at all."


    Fenix took a deep breath, rolling his shoulders as he thought to himself. ''I guess I should start taking this seriously, maybe just a little.''


    With a flicker of movement, he activated his [Ashstorm Surge] skill, summoning a whirlwind of embers around him. The ground beneath him burned black as the temperature spiked, and the old man''s confident grin faltered slightly.


    "Heh. Thought you said brute force wasn''t enough? Let''s test that theory." Fenix vanished, reappearing right in front of the old man with his blade already in motion.


    The old man barely reacted in time, raising a wind barrier that cracked instantly under the force of the slash. He staggered back, but the eagle descended to his aid, unleashing another [Storm Fang] skill.


    Fenix dodged but felt a sudden force crush down on him as the old man activated his [Wind Domain] skill. The air around them compressed, turning into an invisible weight pressing onto Fenix''s body, restricting his movements slightly.


    "Let''s see how well you fight when the very air works against you!" the old man roared, wind forming sharp tendrils around his limbs. He slashed with blinding speed, wind blades tearing through the air toward Fenix.


    Fenix gritted his teeth, barely deflecting with his sword. Each impact forced him back. The eagle took the opportunity to dive in, swiping with its massive talons, raking across Fenix''s chest. The force sent him crashing into the dirt.


    The old man landed gracefully a few meters away. "It''s over. You''re strong, but not enough."


    Fenix coughed, wiping the dust off his mouth. His eyes gleamed with something that made the old man''s instincts scream at him.


    "Over?" Fenix chuckled, slowly rising to his feet. "Nah, I was just warming up."


    The heat around him surged. The embers swirling in the air intensified. The very ground beneath his feet began to sizzle, darkening under his sheer presence.


    The old man and the beast master felt the shift in the atmosphere.

 Chapter 176 - 176: Playtime is over

    The beast master shouted as he was now visibly anxious, "Old man! We need to¡ª"


    A wave of oppressive heat exploded outward, silencing him immediately.


    Fenix exhaled slowly as he cracked his neck. His smirk was gone, replaced by a cold, dangerous glare.


    The playful demeanor he held earlier had vanished. His blade pulsed with fiery energy, and a flicker of something ominous flickered behind his eyes.


    "Alright, no more holding back."


    The old man''s confident expression faltered. "What is this pressure?"


    The eagle screeched in alarm, flapping its wings aggressively as if trying to dispel the sudden heat in the air.


    Fenix raised his sword and intensified the flames as it wrapped around his arms like a living entity.


    "Now then," he muttered, his voice dangerously low. "Let''s finish this."


    The old man and the eagle braced themselves, but deep down, they knew that the balance of the fight had shifted.


    A crimson glow radiated from his body, his skin pulsing with veins of liquid fire. His presence intensified, the temperature soaring in an instant. The ground beneath him cracked, embers rising as if the very earth trembled in anticipation of his power.


    "Infernal Ascendance," Fenix whispered, his voice filled with amusement rather than rage.


    Flames erupted from his back, forming two massive wings composed of pure infernal fire. The night sky was bathed in the glow of his transformation, the sheer force of his presence alone causing the wind around him to twist and tremble.


    The old man''s expression morphed from frowning to sheer horror. The eagle shrieked and flapped its massive wings wildly, trying to gain distance.


    "You¡ªwhat are you?!" the old man stammered, sweat forming on his forehead despite his wind-imbued aura.


    Fenix tilted his head as his eyes gleamed with sadistic amusement. "I thought you were having fun earlier? Keep that same energy."


    Without warning, he vanished.


    The old man barely had time to blink before Fenix appeared right in front of him, hovering midair, his eyes glowing like molten gold. He tapped the old man''s chest lightly with a single finger.


    BOOM!


    The old man was launched backward like a meteor, crashing through several trees before embedding himself deep into a jagged rock formation.


    He coughed violently as blood sprayed from his lips. His wind barrier, which had protected him so well before, was completely shattered by that single touch.


    Fenix turned his gaze toward the eagle, which had just begun to dive toward him in a desperate attempt to strike first. Its beak glowed with compressed wind energy, ready to pierce through him.


    Fenix yawned.


    With a single flap of his flaming wings, he disappeared again, reappearing just above the eagle''s back. He casually placed his foot on the massive beast''s spine, pressing down gently.


    CRACK.


    The eagle screeched in agony as its bones cracked under the sheer pressure. It flailed in the air, but Fenix remained unmoving, standing atop it as if he were merely balancing on a rock in a river.


    "Struggle all you want," Fenix said, crouching slightly before slamming his foot down.


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    The eagle plummeted to the ground like a broken kite, crashing into the earth below. A massive crater formed from the impact, dust and debris flying in all directions. The beast twitched, but its body refused to obey its commands.


    Fenix chuckled, descending slowly toward the wreckage. "Pathetic."


    The old man coughed up blood, forcing himself to his feet. His eyes blazed with desperation and fury. "I won''t let you¡ª!"


    "Won''t let me what?" Fenix interrupted, appearing right in front of him again. He grabbed the old man''s arm and twisted it.


    SNAP.


    A loud scream echoed throughout the surrounding area.


    Fenix sighed as he tilted his head. "You''re screaming over that? I thought wind users were supposed to be graceful?"


    The old man gasped, his body shaking from the overwhelming pain. He tried to summon a wind barrier, but Fenix flicked his forehead, and the force alone shattered the gathered energy.


    "You were acting all high and mighty before," Fenix mused. "Let''s see if you can keep that attitude up."


    He grabbed the old man by the collar and threw him into the sky.


    The eagle flapped its wings desperately despite its broken state as it tried to save its master''s friend.


    Fenix smirked and raised a single finger, pointing toward the ascending figure.


    "Burning Slash."


    A thin arc of fire shot from his fingertip, slicing through the air with terrifying precision.


    SHINK.


    The old man''s arm separated from his body, blood spraying out like a fountain. He howled in agony, but the pain barely had time to register before Fenix moved again.


    He soared upward, appearing right in front of the man''s falling body, grabbing him by the throat.


    "Let me show you what true despair feels like," Fenix whispered.


    The old man''s body ignited, flames crawling across his skin like a living entity. He screamed as the fire seared through his flesh, his wind resistance proving utterly useless against Fenix''s flames.


    Meanwhile, the eagle finally found the strength to charge again, its entire body glowing with wind energy, forming a powerful typhoon that surged toward Fenix.


    Fenix sighed.


    With one hand still gripping the burning old man, he raised his other palm toward the approaching eagle as he used his [Ashstorm Surge] skill.


    A violent explosion of dark flames erupted from his hand, expanding outward in a swirling storm of embers and destruction. The moment it made contact with the eagle''s wind barrier, the flames devoured it entirely alongside his master, twisting into a vortex of fire.


    The eagle shrieked in agony as its body was consumed, its feathers burned instantly. It flailed, but its massive form was reduced to a flaming husk within seconds.


    The eagle''s and the beast master''s lifeless, burnt corpses smashed onto the earth, causing a loud bang as the impact rocked the ground slightly.


    Fenix returned his gaze back to the old man, whose screams had become weak whimpers. The life in his eyes had faded as his flesh had burned beyond recognition.


    "Disappointing," Fenix muttered before crushing the old man''s throat entirely.


    A sickening crunch echoed as he let the body drop, the lifeless corpse falling toward the ground and landing right beside the ashes of the beast.


    Silence filled the battlefield.


    Fenix exhaled, his Infernal Ascendance fading as his wings dissolved into embers. He cracked his neck before glancing toward Cain, who was still seated on Nix''s back, observing everything with an amused expression.


    Cain clapped once. "Not bad. Took you longer than I expected."


    Fenix shrugged. "Had to make it entertaining."


    "You certainly did." Cain chuckled as he petted the excited little wolf in his arms. "How is it? Do you want to be as strong as him?"


    Woof!


    Woof!


    Woof!


    Little White barked a few times as if replying. "Yes, master! Little White wants to become as strong as Uncle Fenix!"


    Cain laughed as he stroked Little White''s neck playfully. "Alright, I will help you become stronger later!"


    Cain shook his head when he saw the cute little wolf excitedly in his arms. He guessed that Little White must have heard from the little girls and Nix that he helped Nix become stronger instantly.


    After Nix had taken their space rings and hop onto Nix''s back, Cain immediately patted Nix lightly, instructing him to continue the journey as if nothing had happened, as they left behind nothing but ashes and burnt corpses.


    As there was nothing that interrupted their journey, they finally arrived at the Flarehart family''s mansion just a little bit more than an hour later.


    "Welcome, Young Master Cain!" The patriarch of the Flarehart family welcomed them warmly as Nix landed on the ground.


    "There''s no need for such formality." Cain waved his hand dismissively.


    "Do you want to have a feast while I explain it to you?" The patriarch smiled as he bowed his head slightly.


    "I''ve already had breakfast before coming here. Let''s depart immediately." Cain replied, shaking his head before making a gesture as if instructing the patriarch to get onto Nix''s back too.


    On the way to the forbidden place that the patriarch had mentioned to Fenix previously, he explained to Cain how he could have stumbled upon such treasures in a place where almost no sane person would go.


    When Cain heard it, he shook his head as he hadn''t expected to meet someone this lucky.


    He thought that the patriarch''s story was really similar to the lucky person in every novel out there where they stumbled upon a treasure unexpectedly.


    However, he didn''t care much as his objectives here were mainly for the patriarch''s request and the source of the crystal mine.


    As Cain had read a lot of eastern fantasy novels, he was honestly quite skeptical that if he didn''t keep his promise, he was afraid that he might have a chance to not be able to go further because of a heart demon or something.


    At that time, he might even regret it because of this small thing and could only cry since the patriarch or even the Flarehart family might not exist anymore.


    That''s why he wanted to play it safe and spend quite a little bit of time even though he was busy rather than regret it in the future.


    While on the way there, Cain also finally had a deal that if what the patriarch said was true and there was an untouched crystal mine, they agreed that Cain would keep 90% of them and give the 10% to the patriarch.


    Not only that, Cain would also help the patriarch to upgrade his Fire Lion to reach the Conqueror Rank Beast.

 Chapter 177 - 177: Stormbeast Summit

    After around three hours of flying in the sky, Cain finally saw a massive mountain that stretched high and wide. This mountain could be said to be the biggest mountain that Cain had ever seen, as the huge mountains he had encountered before were pale in comparison to it.


    This mountain was called the Stormbeast Summit, where strong beasts roamed everywhere.


    Even though his distance was still hundreds of kilometers away, he could still see it as if it were right in front of him. Not only that, even when he was still far away from it, he had detected Dominator Rank Beasts everywhere and even some that had reached the King Rank.


    Along the way, Fenix kept leaking his strength, showing off that above the Ice Dragon, there was someone who had reached the Conqueror Rank Awakener.


    Since Nix was only a GrandLord Rank Beast, many monsters would have attacked him if Fenix hadn''t done so. It would have been like prey entering a tiger''s den.


    When they arrived around the perimeter of the mountain, Cain was surprised that he didn''t detect any beasts at the Dominator Rank. Instead, his notifications were filled with beasts that had reached the King Rank.


    "Where is it?" Cain asked as he glanced at the middle-aged man with red hair behind him.


    "There!" the man replied, pointing his finger toward the northeast.


    Cain nodded and tapped Nix''s back softly, instructing him to fly in the direction the man was pointing.


    However, before Cain was even halfway there, he noticed that a beast was coming toward him at a fast speed.


    Cain wasn''t surprised at all because he wasn''t like the patriarch, who needed to be sneaky and find the safest route. The patriarch was only someone who had reached the peak of King Rank Awakener, whereas this place was filled with beasts around his rank, at the very least.


    Cain''s method was simple: just go directly toward the place without taking a safe route, as it would be too much of a hassle to do otherwise.


    "Fenix, take care of it quickly," Cain said, waving his hand dismissively as he glanced at the incoming griffin, which had reached the Mid-level of Conqueror Rank.


    Fenix smirked as he leaped off Nix''s back, his feet landing lightly on the air as if it were solid ground. The griffin, a majestic beast with golden feathers and razor-sharp talons, let out a deafening screech as it charged toward him. Its wings beat furiously, creating gusts of wind that could topple trees, but Fenix remained unfazed.


    "Let''s have some fun," Fenix muttered, his voice carrying a playful tone.


    With a flick of his wrist, Fenix summoned a pair of fiery wings made entirely of flames. The wings crackled and roared, casting an orange glow across the sky. They weren''t as grand as the griffin''s natural wings, but they were more than enough for Fenix to maneuver mid-air.


    The griffin lunged at him, its talons gleaming with deadly intent. Fenix dodged effortlessly, his agility far surpassing the beast''s. He darted around the griffin, taunting it with quick, precise movements.


    "Too slow," Fenix teased as he narrowly avoided another swipe of the griffin''s talons.


    The griffin roared in frustration, its golden feathers bristling with anger. It unleashed a powerful skill [Golden Tempest], summoning a whirlwind of razor-sharp feathers that shot toward Fenix like arrows.


    Fenix grinned as he used his [Ashstorm Surge] skill. A swirling storm of embers and ash erupted around him, neutralizing the griffin''s attack. The fiery storm clashed with the golden feathers, creating a spectacular display of light and heat in the sky.


    "Not bad," Fenix said, his tone still light and playful. "But let''s see how you handle this."


    He darted forward, his [Burning Slash] skill activating as his hands glowed with fiery energy. He then slashed at the griffin, leaving trails of fire in the air.


    The griffin managed to dodge the first few strikes, but Fenix''s speed was overwhelming. A single [Burning Slash] grazed the griffin''s wing, leaving a scorched mark and causing the beast to screech in pain.


    The griffin retaliated with its [Skyrend Claw], a skill that amplified the power of its talons. It lunged at Fenix, aiming to tear him apart, but Fenix simply laughed.


    "Is that all you''ve got?" Fenix taunted, dodging the attack with ease.


    He continued to toy with the griffin, using his [Ember Veins] skill to enhance his movements and keep the beast on its toes. The griffin grew increasingly frustrated, its attacks becoming more erratic and desperate.


    Finally, after what felt like an eternity of playing around, Fenix decided it was time to end the fight.


    "Alright, I''ve had enough fun," Fenix said, his tone shifting from playful to serious.


    He then activated his [Infernal Ascendance] (SS- Rank Talent), and the air around him seemed to ignite. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Massive flaming wings erupted from his back, far grander than the simple ones he had created earlier. Radiant fire surrounded his body, and his presence alone scorched the air, causing the griffin to falter mid-flight.


    The griffin let out a panicked screech, sensing the overwhelming power radiating from Fenix. It tried to retreat, but it was too late.


    Fenix''s eyes glowed with fiery intensity as he raised his hand. "Let''s finish this."


    With a single devastating [Burning Slash] skill, amplified by his Infernal Ascendance, Fenix unleashed a wave of fire that engulfed the griffin. The flames burned brighter and hotter than ever before, their destructive power doubled by his transformation.


    The griffin let out one final, ear-piercing screech before its body was consumed by the inferno. When the flames subsided, all that remained was a burned corpse falling from the sky.


    Subsequently, Fenix came towards the corpse and took the beast core before going towards Nix.


    Retracting his flaming wings, Fenix landed gracefully on Nix''s back. He glanced at Cain, who had been watching the entire fight with an amused expression as he petted the excited little wolf in his laps..


    "Took you long enough," Cain sneered.


    Fenix shrugged. "What can I say? I want to have a fun warm-up first."

 Chapter 178 - 178: Thunderbird, High-level Conqueror Rank Beast

    Cain chuckled, shaking his head as he felt helpless with Fenix''s habit of liking to play around. "Let''s keep moving. We''ve got a crystal mine to find."


    As Nix soared through the sky once more, Fenix glanced back at the remains of the griffin, a satisfied grin on his face.


    The fight had been a good warm-up, but he knew there were bigger challenges ahead. And he was more than ready for them.


    Fenix''s hunch was right because not even a minute after they departed from the place where Fenix had killed the griffin, he noticed that another bird was coming toward their direction at a faster speed than the previous griffin.


    Sigh!


    ''It seems that this trip isn''t going to be that peaceful,'' Cain sighed, thinking to himself as he hadn''t expected another beast to show up immediately after Fenix killed the griffin.


    "Don''t play too much and save your energy," Cain said, waving his hand dismissively.


    Fenix clicked his tongue in response as he watched the approaching bird streaking through the sky like a bolt of living lightning.


    The incoming Thunderbird was a huge beast with storm-forged wings, radiating an overwhelming presence. Its deep-blue feathers shimmered with electricity, and every flap of its wings sent shockwaves rippling through the clouds. Thunder rumbled in the distance, announcing its arrival.


    Fenix smirked, his excitement building up. He stepped off Nix''s back once more, effortlessly floating midair.


    A deep breath later, he extended his arms, and two blazing wings erupted from his back, they were simpler and smaller than those granted by Infernal Ascendance, but more than enough for combat maneuvering.


    The Thunderbird screeched, arcs of lightning crackling around its form. Without hesitation, it dove at Fenix at blinding speed, its talons glowing with deadly electrical energy.


    BOOM!


    Fenix barely had time to react as the Thunderbird''s attack came down like a thunderclap.


    He twisted his body midair, avoiding the full brunt of the strike, but the sheer force still sent him spiraling backward. Sparks danced along his arm where the Thunderbird''s talons had barely grazed him.


    "Fast." Fenix murmured as he raised an eyebrow.


    The Thunderbird flapped its wings furiously, unleashing its skill, [Tempest Surge], conjuring a whirlwind infused with lightning. The sky itself seemed to rage as bolts of energy intertwined with the howling storm, racing toward Fenix.


    Fenix countered with [Ashstorm Surge] skill. A vortex of embers and swirling ash erupted around him, colliding with the electric tempest in an explosive display of fire and lightning. The two forces battled for dominance, sending shockwaves through the air.


    Fenix shot forward, his body a blur as he activated [Ember Veins] skill, enhancing his speed. S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    In a blink, he was upon the Thunderbird, slashing downward with [Burning Slash] skill.


    His flaming blade carved through the air, but the Thunderbird reacted with astonishing agility, dodging with a sudden burst of speed from its [Storm Blink] skill, a skill that allowed it to teleport short distances within the storm.


    Fenix''s eyes narrowed. ''This is quite Annoying.''


    Before he could readjust, the Thunderbird unleashed [Skybreaker Lance] skill, condensing raw lightning into a piercing spear of energy that shot toward him like a divine judgment.


    Fenix barely managed to cross his arms in defense as the lightning spear crashed into him.


    BOOM!


    The impact sent him flying, his body skidding through the sky, flames bursting around him to mitigate the damage. Smoke curled from his charred forearms, but his expression remained defiant.


    "You''re not bad," Fenix admitted, rolling his shoulders.


    The Thunderbird screeched triumphantly, its form crackling with even greater electricity. Then, it vanished in a flash of light as it used its [Storm Blink] skill again.


    Fenix had less than a second to react as the Thunderbird reappeared behind him, its talons wreathed in electricity.


    He twisted midair, summoning another [Burning Slash] skill, clashing directly against the Thunderbird''s [Thunderclaw Rend] skill.


    CRACKLE!


    BOOM!


    A massive explosion followed as fire met lightning, sending both combatants hurtling backward.


    Fenix''s wings flickered as he regained control, his eyes gleaming. Even though the bird was slightly burned, it was still ready to charge once again.


    "Tch¡­ You''re strong, but let''s stop playing around."


    Fenix''s body suddenly erupted in a torrent of heat. The sky turned an ominous shade of orange-red as a suffocating wave of infernal energy burst forth.


    His body ignited, and massive, radiant flames surged around him. His simple wings expanded into grand, majestic infernal wings, stretching across the sky like the burning banners of a god.


    The Thunderbird screeched, sensing the drastic shift in power. Fear flickered in its electric-blue eyes as it instinctively beat its wings, trying to escape. But Fenix was faster now, much faster.


    Before the Thunderbird could react, Fenix blurred out of sight. A split second later, he was directly in front of the beast, his hand wreathed in flame as he used [Burning Slash] skill but this time, it was infused with the full might of Infernal Ascendance.


    The slash connected. A devastating arc of fire carved into the Thunderbird''s chest, searing through its defenses as though they were paper. The beast howled in agony, its feathers catching fire, the smell of scorched flesh filling the air.


    But Fenix wasn''t done.


    He grinned savagely and raised both hands, summoning a torrent of flames in the shape of a massive blade.


    With a single downward swing, a tidal wave of hellish fire consumed the Thunderbird. The sheer intensity of the flames evaporated the moisture in the air, causing the clouds to disperse. The sky above them became a sea of raging flames.


    The Thunderbird''s cries of pain were short-lived. When the firestorm subsided, all that remained was a burned corpse plummeting from the sky, reduced to mere embers before it even hit the ground.


    Fenix exhaled, letting the power of Infernal Ascendance fade. His flaming wings dissipated, leaving only his satisfied grin behind.


    He retrieved the Thunderbird''s beast core from the falling remains before returning to Nix''s back, his excitement barely contained as he felt satisfied with the fights.


    "Just end it quickly next time." Cain chuckled as he shook his head.

 Chapter 179 - 179: Mid-Level Conqueror Crystals

    As Nix soared and continued the journey, Cain heard the notification from the system and decided to ignore it for now because it would only lead to his impulsive thought of combining his summon pool chances and using it.


    Fortunately, this time there wasn''t any beast that attacked them, resulting in a smooth journey until they almost reached the place that the man had mentioned.


    When their position had reached around 20 km away from the location, Cain finally heard the notifications that he had been waiting for.


    [Ding! Detected the source of a Mid-level Conqueror rank crystal mine.]


    Cain raised an eyebrow when he heard it, thinking that this trip shouldn''t be a useless one since he would at least bag the source home this time.


    A second later, Cain also detected two beasts that had reached Peak-level Conqueror rank.


    Tapping Nix softly, Cain pointed in a direction. "Nix, go there."


    "Young Master Cain, the entrance is¨C"


    Before the patriarch of the Flarehart family could finish his sentence, he was cut off by Cain as he waved his hand dismissively. "I know. That''s why we''re going directly inside from the entrance."


    "Oh, the entrance is behind the waterfall," Cain murmured softly when they arrived at a massive waterfall that was hundreds of meters tall and wide.


    "Nix, go directly inside," Cain pointed to the right side of the waterfall.


    Nix immediately carried out the order as he had 100% trust in his master, while Fenix made a barrier out of flames so that they wouldn''t be soaked by the water.


    ROAR!


    As they just passed the waterfall and entered a huge cave, a deafening roar could be heard from deep inside the cave.


    Not long after, two huge crocodiles showed up in front of them.


    "I honestly don''t want to have a fight because I like peace. That''s why I''m offering you to get out of the cave and take your kids out of here because I want that crystal mine. What do you think?" Cain smiled as he looked at the male crocs.


    ROAR!


    The male crocs roared again as he was mad that a person just came to his territory and dared to ask him to get out of his place.


    "Alright. Come outside if you don''t want the cave to be ruined from the battle," Cain chuckled before patting Nix softly, instructing him to go outside.


    The reason why Cain was confident that they would come outside was because one of the crocodiles had just given birth, as Cain detected that there were also a few beast eggs inside the cave. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Not only that, he noticed that the female croc was not in its best state after giving birth. Cain guessed that it would probably only have 70% of its full strength at most.


    Outside the cave, Fenix landed gracefully on the rocky ground, his fiery aura flaring around him as he faced the two monstrous swamp crocodiles. The air was thick with moisture, the scent of damp earth and stagnant water filling his senses.


    The cave''s entrance behind him was still dripping with water from the waterfall they had passed through, and deep inside, the faint glow of the Conqueror Rank crystal mine flickered ominously.


    The male crocodile was a massive creature, its body covered in hardened, mossy green scales that appeared to have melded with the swamp itself. Its huge tail dragged on the ground, tearing through the wet terrain like a log.


    Its golden eyes gleamed with intelligence and rage, and vines twisted along its back, pulsating with eerie energy. It was a beast that commanded the wood element, a predator that thrived in its swampy domain.


    Beside it, the female crocodile was equally massive but bore a sleeker, more streamlined frame. Its scales shimmered with a dark blue hue, slick with water that constantly dripped from its body, as if it were one with the rivers and lakes.


    Though weakened from giving birth, its sharp gaze and snarling maw showed no hesitation in engaging in battle. Water swirled around its feet, forming miniature whirlpools as it prepared to strike.


    Fenix cracked his knuckles, smirking. "Two against one, huh? It seems that I need to go all out from the start."


    The moment his words left his mouth, the male crocodile roared, summoning thick, gnarled roots from beneath the ground as it used its [Verdant Shackles] skill, and massive roots shot up like iron chains, wrapping around Fenix''s arms and legs with crushing force.


    "Tch," Fenix gritted his teeth as he ignited his aura, setting the roots ablaze. But before he could fully free himself, the female crocodile struck.


    The female crocodile used its [Hydro Cutter] skill, shooting blades of compressed water shot toward him at blinding speed.


    Fenix barely managed to dodge in time, feeling the sting of a near miss as the water blades sliced through the rocky floor like butter. The force of the attack sent him sliding back, his boots scraping against the damp ground.


    "Heh, not bad," he muttered, flexing his arms as the last remnants of the roots burned away.


    The male crocodile lunged forward, its maw wide open, revealing rows of jagged teeth. Fenix leapt high into the air in response and formed a pair of flaming wings to keep himself aloft. Below him, the male crocodile slammed its jaws shut with a force that could have crushed a boulder.


    Not giving Fenix time to breathe, the female crocodile opened its mouth as it used its [Aqua Vortex] skill, creating a massive spiral of water erupted from the ground beneath him, forming a raging current that pulled him downward.


    "Damn," Fenix grunted as he struggled against the force of the whirlpool. His wings flickered as the water sapped his flames.


    The male crocodile took advantage of this and launched its [Emerald Thorn Barrage] skill, sending sharp, vine-like thorns hurtling toward him.


    Unable to maneuver quickly, Fenix gritted his teeth and crossed his arms in front of him, taking the brunt of the attack. Thorns pierced into his skin, drawing blood, but his body burned with resilience.

 Chapter 180 - 180: Two Crocodiles at the Peak-level Conqueror Rank

    With a fiery burst of energy, Fenix activated his [Ashstorm Surge] skill. A swirling storm of embers and ash exploded from his body, disrupting the whirlpool and scorching the male crocodile''s vines.


    The male crocodile howled in pain as the intense heat seared its thick scales, but it wasn''t done yet. Slamming its tail into the ground, it activated [Swamp Manifestation], causing the battlefield to shift.


    The once-sturdy terrain softened into thick, bubbling swamp mud, making movement sluggish for anyone but the crocodiles.


    Fenix''s feet sank slightly, and he cursed under his breath. The swampy terrain restricted his mobility, making it harder to evade.


    Before he could react, the female crocodile lunged at him with incredible speed, her body becoming one with the water. Using [Water Strike] skill, her entire form turned into a high-pressure jet, aiming directly at Fenix.


    With quick thinking, Fenix activated [Ember Veins], supercharging his movements. His body became engulfed in surging flames, burning so intensely that steam erupted as the female crocodile''s watery form came into contact with him.


    The two clashed mid-air, sending shockwaves rippling through the cave. Fenix twisted his body and delivered a [Burning Slash] skill at a close range.


    A fiery arc cut through the female crocodile''s shoulder, causing it to screech in pain as it tumbled back into the swampy terrain.


    The male crocodile was enraged and immediately lashed out with its tail as it used [Verdant Overgrowth] skill. Vines erupted from the ground, twisting and expanding like a living forest, trying to ensnare Fenix once more.


    Fenix saw it coming and retaliated with [Flareblade Technique]. His entire arm became coated in fire, forming an intense blade of pure flames. He slashed through the vines with ease, cutting a path straight toward the male crocodile.


    The male crocodile let out a furious roar and activated [Root Armor], reinforcing its scales with thick layers of intertwining roots. It stood its ground, challenging Fenix head-on.


    Fenix grinned. "Let''s see how tough that armor is."


    He charged forward, flames roaring around him as he unleashed a barrage of [Burning Slashes], each one more devastating than the last. The male crocodile held firm, its armor absorbing the brunt of the attacks, but cracks started to form.


    At the same time, the female crocodile recovered and let out a piercing shriek. She summoned [Aqua Prison], creating a massive sphere of water that trapped Fenix within, restricting his movements.


    Fenix growled, feeling the pressure of the water crushing in on him. The female crocodile smirked as she reinforced the prison, while the male crocodile prepared a finishing blow with [Titanic Maw], its jaw widening impossibly large to swallow Fenix whole.


    "Enough of this," Fenix growled, his eyes flashing with lethal intent.


    As the crocodiles prepared to deal the finishing blow, Fenix''s aura flared violently. He took a deep breath and activated his [Infernal Ascendance] talent.


    BOOM!


    A massive explosion of flames erupted from his body, vaporizing the water prison instantly.


    His body became wreathed in raging fire, and massive flaming wings burst from his back, illuminating the surrounding with an eerie glow.


    The scorching heat forced the crocodiles to stagger back, their once-confident gazes now filled with unease.


    Fenix''s lips curled into a wicked grin as he hovered above them, the air around him distorting from the sheer intensity of his flames.


    "Time to end this."


    The two swamp crocodiles, already battered from the battle, instinctively recoiled as the temperature around them skyrocketed.


    The male crocodile, despite its thick, bark-like scales, let out a harsh, guttural growl in response to the tremendous shift of power. The weakened female crocodile flinched as well, her watery aura rapidly losing potency against the encroaching inferno.


    Fenix''s eyes burned like molten embers as he grinned and looked at the crocodiles in front of him.


    Without hesitation, he charged forward, his flaming wings granting him an explosive burst of speed.


    The male crocodile reacted instantly, its massive tail slamming down in an attempt to crush him.


    However, Fenix maneuvered midair, twisting his body to dodge with precision before counterattacking with a devastating [Burning Slash] skill.


    The arc of fire sliced through the air, colliding against the crocodile''s sturdy hide, searing through its thick wooden armor.


    ROAR!


    The male crocodile bellowed in pain, its body writhing as flames danced across its back. In retaliation, it unleashed its [Verdant Bind] skill, summoning thorn-covered vines from beneath the cavern floor to ensnare Fenix.


    The writhing tendrils lashed out, attempting to constrict him like a living trap. But with a mere flap of his blazing wings, Fenix incinerated the vines before they could reach him. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Nice try," he sneered before diving straight at the male crocodile, his fists wreathed in fire as he activated [Ember Veins] skill.


    His body surged with even more heat, and with a ground-shattering impact, he slammed his fists into the crocodile''s snout. The sheer force sent the beast skidding backward, carving deep trenches into the rocky ground.


    Just as he was about to press his advantage, the female crocodile interfered, launching a high-pressure torrent of water infused with its [Aqua Lance] skill.


    The spear-like jet of water shot toward Fenix at an alarming speed. Despite her weakened state, the force behind the attack was still formidable.


    Fenix barely twisted his body to dodge, but a portion of the attack grazed his shoulder, instantly cooling and stiffening his movement.


    He clicked his tongue in annoyance before raising his fiery aura even hotter, evaporating the lingering water in seconds.


    "You''re annoying," he muttered before focusing entirely on the male crocodile.


    In a blur of motion, he launched himself forward once more as this time, he was aiming to end the fight.


    As he closed the distance, the male crocodile desperately summoned its strongest technique¡ª[Guardian''s Canopy].


    Towering wooden shields burst from the ground, forming an interlocking defensive barrier reinforced by layers of bark and stone.


    The beast''s eyes gleamed with determination, knowing this was its last chance to turn the tide.


    Fenix merely chuckled. "Useless."

 Chapter 181 - 181: The fifth Summoned Character, Veyron Faulden!

    Raising his arms high, Fenix summoned a hellstorm of fire as he used his [Ashstorm Surge] skill.


    The battlefield was illuminated by a vortex of blackened embers and roaring flames, swirling with destructive energy.


    Then, with a single downward slash of his arm, he unleashed catastrophic flames in a crescent blade shape upon the male crocodile''s makeshift barricade.


    The attack crashed down like an apocalyptic wave, consuming the wooden shields in an instant. The sheer heat vaporized the moisture within the constructs, causing them to explode into splinters.


    The male crocodile was exposed and defenseless before letting out a final, defiant roar as Fenix dashed forward while his blade was engulfed in pure destruction of flames.


    SLASH!


    With a single decisive [Burning Slash] skill, Fenix slashed straight through the beast''s massive skull.


    The flaming arc severed the crocodile''s head, and for a brief moment, it remained motionless before its body collapsed with a thunderous crash. Its life force faded with its once-dominant aura extinguished like a dying ember.


    ROAR!


    The female crocodile, witnessing the death of its mate, let out a sorrowful yet enraged roar.


    However, its body trembled from exhaustion and blood loss. It tried to use another [Aqua Lance] skill, but its energy was nearly depleted, and the spell faltered before it could fully form.


    Fenix turned his gaze toward her, his fiery wings casting an ominous glow. "You should''ve gotten out of here while we gave you the chance before."


    He advanced slowly as he savored the moment. The female crocodile snarled weakly, dragging its battered body forward in one final act of defiance.


    But it was futile.


    With a single flick of his wrist, Fenix summoned a spear of condensed flames and launched it forward.


    As Fenix launched the spear, he said with a smile. "Don''t worry about your children. I promise that I will at least take care of them in the future."


    When the female crocodile heard it, she instantly felt relieved and didn''t resist anymore, as she actually couldn''t do anything but continued to struggle since she was worried about her children in the cave.


    The spear pierced through the crocodile''s skull easily, instantly igniting it from within. The beast let out one final whimper before collapsing, its lifeless body smoldering as the flames consumed it.


    Silence filled the surroundings, the only sounds remaining were the crackling of embers and the soft dripping of water from the waterfall.


    Fenix exhaled, retracting his fiery wings as the effects of Infernal Ascendance faded. He landed gracefully on the ground, brushing the dirt off his shoulder before turning to Cain, who had been watching the entire spectacle with a faint smirk.


    "Quite a struggle, huh?" Cain commented lazily, petting the excited little wolf in his lap.


    Fenix shrugged. "A little bit¨Cmaybe."


    Cain chuckled. "Let''s get inside. The crystal mine is ours."


    [Ding! Fenix has killed two Peak-level Conqueror Rank Beasts]


    [Ding!....]


    Cain waved his hand, closing the notifications before tapping on Nix''s body softly as he instructed him to go inside the cave to explore the crystal mine.


    They then ventured inside the cave, the air growing cooler and the walls glistening with the faint glow of embedded crystals.


    The path sloped downward, leading them toward the heart of the crystal mine. As they progressed, the crystals became more abundant, their light intensifying and casting a soft, ethereal glow across the cavern.


    The source of the crystal mine soon came into view¡ªa massive, pulsating crystal embedded in the earthen wall.


    The crystal was enormous, its surface smooth and translucent, radiating a powerful, rhythmic glow that illuminated the entire chamber. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The energy it emitted was dense and concentrated, a clear sign of its Mid-level Conqueror rank power.


    Cain approached the crystal, his eyes narrowing as he examined its structure. "This is the source," he murmured, placing a hand on the smooth surface. The energy radiating from it was immense, and he could feel the vibrations coursing through his fingertips.


    He then immediately made a projection inside his beast space and created a cave in a mountain nearby his house that was occupied by Li Yuexian atm.


    After he made a huge cave, Cain ordered the system to take the source and put it in the deepest cave.


    The moment the source was gone from the cave, the energy in the surroundings instantly plummeted significantly, surprising Cain quite a bit.


    Looking at the sudden disappearance of the source, Little White wagged its tail and barked, asking his master in confusion.


    "I just placed it in a safe place, I''ll show it to you later." Cain petted the little guy on his shoulder, realizing that he had never put him into the beast space before.


    Subsequently, Cain turned his attention to the beast eggs as his gaze pierced through the wall, directly looking towards the direction of the eggs according to the system''s detection.


    After walking a little bit deeper, they found four large eggs nestled in a bed of soft moss and glowing crystals. The eggs were each about the size of a boulder, their shells covered in intricate patterns that shimmered faintly in the light.


    Little White immediately bounded over to the eggs, sniffing them curiously before letting out a happy yip.


    Nix followed, his massive form dwarfing the eggs as he leaned down to inspect them. The ice dragon''s breath created a thin layer of frost on the eggs, causing Little White to bark in excitement and paw at the icy surface.


    The two began to play around the eggs, Little White darting between Nix''s legs while the dragon gently nudged the eggs with his snout, creating a lighthearted atmosphere in the otherwise tense environment.


    "Young Master Cain, aren''t we supposed to be in a hurry after the battle before in case it would attract the surrounding beasts?" The patriarch of the Flarehart family asked Cain with a worried expression when he watched Cain enjoying his time instead of being wary since they were in the place that even the top forces in the world were reluctant to enter unless they had to.


    "There''s no need to be that worried. If there are beasts coming¡ª" Cain stopped talking, frowning when he saw new notifications from the system.


    "Fuck, you jinxed it!" Cain kicked the patriarch softly in his abdomen as he detected a few beasts were approaching slowly here.


    "Combine 5 High-level Summoning Pools and immediately use it!" Cain ordered the system in his heart.


    [Ding! Combining 5 High-level Summoning Pools into 1 Peak-level Summoning Pool.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1 Peak-level Summoning Pool.]


    [Ding! Congratulations! You have summoned Peak-level Conqueror Rank Beast Master, Veyron Faulden.]


    Cain decided to summon someone immediately because of some reasons.


    First, he was sure that if the beasts were to attack at once, not even Fenix would be able to handle it alone unless he burned his blood essence.


    So, this was already a big no for him since he didn''t want to have more problems later on by looking for a phoenix''s blood essence.


    The second was because he decided not to use his bloodline power unless he was forced to, and he thought that this situation might not be that serious yet.


    The third and most important reason was because even though he wanted to save his summon pools, he thought that this method was the best for his current situation, as he still had plenty of them.


    Not only that, the fact that he could still get them later on by killing more beasts or his enemies was the majority reason why he decided to use his summoning pools at the moment.


    Woof!


    Woof!


    Little White barked a few times and immediately hid behind Cain when he noticed that there was suddenly a void portal as big as 3 meters formed in front of Cain.


    The patriarch took a step back, frowning as he was being vigilant by the sudden appearance of the portal.


    However, after looking at Cain and Fenix''s calm expression, he suddenly felt at ease as his expression turned into curiosity instead of alert.


    A second later, a man in his early 40s stepped out of the portal before the portal vanished into thin air as usual.


    He wore a grand robe woven from rare abyssal silk, its fabric dark as the void yet shimmering with fiery gold embroidery depicting a three-legged sun crow soaring amidst the flames. His long, raven-black hair is streaked with crimson, as though perpetually touched by the flames of his strongest contracted beast.


    The intricacy of the design was mesmerizing, as when he moves, it almost seems as if the golden crow flaps its wings, sending ripples of burning light across the robe''s surface.


    The edges of his attire were lined with fire-patterned trims, enchanted to flicker with real flames when he summoned his beasts.


    His right arm was adorned with a crimson beastmaster''s bracer, etched with ancient runes pulsating with the life force of his contracts.


    A fire sigil glows faintly on the back of his hand, signifying his bond with his strongest contracted beast Ashvara, the Infernal Sun Crow.


    A strong beast who had a trace bloodline of the golden three-legged sun crow. This beast was both his deadliest weapon and his ultimate shield.


    Though his expression was often calm and composed, there is an undeniable ferocity beneath the surface as an untamed will that bent even the most ferocious of creatures to his side.


    However despite all of that, the moment he noticed Cain, Veyron immediately kneeled on his knee and saluted Cain respectfully. "My Lord!"

 Chapter 182 - 182: Ashvara, the Infernal Sun Crow!

    Looking at the man in front of him, Cain nodded satisfiedly before waving his hand dismissively. "There''s no need to be polite."


    "Now, let''s get moving because I need you to fight some beasts," Cain said with a smile.


    "Oh?" Veyron raised an eyebrow before glancing at the exit of the cave and suddenly frowning as he felt the presence of many strong beasts.


    "All of them?" Veyron asked.


    Cain shook his head as he explained. "No, just whatever you want to do with them. If you can chase them away, it would be the best."


    He then added, "Your objective is to handle them however you see fit. What do you think? Can you do it?"


    Veyron''s eyes lit up when he heard that the mission was that simple. He thought that he needed to kill all of them.


    "That shouldn''t be a problem then," Veyron chuckled as if it were nothing.


    He then summoned Ashvara, the Infernal Sun Crow, which was his strongest contracted beast, immediately.


    The fire sigil on the back of his palm glowed brightly. A swirling vortex of flames erupted from the ground, and from within emerged Ashvara, the Infernal Sun Crow.


    The beast was a magnificent sight to behold. Its body was covered in sleek, obsidian-black feathers that shimmered with an otherworldly glow, as if embers were embedded within them.


    Even though its size was still smaller than the crocodiles before, its wingspan was enormous, each feather tipped with a faint golden hue that radiated intense heat.


    Its eyes burned like twin suns, and its mere presence caused the air to ripple with heat, distorting the surroundings.


    Ashvara let out a piercing cry, the sound reverberating through the cave and beyond, shaking the very ground beneath their feet.


    The Infernal Sun Crow''s aura was overwhelming, a mix of dominance and untamed ferocity.


    Even Fenix, who was half-phoenix, glanced at Ashvara with a hint of respect, acknowledging the power of this beast.


    Veyron placed a hand on Ashvara''s neck, his voice calm but commanding. "Release your strength. Let them feel your presence."


    Ashvara''s eyes flared, and its body erupted in a torrent of flames. The heat was so intense that the crystals embedded in the cave walls began to glow brighter, and the air itself seemed to ignite.


    The Infernal Sun Crow spread its wings, and a wave of fiery energy surged outward, penetrating the walls of the cave and radiating into the surrounding area. The sheer pressure of its aura was enough to make the approaching beasts falter.


    Outside the cave, the dozens of beasts that had been drawn by the earlier battle and the energy of the crystal mine suddenly froze.


    The weaker ones immediately turned tail and fled, their instincts screaming at them to avoid the overwhelming presence of Ashvara. Even the stronger beasts hesitated, their growls and roars turning into uneasy whimpers.


    By the time the fiery wave subsided, only ten of the strongest and most stubborn beasts remained, their eyes glowing with defiance despite the fear they clearly felt.


    Veyron smirked, clearly pleased with the result. "Well, that thinned the herd," he said, glancing at Cain. "But these last few seem to have some backbone. Let''s see how they handle this."


    With a flick of his wrist, Veyron summoned another beast from his beast space. This time, a massive snow wolf emerged, its fur as white as freshly fallen snow and glistening with an icy sheen.


    The wolf''s eyes were a piercing blue, like frozen glaciers, and its breath created a frosty mist that contrasted sharply with Ashvara''s fiery aura. Its body was muscular and sleek, standing nearly as tall as the previous crocodiles at the shoulder, with sharp and crystalline claws that seemed to be made of pure ice.


    A faint blizzard seemed to follow the wolf wherever it moved, the air around it dropping to sub-zero temperatures. This was Frostfang, a beast known for its unparalleled speed and razor-sharp instincts in icy terrain.


    Frostfang let out a low, rumbling growl, its icy breath forming a frosty cloud in the air. The snow wolf''s presence was a stark contrast to Ashvara''s, but no less intimidating.


    The remaining beasts, who had already been on edge from Ashvara''s display, now found themselves facing a new threat, and most of them immediately left without a thought.


    There were only three beasts that stayed, as they thought that after facing the crocodiles, the two beasts should''ve worn themselves out more than enough for them to attack.


    They were a fire wyvern, a huge treant tree, and a rock golem.


    After Cain felt that only three were left, he sighed in relief as he thought that there wouldn''t be any problems with only three of them.


    Subsequently, Cain ordered the system to take every crystal in the cave without leaving a single thing behind, resulting in the energy plummeting down instantly.


    A second later, all of the crystals in the cave immediately disappeared, surprising Veyron as he didn''t know what had just happened.


    "There''s no need to worry about it." Cain chuckled as he waved his hand before jumping onto Nix''s back. "Let''s go." S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Woof!


    Little White barked excitedly when he thought that he would see another fight, but this time it was between each beast.


    Let alone the fact that one of them was a snow wolf, which meant that he could learn how to fight properly from it, unlike when he was trained by the two little demons.


    "Hahaha, are you excited that you can finally watch a fight between beasts and even learn from it?" Cain petted the happy little guy in his arms as he understood why Little White was really excited.


    Woof!


    Woof!


    Little White replied as he stroked his head against his master''s chest.


    ¡­


    Ashvara hovered in the sky, its wings of searing flames casting long, flickering shadows over the battlefield.


    The fire wyvern let out an ear-splitting roar, its crimson scales glowing like molten rock, while the enormous treant tree creaked and groaned as its massive roots burrowed deep into the ground, anchoring itself in place.


    The battlefield, still scorched and battered from Fenix''s earlier fight with the swamp crocodiles, now became the stage for another deadly clash.

 Chapter 183 - 183: One vs Two

    The wyvern shot forward first, its body flowing through the air with surprising agility. Its jaws opened wide, and a torrent of blazing fire surged toward Ashvara.


    However, Ashvara simply flapped its wings, creating a gust of wind so powerful that it shattered the stream of flames, dispersing it harmlessly into the sky.


    ''You''re going to have to do better than that.'' Ashvara''s glowing eyes seemed to taunt as it elegantly twisted midair, avoiding another fireball that erupted from the wyvern''s maw.


    From below, the treant tree raised its colossal arms, thick as ancient oaks, and slammed them into the ground. Vines and roots as thick as boulders erupted from the earth, surging upward like writhing serpents.


    They coiled toward Ashvara, trying to ensnare it in a crushing grip, but the majestic Infernal Sun Crow merely ascended higher, evading them with ease.


    Ashvara''s flames danced wildly, but instead of counterattacking, it chose to toy with its opponents.


    With a single flap of its wings, it unleashed a wave of searing flames that drifted lazily toward the treant tree.


    They appeared harmless at first, but as soon as they landed on the creature''s bark, they burst into flames and licked the wooden colossus. sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The treant trembled, shaking off the embers before they could spread further, but the insult was clear as Ashvara was not taking them seriously.


    The fire wyvern snarled at the humiliation, its wings flaring as it rocketed toward Ashvara once more. This time, its entire body was enveloped in flames, forming a living spear of destruction.


    Ashvara waited until the last possible moment, then with a flicker of movement, it simply tilted its body, dodging the attack so effortlessly that it seemed to be mocking the wyvern.


    The beast screeched in frustration as it shot past, unable to stop its momentum, forcing it to awkwardly turn back around.


    The treant tree seized the opportunity to attack again. Its branches whipped forward, stretching unnaturally as they lashed toward Ashvara like living whips.


    The Infernal Sun Crow finally decided to react. With a sudden snap of its wings, it sent out a wave of scorching golden flames that incinerated the branches mid-air, turning them into ash before they could reach their target.


    ''You''re too slow,'' Ashvara''s expression seemed to say as it effortlessly dodged yet another set of vine tendrils snapping toward it.


    The fire wyvern was now boiling with rage and roared to the sky as it flapped its wings aggressively. The winds picked up around it, and suddenly, a barrage of flaming spears materialized in the air.


    With a single furious motion, the wyvern launched them all at once, filling the entire sky with deadly projectiles.


    Ashvara''s eyes gleamed. Rather than dodge this time, it chose to make things more entertaining.


    The Infernal Sun Crow spun in place, creating a vortex of fire that swirled around its body like a blazing tornado.


    The flaming spears clashed against the vortex, but instead of striking Ashvara, they were absorbed into the whirlwind, feeding its intensity.


    Subsequently, with a burst of force, Ashvara released all the stored energy in a massive fiery explosion, sending shockwaves that rattled the battlefield.


    The fire wyvern was forced to bank sharply to avoid being caught in its attack, while the treant tree, despite its enormous bulk, braced itself against the fiery winds that threatened to set it ablaze.


    Still, Ashvara refused to go on the offensive as it was having too much fun teasing its opponents.


    The treant tree suddenly shifted tactics. It raised both its gargantuan arms, and the ground beneath them trembled violently.


    An enormous wooden spear burst from the earth, sharpened to a deadly point, and shot toward Ashvara at incredible speed.


    This time Ashvara moved. With an elegant backflip, it dodged the wooden spear by mere inches before casually tapping it with the tip of its talon.


    The moment its claws touched the wood, golden flames erupted, consuming the weapon in an instant.


    The treant tree let out a deep, guttural growl, frustration clear in its slow movements. It was not accustomed to fighting an enemy so much faster, so untouchable.


    The fire wyvern, still circling in the sky, let out a deep snarl as it realized it was being toyed with. Its pride as a predator was being trampled by Ashvara''s sheer arrogance.


    With a furious bellow, it charged again, this time twisting its body mid-flight and lashing out with its flaming tail.


    The impact should have been catastrophic, but once again, Ashvara merely flitted backward, letting the tail miss it by a hair''s breadth.


    As if to mock the wyvern further, it extended its talon and raked it lightly across the wyvern''s exposed flank as it passed.


    The strike was shallow, as it was barely even a wound, but the humiliation was far greater than any real injury.


    The wyvern shrieked in pure rage, flames bursting from its maw in a wide spray, but Ashvara was already gone as it soared higher while avoiding the attack with effortless grace.


    Below, the treant tree took advantage of the wyvern''s wild onslaught. It planted its massive limbs firmly into the ground, and a wave of thorny vines erupted upward, blanketing the entire sky. No matter how fast Ashvara was, there was simply no room to escape.


    For the first time, the treant tree and fire wyvern thought they had cornered the Infernal Sun Crow.


    But Ashvara''s golden eyes gleamed with amusement.


    With an almost playful chirp, it beat its wings once¡ªjust once, and the resulting explosion of flames vaporized the incoming vines before they could even touch its body.


    The treant tree recoiled from the sudden flame, and the wyvern, having lost its last chance to land a hit, hovered in place, its chest rising and falling heavily from exertion.


    Ashvara finally let out a low rumbling cry, a sound that sent shivers down the spines of both beasts. It had toyed with them long enough.


    The Infernal Sun Crow spread its wings wide, and the temperature of the battlefield spiked drastically. The mocking dance was over. It was time to end this.

 Chapter 184 - 184: Frostfang vs Rock Golem

    While Ashvara was toying with the fire wyvern and the treant tree, Frostfang was locked in an intense battle with the rock golem. The two clashed like opposing forces of nature.


    Frostfang, the embodiment of speed and icy precision, was against the rock golem, a hulking behemoth of raw strength.


    The rock golem stood nearly twice Frostfang''s height, its massive body composed of layers of enchanted stone reinforced by dense, ancient minerals.


    Its eyes glowed with an eerie amber light, radiating an unwavering determination to crush its opponent. Every movement it made sent tremors through the ground, its sheer weight alone capable of pulverizing lesser foes.


    The battle began with a sudden burst of motion. Frostfang charged forward, his crystalline claws slashing through the air, leaving behind trails of frost.


    The rock golem raised a colossal arm, bringing it down in a devastating hammer-like motion. Frostfang narrowly evaded the attack, leaping aside with lightning-fast agility.


    The impact of the golem''s strike sent a powerful shockwave rippling through the battlefield, shattering chunks of earth and creating a crater where Frostfang had stood just moments ago.


    A deep growl rumbled from Frostfang''s throat. His breath came out in thick clouds of cold mist, freezing the very air around him.


    With a flick of his tail, he unleashed a flurry of ice shards, each shard sharp enough to pierce through steel. The golem''s rocky skin was battered by the frozen projectiles, which barely damaged its hardened surface and left behind tiny layers of frost.


    The golem responded by stomping forward, each step shaking the ground. It extended its massive arms outward as it created jagged stone spikes that erupted from the battlefield, aiming to impale Frostfang from below.


    But Frostfang was already moving. With a powerful leap, he soared over the spikes as his body twisted in midair before landing gracefully a safe distance away.


    "Too slow," Veyron muttered, watching the battle with keen eyes.


    Frostfang''s agility was his greatest weapon, and as long as he maintained his speed, the rock golem''s brute strength would mean nothing.


    In response, the golem roared as it slammed its fists together on the ground, retracting the stone spikes into the ground before launching them outward like massive projectiles.


    Frostfang''s ears twitched, sensing the incoming attack, and he swiftly maneuvered between the incoming stone spears as his body flowed through them with incredible precision.


    However, one of the spikes managed to graze his hind leg, causing a thin line of blood to appear against his white fur.


    The golem wasted no time pressing its advantage. It raised both hands over its head, causing the ground to tremble fiercely as boulders levitated around it.


    With a guttural roar, it hurled them into Frostfang like a meteor storm.


    Frostfang snarled. His eyes flashed with an icy blue glow as he opened his maw wide, inhaling deeply. With a mighty exhale, he unleashed his [Frost Breath] skill, an overwhelming torrent of sub-zero energy.


    The wave of ice collided with the incoming boulders, instantly freezing them mid-air. With a powerful swipe of his claw, Frostfang shattered the frozen projectiles into countless fragments, causing them to rain down harmlessly like glistening snow.


    When the golem saw that its ranged attack had failed, it didn''t falter as it decided to use brute force instead.


    It lunged forward, its colossal body moving with surprising speed for its size. It swung its arm in a horizontal sweep, intending to smash Frostfang against the jagged stone pillars that surrounded the battlefield.


    Frostfang pressed his paws firmly against the earth. At the last second, he jumped onto the oncoming arm and ran the length of the golem''s limb with remarkable speed.


    Reaching its shoulder, Frostfang dug his claws into the cracks of the stone and lunged at the golem''s head, trying to bite into its glowing eyes.


    But just before his fangs could sink in, the golem reacted as its entire body suddenly vibrated as it activated its Stone Resonance ability.


    A deafening pulse of energy radiated from within, sending an ear-splitting shockwave outward. The sheer force sent Frostfang hurtling backward, forcing him to dig his claws into the ground to stop himself from sliding too far.


    The wolf let out a low growl, shaking off the residual vibrations in his bones. The rock golem had layers of defense that made it difficult to damage, but Frostfang wasn''t done yet.


    He vanished in a blur of white and blue, his speed nearly imperceptible. He circled around the golem at breakneck speed, each step leaving behind frozen imprints on the ground.


    The temperature in the battlefield plummeted as Frostfang activated his [Blizzard Domain] skill, surrounding the area in a swirling storm of ice and snow.


    The golem raised its arms to shield itself, its rocky exterior beginning to ice over. But before it could react, Frostfang launched his attack.


    With a flash of movement, he charged forward, delivering a devastating Ice Fang Strike to the golem''s side. The hit caused cracks in the golem''s hardened body, and for the first time, it stumbled.


    Frostfang didn''t stop there as he moved like a ghost in the storm, striking at different angles with rapid Ice Claw Slashes. Each hit left behind freezing scars on the golem''s exterior, slowly weakening its defenses.


    The golem let out a guttural roar, realizing it was being overwhelmed. In a desperate counterattack, it slammed both fists into the ground, triggering a massive Earthquake Rift.


    The ground beneath Frostfang erupted violently, forcing him to leap away as enormous fissures tore through the battlefield.


    The wolf landed on a high rock formation, his breath visible in the frigid air. His gaze remained locked onto the rock golem as his tail flicked, preparing for the next exchange. Though the battle was intense, Frostfang''s eyes glowed with excitement.


    While Frostfang and the rock golem continued their fierce battle, Ashvara remained high above the battlefield, its feathers gleaming with an inner fire.


    The fire wyvern and the treant tree had begun to grow impatient. Despite their best efforts, the Infernal Sun Crow had yet to take the fight seriously, toying with them as if they were mere insects beneath its talons.


    The fire wyvern let out a deafening roar, its massive wings beating against the sky as its molten breath stacked at the back of its throat.


    At the same time, the treant tree''s massive form trembled as roots started digging deep into the cracked earth, absorbing energy from the soil.


    The battlefield itself seemed to shift in anticipation of the coming storm. Both beasts had reached their limits. If they were to have any chance of victory, it was now or never.


    Sensing the shift in their intentions, Ashvara narrowed its blazing eyes, its amusement fading ever so slightly. It could tell that they were preparing their ultimate moves.


    The fire wyvern acted first.


    With a powerful beat of its wings, it ascended into the sky with its body glowing a deep, fiery red as molten veins pulsed across its scales. The heat it radiated was overwhelming, even for Ashvara.


    With a violent roar, the wyvern unleashed its strongest attack [Infernal Cataclysm].


    A titanic sphere of condensed fire and magma burst from the wyvern''s maw, rapidly expanding into a miniature sun.


    The moment it was released, the air ignited around it, turning the sky into an inferno. The sphere spiraled toward Ashvara at breakneck speed, engulfing everything in its path.


    The attack was so powerful that the very clouds were set ablaze, and the ground below cracked from the sheer intensity of the heat.


    At the same time, the treant tree completed its own preparations.


    With a deep guttural groan, the massive beast raised its massive limbs to the sky. The roots beneath the battlefield trembled violently before its [Verdant Calamity] skill was unleashed.


    Towering vines that were as sharp as blades erupted from the ground, twisting and writhing like serpents as they shot toward Ashvara.


    Each vine carried enough force to impale a mountain, their tips coated in corrosive sap that could dissolve even the toughest of metals.


    The sky burned while the ground raged. Ashvara was caught between fire and nature''s fury, its opponents pouring every last ounce of strength into their final gambit.


    Yet, in the face of such overwhelming destruction, the Infernal Sun Crow simply smirked.


    Ashvara had actually been waiting for this moment. The moment when the prey would exhaust itself in a desperate situation for survival.


    With an ear-splitting cry, Ashvara spread its wings wide.


    The temperature around its body skyrocketed, a blazing golden light radiating from its core. Its feathers ignited, turning into pure flames, as it invoked its own ultimate ability [Solar Annihilation].


    A radiant explosion of pure solar fire erupted from Ashvara''s body, expanding outward in a blinding inferno. The force of the explosion shattered the incoming vines, reducing them to ashes before they could ever reach their target. The corrosive sap burned away instantly, evaporated by the sheer intensity of the heat.


    But the fire wyvern''s [Infernal Cataclysm] was still descending, the molten sphere growing larger as it devoured the air itself. It was an attack that could reduce an entire city to ruins.


    Ashvara didn''t move as it simply gazed at the incoming attack with a look of mild interest.


    And then it raised one talon.


    A single strike. That was all it needed.


    With a swift, precise slash, Ashvara''s talons sliced through the very fabric of the sky, and in the next instant, a blinding arc of golden fire cleaved through the fire wyvern''s attack. sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The molten core of the Infernal Cataclysm unraveled as its energy was absorbed by Ashvara''s flames, causing it to split in two.


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 Chapter 185 - 185: Little White Becomes Peak Dominator Rank Beast!

    Subsequently, Ashvara descended as he charged towards the wyvern that it barely had time to react.


    With lightning-fast speed, the Infernal Sun Crow crashed into the fire wyvern, raking its burning talons across its opponent''s chest.


    The wyvern howled in agony, flames bursting from the deep wounds carved into its flesh. Blood poured from its body, but Ashvara was relentless. It snatched the wyvern in its claws, carrying it high above the battlefield.


    Then, with one powerful beat of its wings, it threw the fire wyvern downward with such force that the very air cracked apart.


    The wyvern crashed into the earth like a meteor, sending shockwaves rippling across the battlefield.


    The treant tree roared in defiance, witnessing its comrade''s devastating defeat. Its massive limbs moved with newfound desperation, summoning another surge of vines to entangle Ashvara.


    But it was already too late.


    Ashvara''s burning gaze fell upon the treant tree. Flames surged across its body as it unleashed his [Scorching Sunfall] skill, a devastating attack that enveloped the treant tree in a massive sphere of golden fire.


    The massive treant tree howled in pain as its wooden body was consumed, and the flames reduced its once-mighty form to ashes.


    The treant tree''s limbs wilted, its roots burnt away, and within moments, all that remained was a burning corpse.


    The fire wyvern, barely clinging to life, tried to rise once more. But Ashvara had already descended upon it, its burning talons pressing against the weakened beast''s throat.


    With one final cry, Ashvara''s flames erupted, consuming the wyvern entirely.


    The wyvern''s death roar echoed through the battlefield before it was reduced to nothing but ash.


    Subsequently, Ashvara flapped its wings, scattering flames into the wind as it looked upon the battlefield with an air of indifference.


    And with that, the Infernal Sun Crow turned its gaze toward Frostfang''s battle, watching as the snow wolf faced off against the rock golem.


    While Ashvara had finally ended its battle with the fire wyvern and the treant tree, Frostfang and the rock golem continued their fierce clash, the battlefield trembling beneath their might.


    The rock golem''s disposition changed as soon as it realized its two allies had died.


    The once-methodical movements it used against Frostfang turned wild and desperate, as its burning eyes narrowed with rage.


    It let out a deep roar, and the ground beneath them quaked violently as if responding to its wrath.


    The golem raised its massive arms, and cracks spread across its stone body, glowing with a molten light from within. It was clear that the beast was preparing its ultimate attack.


    A deafening explosion erupted as the rock golem slammed its fists into the earth, sending shockwaves rippling outward.


    The entire battlefield trembled as jagged stone pillars erupted from the ground, forming an ever-expanding maze of deadly spikes.


    Boulders the size of carriages shot into the air before crashing down with devastating force, creating an inescapable storm of destruction.


    The sheer force of the attack created a localized earthquake, causing deep fissures to split open, threatening to swallow Frostfang whole.


    Frostfang leaped back, his powerful limbs pushing him across the shifting terrain. However, the battlefield itself was now working against him.


    Chunks of razor-sharp rock projected out unpredictably, forcing the snow wolf to twist and maneuver through the chaos with absolute precision.


    Despite his speed, a sudden column of stone shot up beneath him, catching his hind leg.


    A sharp yelp escaped him as he was momentarily thrown off balance, tumbling through the air before landing hard on his side.


    The rock golem seized the opportunity. It lunged forward with surprising speed for its bulk, aiming to crush Frostfang beneath its massive fists.


    Frostfang barely managed to roll aside as the golem''s fists collided with the ground, sending another shockwave through the terrain. The impact left a massive crater, dust and debris clouding the air.


    But Frostfang was not finished yet.


    Shaking off the pain, he let out a low growl, his icy breath misting in the heated air. His eyes shone an unnatural blue as his energy surged, unwilling to be defeated.


    Summoning his power, Frostfang unleashed his [Glacial Onslaught] skill, creating a torrent of frigid energy erupted from his mouth, engulfing the battlefield in a swirling blizzard.


    The blinding snow and freezing winds clashed against the molten energy within the rock golem''s body, creating a storm of steam and crackling ice.


    The rock golem roared as its molten core began cooling rapidly. Its once-fluid movements grew sluggish, its rocky form cracking under the sudden temperature shift.


    However, even as its movements became stiffer, the beast''s raw power remained dangerous. With a mighty heave, it tore a massive chunk of earth from the ground and threw it at Frostfang with deadly precision.


    Frostfang leaped to the side as he narrowly dodged the boulder, but the golem was relentless. It swung its colossal arm in a horizontal strike, forcing Frostfang to react instantly.


    Using his [Shadow Slide] skill, he disappeared into the mist of his own icy storm, reappearing behind the golem with a vicious snarl. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He then used another skill, [Frost Fangs of the Winter Moon].


    A burst of speed sent him lunging at the rock golem, his fangs were shimmering with condensed frost energy.


    He clamped his jaws around the golem''s massive arm, the sheer cold of his bite instantly freezing the molten cracks along its body.


    The golem howled in rage, attempting to shake him off, but Frostfang refused to let go. His powerful jaws crushed the stone-like flesh, and with a final snap, he finally tore the arm clean off.


    The rock golem staggered backward, its balance thrown off. Cracks spread across its body as frost crept along its core, sealing its movements further.


    But even in its final moments, it refused to fall without a fight.


    Summoning the last of its strength, the golem let out an ear-splitting roar, gathering the remaining energy within its crumbling form. The ground rumbled once more as the beast prepared one final, desperate attack using its [Earthbreaker Oblivion] skill.


    The battlefield trembled violently again as the golem sacrificed its body to create a cataclysmic explosion.


    The ground caved in, rocks shattered, and a massive eruption of energy threatened to consume everything in its wake.


    Frostfang, sensing the imminent danger, pushed himself beyond his limits. Summoning every ounce of energy left in his body, he activated his strongest skill, [Wolf King''s Final Hunt].


    His entire body was enveloped in an ethereal, icy aura. His speed skyrocketed as he dashed through the crumbling battlefield, avoiding collapsing stone and deadly shockwaves with flawless precision.


    In a final burst of acceleration, he charged directly at the rock golem''s exposed core.


    His fangs, empowered by the absolute frost of his final move, sunk deep into the golem''s chest, piercing its molten heart.


    A deafening crack echoed as the ice spread rapidly, enveloping the golem''s entire body in an unbreakable glacier.


    And with a last groan, the massive beast stiffened before shattering into countless frozen shards.


    Frostfang panted heavily, his icy breath creating clouds in the now eerily motionless air.


    His body trembled slightly from exhaustion, but his eyes still burned with the thrill of victory.


    He had won even though he was struggling a little bit.


    Cain, who had been watching from the sidelines, smirked in approval.


    "Not bad," Cain muttered, looking at Frostfang with a smile as the wolf slowly made his way back with Ashvara.


    With the battle finally over, the battlefield was now nothing more than ruins of shattered rock and scorched earth, marking the site of an incredible showdown.


    "How was it, Little White?" Cain petted the excited little wolf in his arms.


    Woof!


    Woof!


    Little White barked enthusiastically, his eyes gleaming with adoration for Frostfang, whom he felt was extremely cool and strong.


    "You want to be as strong as him?" Cain asked with a smile.


    Woof!


    "Alright then." Cain waved his hand, putting Little White inside the beast space before making a projection in front of him.


    "I''m going to upgrade your rank now, are you ready?" Cain chuckled as he looked at the little wolf jumping excitedly as if he couldn''t wait to become strong instantly.


    "System, upgrade Little White''s rank to the highest level possible right now." Cain ordered the system as he thought that there might be some restriction or something that he didn''t know yet.


    [Ding! Do you want to upgrade Little White''s rank to Peak-level Dominator Rank Beast?]


    "Yes." Cain replied, thinking that unfortunately Little White could only be upgraded until Dominator Rank Beast.


    However, he didn''t complain as he knew that the system wouldn''t deliberately complicate things since he guessed it might be related to combat experience.


    Cain even agreed to some point and thought that it was necessary for Little White to go through some process like Nix did by gathering combat experience step by step.


    [Ding! 10 Evolution Points have been successfully detected.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host! Little White has successfully broken through to Iron Rank Beast.]


    [Ding! 100 Evolution Points have been successfully detected.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host! Little White has successfully broken through to Bronze Rank Beast.]


    [Ding! 1,000 Evolution Points have been successfully detected.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host! Little White has successfully broken through to Silver Rank Beast.]


    [Ding! 10,000 Evolution Points have been successfully detected.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host! Little White has successfully broken through to Gold Rank Beast.]


    [Ding! 100,000 Evolution Points have been successfully detected.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host! Little White has successfully broken through to Platinum Rank Beast.]


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 Chapter 186 - 186: Little Whites First Battle!

    AWOO!


    Little White howled excitedly as he became stronger and bigger at an extremely fast speed.


    A minute later¡­


    Little White''s body stopped growing when it reached approximately almost the same as Nix at the moment, reaching around 20 meters tall.


    As Little White became stronger, Cain also felt the familiar yet unknown energy started to pour into him again.


    However, the energy he received this time was just a little bit more than the previous one.


    Because Nix''s stats were basically around 5x higher than normal people of the same rank while Little White''s stats weren''t even twice higher than normal people of the same rank.


    AWOO!


    Little White howled once again before stroking his huge head against Cain''s projection as he was extremely happy that he could become really strong this fast because of his master.


    "Hahaha¡­ Little White, are you happy now that you''ve become even stronger than your big brother?" Cain laughed for a moment before asking Little White as he petted his huge head.


    Woof!


    Little White barked in confusion as he didn''t understand that he now had become even stronger than his big brother, Nix.


    He thought that he would be at least somewhat as strong as Nix since their body''s size was almost the same, but he hadn''t expected that he would be even stronger than his big brother.


    "But don''t be too proud, okay? Because even though you''re stronger than Nix on paper, if Nix were to go all out and fight with you, you''d still lose to him." Cain patted Little White''s head softly.


    He then added. "And even if you will become much stronger than Nix in the future, you can''t be disrespectful to him because at the end of the day, Nix is your big brother. Do you understand?"


    Woof!


    Little White barked as he nodded his head, understanding what Cain had implied.


    "Good boy." Cain said with a smile.


    He then checked Little White''s information as he was just curious about his skills and wanted to take a look in case there''s some skills he wanted to learn.


    [Name: Little White]


    [Race: Silver Moon Wolf]


    [Attributes: Peak-level Lunar Element, Peak-level Light Element]


    [Rank: Peak-level Dominator Rank Beast]


    [Qualification: Conqueror Rank Beast]


    [Skills: Silver Eclipse, Lunar Slash, Light Barrier, Moonlight Empowerment, Lunar Connection, Lunar Regeneration, Silver Fang]


    [Strength]: 3,150,000


    [Agility]: 3,600,000


    [Health]: 3,000,000


    [Sense]: 3,300,000


    [Energy]: 3,250,000


    [Silver Eclipse - A temporary enhancement where the caster''s body becomes cloaked in pure silver light, dramatically increasing speed and attack power. Strikes leave a residual aftereffect, dealing additional damage over time.]


    [Lunar Slash - Slash a crescent-shaped slash of light energy toward enemies.]


    [Light Barrier - Creates a shimmering barrier of moonlight to shield itself or allies from harm.]


    [Moonlight Empowerment - Increasing power, speed, and healing abilities when under moonlight.]


    [Lunar Connection - Can absorb energy from the moon, restoring its strength and enhancing its skills during the night.] sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    [Lunar Regeneration - Heal wounds over time, faster under the moonlight.]


    [Silver Fang - Bites infused with lunar energy, capable of bypassing defenses and dealing more damage.]


    Looking at Little White''s information, Cain felt satisfied before ordering the system to copy all of the attributes and skills except for the Silver Fang skill.


    Cain suddenly felt a surge of information rushing into his mind again as he instantly understood how to utilize the skills that he had just learned.


    Subsequently, he checked his own personal information, feeling curious about how his stats looked after he received the benefits from upgrading Little White''s rank as well as his attributes and skills.


    [Name: Cain Frostbane]


    [Age: 18]


    [Race: Human]


    [Bloodline: 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox]


    [Attribute: High-level Ice Element, Peak-level Lunar Element, Peak-level Light Element]


    [Beast Master Level: Dominator Rank]


    [Contracted Beast: Ice Dragon (GrandLord Rank)]


    [Talent: Infernal Rebirth (SS+), Immortal Ember (SS), Infernal Ascendance (SS-)]


    [Skills: Ice Claw, Ice Spike, Ice Breath, Frost Armor, Ice Storm, Silver Eclipse, Lunar Slash, Light Barrier, Moonlight Empowerment, Lunar Connection, Lunar Regeneration]


    [Strength]: 5.9 mil + 7.5 mil = 13.4 million


    [Agility]: 6.1 mil + 10 mil = 16.1 million


    [Health]: 6 mil + 6 mil = 12 million


    [Sense]: 5.8 mil + 7 mil = 12.8 million


    [Energy]: 19.2 mil + 18 mil = 37.2 million


    Looking at his own personal information, Cain felt content as he had become stronger once again even though it wasn''t that much compared to before.


    "Little White, do you want to continue to become stronger and experience your first fight?" Cain asked with a smile.


    Woof!


    Little white immediately gave an answer as he thought that if he could become stronger and bigger once again, he might even become as strong as his parents because he noticed that his size was actually just a little bit smaller than his parents.


    "Alright, shrink your size first before I take you out." Cain patted his head softly.


    A few seconds had only passed in the outside world as Cain upgraded Little White''s rank.


    The moment Cain took out Little White, whose size had become a little bit bigger than previously, Veyron and the others were surprised as they sensed that the little wolf suddenly became Peak-level Dominator Rank Beast in just a few seconds.


    However, they didn''t dare to ask Cain even though they were honestly curious.


    The patriarch had become excited instead of curious as he thought that Cain was really mysterious and might really be able to help him with making his contracted beast to become Conqueror Rank Beast.


    Subsequently, Cain and the others continued their journey since Cain wanted to find a perfect beast to become Little White''s first opponent.


    ¡­


    After looking for a while, Cain finally found a beast that he thought wouldn''t be a problem for Little White to kill it.


    300 meters ahead, in a vast grassland, there was a green bull as big as 25 meters eating leisurely on low-level treasure grasses.


    "Little White, that bull is your first opponent. Remember to pay attention to your safety first, okay?" Cain petted Little White in his lap with a smile.


    Little White nodded and barked softly before turning his gaze in the bull direction for a second and jumping down from a height as Nix was hovering in a low altitude.


    He then immediately showed his true form while howling in a loud voice as if announcing his presence to the bull.


    AWOO!


    The green bull, startled by Little White''s sudden appearance and loud howl, raised its massive head from the treasure grasses it had been grazing on.


    Its emerald-green eyes locked onto the silver wolf, and it let out a deep, rumbling bellow that shook the ground beneath its hooves.


    The bull''s wood-attribute energy surged, causing the grass around it to grow rapidly, twisting and tangling into thick vines that coiled around its legs and horns, reinforcing its already formidable presence.


    Even though Little White was larger and stronger now, he hesitated for a moment. This was his first real fight, and the sheer size and power of the green bull were intimidating.


    However, the encouragement from Cain and the excitement of finally testing his abilities stimulated him forward.


    With a determined bark, Little White charged at the bull as his silver fur glistened under the sunlight.


    The green bull responded by stomping its front hooves, causing the ground to tremble. It then unleashed its [Entangling Roots] skill. Thick, thorny vines erupted from the ground, shooting toward Little White in an attempt to bind him.


    Little White yelped in surprise but managed to dodge most of the vines by leaping to the side. However, one vine managed to wrap around his hind leg, slowing him down.


    The bull seized the opportunity and charged, its massive horns glowing with a green, wood-infused energy.


    Little White panicked slightly, his inexperience showing as he struggled to free himself. He instinctively activated his [Lunar Slash] skill, sending a crescent-shaped wave of light energy toward the bull.


    The attack struck the bull''s shoulder, leaving a shallow cut but not stopping its charge. The bull slammed into Little White, its horns grazing his side and sending him tumbling across the grassland.


    Cain frowned slightly but didn''t intervene as he watched from afar with the others. "Come on, Little White. Stay focused! You''re stronger than this," he muttered under his breath.


    Little White scrambled to his feet, his side throbbing from the impact. He realized he couldn''t afford to hesitate anymore.


    With a determined growl, he activated his [Silver Eclipse] skill, his body becoming cloaked in pure silver light.


    His speed and power increased dramatically, and the residual aftereffect of his movements left trails of shimmering light in the air. He darted toward the bull, his movements now much faster and more precise.


    The green bull was undeterred as it used its skill [Bark Armor] in response, its body becoming encased in a thick layer of hardened wood.


    Little White''s next attack, a powerful swipe of his claws infused with lunar energy, struck the bull''s side but only managed to chip away a small portion of the bark armor.


    The bull retaliated with its [Wooden Stampede] skill, summoning a wave of wooden spikes that erupted from the ground in a straight line toward Little White.


    Little White yelped and leaped into the air, narrowly avoiding the spikes. He landed awkwardly, his inexperience causing him to stumble slightly.


    The bull took advantage of this and charged again, its horns glowing brighter this time. Little White managed to avoid the charge by a hair''s breadth, but the bull''s tail spun around, smacking him in the face and knocking him down.

 Chapter 187 - 187: Little Whites Second Battle!

    Despite feeling a little bit frustrated, Little White used his [Moonlight Empowerment] skill, drawing light energy to enhance his strength, speed, and healing. Even though it wasn''t at night, the effect was more than enough to heal his small injuries at the moment. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The shallow cuts and bruises on his body began to heal rapidly, and his movements became more fluid.


    He then used his [Lunar Slash] skill again, this time aiming for the bull''s legs. The attack struck true, cutting through the bark armor and leaving a deep gash on the bull''s front leg.


    The bull roared in pain but didn''t back down as it looked at the wolf in front of it with resentment. It stomped the ground again, using its [Vine Whip] skill, sending a barrage of thorny vines toward Little White.


    This time, Little White was ready as he immediately used his [Light Barrier] skill, creating a shimmering shield of moonlight that deflected the vines.


    He then charged forward, his claws glowing with lunar energy, and slashed at the bull''s side. The attack tore through the bark armor, leaving a deep wound that oozed out blood.


    The bull staggered a little bit but quickly recovered before using its [Regrowth] skill. The wounds on its body began to heal rapidly as the bark armor quickly reformed over the gashes.


    It then unleashed its [Thorn Barrage] skill, firing a volley of sharp, wooden thorns from its body. Little White dodged most of them, but a few thorns grazed his side, spilling out some blood.


    Despite the pain, Little White refused to give up. He could feel his strength growing as he continued to fight, his instincts sharpening with each passing moment.


    He knew he was stronger than the bull, but his lack of experience was holding him back. Determined to turn the tide, he prepared to unleash his full power, his silver fur glowing brighter as he focused his energy.


    Little White''s silver fur shimmered with an even more intense glow as he dug his claws into the ground while looking seriously at the green bull before him.


    He could feel the power coursing through his body as his wounds were healing, his senses were sharpening, and his instincts screamed at him to take control of the battle.


    Sensing the shift in its opponent, the bull snorted loudly and stomped its hooves. The ground trembled as it activated its [Verdant Overgrowth] skill, causing massive tree roots to burst from the earth, twisting like serpents before launching toward Little White in an attempt to ensnare him.


    Unfortunately for the bull, Little White was ready this time. His [Silver Eclipse] flared even brighter, making his entire form blur like a streak of light.


    He leaped into the air, avoiding the incoming roots entirely, then spun midair as he released a devastating [Lunar Slash] skill downward.


    The crescent-shaped energy wave slashed through several of the roots, severing them before they could reach him.


    The green bull roared in frustration, its powerful muscles rippling as it charged, its horns glowing with intense green energy.


    It then activated its [Thorned Rampage], its body now covered in sharp, wood-like spikes that extended outward like jagged weapons.


    With every galloping step, the spikes grew longer, ensuring anything in its path would be skewered.


    Little White darted forward to meet the charge head-on. At the last second, he used his [Light Barrier] skill, forming a translucent shield of moonlight around himself.


    The bull''s horns clashed against the barrier, causing a deafening impact that sent shockwaves through the area. Cracks formed on the shield, but it held just long enough for Little White to roll to the side, avoiding the worst of the attack.


    Capitalizing on the bull''s momentum, he immediately counterattacked as he used his [Silver Fang] skill while lunging at its exposed side.


    His fangs pierced through the bull''s bark armor as if it were paper. The bull bellowed in pain as blood splattered onto the grass, its body shuddering from the intense damage.


    The bull activated its [Nature''s Retaliation] skill as he felt enraged, causing an explosion of thorny vines to erupt from its wounds, attempting to impale Little White at a close range.


    Little White twisted his body in the air, narrowly dodging the lethal counterattack. He landed gracefully, sliding backward as he analyzed his opponent.


    The green bull''s breathing had become heavier, but its resilience was formidable. Its [Regrowth] ability activated once again, rapidly healing its wounds and forming a new layer of bark armor over the damaged area.


    Little White smirked as he looked at the bull. He learned something crucial, it was that the bull''s healing ability took time. If he could deal overwhelming damage in a short span, it wouldn''t be able to keep up.


    His energy surged as he activated [Moonlight Empowerment] once again, increasing his strength, speed, and healing even further. The cuts and bruises on his body vanished instantly, and his muscles tightened with newfound power.


    Little White then vanished into thin air.


    Or at least, that''s what it seemed like to the bull. One moment, Little White was in front of it. The next, he had disappeared entirely. The green bull''s eyes darted wildly, trying to track his opponent.


    And then¡­


    SLASH!


    A deep gash appeared on the bull''s left flank, silver energy sizzling against the wound. The bull bellowed in agony.


    SLASH! SLASH! SLASH!


    Little White''s speed was now unmatched. He darted around the battlefield like a ghostly blur, his claws and fangs striking in rapid succession. Each strike chipped away at the bark armor, revealing more and more exposed flesh beneath.


    The bull roared and unleashed its ultimate move [Forest Titan''s Wrath]. The ground trembled violently as massive, spiked roots burst forth in all directions, tearing apart the battlefield. They shot toward Little White with terrifying speed, threatening to pierce him from every angle.


    Instead of dodging, Little White made his move.


    His silver fur burned like moonfire as he unleashed his current strongest attack [Silver Eclipse ¨C Final Moonfall]. His entire body became a streak of silver light, dashing forward with unstoppable momentum.


    The residual aftereffects of his movements left shimmering trails of light, almost as if a second and third version of him were attacking simultaneously.


    With one final, explosive burst of speed, he evaded the incoming roots and lunged directly at the bull''s throat. His fangs, glowing with an almost divine brilliance, immediately sank deep into the bull''s flesh, piercing through its powerful defenses.


    The bull''s eyes widened in shock. It let out one final, desperate roar before the light in its eyes faded. Its massive body shuddered violently before collapsing onto the ground with a heavy thud.


    Silence fell over the battlefield.


    Little White stood atop the fallen beast as his silver fur was drenched in the bull''s blood while breathing heavily, as this was his first experience in fighting.


    AWOO!


    Little White let out a victorious howl, his voice echoing across the vast grasslands, signaling his dominance.


    [Ding! Little White has killed a Peak-level Dominator Rank Beast.]


    [Ding! Little White''s Experience at Dominator Rank Beast has increased to 50%]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 870 million Evolution Points.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 2,000 Gacha Points.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 2x Random-level Loterry Pool.]


    When he heard the system notifications, Cain ignored them as he smiled with satisfaction with Little White''s performance. "That''s my Little White."


    Cain then tapped Nix''s body, instructing him to go towards Little White.


    Jumping in front of Little White, Cain was immediately welcomed by Little White as he barked happily, his tail wagging while he nuzzled against Cain''s body.


    "Good boy. You''ve done a great job this time." Cain stroked Little White''s head warmly as he praised him.


    The fight had been a struggle, but it had also been a valuable learning experience. Little White had proven that he was more than capable of holding his own in a battle, and Cain knew that this was just the beginning of the wolf''s journey to becoming a powerful beast.


    Roar!


    Nix roared before patting Little White softly, feeling proud that his little brother had finally experienced his first battle smoothly. Little White reacted happily as his big brother also praised him.


    Noticing that Nix was looking at him eagerly, Cain smiled at him. "Don''t worry, Nix. You will have your own showdown after finding another beast for Little White."


    ¡­


    After looking for a while while letting Little White rest in his beast space, Cain finally found another beast that he thought it wouldn''t also be a problem for Little White to kill compared to the bull, as Little White had more experience in fighting than before.


    400 meters ahead, below a massive tree, there was a Fire Salamander as big as 20 meters eating on what seemed to be a huge boar''s carcass.


    "Remember to be careful, okay?" Cain petted the little wolf in his arms with a smile.


    Woof!


    Little White barked softly as if to say. "Little White understands, master."


    Looking at Cain, who didn''t give any more instructions, Little White immediately jumped and showed his true form once again as he howled loudly.


    AWOO!


    Subsequently, Little White approached the salamander slowly as his eyes already locked the salamander.


    The Fire Salamander''s ember-like eyes glowed fiercely as it lifted its massive head from its prey.


    Streams of molten saliva dripped from its serrated jaws, sizzling as they made contact with the ground. A deep growl rumbled in its throat, resonating through the clearing like an ominous drumbeat.

 Chapter 188 - 188: 100% Experience

    Little White stood firm as his silver fur shimmered under the daylight, a stark contrast to the inferno that radiated from the beast before him.


    With a guttural roar, the Fire Salamander started to attack first as it slammed its clawed feet into the ground, causing the earth beneath them to crack and fissure.


    The air around it distorted with heat as it activated its [Scorched Domain] skill, blanketing the battlefield with waves of oppressive fire energy.


    The grass beneath them ignited instantly, turning the once-green landscape into a smoldering wasteland.


    Little White felt the surge of heat wash over him as his paws pressed against the scorched ground.


    He then reacted immediately by activating his [Silver Eclipse] skill. His body became a blur of silver light, his speed increasing exponentially as he darted across the battlefield, leaving behind afterimages.


    The Fire Salamander''s eyes barely tracked his movements before a gleaming crescent of silver energy slashed through the air¡ª[Lunar Slash].


    The attack tore through its thick, burning scales, leaving a sizzling wound across its flank. The salamander screamed in agony, but its hide swiftly adjusted, and the cut was cauterized almost instantly.


    It then retaliated swiftly, exhaling a violent blast of flames as it used its [Infernal Breath] skill. A swirling torrent of blazing fire erupted from its maw, surging toward Little White like a tidal wave of destruction.


    Little White leaped high into the air, twisting his body mid-flight to avoid the flames. Even so, the sheer heat scorched the tips of his fur. He then landed with grace before his silver eyes locked onto his opponent as he felt a little bit annoyed.


    Looking at the annoyed wolf, the salamander slammed its tail into the ground and activated its [Lava Surge] skill.


    The ground beneath Little White glowed a molten red before lava burst from beneath him in an explosive fountain.


    Little White then reacted instantly as he used his defensive skill [Light Barrier], enveloping himself in a shimmering shield of moonlight.


    The lava crashed against the barrier, sending ripples of golden heat through the translucent energy, but the shield held just long enough for Little White to jump away.


    He landed on a nearby boulder, analyzing his enemy. The Fire Salamander''s regenerative abilities were formidable, and its scales were naturally resistant to most attacks. But he had already tested a weak point, it was that his [Silver Fang] could definitely bypass its defenses.


    Little White''s eyes narrowed as he thought that he needed to strike fast and overwhelm its regeneration.


    With a flicker of silver light, Little White launched forward, vanishing and reappearing in rapid succession around the battlefield as his claws slashed in quick, unpredictable movements.


    The Fire Salamander roared in frustration as its body was riddled with deep cuts, its flesh sizzling as lunar energy seared through its natural resilience.


    But the beast was not finished.


    With a defiant roar, it activated its defensive skill [Blazing Armor]. A layer of molten rock formed over its scales, glowing like heated iron. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The wounds that Little White inflicted were quickly sealed under the newly formed armor.


    Subsequently, the salamander suddenly lunged with terrifying speed, its tail coated in flames as it swung a devastating [Tail Whip] skill toward Little White.


    Little White barely dodged, the scorching tail brushing past him, igniting the air itself. He felt the sting of heat against his side, but he didn''t stop.


    Instead, he activated his [Moonlight Empowerment] skill, his silver glow intensifying as his strength, speed, and regeneration surged.


    He then circled the beast, feinting left before dashing right, launching another [Lunar Slash] at its exposed joints.


    The salamander snarled, feeling the sting of silver energy piercing through its reinforced joints.


    Seeing its attacks failing, the Fire Salamander roared and activated its strongest skill ¨C [Volcanic Eruption].


    The ground convulsed violently as fissures split open, spewing molten lava into the air. The sky darkened as fire and smoke filled the battlefield, turning the entire area into a hellscape of fire and destruction.


    Little White gritted his teeth as he thought that there was no escaping this attack.


    After thinking for a split second, he then made his decision.


    With a deep breath, he gathered all his remaining energy and unleashed his current strongest skill once again [Silver Eclipse ¨C Final Moonfall].


    His entire body became a streak of celestial silver, moving at speeds even the eye could barely follow.


    The Fire Salamander jumped back, preparing to unleash another deadly skill [Infernal Breath], but it was too late.


    Little White reappeared above its head, his fangs glowing with divine lunar energy. With a decisive motion, he lunged, sinking his Fang that was enhanced by [Silver Fang] directly into the salamander''s skull.


    A piercing howl echoed through the battlefield as Little White channeled every ounce of his power into the fatal strike. The lunar energy exploded within the beast''s body, vaporizing its brain in an instant.


    The Fire Salamander shuddered violently, its body shaking as its fire began to dim. With one final weak growl, its massive form collapsed to the ground, smoke rising from its still-burning wounds.


    Little White panted heavily as his silver fur was now streaked with soot and blood. He stood victorious atop the slain Fire Salamander, his chest rising and falling with exertion.


    AWOOO!


    His triumphant howl pierced the sky, announcing his dominance over yet another formidable foe.


    [Ding! Little White has killed a Peak-level Dominator Rank Beast.]


    [Ding! Little White''s Experience at Dominator Rank Beast has increased to 100%.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 920 million Evolution Points.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 3,000 Gacha Points.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1x High-level Summon Pool.]


    Cain smiled proudly as he approached, placing a hand on Little White''s head. "You''re getting stronger, Little White."


    Little White wagged his tail, his exhaustion fading as he nuzzled against Cain''s hand, knowing this was just another step toward his ultimate evolution.


    Now that Little White''s experience had reached 100%, Cain decided to upgrade his rank first before looking for another beast, but this time it was for Nix.

 Chapter 189 - 189: Little White becomes Peak-level King Rank Beast!

    After putting Little White into the beast space, Cain ordered the system. "System, upgrade Little White''s rank to King Rank beast."


    [Ding! Do you want to upgrade Little White''s rank to Peak-level King Rank Beast?]


    "Yes." Cain replied simply.


    [Ding! 10 billion Evolution Points have been successfully deducted.] S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host! Little White has successfully broken through to King Rank Beast.]


    AWOO!


    Little White howled excitedly as he became stronger and bigger at an extremely fast speed.


    As usual, Cain also felt the feedback as the unknown energy started to pour into his body.


    A few moments later¡­


    Cain then checked Little White''s information, as he was just curious about Little White''s increase in stats and in case there would be a new skill.


    [Name: Little White]


    [Race: Silver Moon Wolf]


    [Attributes: Peak-level Lunar Element, Peak-level Light Element]


    [Rank: Peak-level King Rank Beast]


    [Qualification: Conqueror Rank Beast]


    [Skills: Silver Eclipse, Lunar Slash, Light Barrier, Moonlight Empowerment, Lunar Connection, Lunar Regeneration, Silver Fang]


    [Strength]: 12,600,000


    [Agility]: 14,400,000


    [Health]: 12,000,000


    [Sense]: 13,200,000


    [Energy]: 13,000,000


    Subsequently, he checked his own personal information, as he wanted to see the improvement in his stats.


    [Name: Cain Frostbane]


    [Age: 18]


    [Race: Human]


    [Bloodline: 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox]


    [Attribute: High-level Ice Element, Peak-level Lunar Element, Peak-level Light Element]


    [Beast Master Level: King Rank]


    [Contracted Beast: Ice Dragon (GrandLord Rank), Silver Moon Wolf (King Rank)]


    [Talent: Infernal Rebirth (SS+), Immortal Ember (SS), Infernal Ascendance (SS-)]


    [Skills: Ice Claw, Ice Spike, Ice Breath, Frost Armor, Ice Storm, Silver Eclipse, Lunar Slash, Light Barrier, Moonlight Empowerment, Lunar Connection, Lunar Regeneration]


    [Strength]: 15.350 + 7.5 mil = 22.850 million


    [Agility]: 16.9 mil + 10 mil = 26.9 million


    [Health]: 15 mil + 6 mil = 21 million


    [Sense]: 15.7 mil + 7 mil = 22.7 million


    [Energy]: 48.450 mil + 18 mil = 66.450 million


    Looking at his own personal information, Cain felt satisfied as he had become stronger once again.


    ¡­


    After looking for a while, Cain finally found a beast suitable for Nix''s next opponent and immediately instructed Nix to head towards it.


    350 meters ahead, near a waterfall, there was a huge blue snake basking in the sun, laying down leisurely as it had eaten its meal since there was a huge bulge in its stomach.


    Cain and the others immediately hop onto Veyron''s contracted beast, the Infernal Sun Crow.


    Roar!


    The massive blue snake coiled lazily beneath the cascading waterfall, its shimmering azure scales gleaming under the sunlight. Its forked tongue flickered as it sensed the disturbance in the air.


    Nix''s mighty roar reverberated through the valley, announcing his intent to battle. The snake''s yellow eyes narrowed, recognizing the powerful dragon before it.


    Hissing in challenge, the serpent uncoiled as its body stretched to its full length of nearly forty meters.


    The surrounding air thickened with moisture as the creature activated its [Aqua Dominion] skill, a skill that allowed it to manipulate the water in its environment freely.


    The waterfall behind it surged unnaturally, twisting and forming a protective veil around its body.


    Nix flapped his wings, his icy aura spreading like a frost storm. His body was covered in a thick layer of ice as he used his [Frost Armor] skill. His claws flexed as he prepared to engage, his powerful limbs tensed like a drawn bowstring.


    With an explosive burst of speed, Nix immediately charged forward, slashing with his [Ice Claw] skill. The strike carried a fierce, chilling wind that froze the ground beneath him.


    The snake reacted swiftly as its body twisted into a defensive coil. It countered with its [Aqua Barrier] skill, summoning a translucent dome of water infused with mana.


    Nix''s claws slammed into the barrier, causing a blast of freezing mist, but the shield held strong in place.


    The snake struck back instantly as it opened its maw to unleash its [Hydro Fang] skill, creating a high-pressure jet of water aimed directly at Nix''s chest.


    Nix twisted midair in response, narrowly dodging the attack. The jet of water carved deep grooves into the rocky terrain where he had stood moments ago, demonstrating its raw destructive force.


    Nix then retaliated as he used the [Ice Spike] skill, summoning jagged shards of ice from the ground that shot toward the snake like a volley of arrows.


    The serpent hissed as the frozen projectiles pelted its body, some piercing its scales and drawing dark blue blood.


    However, the beast refused to be slowed and immediately reacted with a flick of its tail, sending a spiraling wave of water crashing toward Nix.


    Nix flapped his wings powerfully, ascending above the attack. His icy breath condensed in the air as he activated his [Ice Breath] skill, exhaling a storm of sub-zero frost directly onto the snake.


    The frigid blast consumed the serpent''s body, rapidly freezing the water that surrounded it. The snake screeched in agony as parts of its body became encased in a thick layer of ice.


    But the blue snake wasn''t finished. Its body pulsed with energy as it activated its [Tidal Surge] skill. The frozen water shattered instantly, releasing a shockwave of liquid force that sent ice shards flying in every direction.


    Nix was caught off guard by the sudden surge, the impact slamming him backward into a nearby cliffside.


    A massive cloud of dust and debris filled the air as the cliffside cracked under the impact.


    Nix let out a low growl, shaking off the rubble as his eyes burned with cold fury. His wings spread wide as he propelled himself back into battle, refusing to let his opponent gain the upper hand.


    Sensing an opportunity, the snake charged at Nix with frightening speed, its fangs glowing with a dark blue sheen as it activated its [Venomous Torrent] skill.


    The creature''s bite was now enhanced with a highly corrosive water-based poison, and shot forward like a spear.


    Nix narrowly dodged as he twisted midair, but the snake''s fangs grazed his shoulder, leaving behind a sizzling wound that hissed as the poison attempted to seep in.

 Chapter 190 - 190: Two Fire Wyverns

    Growling in pain, Nix''s eyes flashed dangerously. He retaliated as he used his [Ice Storm] skill.


    The temperature of the battlefield plummeted as a vicious blizzard engulfed the snake, the ground turning into a frozen wasteland. The serpent thrashed violently as layers of ice formed on its body, restricting its movements.


    Nix capitalized on the moment, rushing forward with his claws extended. With a mighty slash, he tore into the snake''s side, leaving a deep wound.


    The serpent screeched in fury, its tail whipping around to strike Nix. The impact was brutal, sending Nix skidding across the battlefield, but the dragon held his ground.


    The snake''s breathing had become ragged. It knew it was losing. Its body coiled tightly as its energy surged.


    The blue snake''s body trembled violently as the waterfall behind it began to spiral unnaturally. The creature activated its strongest ability¡ª[Leviathan''s Wrath].


    The sky darkened as the waterfall morphed into a towering water dragon, its eyes glowing an eerie blue. With a deafening roar, the aquatic entity charged toward Nix, intending to swallow him whole.


    Nix knew that he could only clash head-on with the snake. He then decided to use his [Ice Breath] skill, using most of his energy as he also wanted to end the battle right away. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Taking a deep breath, Nix''s chest expanded as an overwhelming chill gathered within him. The air around him crystallized, frost spreading outward in jagged patterns. Then, with a mighty roar, he unleashed his [Ice Breath] skill.


    A beam of pure, concentrated frost energy erupted from his maw, surging forward like a glacial storm. The temperature plummeted further, and the very air crackled with frozen energy as the icy torrent met the monstrous water dragon head-on.


    The clash between water and ice created a deafening explosion of steam and mist. For a brief moment, the battlefield was shrouded in thick fog, obscuring everything from sight.


    However, within the obscurity, Nix''s breath relentlessly pushed forward, freezing the water dragon from the inside out.


    Cracks formed along the watery beast''s body, spreading like a spiderweb before it shattered into countless shards of frozen mist.


    The blue snake recoiled in agony while it was still connected to its ultimate attack, its body rapidly freezing over as Nix''s breath continued its merciless assault.


    The serpent let out one final, pained screech as its entire form turned into an enormous ice sculpture.


    Its once-lustrous blue scales were now encased in a thick layer of frost, its eyes frozen solid with an expression of terror.


    A few seconds later, a deep creaking sound echoed through the battlefield as fractures formed across the snake''s frozen body.


    CRACK!


    The enormous snake shattered into a thousand shards of ice, scattering across the frozen battlefield like glittering fragments of glass.


    Nix exhaled sharply, his breath still misting from the sheer cold of his attack. He watched as the remnants of the sea serpent fell, his glowing eyes filled with dominance and triumph.


    ROAR!


    A victorious roar erupted from his throat, reverberating the surroundings.


    Cain watched with a proud smile as Nix stood over his fallen opponent, the battlefield now a frozen wasteland.


    "Well done, Nix," he praised with a smile.


    Nix turned toward Cain as his expression filled with pride, before stomping over to his master''s side.


    Cain then patted his head warmly. "You''re growing stronger with every battle. Keep it up."


    [Ding! Nix has killed a High-level Dominator Rank Beast.]


    [Ding! Nix''s Experience at GrandLord Rank Beast has increased to 40%.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 9 million Evolution Points.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 200 Gacha Points.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1x Random-level Summon Pool.]


    Cain ignored the notifications as he thought that he needed to find a stronger beast for Nix after this when he noticed that Nix''s experience only went up by 40%.


    Subsequently, they depart from the frost wasteland as Cain intended to find the perfect beast for Nix that should''ve earned him a worth of 60% experience.


    ¡­


    After looking for quite a while, Cain finally found a beast suitable for Nix''s next opponent and immediately instructed Nix to head towards it.


    However, there was a little problem that he needed to take care of as he detected another beast that was quite strong but shouldn''t be a problem for his group.


    1 kilometer ahead, inside a cave, Cain detected two Fire Wyvern, with one of them having reached Low-level Conqueror Rank Beast while the other had reached Peak-level Dominator Rank Beast.


    Cain then instructed Fenix to accompany Nix and reminded him to take care of the strong one quickly without having too much fun.


    Fenix immediately hovered in the sky, his crimson red flames flickering wildly as he looked down at the cave below.


    The entrance was shrouded in darkness, but within, he sensed the presence of two powerful beasts. A smirk stretched across his face as he raised a single hand, flames swirling around his palm.


    "Come out and play," Fenix muttered as he unleashed a scorching wave of fire toward the cave''s entrance.


    BOOM!


    The impact shook the mountain, sending debris flying in all directions. The flames licked at the stone, heating the air as an enraged screech erupted from within the cavern. Two massive forms burst out, their wings unfurling as they roared furiously.


    The first was the stronger of the two, an imposing Fire Wyvern with crimson scales, its eyes burning with molten fury. Its entire body radiated an intense heat, warping the air around it.


    Even though the second wyvern is smaller, it was still as ferocious as the bigger one. Its scales were a deep ember red, and flames flickered at the edges of its wings.


    Fenix crossed his arms as he tilted his head. "Ah, took you long enough."


    The stronger Fire Wyvern let out a piercing screech and lunged at Fenix, its claws glowing with intense heat as it swept forward.


    Fenix didn''t move. His eyes gleamed with amusement, watching the incoming beast.


    SHING!


    In the blink of an eye, Fenix disappeared and reappeared above the wyvern, his crimson red flames igniting around his fist. With a casual motion, he struck downward.


    BOOM!


    The force sent the Fire Wyvern crashing into the ground below, its scales cracking upon impact. It writhed in pain, but before it could recover, Fenix raised a single finger, and an enormous crimson red flame erupted around the fallen beast.


    Swoosh!


    The flames coiled like a serpent, wrapping around the wyvern''s body and devouring it whole.


    The air hummed with intense heat as the wyvern let out a final screech before its body was reduced to nothing but smoldering ashes.


    The weaker Fire Wyvern screeched in horror, its wings flaring as it backed away. Its eyes darted between the remains of its fallen kin and the unfazed Fenix.


    Fenix let out a disappointed sigh. "Two moves? Tch, I was hoping for a bit more."


    His gaze flickered toward Nix, who had been silently watching. "Alright, Nix, he''s all yours. Have fun."


    Without another word, Fenix spread his wings and took to the sky, watching the battle unfold from above.


    The Fire Wyvern snarled, its body tensing as it took a defensive stance. Unlike its fallen companion, this one was not foolish enough to underestimate its enemy.


    It knew that Nix was a genuine dragon. The raw power radiating from his body sent a primal warning through its instincts¡ªthis was a battle of equals even though his rank was higher than Nix.


    The battlefield was silent for a brief moment, both beasts staring each other down. The air was thick with tension, anticipation crackling like lightning between them.


    The Fire Wyvern struck first. With a powerful beat of its wings, it lunged forward, its claws blazing with molten fire. It slashed at Nix with lightning speed, the attack leaving streaks of flame in the air.


    Nix reacted instantly, his own claws glowing with an icy blue light as he met the attack head-on. The collision sent shockwaves rippling outward, ice and fire clashing in a dazzling display of opposing forces.


    Sparks and embers danced through the air as the wyvern roared, pushing against Nix with sheer brute strength. Nix snarled in return, his muscles coiling before he unleashed a powerful counterattack. With a forceful swipe, he knocked the Fire Wyvern backward, sending it skidding across the rocky terrain.


    The wyvern barely had time to recover before Nix capitalized on the opening. He took a deep breath, his chest expanding as an icy mist swirled around his maw. Then, with a mighty roar, he unleashed his [Ice Breath] skill.


    A torrent of freezing energy surged forward, the temperature of the battlefield dropping drastically. The Fire Wyvern flapped its wings frantically, leaping to the side just in time to evade the devastating attack. However, even the proximity to the blast was enough to leave patches of frost on its scales, the frigid air biting into its flesh.


    The Fire Wyvern roared in defiance as it refused to back down. It retaliated by spewing a massive fireball from its jaws, the blazing sphere of destruction hurtling toward Nix at an alarming speed.


    Nix narrowed his eyes but didn''t retreat as he activated his [Frost Armor] skill, enveloping himself in a thick layer of crystalline ice. As the fireball struck, a powerful explosion erupted, sending flames licking across his body.


    As the fire dissipated, Nix remained standing as his armor had absorbed most of the damage, even though cracks now ran along its surface. He then shook his body, causing shards of broken ice to scatter around him.

 Chapter 191 - 191: A Close Battle

    The Fire Wyvern snarled in frustration. This dragon was unlike any opponent it had faced before. It was resilient, calculating, and relentless.


    Nix, on the other hand, remained unfazed. He relished the challenge. He could feel the thrill of battle surging through his veins, his dragon instincts roaring for dominance.


    "Is that all?" Nix''s deep, guttural growl rumbled through the battlefield.


    The Fire Wyvern bared its fangs, rage flaring in its molten eyes. It flapped its wings aggressively, circling Nix as it sought an opening. Then, in a blur of movement, it launched itself forward once more, aiming to sink its fangs into Nix''s throat.


    Nix met its charge with equal ferocity. With a powerful beat of his wings, he propelled himself forward, claws outstretched, ready to tear into his opponent.


    Nix''s claws scraped against the rocky terrain as he lunged forward, his icy aura clashing violently with the searing heat radiating from the Fire Wyvern. The battlefield had transformed into a chaotic blend of ice and flame, the stark contrast of their elements fueling the intensity of their fight.


    The Fire Wyvern roared, its molten eyes burning with savage determination as it unfurled its wings. It then charged forward as it extended its claws, aiming to rip through Nix''s defenses.


    Nix twisted his body, dodging at the last moment before retaliating with an upward slash of his [Ice Claw] skill, aiming at the wyvern''s exposed ribs. Frost trailed from his claws as he struck, leaving a jagged gash along the wyvern''s side.


    The Fire Wyvern shrieked in pain but quickly retaliated. Its tail, covered in burning embers, lashed toward Nix like a whip.


    Nix barely managed to raise his [Frost Armor] skill in time as the impact sent him sliding backward. The ice around his body hissed and cracked from the sheer heat of the attack, but it held strong.


    Nix then charged again as he leaped into the air, twisting mid-flight before unleashing his [Ice Breath] skill. A chilling storm of frozen energy surged forward, aiming to engulf the Fire Wyvern.


    However, the wyvern countered instantly as it released a torrent of blazing fire from its maw, meeting Nix''s attack head-on.


    The two opposing forces clashed in midair, creating a violent explosion of steam and mist. The ground trembled as heat and cold fought for dominance, with neither of them willing to yield.


    Both monsters were hurled backward by the power of the impact, their bodies burned and damaged from the exchange.


    As the mist cleared, the Fire Wyvern wasted no time and charged forward, faster than before. It raked its claws across Nix''s chest, sparks flying as ice met the molten talons.


    Nix snarled in pain but immediately retaliated as he snapped his jaws and sank his teeth into the wyvern''s wing. With a powerful bite, he tore a chunk of flesh, forcing the wyvern to screech in agony as it flapped furiously to keep balance.


    Feeling enraged, the Fire Wyvern slammed its claws into the ground, triggering its [Magma Surge] skill. The earth beneath them cracked and glowed with an ominous crimson red before molten rock erupted upward in a deadly explosion.


    Nix barely leaped away in time as he twisted his body in midair to avoid the searing blast. However, the wyvern anticipated this and took advantage of Nix''s midair position. It beat its wings powerfully and closed the distance in an instant, ramming its shoulder into Nix''s side.


    The impact sent Nix crashing into a jagged boulder, shattering it into shards of ice and stone. Dust and debris filled the air as the Fire Wyvern landed with a thud, glaring at its opponent. Blood dripped from both creatures, their once-pristine scales damaged by wounds, yet neither showed signs of backing down.


    Nix shook off the pain, his breath heavy but his eyes filled with unwavering determination. He then crouched low before pushing himself forward in a blur of speed. He feinted left before abruptly twisting right, using his agility to catch the Fire Wyvern off guard.


    Before the wyvern could react, Nix slammed his tail into its legs, knocking it off balance. Seizing the moment, he then unleashed his [Ice Spike] skill at close range. Jagged spears of ice erupted from the ground, impaling the wyvern''s shoulder and pinning it briefly to the battlefield.


    The Fire Wyvern shrieked, its body shaking as frost rapidly spread across its wound. But it refused to go down easily.


    In retaliation, the Fire Wyvern summoned its inner reserves before unleashing a desperate [Infernal Burst] skill. An explosion of flames erupted from its body, melting the ice spikes and forcing Nix to retreat as waves of fire scorched the air.


    Both beasts now stood a few paces apart, panting heavily. Their bodies bore the marks of a brutal battle and yet, their eyes remained locked with unrelenting determination. The Fire Wyvern flexed its claws, fire dripping from its maw, while Nix tensed his muscles, ready to strike again.


    The battlefield trembled as both Nix and the Fire Wyvern stood their ground, bloodied and battered. The air crackled with tension, and the heat from the Fire Wyvern clashed violently against the chilling aura of the Ice Dragon.


    Suddenly, the Fire Wyvern let out a piercing roar, its body trembling as an intense surge of energy erupted from within. The ground beneath it cracked and scorched, and its crimson scales began to glow an ominous molten red. It was preparing its ultimate attack.


    A fiery vortex formed around the wyvern, swirling with violent, destructive flames. The intensity of the heat distorted the air, causing the surroundings to shimmer and ripple. Nix narrowed his eyes, sensing the massive surge of power. He braced himself, knowing that this attack would be devastating.


    The Fire Wyvern unleashed its mightiest technique¡ª[Infernal Cataclysm], spewing a pillar of hellfire that twisted into a roaring dragon of flames. The molten beast shot toward Nix, its searing fangs gnashing hungrily for destruction. The very air ignited in its wake, turning the battlefield into an inferno of chaotic heat.


    Nix didn''t flinch, as he knew that this was the moment to counter with everything he had.


    He spread his claws wide, the frigid energy within him surging wildly. The ground beneath him froze instantly, his ice mana reaching its peak as he used his [Ice Spike] skill to the fullest. Frost and snow spiraled around him as his eyes burned with determination.


    A monstrous jagged Ice Spikes appeared above him, surging skyward in an enormous glacial eruption. Towering spikes of crystalline frost shot up, their razor-sharp edges glistening in the infernal glow. The battlefield quaked under the collision of elements between fire and ice in a cataclysmic explosion of steam and destruction.


    The infernal fire dragon roared as it slammed into the wall of ice spikes, sending out a deafening shockwave. The battlefield was engulfed in an apocalyptic storm of steam, shards, and flames. The sheer force sent tremors rippling across the surroundings.


    But Nix had planned for this.


    At the center of the storm, he channeled even more energy into his attack. The ice spikes didn''t just stand their ground as they expanded. More jagged frost erupted like a glacier blooming in fast motion, swallowing the wyvern''s hellfire and piercing straight toward its core.


    The Fire Wyvern let out a chilling, agonized screech as the ice spikes impaled its massive form. The once-molten glow of its scales dimmed as frost spread rapidly across its body. Its wings flickered desperately, but the cold was merciless. Its fiery breath sputtered out as the roars weakened.


    The icy spikes wrapped around its limbs, shrinking its movements until the wyvern was fully encased in a colossal frozen prison. Steam billowed as fire met ice, but it was a losing battle for the wyvern. Its once mighty body was now nothing more than an enormous sculpture of frost.


    A deep cracking noise echoed through the battlefield as fissures spread along the wyvern''s frozen form. Then¡ª


    CRACK!


    Like shattered glass, the Fire Wyvern broke apart as large frozen chunks of its body crashed onto the ground, scattering lifelessly across the battlefield.


    Roar!


    A victorious roar erupted from Nix''s throat, reverberating through the surroundings, as this might be the hardest fight he had experienced so far.


    [Ding! Fenix has killed a Low-level Conqueror Rank Beast.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 2 billion Evolution Points.]


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    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 4x Random-level Summon Pool.]


    ¡ª


    [Ding! Nix has killed a Peak-level Dominator Rank Beast.]


    [Ding! Nix''s Experience at GrandLord Rank Beast has increased to 100%.] Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 15 million Evolution Points.]


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    Cain smiled widely, feeling proud of Nix''s progress because Nix was his first contracted beast, who had gone through thick and thin with him, and when he was in danger because of his carelessness before, Nix didn''t hesitate to burn his own bloodline to stand on his ground as he tried his best to defend him.


    Looking at Nix''s condition, who had gone through a rough battle, Cain even felt hurt a little bit when he watched Nix get hurt quite badly.


    He also had asked Fenix to watch Nix''s battle closely as he ordered him to immediately take action when Nix was in danger because he knew that it should be a close battle between Nix and the Fire Wyvern.


    That''s also why he wanted Nix to fight with the Fire Wyvern, as he knew that since it was a close battle, the experience that Nix would get should be at least 60%.

 Chapter 192 - 192: Discussing with the Head of the Liang Family

    Subsequently, Cain decided to complete Nix''s mission first by visiting a few places, as the mission only restricted that you could only acquire them on your own. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    At the same time, in his mansion, his clone called Yuchen and Old Feng over to his office, as he had something important to discuss with them.


    After they entered the building, Anya immediately enveloped the entire building with a thin barrier made out of flames, surprising Garran and Arion''s bodyguards, as they could feel the formidable barrier.


    "Young Master Cain, is there anything we could help you with?" Yuchen started the conversation formally when she sensed the barrier, as she thought that it must be something important if Cain had taken such precautions.


    "Let''s take a seat first," Cain replied with a smile as he pointed toward the chairs in front of his table.


    As the duo sat, he then added, "So, the reason why I called you here is that I need your help with something."


    "Just say the word, and we will immediately help you to the best of our abilities," Yuchen smiled.


    Cain then explained that he wanted to auction the three drops of blood that he had shown to them before, shocking them, as they hadn''t expected it at all.


    He also explained what they needed to do, as he wanted to prepare for the worst-case scenario.


    Cain explained that no matter what, no one could meet him (who was the seller) before he met the people from the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demonic Fox race, as he wanted to proceed with his plan first before dealing with the others.


    This was because he was confident that there would be pressure from many sides that the Starlight Auction House would bear, as there would be people from the strongest factions in the world who were interested in the blood.


    Especially the factions that were hostile toward the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demonic Fox race, since they definitely wouldn''t want to see their enemies become stronger.


    Therefore, Cain came up with an idea that the Starlight Auction House could use to avoid trouble, as he was sure that if they didn''t handle it properly, they might anger a top faction of the same level as the Palace of Celestial Light or even stronger.


    Cain instructed that if people from the top factions came to them, they should simply say that the seller was a mysterious man and that they couldn''t afford to offend him.


    This simple trick should be able to bluff them, as lately, even those from the hidden forces had started to make their moves one by one, and old monsters had also begun to awaken as the time of the Era of Gods neared.


    Not only that, Cain had also started to prepare on his side, as in the worst-case scenario where he couldn''t subdue them, he would immediately flee for his life at most.


    Though, even if he failed to do so, he could still cooperate or might join their force, as he thought that they shouldn''t let go of the opportunity to recruit someone who had awakened to the 9-tailed form.


    However, Cain wasn''t entirely sure, as he didn''t know much about the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demonic Fox race, and the people who were going to meet him might even be trying to kill him for reasons he didn''t know.


    That''s why he had been thinking about various possibilities beforehand, as he couldn''t predict what was going to happen at that time.


    After explaining his plan to Yuchen and Old Feng, Cain tapped his fingers on the armchair in rhythm, waiting for their response.


    "This¡­ I think we can help you with that, but can you discuss it directly with my father instead?" Yuchen asked with an awkward smile, as she couldn''t make decisions on matters like this.


    "No problem," Cain replied with a smile.


    Old Feng then took out his white jade pendant and contacted the patriarch, briefly informing him before handing the jade token politely to Cain.


    "Hello, Young Master Cain. I''m the head of the Liang Family, Liang Tian. You can call me whatever you want," Liang Tian introduced himself slowly.


    "Hello, Uncle Tian. I''m sorry to disturb you, but I need your help with some things," Cain greeted and immediately got straight to the point.


    "Old Feng has explained briefly to me, and I don''t see any reason to reject it, Young Master Cain," Liang Tian replied directly, as he also had his own reasons and was actually quite happy when Cain called him "Uncle," proving that at least Cain didn''t see him as a complete outsider.


    "Thank you, I will definitely remember this favor," Cain smiled and instantly felt relief, as the first step had been successful so far.


    "No problem. However, I still need to hear more from you regarding this, as Old Feng only explained it to me briefly," Liang Tian chuckled.


    Both of them then discussed the matter for quite a long time, as they needed to make a careful plan.


    After talking for a while, Liang Tian was surprised when he heard the detailed plan with various possibilities that he had also thought about. This made him look at Cain in a much better light, as he hadn''t expected that Cain had made such a meticulous plan.


    The auction had been decided to be held at the Starlight Auction House headquarters in 3 / 4 days, as they also needed to prepare a little and give time for people from the main continent to arrive.


    Not only that, but Cain also needed to prepare on his side, as he had to deal with quite a few things first before heading to the main world.


    "Thanks," Cain said with a smile while throwing the jade token back to Old Feng.


    Before Old Feng could reply, Yuchen chimed in, as she was curious about the result. "How was it?"


    "Uncle Tian agreed to my request and told me to look after you in the secret realm," Cain replied with a smile.

 Chapter 193 - 193: The 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox race goes all out!

    A few hours later¡­


    The moment the Starlight Auction House spread the news, the entire Main Continent immediately turned upside down as top factions'' attention was shifted towards the upcoming auction that might even be one of the biggest auctions in the entire world in recent times.


    Inside the main hall of the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demonic Fox Race, the Patriarch was sitting on the throne as he looked at the man who kneeled in front of him.


    "Patriarch, there''s big news!" The man reported hurriedly as he couldn''t contain his excitement after his findings about the news that should''ve given him a lot of credit.


    "What is it?" The patriarch tapped his feet on the floor, feeling curious that someone was this excited, as he thought that this time he might really get something useful that led towards the source of something that made the statue tremble twice. S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "The Starlight Auction House, which was a subordinate faction of the Palace of Celestial Light, announced that they would auction 3 blood essence drops of the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox bloodline. They claimed that if someone refined it, they would''ve had a chance to awaken the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox bloodline and even immediately awaken to the 1st tail¨C"


    The moment the patriarch heard it, he instantly smashed the armchair as he stood up while slapping it unconsciously.


    "Is what you just said true?" The patriarch''s eyes lit up, feeling excited since this news was the closest one that could lead to the source of something that made the statue tremble before.


    "Yes, patriarch!" The man stood up and nodded his head before explaining it further. "However, if someone failed in awakening the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox bloodline, they will undoubtedly be dead."


    He then added, "We also have confirmed with the Palace of Celestial Light. They said that the seller was a mysterious man after they talked to the patriarch of the Starlight Auction House. Not only that, the seller also mentioned that if someone from the fox race was the one who refined it, their chance of awakening the bloodline was higher. He also mentioned that if someone from the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox race was the one who refined it, their chance to succeed in awakening the 1st tail was higher depending on their potential, etc."


    The patriarch laughed loudly as he appeared in front of the man and patted his shoulder. "Good, good! You''ve done a great job!"


    "Thank you, patriarch!" The man smiled happily, feeling happy that the patriarch praised him because it was extremely rare for the patriarch to praise someone.


    "Oh yeah, I almost forgot this because it was quite absurd to hear. That man also mentioned that he wouldn''t meet anyone before meeting with someone from the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox race." The man scratched his head, feeling a little bit embarrassed that he almost forgot to mention this.


    When the patriarch heard it, he immediately frowned as he looked at the man before thinking about it for a few seconds.


    He then shouted loudly as his voice reverberated through the mountain. "Everyone of at least Envoy rank immediately comes to the main hall at once!"


    A minute later, every high-level individual had assembled inside the main hall as they were curious about the reason that the patriarch made them come to the main hall this time around.


    "Silence!" The patriarch tapped his feet on the floor as his gaze swept the crowd.


    "There''s big news that you need to hear." The patriarch said before looking at the man who reported the news before.


    The man then explained what he had reported to the patriarch, causing the people who attended to become excited as they hadn''t expected to hear such news.


    As the patriarch watched the crowd that started to make a commotion, he shouted loudly. "Jinyi!"


    Suddenly, a man in his early 40s, around 2 meters tall with a jacked body, walked forward and bowed slightly. "Yes, patriarch!"


    "You will be the leader of this team this time." The patriarch waved his hand dismissively as if it was nothing, surprising everyone as they knew what it meant by sending Hu Jinyi.


    Hu Jinyi was the strongest Guardian Elder and could be said to be the strongest person within the same rank or even the strongest under the Grand Elder.


    Not only that, he was also the strongest person within the clan that had awakened until the 3rd tail.


    That''s why, by sending the strongest Guardian Elder, the patriarch showed exactly that he represented the entire 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox race and their intention this time.


    "Qiancai!"


    An old man with long white hair walked forward and bowed slightly. "Yes, patriarch!"


    "You will assist Jinyi and act according to his instruction." The patriarch looked at the old man before looking towards the envoy who had reported the news. "You will also join them since you''re the one who reported the news."


    "Thank you, patriarch!" The man bowed as he felt happy that he was included within the team.


    This might be the biggest opportunity that he could get, considering the fact that this trip should be safe as there was the Guardian Elder with them and the Formation Hall Master.


    "Hehehe¡­ Little Tian, why didn''t you include me in this?" An old man''s voice could be heard from the entrance of the hall as the huge door suddenly opened, and an old man with a long white beard and hair could be seen walking slowly with the help of a cane.


    "Old Lao! Why are you here?" The patriarch was surprised when he saw the old man and immediately appeared in front of him, helping him to walk towards the throne.


    When most people from the crowd heard what the patriarch had said, they were shocked as they hadn''t expected to see a living legend with their own eyes.


    Old Lao was an ancestor that could be said to be the strongest within his generation, that not even the dragon race, phoenix race, and other strongest top factions could underestimate this old man.

 Chapter 194 - 194: Nix Becomes Dominator Rank Beast!

    At the same time that the huge commotion was happening on the Main Continent, Cain had already completed Nix''s mission. The group had visited several places to buy and collect the necessary ingredients, with Cain handling the process himself.


    While on the way to the next location, where Cain could find two beasts suitable as opponents for Nix and Little White, Fenix had already refined the evolution pill and immediately fed it to Nix inside the beast space.


    After waiting for a while, Cain ordered the system to upgrade Nix''s rank to the Dominator Rank.


    [Ding! 1 billion Evolution Points have been successfully detected.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host! Nix has successfully broken through to Dominator Rank Beast.]


    Once the usual process was complete and both Nix and Cain had grown stronger, Cain immediately checked Nix''s updated information, curious about his new stats after advancing to the Dominator Rank.


    [Race: Ice Dragon]


    [Attribute: Peak-level Ice Element]


    [Rank: Dominator Rank Beast]


    [Qualification: Dominator]


    [Skills: Ice Claw, Ice Spike, Ice Breath, Frost Armor, Ice Storm, Mirror Ice.]


    [Strength]: 13,750,000


    [Agility]: 12,500,000


    [Health]: 15,000,000


    [Sense]: 12,500,000


    [Energy]: 15,750,000


    Noticing that Nix had gained a new skill, Cain decided to check its description. If it was good enough, he intended to learn it himself.


    [Mirror Ice ¨C Reflects a portion of incoming magic attacks by forming a mirror-like ice wall.]


    "Not bad," Cain thought to himself before ordering the system to learn the skill. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Subsequently, Cain withdrew his projection as he detected two beasts that were perfect for Nix and Little White''s first team fight. Since he wanted them to develop teamwork in battle, this would be an ideal challenge.


    A few kilometers ahead, two Lion-type beasts roamed the area as if searching for prey. They were a Rockfang Lion and a Woodfang Lion.


    "Nix, Little White¡­ Be careful, because this is going to be your first team fight," Cain said with a smile as he watched them slowly advance toward the Lions.


    Roar!


    Awoo!


    Nix and Little White announced their presence, roaring and howling in sequence.


    The dense forest loomed over the battlefield, its towering trees casting dappled shadows upon the ground. The scent of damp earth filled the air as leaves rustled in the light afternoon breeze.


    This was the ideal hunting environment for the two lions, the Rockfang Lion and the Woodfang Lion, who moved through the thicket with ease, their golden eyes shining with wisdom.


    Their powerful frames moved fluidly as they stalked forward, the Rockfang Lion''s stone-like mane bristling, while the Woodfang Lion''s bark-like fur rustled as it absorbed the ambient energy of the surrounding flora.


    On the opposite side of the battlefield, Nix and Little White stood side by side, their bodies tense with anticipation. This was their first battle together as a team, and while both were strong individually, coordination was an entirely different challenge.


    They needed to rely on one another, to trust each other''s instincts in the heat of battle. But as the two lions emitted a deep, synchronized growl, it was clear they had been fighting together for far longer.


    With a mighty roar, the Rockfang Lion stomped on the ground, sending tremors through the earth. A shockwave of jagged stone erupted toward Nix and Little White.


    The Ice Dragon leaped backward with a powerful flap of his wings, while the Silver Moon Wolf dashed to the side with agility.


    However, just as they evaded the initial strike, the Woodfang Lion took advantage of the opening, its body blending into the surrounding trees as if vanishing into thin air.


    Little White''s ears twitched as his keen senses picked up the faintest disturbance.


    "Big Brother Nix, to your left!" Little White barked, telling his big brother about the lion''s whereabouts.


    Before Nix could fully react, the Woodfang Lion burst out of the shadows, its claws extending as thick vines wrapped around its legs, reinforcing its next attack.


    With a powerful swipe, it slashed across Nix''s side, sending icy scales flying and leaving a deep wound. Nix snarled as he retaliated with a swipe of his Ice Claw, but the lion nimbly retreated into the trees.


    Little White growled as he summoned his [Lunar Slash] skill. A crescent-shaped blade of silver energy formed in the air before he launched it toward the retreating Woodfang Lion.


    The onslaught slashed through the woods, bringing down trees in its path. However, the lion rotated its body at the last second, dodging the attack while using the falling debris as cover.


    Meanwhile, the Rockfang Lion wasn''t idle. It slammed its paws into the ground, activating its [Earthen Chains] skill, causing thick stone tendrils to erupt from the ground beneath Nix.


    The Ice Dragon roared as they coiled around his limbs and restricted his movement. Before he could break free, the Rockfang Lion charged, lowering its head to slam into him with its [Titan Ram] skill.


    "Big Brother Nix, hold on!" Little White barked as he dashed forward and activated his [Silver Fang] skill.


    His fangs shimmered with a silvery glow as he lunged at the Rockfang Lion''s exposed side. His teeth penetrated into the lion''s strong hide, forcing it to abandon its attack.


    The lion snarled in distress and lunged out with its tail, knocking Little White backward. The Little White slid across the dirt before quickly regaining his balance as his sharp eyes fixed on their foes.


    Nix took advantage of the distraction, using his [Frost Armor] skill to reinforce his body before using brute strength to shatter the stone chains binding him.


    Chunks of rock scattered as he flapped his wings, taking to the air for a better vantage point.


    He then inhaled deeply as he used his [Ice Breath] skill, unleashing a freezing torrent toward the Rockfang Lion.


    The lion roared, planting its feet firmly on the ground before activating its [Stone Bastion] skill. A protective layer of hardened rock enveloped its body, allowing it to endure the onslaught of icy energy with minimal damage.

 Chapter 195 - 195: Nix and Little Whites First Team Fight! (1)

    At the same time, the Woodfang Lion struck again from the shadows, its claws glowing with green energy as it activated its [Verdant Reap] skill, slashing at Nix from behind.


    The attack left deep gashes along his back, causing him to roar in pain as he barely managed to twist mid-air to avoid a fatal hit.


    Little White leaped forward, activating his [Moonlight Empowerment] skill. His silver fur shimmered as his strength and speed increased under the glowing light filtering through the treetops.


    He then lunged at the Woodfang Lion as his claws infused with lunar energy. He swiped at the beast''s legs, forcing it to retreat.


    However, the two lions worked in perfect unison. As the Woodfang Lion retreated, the Rockfang Lion took over, slamming its paw into the ground to trigger its [Seismic Quake] skill.


    The entire battlefield trembled violently as the ground beneath Nix and Little White fractured, throwing them off balance. S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Seizing the moment, the Woodfang Lion unleashed its [Thorn Barrage] skill, causing wooden spikes to sprout from the ground in every direction.


    Nix growled, flapping his wings furiously to escape, while Little White barely managed to weave through the gaps between the spikes. Despite their evasive maneuvers, both sustained minor injuries as some of the thorns grazed their bodies, spilling their blood.


    Nix narrowed his eyes as he panted slightly while looking at the Lions. ''Their coordination is perfect. If we don''t figure something out soon, we''ll keep getting pushed back.''


    Nix growled in frustration as his pride wounded just as much as his body. If they kept fighting separately, they would never gain the upper hand.


    The Rockfang Lion and the Woodfang Lion circled them, their golden eyes gleaming with confidence. They knew they had the advantage. They had fought together countless times, their bond forged through years of battling as a team.


    Compared to them, Nix and Little White were uncoordinated, their movements disconnected.


    As the lions prepared their next assault, Nix and Little White locked eyes for a brief moment. They didn''t need words to understand what needed to be done.


    The Rockfang Lion, who was standing firm with its massive stone-like fur, let out a deafening roar as it activated its [Earthquake Tremor] skill, causing the ground beneath Nix and Little White to violently shake.


    Trees creaked as their roots were torn from the soil, and several large cracks spread across the battlefield. The unstable terrain made it difficult for Nix and Little White to maintain their footing.


    Using his superior agility, Little White leaped from one solid piece of ground to another, avoiding the worst of the tremors.


    He then activated his [Moonlight Empowerment] skill, his silver fur glowing faintly under the scattered rays of sunlight breaking through the thick canopy.


    With his power surging, he dashed toward the Rockfang Lion, aiming to land a decisive blow with his [Silver Fang] skill.


    However, the Woodfang Lion was quick to react as It let out a piercing growl and activated its [Vine Snare] skill, summoning countless thick vines from the forest floor.


    The tendrils shot up, wrapping around Little White''s limbs mid-air, and stopped his momentum entirely. The vines tightened their grip as they attempted to crush him.


    "Awoo!"


    Little White howled as he struggled against the restraints, his claws slashing at the vines, but they regenerated too quickly.


    Seeing Little White in danger, Nix roared as he immediately activated his [Ice Storm] skill, summoning a freezing wind that swept through the battlefield.


    Snow and ice swirled violently, and sharp shards of ice appeared, ripping through the vines and freeing Little White. The unexpected dip in temperature caused the Woodfang Lion to tremble, as frost formed on its leafy fur.


    Regaining his balance, Little White immediately counterattacked. With a swift flick of his tail, he unleashed [Lunar Slash], sending a crescent-shaped silver energy wave directly at the Woodfang Lion.


    The attack struck the beast''s side, sending it crashing into a tree, causing its wooden armor to crack upon the impact.


    However, the Rockfang Lion took this opportunity to charge at Nix while he was momentarily distracted. With its body reinforced by earth energy, it lunged forward as its claws glowed with golden light while activating its [Crushing Boulder Strike] skill.


    Nix barely had time to react as he activated his [Frost Armor] skill, enveloping his body in a thick layer of ice just before the impact.


    The lion''s claws smashed into him, sending him sliding backward, but the icy protection absorbed most of the damage. Still, the sheer force of the attack left cracks in his armor, and he let out a low growl.


    The battle intensified further as the Rockfang and Woodfang Lions began using team-based tactics. The Woodfang Lion recovered quickly and summoned more vines, not to restrain Nix and Little White but to aid its ally.


    The vines coiled around the Rockfang Lion''s limbs, increasing its mobility and allowing it to leap through the battlefield with unnatural agility for its size.


    The Rockfang Lion launched another attack using its [Stone Fang Barrage] skill, sending a flurry of hardened rock shards flying toward Nix and Little White.


    Little White used [Light Barrier] to protect himself, but the impact pushed him back. Nix, on the other hand, activated his [Mirror Ice] skill, forming a reflective ice wall that deflected half of the rock shards back at the lion.


    Seeing the opportunity, Little White dashed in with incredible speed while utilizing his [Lunar Connection] skill to synchronize his attack with Nix''s.


    At that moment, Nix breathed in deeply, gathering energy before unleashing a devastating [Ice Breath] skill.


    The freezing energy spread across the battlefield, forcing the Woodfang Lion to shield itself with layers of thickened bark using its [Verdant Armor] skill.


    Despite the protection, the frost energy seeped into the cracks of the Woodfang Lion''s armor, slowing its movements.


    Little White capitalized on this moment as he activated his [Silver Eclipse] skill before launching himself at the Woodfang Lion with blinding speed. He bit deep into its side, causing it to let out a howl of pain.

 Chapter 196 - 196: Killing the Lions

    Seeing its partner in danger, the Rockfang Lion roared in rage. It then charged at Little White, who barely managed to dodge, but the lion adjusted mid-air using the vine support and slammed into him with an [Earth Shatter Charge] skill.


    The force sent Little White tumbling through the forest, crashing through several trees before he finally stopped himself with his claws.


    Panting heavily, Little White shook off the pain and stood his ground, his silver eyes locked onto his opponent. He could feel his connection with Nix strengthening, their teamwork improving as they began predicting each other''s movements.


    Nix roared and dashed forward, coordinating with Little White without words. The moment he attacked, Little White moved in synchrony, striking from the opposite side. Their movements that were once clumsy and misaligned were now synchronized.


    A deep rumble spread across the battlefield as the Rockfang Lion suddenly slammed its paws into the earth, sending shockwaves through the ground. Cracks formed beneath Nix and Little White, jagged stone spikes erupting upward in a deadly attempt to impale them.


    At the same time, the Woodfang Lion roared as its body radiated an emerald glow. Vines that were as thick as tree trunks, erupted out from the ground, lashing toward the duo like living serpents.


    This was their ultimate combination technique. The entire battlefield seemed to turn against Nix and Little White as the forest itself had become an extension of their enemies'' will.


    Nix spread his wings and took flight, narrowly avoiding the stone spikes that erupted beneath him. But the vines were relentless, stretching high into the sky, twisting and snaking after him.


    Little White, relying on his superior agility, darted between the rising stone formations, slashing at the vines with his glowing silver claws.


    "They''re desperate," Cain observed from a distance as his gaze locked onto the battlefield.


    He could feel the sheer intensity of the lions'' final attack. But Nix and Little White had grown stronger throughout this battle, and he was confident in their victory.


    Determined to finish this fight, Nix unleashed his [Ice Storm] skill at full power. The temperature plummeted as powerful gusts of frozen wind howled through the battlefield, turning the vines into brittle icicles that shattered upon impact.


    The ground, once cracked and volatile, was coated in a thick layer of ice, slowing the Rockfang Lion''s movements. But even as it struggled, the lion let out a guttural snarl and activated one final technique [Titan''s Roar].


    A thunderous shockwave exploded outward, shattering the ice around it and forcing Nix to retreat into the sky momentarily. The Rockfang Lion''s body bulked up as its muscles grew denser, its fur turning into a hardened stone-like texture. It had sacrificed speed for pure, unrelenting strength.


    At the same time, the Woodfang Lion''s emerald glow intensified as it activated its healing skill. Its injuries rapidly healed, fresh layers of bark-like armor forming along its body.


    Little White''s silver eyes gleamed as he turned to Nix as if to say. "Now is the time to end this."


    Nix only nodded his head in response.


    Little White howled as his body shimmered under the evening light, activating his [Moonlight Empowerment] skill. A silvery aura enveloped him, his claws elongating into deadly crescent blades, his speed doubling as moonlight infused his entire body.


    At the same time, Nix spread his wings wide, channeling all of his energy into one final attack.


    Massive pillars of ice erupted around him, forming an intricate pattern in the sky. Countless massive jagged ice spikes hovered around him, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.


    The two lions lunged, their combined power threatening to crush everything in their path. But Little White was now moving faster than the eye could follow.


    He weaved through their attacks, striking at their legs, joints, and vulnerable spots with such accuracy. Every slash left glowing silver wounds that sapped the lions'' strength. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    High above, Nix finally unleashed his finishing move. The sky itself seemed to crack as thousands of razor-sharp ice spears rained down like meteors.


    Each spike was infused with devastating cold, capable of freezing even the toughest of foes in an instant.


    The Rockfang Lion roared and tried to summon another [Titan''s Roar] skill, but before it could release the shockwave, Little White struck its throat with the [Lunar Slash] skill, silencing it permanently.


    The lion''s eyes widened in horror as the first wave of ice spears impaled its hardened body, freezing it mid-motion.


    The Woodfang Lion attempted to escape, vines shooting from the ground to propel itself away, but Nix would not let it.


    A colossal ice spike, twice the size of the lion itself, descended with terrifying speed, piercing through its back and pinning it to the earth.


    For a moment, everything was still.


    CRACK!


    The Rockfang Lion''s petrified body shattered into countless frozen shards, its once-mighty frame now nothing but ice and dust. The Woodfang Lion let out a final, strangled growl before succumbing as its body turned into a crystalline monument of its last stand.


    The battlefield that once teemed with chaos has fallen into silence now. The forest, now half-covered in frost, bore witness to the overwhelming strength of the victorious duo.


    Nix and Little White stood side by side as their breath misted in the cold evening air, and their bodies were covered in wounds, yet their eyes shone with triumph.


    "Well done. You two are finally starting to fight like a real team." Cain nodded in approval.


    Roar!


    Awoo!


    Nix and Little White roared and howled in response before approaching Cain and the others.


    [Ding! Nix and Little White have killed the two Lions.]


    [Ding! Nix''s Experience at Dominator Rank Beast has increased to 40%.]


    [Ding! Little White''s Experience at King Rank Beast has increased to 30%.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 325 million Evolution Points.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1,390 Gacha Points.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1x High-level Lottery Pool.]


    Taking a glance at Nix and Little White''s experiences, Cain was a little bit disappointed as he thought that it was too little.


    However, after thinking about it for a few seconds, he realized that it actually made sense since their opponents'' this time were actually not that strong, and their struggle before was because they lacked experience in a team fight.


    Cain then decided to look for a stronger opponent where he was sure that Nix and Little White would struggle so much that they would experience fighting with their life on the line, as he guessed that the experience they would obtain would be much higher at that time.


    ¡­


    While letting Nix and Little White have a rest and recuperation in the beast space, Cain searched in the surroundings for quite a while since he wanted to find a really strong duo of beasts this time around.


    After detecting two beasts that he thought would be an extremely tough match for Nix and Little White, Cain immediately asked the crow to head east.


    A few kilometers ahead in the quiet forest, two wolf-type beasts were having a feast below a huge tree as they were eating a massive dead body that Cain guessed to be a moose.


    "Nix, Little White¡­ Remember this! Your opponents this time are much harder than those two weak lions. So, prioritize your safety over anything else."


    Roar!


    Awoo!


    Nix and Little White roared and howled in response while they announced their presence.


    On one end, Nix and Little White stood side by side, their bodies taut with anticipation. Their previous battles had been difficult, but this was different. The two beasts before them were far more dangerous.


    Opposite them, two large wolves loomed near the remnants of their feast. One was coated in jet-black fur that absorbed the light around it, its piercing red eyes gleaming with malice. The Dark Reaper Wolf.


    The other one was the Light Reaper Wolf, standing beside it with its pristine white fur shimmering under the fading sunlight, golden eyes exuding an aura of cold calculation.


    These were no ordinary beasts. Their movements were fluid and synchronized, their breaths perfectly timed as if they shared one mind.


    A deep, guttural growl emanated from the Dark Reaper Wolf as it bared its fangs. The Light Reaper Wolf followed suit, the air around its body shimmering with condensed light energy.


    Without warning, the two lunged forward in unison, moving so swiftly that their forms blurred into streaks of light and shadow.


    Nix reacted instantly as he flapped his wings and launched himself into the air to avoid the sudden charge.


    Little White, relying on his superior agility, sidestepped the Light Reaper Wolf''s lunge and countered with a vicious swipe of his claws, aiming for its exposed side, but the attack never landed.


    The Light Reaper Wolf twisted its body at the last second, the shimmering light around its form solidifying into a protective barrier.


    Little White''s claws slipped against the barrier, unable to pierce through, and in that moment of vulnerability, the Dark Reaper Wolf struck.


    A blur of darkness surged behind Little White as the Dark Reaper Wolf materialized, its fangs bared in a predatory grin. Before he could react, a shadowy claw lashed out, raking across his side with terrifying force.


    A pained howl tore from Little White''s throat as he was sent sliding across the ground, deep gashes marking his silver fur.


    "Little White!" Nix growled, his icy aura flaring as he retaliated. He twisted in the air and unleashed his [Ice Breath], a torrent of freezing wind rushing towards the Dark Reaper Wolf. The ground where the breath touched crystallized instantly, a jagged frost spreading rapidly.

 Chapter 197 - 197: Nix’s Wing Severed in Battle

    But just as the attack was about to reach its target, the Light Reaper Wolf intervened.


    The golden shimmer around its body intensified as it activated its [Luminous Barrier] skill, forming a radiant dome of light that nullified Nix''s attack on impact. The ice dissipated harmlessly, leaving the Dark Reaper Wolf completely unscathed.


    "Tch." Cain clicked his tongue in annoyance as he watched the wolves'' teamwork unfold. "Their coordination is on another level. Nix and Little White need to adapt quickly."


    Nix dove downward, landing beside Little White, who shook off the pain and stood his ground. The wounds on his side slowly mended as his [Lunar Regeneration] skill kicked in, but the damage was done since his movements had already been hindered.


    The two Reaper Wolves circled them like predators toying with their prey, their eyes gleaming with intelligence.


    Little White let out a sharp growl, his silver fur bristling. "They''re too fast. Their movements are synchronized too. We need to break their coordination."


    Nix nodded as his icy breath formed mist in the warm air. "Then let''s separate them."


    With a powerful beat of his wings, Nix charged forward, targeting the Light Reaper Wolf. Little White mirrored his movement, dashing toward the Dark Reaper Wolf at full speed. The plan was simple, forcing them into separate fights where their teamwork wouldn''t be as effective.


    The Reaper Wolves responded instantly, but for the first time, there was a slight hesitation. Their bodies tensed as they realized the shift in strategy. And in that moment of hesitation, Nix attacked.


    Utilizing his [Ice Claw] skill, his claws gleamed with frozen energy as he swiped at the Light Reaper Wolf. This time, the barrier didn''t form fast enough, and the attack landed as it gouged deep into its side. The beast let out a snarl of pain as its golden eyes flashed with fury.


    On the other hand, Little White activated his [Lunar Slash] skill, and a crescent-shaped blade of pure moonlight erupted from his claws. The Dark Reaper Wolf, reacting at the last second, melted into the shadows using [Phantom Step], narrowly evading the attack.


    The battle escalated into a blur of furious exchanges. Nix and the Light Reaper Wolf clashed repeatedly, his icy assaults countered by dazzling bursts of light. On the other side, Little White weaved through the battlefield, dodging shadowy strikes while retaliating with precise slashes.


    But even as they fought to break their opponents'' coordination, the difference in experience became glaringly clear. The Reaper Wolves weren''t just strong as they were seasoned fighters.


    The moment the wolves sensed the shift in their strategy, they adapted.


    The Dark Reaper Wolf suddenly disengaged from Little White, vanishing into the ground as if melting into the shadows. Before Nix could react, the beast re-emerged directly beneath him, lunging upward with a devastating bite.


    Nix barely managed to twist his body midair, but the Dark Reaper Wolf''s fangs still scraped against his wing, leaving behind jagged gashes. The pain momentarily disrupted his flight, forcing him to land heavily on the ground. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    At the same time, the Light Reaper Wolf capitalized on the opening and released a blinding pulse of energy from its body as it used its [Solar Eruption] skill.


    A violent explosion of light engulfed the area, forcing both Nix and Little White to shield their eyes as searing heat washed over them. The attack didn''t just blind them as it left them momentarily vulnerable.


    That was all the Reaper Wolves needed.


    The Dark Reaper Wolf reappeared behind Nix and struck with its [Shadow Rend] skill, its claws coated in pure darkness as they tore through his Frost Armor, leaving deep wounds along his side.


    As he was still recovering from the light burst, Little White barely had time to react before the Light Reaper Wolf descended upon him with its [Luminous Fang] skill. The golden jaws clamped down on his shoulder, puncturing deep into his flesh.


    A howl of agony echoed through the forest as blood splattered across the ground.


    Cain''s eyes narrowed as he observed the battle. "This is bad."


    Nix and Little White panted heavily, their bodies riddled with fresh wounds. Their opponents were relentless, and their perfectly coordinated attacks left little room for counterplay.


    The Reaper Wolves prowled forward, their crimson and golden eyes glowing with cold, predatory amusement. They knew they had the upper hand.


    And for the first time since the battle began, Nix and Little White felt the weight of true desperation settling in.


    The battle had drained a significant portion of his stamina, and despite his overwhelming endurance, he could feel his movements becoming sluggish.


    Little White stood beside him, blood dripping from a wound near his ribs, his silver fur stained crimson. The coordination of their enemies was unlike the lions they had faced before, and the difference in teamwork was beginning to show its effects.


    They were wolves bred for assassination, their skills honed to perfection. Unlike the Rockfang and Woodfang Lions, who had relied on brute force and elemental skills, these two were precise, calculated, and deadly.


    Little White lunged forward first, aiming for the Dark Reaper Wolf, but the beast moved with blinding speed, sidestepping at the last moment before slamming its claws into his side.


    A pained yelp tore from Little White''s throat as he tumbled backward, rolling across the dirt. Before he could regain his footing, the Light Reaper Wolf struck as a blinding arc of white energy flashed through the air with its [Judgment Fang] skill, landing directly on Little White''s already wounded body. The impact sent him crashing into a nearby tree, coughing up blood.


    "Little White!" Nix roared, his icy aura flaring to life as he activated his [Frost Armor] skill. His body was coated in layers of thick, crystalline ice, a defensive measure against the wolves'' lethal strikes.


    Without hesitation, he unleashed his [Ice Breath] skill, and an enormous beam of freezing energy surged toward the Light Reaper Wolf.


    However, the Dark Reaper Wolf appeared in front of its partner just in time, its body flickering into the shadows before vanishing completely. A fraction of a second later, it reappeared right beside Nix, its fangs sinking deep into the dragon''s left wing.


    Agonizing pain shot through Nix''s body as he thrashed violently, but the wolf refused to let go. Instead, it used its technique that corroded and shredded whatever it latched onto.


    Nix let out a bellowing roar as the corruption spread, blackened wounds appearing across his wing.


    Despite his injuries, Little White pushed himself up. His silver eyes burned with determination as he tapped into his [Lunar Regeneration] skill, rapidly healing some of his wounds.


    He then charged at the Light Reaper Wolf once more, his movements now faster thanks to his [Moonlight Empowerment] skill. The Light Reaper Wolf met his advance with its [Radiant Strike] skill, the two attacks colliding in a spectacular explosion of light and energy, sending shockwaves through the battlefield.


    As Little White kept the Light Reaper Wolf occupied, Nix twisted his body violently, slamming his tail into the Dark Reaper Wolf with all his strength. The beast was sent hurtling backward, skidding across the forest floor, but it quickly regained its footing.


    Nix took the opportunity to create distance, his wing still partially disabled from the previous attack. Gritting his teeth, he poured energy into his [Mirror Ice] skill, creating a reflective wall of ice in front of him to deter further magic-based attacks.


    However, the wolves had anticipated this. The Light Reaper Wolf suddenly disengaged from Little White, dashing toward Nix at an incredible speed.


    Its entire body glowed as it activated its [Luminous Dash] skill, an ability that granted it temporary intangibility. Passing right through the [Mirror Ice] barrier as if it were air, it reappeared directly in front of Nix.


    Before Nix could react, the wolf launched a devastating attack as it used its [Celestial Cleave] skill. A massive crescent of radiant energy slashed across Nix''s torso, cutting through his defenses like paper.


    Blood sprayed into the air as Nix staggered backward as he barely managed to remain on his feet.


    "Damn it!" Nix growled in frustration as his vision blurred from the pain.


    The Dark Reaper Wolf seized the moment of weakness, vanishing once more before reappearing right beneath Nix. It leaped upward, its claws wreathed in dark energy as it activated its [Abyssal Rend] skill.


    The strike was aimed directly at Nix''s wing joint, a calculated move to utterly cripple him. Nix barely managed to block with his claws, but the force of the assault knocked him back.


    Little White saw Nix struggling and desperately attempted to rush to his aid, but the Light Reaper Wolf blocked his path as its golden eyes glowed with merciless intent.


    "Nix!" Little White called out, but before he could reach his partner, the Light Reaper Wolf delivered a savage blow, its claws sinking deep into his shoulder.


    At that moment, the Dark Reaper Wolf reappeared in the air, descending upon Nix like a shadow of death. This time, there was no escape.


    With an ear-splitting crack, the Dark Reaper Wolf''s claws sliced through Nix''s wing, severing half of it completely.


    A deafening roar of pain echoed through the battlefield as blood sprayed into the air like a crimson mist. Nix''s body crashed into the ground with a thunderous impact, sending debris flying in all directions.


    The agony was indescribable as half of his wing was gone, and his ability to take flight had been completely stripped away. He gasped for breath as he struggled to move, but the pain was overwhelming.

 Chapter 198 - 198: Nix burned his blood essence!

    "My lord, should I help them?" Fenix looked at Cain, who seemed to be worried about Nix and Little White''s safety.


    Sigh!


    "Don''t help them unless their life is on the line." Cain sighed before replying to Fenix as he waved his hand dismissively, thinking that it was actually unnecessary since he knew that at most Nix would''ve burned his bloodline the moment either his or Little White''s life was threatened.


    Because Cain had ordered both of them to fight on their own as if he wasn''t there watching them, which meant that Cain wouldn''t help them.


    Naturally, Cain didn''t tell him that he would help them in case their lives would be in danger, as he wanted them to be independent and wouldn''t rely on his protection.


    ¡­


    "BIG BROTHER NIX!" Little White''s barking was filled with pure anguish as he watched his elder brother''s body crash into the ground. His vision blurred with rage, and for the first time, he felt a deep, burning hatred rise within him.


    The two Reaper Wolves stood over Nix''s broken half-wing, their expressions filled with victory. They had successfully dismantled their opponent, leaving him vulnerable and helpless.


    But just as they prepared to deliver the finishing blow, Nix''s body trembled. Despite his devastating injuries, despite the blood pouring from his wounds, his eyes still burned with a fierce, unrelenting light. He was not done. He would not fall here.


    As the Dark and Light Reaper Wolves lunged forward for the final strike, Nix''s energy spiked violently, an icy aura bursting forth as his survival instincts flared. Little White, still filled with fury, forced himself to his feet, his silver aura intertwining with Nix''s icy blue glow.


    Nix couldn''t afford to hesitate any longer.


    His icy blue eyes blazed with an eerie light as he made his decision. If he held back any longer, they would both die here. He had only one choice left. That was to burn his blood essence.


    Even though he might get scolded by his master later, this was the only option he had if he didn''t want him and Little White to die.


    The moment the thought crossed his mind, he gritted his teeth and activated the forbidden power. Instantly, a crimson glow erupted from within him, his entire body igniting with a blazing aura of ice and frost.


    His scales shimmered with an otherworldly radiance as his power surged wildly, shattering his previous limits. A roar erupted from his throat, shaking the entire forest as a storm of frost burst outward in all directions.


    His stats had skyrocketed as they didn''t just double, they quintupled. The sheer intensity of his aura caused the ground beneath him to freeze solid, the air itself trembling from the terrifying pressure he exuded. His wounds, though still present, no longer held him back as his raw power overwhelmed the pain.


    The Dark and Light Reaper Wolves instinctively felt the shift. Their predatory instincts screamed danger as they roared in unison, their own auras flaring violently.


    Recognizing the need to match Nix''s power, they also resorted to burning their blood essence. Their bodies glowed with radiant light and abyssal darkness, their muscles bulging as their strength doubled. Their synchronized movements became sharper, faster, and deadlier.


    The Dark Reaper Wolf then vanished into the shadows while the Light Reaper Wolf became a blinding streak of silver light, both moving at speeds far surpassing their previous limits. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    However, as Nix was now empowered beyond reason, he saw them clearly. He then twisted his body, dodging a deadly claw strike from the shadows while simultaneously blocking a piercing light-infused fang strike with his reinforced Frost Armor.


    Little White, feeling the surge of power from his brother, refused to be left behind. His own energy flared as he activated [Lunar Connection], synchronizing his senses with Nix''s. Their instincts merged for a fleeting moment, allowing them to anticipate the wolves'' next moves.


    Seizing the opportunity, Nix lunged forward with newfound speed. His Ice Claws gleamed with deadly intent as he swiped at the Dark Reaper Wolf, tearing through its shoulder before it could fully retreat into the shadows. The beast howled in agony but retaliated instantly, unleashing a torrent of darkness that sought to devour Nix.


    Nix then used his [Mirror Ice] skill, creating a crystalline barrier materialized just in time, reflecting a portion of the Dark Reaper Wolf''s attack back at it.


    The beast recoiled as its own dark energy struck its body, disrupting its movements for a split second. That split second was all Nix needed.


    Subsequently, Nix used his [Ice Breath] skill, and a massive torrent of frost erupted from his maw, engulfing the Dark Reaper Wolf entirely. The beast thrashed wildly, its fur freezing over, its limbs slowing as layers of ice encased it.


    It tried to break free, but Nix was relentless. He created an enormous ice spike beneath the struggling wolf, and with a final roar, he drove it straight through its chest.


    The Dark Reaper Wolf let out a final, agonized howl before its body shattered into countless frozen shards.


    ''One down.'' Nix thought to himself as he glanced at the next target.


    Meanwhile, Little White faced off against the Light Reaper Wolf; their speeds matched in a dazzling display of agility and precision. They clashed repeatedly, silver and gold streaks intertwining like celestial dancers. But with Nix''s overwhelming presence on the battlefield, the Light Reaper Wolf faltered for just a moment.


    That moment cost it everything.


    Nix''s body was still burned with the power of his sacrificed essence, but he wasn''t done yet. With blinding speed, he launched himself at the Light Reaper Wolf, his claws brimming with frost.


    The Light Reaper Wolf tried to evade, but Little White''s [Silver Fang] tore into its hind leg, forcing it to stumble.


    Before it could recover, Nix''s Ice Claw slashed across its torso, followed by a devastating [Ice Storm] skill. The sudden drop in temperature paralyzed the wolf''s movements, its light flickering unsteadily.


    With no hesitation, Nix prepared his final attack. His eyes locked onto his target as he summoned every ounce of power left within him. The ground beneath him cracked as a monstrous [Ice Spike] skill formed, jagged and deadly.


    With a roar that shook the heavens, he slammed the attack into the Light Reaper Wolf''s chest. The beast let out a final, heart-wrenching cry before its entire body was encased in an unbreakable prison of ice.


    CRACK!


    The frozen wolf shattered into a million pieces, its essence dissipating into the cold winds.


    The battle was over.


    Nix stood amidst the destruction, his body trembling as the effects of his burned blood essence took hold. His strength rapidly drained, his vision blurred, and his breathing grew ragged. But he remained standing as he had won.


    Little White limped to his side, his golden eyes filled with awe and concern. Despite their injuries, despite the near-death struggle, they had emerged victorious.


    Looking at his exhausted and battered contracted beasts, Cain ordered the crow to head there.


    Sigh!


    Cain sighed as he thought that he needed to find another Ice Dragon''s blood essence since Nix had burned his blood a little bit.


    He then jumped on the ground and walked towards them. "At least you two are safe. That''s what matters."


    Nix looked down apologetically, knowing that he just made a mistake since he had been warned by his master to not burn his blood essence because it would just increase his problem.


    "It''s okay, Nix." Cain patted his head softly. "As I said before, both of your safety are what matter the most."


    When Nix heard it, he instantly became happy and stroked his head at Cain''s body with a low growl.


    "It''s just a blood essence, I can get it for you again in a few days at most." Cain petted Nix''s head before looking at Little White. "Little White, you''ve also done a great job!"


    Little White also immediately became happy as he came to Cain and compressed his size before jumping to his arms happily.


    Cain then took out two healing pills and asked both of them to eat it, as he wanted them to recuperate in the beast space faster.


    After putting both of them inside the beast space, Cain finally heard the system notifications that he had been waiting for, as he wanted to see what % of experience they gained by killing these wolves.


    [Ding! Nix and Little White have killed the two Peak-level Dominator Rank Wolves.]


    [Ding! Nix''s Experience at Dominator Rank Beast has increased to 100%.]


    [Ding! Little White''s Experience at King Rank Beast has increased to 100%.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1.2 billion Evolution Points.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 3,000 Gacha Points.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1x High-level Summon Pool.]


    Looking at both Nix and Little White''s experience that had increased to 100%, Cain felt relieved as he thought that this fight had at least made their experience full.


    Now he just needed to think about what method he would use to obtain the blood essence, as he had a few methods in mind.


    The simplest method was just to ask the Starlight Auction House to collect one, but he just didn''t want to order them too much, especially at this time with everyone''s eyes focusing on them.


    After thinking for a few seconds, he finally decided to use a method that would definitely ensure he would obtain the blood essence, and he might even be able to get a high-level one, as he wanted to play a little dirty while he was at it.


    >>>>


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 Chapter 199 - 199: Little White Becomes Conqueror Rank Beast!

    Cain''s method was actually simple, as he would announce that anyone who wanted to meet him as the seller must bring a gift of either phoenix blood essence or ice dragon essence.


    He was confident that at least a few of them would later present these items to him as a "gift."


    There was even the possibility that their quality might exceed his expectations, considering they would likely assume the mysterious seller was very powerful and therefore wouldn''t need low-quality blood essences.


    That was why, when Cain noticed Nix wanted to burn his blood essence, he didn''t stop him¡ªhe had already thought of backup plans in case he needed to find ice dragon blood essence.


    Once the pill he had given to Little White took effect, restoring him fully, Cain decided to upgrade Little White''s rank since he couldn''t wait for him to become a Conqueror Rank Beast.


    "System, upgrade Little White''s rank to Conqueror Rank Beast!" Cain ordered.


    [Ding! Do you want to upgrade Little White''s rank to Peak-level Conqueror Rank Beast?]


    "Yes," Cain replied eagerly.


    [Ding! 100 billion Evolution Points have been successfully deducted.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host! Little White has successfully broken through to the Conqueror Rank Beast.]


    AWOO!


    Little White howled loudly, delighted that he had become stronger in such a short time¡ªstronger even than his parents.


    Naturally, Cain also felt happy, even though his own strength wouldn''t increase as much, since Little White could only become a Low-level Conqueror Rank Beast.


    Cain then checked Little White''s information, curious to see whether he had awakened a new skill.


    [Name: Little White]


    [Race: Silver Moon Wolf]


    [Attributes: Peak-level Lunar Element, Peak-level Light Element]


    [Rank: Peak-level King Rank Beast]


    [Qualification: Conqueror Rank Beast]


    [Skills: Silver Eclipse, Lunar Slash, Light Barrier, Moonlight Empowerment, Lunar Connection, Lunar Regeneration, Silver Fang, Eclipse Fenrir''s Descent]


    [Strength]: 18,900,000


    [Agility]: 21,600,000 Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    [Health]: 18,000,000


    [Sense]: 19,800,000


    [Energy]: 19,500,000


    [Eclipse Fenrir''s Descent ¨C The user''s latent power awakens, transforming them into a colossal, spectral Silver Moon Fenrir. Their body radiates pure lunar energy, and their speed, strength, and regeneration skyrocket.


    __Effects:


    __The user''s attacks gain True Moonlight Damage, bypassing most defenses. Every movement leaves an afterimage that can attack independently.


    __Their howls become shockwaves capable of leveling the battlefield.


    __The form lasts for a limited time but can be extended under intense battle conditions.


    __Once deactivated, the user experiences extreme exhaustion.]


    When Cain saw Little White''s new skill, he immediately commanded the system to copy it.


    As he was about to depart from the battlefield and head toward his kingdom, he sensed Little White''s call.


    Little White conveyed his wish to fight again, feeling helpless for not contributing much in the previous battle with Nix, which had led to his big brother losing half of his wing.


    Cain mulled it over briefly and agreed, seeing this as not only fulfilling Little White''s desire but also giving him another opportunity to gain experience¡ªa win-win situation.


    "Veyron, bring out Frostfang and have him suppress his strength to Low-level Conqueror Rank, then ask him to teach Little White about fighting," Cain said, glancing at Veyron as he released Little White.


    "Yes, my lord," Veyron replied with a nod.


    ¡­


    About 15 minutes later, Cain finally located another duo of beasts he deemed suitable opponents for Little White and Frostfang.


    Ten kilometers away, in a vast grassland, a Fire War Horse and a Wood War Horse were lying peacefully in the middle of their territory.


    "Remember to learn from Frostfang and stay cautious, okay?" Cain gently patted Little White, who rested in his arms with a small smile.


    Woof!


    Little White barked softly in acknowledgment, nuzzling against Cain''s chest briefly before hopping down and revealing his true form.


    AWOO!


    AWOO!


    Little White and Frostfang howled in unison, loudly announcing their presence in the territory of other beasts.


    The afternoon sun cast its golden rays across the expansive grassland, a gentle breeze swaying the tall blades and filling the air with the soft rustling of nature.


    In this open space, two figures stood side by side: Little White, the Silver Moon Wolf, and Frostfang, a large, powerful snow wolf exuding a calm yet intimidating aura.


    A short distance away, two War Horses grazed in lazy arcs, one radiating fiery energy with a flickering mane of flames and the other emanating a calm yet potent aura of verdant power. Despite their seemingly tranquil demeanor, both horses possessed a lethal, battle-hardened edge that made them formidable foes.


    Little White felt a trickle of excitement course through him. He had fought numerous battles with Nix, but this time, his partner was Frostfang, a beast belonging to Veyron, who was tasked with teaching him the art of coordinated team combat.


    The notion thrilled Little White as he yearned to improve after witnessing how synergy could decide the outcome of even the most intense battles.


    Yet, there was no denying a small flicker of uncertainty in his heart. ''Would their teamwork flow as smoothly as that of the Reaper Wolves or the War Lions he had faced before?''


    "Stay close to me," Frostfang''s calm voice rumbled, carried by a telepathic link they shared for the fight that Cain asked the system to help them communicate with each other. "We''ll try a combined assault first. Watch my movements and adapt quickly if they evade or retaliate."


    Little White nodded, summoning a spark of confidence as he locked eyes with the Fire War Horse and the Wood War Horse. Their eyes shimmered with intelligence as these were no mere beasts blindly attacking. They recognized the threat before them and prepared accordingly.


    The Fire War Horse snorted, pawing at the ground with a hoof burning like embers, while the Wood War Horse''s mane twitched, leaves rustling quietly as vibrant green energy pulsed from its body.


    Within seconds, the tension erupted into action. The Fire War Horse reared up, releasing a surge of flame from its hooves as it used its [Blazing Charge] skill, and lunged toward Frostfang, scorching the grass beneath it.


    Meanwhile, the Wood War Horse galloped in a wide arc, vines protruding from its hind legs as it activated its skill [Verdant Leap,] bounding gracefully across the field to intercept Little White from the side.


    "Now!" Frostfang''s voice was calm but laced with urgency.


    Little White inhaled sharply, tapping into [Moonlight Empowerment]. The lingering daylight didn''t provide the best conditions for harnessing lunar power, but he could still draw upon a fraction of its might.


    His silver fur shimmered faintly, boosting his speed just enough to slip past the Wood War Horse''s initial rush. At the same time, Frostfang dashed forward, ice crystals forming around his paws as it used an ability he called [Frozen Sprint], which granted him a slick but controlled glide over the terrain.


    They then struck together. Frostfang aimed for the Fire War Horse, releasing shards of razor-thin ice with a skill called [Frost Shatter], while Little White swiped at the Wood War Horse with his [Silver Fang], a streak of glimmering silver energy fanning out from his jaws.


    Initially, it looked promising. The Fire War Horse neighed in alarm as Frostfang''s ice shards cut a shallow gash across its flank, causing flames to sputter momentarily. The Wood War Horse, forced to swerve, stumbled slightly as Silver Fang scraped its side, scoring the bark-like growth that encased its torso. However, their advantage was short-lived.


    Demonstrating remarkable coordination, the War Horses swiftly swapped targets mid-movement. The Fire War Horse pivoted, releasing a plume of searing flame from its nostrils as it used its [Flare Roar] skill.


    A wave of scorching air that rolled toward Little White, forcing him to use his [Light Barrier] skill. Although his barrier held, the intense heat still schorched his fur, sending sparks flying in every direction.


    Simultaneously, the Wood War Horse galloped toward Frostfang, activating its [Earthen Bind] skill. Roots and vines erupted from the ground beneath Frostfang''s feet, seeking to ensnare him.


    Frostfang growled, focusing on severing them with a quick slash of his icy claws. His reaction was a fraction too slow, however, and one vine wrapped around his hind leg, yanking him off-balance long enough for the Fire War Horse to capitalize.


    The Fire War Horse dashed in, hooves blazing, delivering a punishing kick to Frostfang''s flank. The impact echoed across the grassland, sending the large wolf tumbling through the dirt.


    Frostfang grunted as he shook off the disorientation, internalizing a lesson for Little White: They had tried to replicate synergy by attacking in tandem, but the War Horses had outmaneuvered them with their own brand of cooperation.


    "Stick closer," Frostfang admonished calmly. "We mustn''t let them separate us."


    Little White nodded. The duo retreated a few paces, regrouping in the center of the field with their backs nearly touching. Both beasts breathed heavily, scuffed and bruised. The War Horses circled them at a moderate distance, tails flicking, eyes narrowed, as if waiting for the perfect moment to strike again.


    Taking a steadying breath, Little White locked eyes with Frostfang. Without words, they formed a rudimentary plan as Frostfang would occupy the Fire War Horse''s attention, using his icy abilities to contain or slow it, while Little White targeted the Wood War Horse, who seemed adept at using the environment to its advantage. If they could neutralize one enemy quickly, they might force the other to fight alone.


    They attacked again. This time, Frostfang led with a wide barrage of ice shards, a technique he referred to as [Glacial Barrage], creating a temporary zone of frost that forced the Fire War Horse to dodge.


    Meanwhile, Little White dashed around the perimeter, counting on [Lunar Regeneration] to heal his minor wounds and keep him nimble.

 Chapter 200 - 200: Duo Wolves vs Duo War Horses

    The Wood War Horse, anticipating a direct assault, trotted sideways, sprouting brambles across the grass with its [Verdant Growth] skill to hamper Little White''s approach.


    Seeing the brambles, Little White activated [Moonlight Empowerment] again, pushing a burst of speed into his limbs. He leaped high, soaring over the spiky vines as a shimmering silver aura enveloped him. Twisting in midair, he launched [Lunar Slash] skill downward in a crescent arc.


    The Wood War Horse whinnied, summoning a wall of barklike armor to shield itself at the last moment. Splinters flew as Little White''s attack collided with the barrier, and although it didn''t fully break through, fractures lined the protective shell.


    On the opposite side of the battlefield, Frostfang snarled as he blasted the Fire War Horse with a concentrated ice beam from his maw, an improvised combination of breath and shards he called [Frost Nova Breath] skill.


    The intense cold cracked the scorched ground, forcing the War Horse to shield itself with a swirling cloak of flame. When the clash subsided, both creatures panted from the exertion.


    They were only in the opening stages of this fight, yet it felt far more difficult than expected. The synergy exhibited by the Fire and Wood War Horses was comparable to that displayed by the Reaper Wolves or the War Lions. Whenever one creature was put at risk, the other intervened seamlessly.


    Little White and Frostfang, on the other hand, tried to adapt on the fly. They were slowly learning each other''s cues, but minor missteps persisted as mistimed attacks, slight positioning errors, and occasional communication lapses.


    Even so, the tide might still shift. Frostfang''s calm intellect paired well with Little White''s explosive agility, hinting at potential synergy they had yet to fully uncover.


    Little White panted, his flanks heaving under the pressures of battle. The heat of the Fire War Horse''s flames merged with the ozone from the Wood War Horse''s verdant energy, creating an overwhelming fusion of scents and sensations in the afternoon air.


    The grassland that was once peaceful under the sun, was now marred by jagged ice formations, charred earth, and clusters of thorny vines. Frostfang stood beside him, calm eyes assessing their opponents as they prepared to escalate their teamwork.


    So far, their attempts at a combined approach had only partially succeeded. The War Horses'' precise cooperation had forced them onto the back foot.


    Yet neither Little White nor Frostfang was discouraged; rather, their determination was galvanized by the desire to improve and to achieve a true bond in combat.


    "Focus on synergy," Frostfang said quietly, his voice carrying that unwavering calm. "We must exploit their weaknesses together, or we''ll keep stumbling over each other."


    Little White gave a curt nod. "I''ll follow your lead." He briefly closed his eyes, drawing on the lingering threads of [Moonlight Empowerment], even though the sun was still high in the sky. It wasn''t an ideal condition for lunar energy, but every sliver of power counted.


    Their adversaries pawed the ground. The Fire War Horse''s mane flared with an even brighter flame as it snorted and stomped, sending sparks arcing from its hooves. Meanwhile, the Wood War Horse''s eyes glowed a deep forest green. Bark-like growths thickened around its neck and torso, forming protective plating. They showed no intention of letting up.


    Suddenly, the War Horses sprang into action once more, proving their synergy remained unbroken. The Wood War Horse galloped straight at Frostfang, unleashing [Thorn Gallop] as a barrage of long, thorny vines radiating from its legs that lashed out at anything in their path.


    At the same time, the Fire War Horse raced around behind it, hooves sparking flame as it executed a wide arc, preparing to sweep into Little White''s blind spot.


    Frostfang met the Wood War Horse''s approach head-on. He braced himself and activated Glacial Fortitude, forming a layer of ice over his fur that helped absorb the razor-sharp vines.


    Although the ice cracked under the relentless whipping, it stopped the thorns from cutting directly into his flesh. Frostfang retaliated with [Frost Nova Fang], a chilling aura expanding from his jaws and freezing the vines in mid-attack.


    Then he lunged, aiming to tear through the War Horse''s bark-like armor with his enhanced claws.


    The War Horse let out a resonant neigh, vines retracting momentarily as it jerked its forelegs upward to kick. Frostfang rolled aside, escaping with only a minor scratch along his flank. Seizing the chance, he snapped his jaws closed around one of the War Horse''s forelegs, ice flaring at the contact point.


    Meanwhile, Little White sensed the Fire War Horse barreling toward him from behind. He whipped around, summoning [Light Barrier] to intercept a burst of flame emitted from the beast''s snorting nostrils.


    The barrier held firm, though hairline fractures formed under the strain of the intense heat. The moment the Fire War Horse closed in, it kicked out with blazing hooves, forcing Little White to duck.


    "Now, White!" Frostfang roared through their mental link, having glimpsed an opening.


    Little White obeyed without question. He dashed to Frostfang''s side, pivoting around the Wood War Horse just as the Fire War Horse tried to regroup with its ally. The synergy between the War Horses had proven lethal earlier, so their best bet was to keep them separated.


    The moment the Fire War Horse attempted to link up, Little White interposed himself, unleashing [Silver Eclipse]. His entire form glowed with radiant silver, and each movement trailed an afterimage of luminescent energy.


    The War Horse tried to break through, rearing up and sending a wave of flame at Little White, but the Silver Moon Wolf spun aside, leaving a streak of silver light that flitted away. Simultaneously, Frostfang sank his enhanced jaws deeper into the Wood War Horse''s leg, prompting a furious neigh as bark-like armor splintered under the intense cold.


    Sparks flew in the air from the Fire War Horse''s onslaught, yet Little White maneuvered adeptly. With each passing second, his synergy with Frostfang improved. Their movements began to flow into each other, forming a loose but developing rhythm that confounded the War Horses'' earlier advantage.


    Frostfang suppressed the pained grunt in his throat¡ªhis front shoulder had taken a solid blow from the War Horse''s vines, but he refused to let go. If he released the Wood War Horse now, it would flee and rejoin its fiery partner, which was exactly what they had to prevent. Blue frost spread along the horse''s foreleg, forcing it to rely on its other limbs for balance.


    Sensing the Fire War Horse''s approach, Frostfang mentally signaled Little White again. Without hesitation, Little White barreled toward the Fire War Horse, slamming into it from the side with [Silver Fang]. The physical impact forced the scorching equine to stagger to one side, its flames flickering from the hit.


    Shaking off the blow, the Fire War Horse roared, igniting the ground beneath its hooves with a swirl of scorching flames from [Blaze Circle] skill. The grass ignited in a ring around it, a heated trap designed to keep Little White at bay.


    However, the wolf clenched his teeth, steeling himself against the heat, then leapt over the swirling inferno, launching a [Lunar Slash] from midair. The crescent blade of silvery light cut across the Fire War Horse''s flank, leaving a deep wound that bled fiery embers.


    The War Horse whinnied angrily, thrashing in pain, but still far from defeated. It lashed out with a hoof ablaze, catching Little White across his side. Little White let out a sharp yelp as he tumbled across the ground, the scorching pain lancing through him. He forced himself up, shaking off the daze.


    Meanwhile, Frostfang wrestled the Wood War Horse to the ground, the initial advantage of freezing its leg now partly offset by the War Horse''s tough bark armor. The beast retaliated with [Forest Surge], vines erupting from beneath them, coiling around Frostfang''s torso.


    Frostfang hissed in annoyance, tearing at the vines with his claws while the War Horse struggled under his weight. For a moment, it looked like a stalemate.


    Despite the pain and exhaustion, Little White and Frostfang continued pressing their attacks, spurred on by newfound resolve.


    Gradually, their synergy improved as each time one beast faltered, the other stepped in to relieve the pressure. Their maneuvers started complementing each other, no longer clashing as they had in the beginning.


    The War Horses grew visibly frustrated. Their advantage was slipping away. Though they still possessed formidable power, their synergy had been thoroughly disrupted by the relentless, if not yet perfect, teamwork of the wolf duo.


    Little White rejoined Frostfang, now side by side again. Frostfang panted, exchanging a glance that brimmed with growing respect for his younger counterpart.


    "Better," he muttered. "Far from perfect, but better."


    Little White nodded, chest heaving. His body ached, but he knew they had come a long way in a short span of time. "Let''s end this."


    And so, with tension rippling through every inch of the battlefield, Little White and Frostfang prepared for the next phase of the fight.


    The War Horses, battered but still dangerous, snorted defiantly, preparing to unleash an even more devastating onslaught.


    In the golden afternoon sunlight, the stage was set for the final push, where cunning tactics and synergy would decide who claimed victory on that bloodstained grassland. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Little White and Frostfang stood shoulder to shoulder, their chests heaving as the afternoon sun bathed the grassland in warm light. Their opponents, the Fire War Horse and the Wood War Horse, were equally battered¡ªbut their eyes remained fierce, brimming with an unyielding spirit.


    Despite their mounting injuries, the War Horses were far from beaten. If anything, their desperation had sharpened their resolve.

 Chapter 201 - 201: Cooperation

    Tiny eddies of wind swirled across the battlefield, scattering burnt grass and broken shards of ice. A hush fell over the battered ground as both pairs of combatants stared one another down, their labored breathing echoing in the near-silence.


    The tense moment stretched on until finally, the Fire War Horse snorted and stomped the ground, igniting the turf beneath its hooves.


    Little White''s keen senses picked up on a sudden shift in the horses'' auras, and his silver fur bristled with alarm.


    "They''re planning something big." His voice wavered slightly in the mental link he shared with Frostfang.


    Frostfang gave a curt nod, reading the swirling magical energy coalescing around the War Horses. Their eyes now shone with a fierce glow, and embers of bright green fused with blazing crimson across their bodies. "This must be their ultimate techniques," Frostfang muttered. "Stay on guard."


    The War Horses unleashed twin roars that boomed across the grassland, resonating with a power that shook the earth. Their auras surged, fusing their individual elemental attributes into a devastating union of flame and foliage.


    The Fire War Horse''s mane erupted into a towering blaze, while the Wood War Horse''s bark-like armor thickened into a vibrant, pulsing lattice of living wood. Energy crackled between them, forming arcs that bridged the gap¡ªlife and flame merging into a single cataclysmic force.


    In unison, the beasts charged forward. The Fire War Horse''s hooves scorched the ground with each thunderous step, and the Wood War Horse''s vines lashed out, embedding themselves into the earth and dragging its massive body at an accelerated pace.


    Together, they seemed unstoppable, their synergy woven into a brilliant tapestry of unstoppable momentum.


    Little White gulped, summoning every ounce of focus he had. He glanced at Frostfang, who offered him a reassuring nod. Though battered and drained, the pair of wolves had grown in their coordination over the course of the battle. Now it was time to put their newfound unity to the ultimate test.


    Their plan was simple: Stagger the War Horses'' approach, then strike decisively once a vulnerability emerged. With an exchange of quick mental signals, they moved. Little White darted to the right, using [Moonlight Empowerment] to boost his speed, while Frostfang took to the left with [Frozen Sprint], a coating of frost forming around his paws to let him glide over scorched earth.


    The War Horses, however, had no intention of letting themselves be split. The Fire War Horse let out a searing neigh and used [Inferno Stampede], and its entire frame flared with flame, a swirling vortex of heat enveloping it in a protective cloak.


    Simultaneously, the Wood War Horse invoked its [Living Fortress], thick roots erupting from the ground to encase both equines in an interlinked shield of bark and flame.


    A fierce wave of heat expanded outward, blasting the two wolves with scorching wind and peppering them with cinders.


    Frostfang hissed in pain, the fur on his side singed from a molten spark. Little White, forced to shield his eyes, retreated a few steps as he tried to plot a path through the swirling flames and vines.


    They had to break that synergy, or they''d be overwhelmed.


    Frostfang dug his claws in. He inhaled deeply, then expelled a frigid blast of air using his skill [Glacial Howl] that manifested as a cone of sub-zero wind.


    The swirling flames crackled, resisting the intense cold, but eventually some of the heat receded. Encouraged, Little White lunged in from the side, aiming a well-timed [Silver Fang] at the newly revealed flank of the Wood War Horse.


    The War Horse whinnied in alarm as Little White''s fangs tore into the protective bark, leaving behind a glowing silver wound that sizzled with lunar energy. The synergy faltered for just a moment, and that was all the opening the wolves needed.


    "Now!" Frostfang''s mental voice thundered.


    Little White tore himself away from the War Horse, deftly weaving beneath its stomping hooves.


    Frostfang seized the opportunity, summoning every shred of icy energy he possessed into a single, colossal spike of ice as he used his [Glacial Titan''s Spear] skill, which erupted from beneath the War Horses, attempting to skewer them from below.


    But the War Horses wouldn''t be so easily vanquished. Drawing on their synergy, the Wood War Horse''s vines twined with the Fire War Horse''s flames, forming a swirling barrier that deflected the ice spear at the last moment, causing it to splinter into a thousand shards. Chunks of ice rained across the battlefield, pattering against the scorched grass like hail. Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Yet even as they blocked the spear, the War Horses cried out in pain. The deflection had cost them a great deal of energy, and their ultimate synergy was clearly waning. Steam hissed at the edges of their improvised shield, hinting at exhaustion creeping into their limbs.


    Little White, grimacing from his own burns and cuts, pressed the attack. He unleashed a combined technique of [Silver Eclipse] and [Lunar Slash], sending a radiant slash of silver brilliance surging toward the battered barrier. The Fire War Horse roared, trying to mount a final defense by igniting a blazing wave of flame.


    Before the flame could fully expand, Frostfang darted forward, his eyes shining with calm determination. He channeled a final burst of cold into his muzzle and released his skill [Absolute Winter]. An intense blast of sub-zero frost that tore through the War Horses'' protective synergy.


    The next moments blurred into a chaos of shattering ice and dying flames. The War Horses'' combined shield fractured under the unrelenting assault from both wolves, bits of bark and cinders flying through the air. The Fire War Horse stumbled, flames sputtering, while the Wood War Horse whinnied in terror as layers of bark-like armor crumbled away.


    With a ferocious snarl, Little White pounced on the Fire War Horse, raking his claws along its hindquarters. The creature kicked wildly, but it had lost too much strength to land a solid blow.


    Meanwhile, Frostfang seized the Wood War Horse''s mane in his jaws, his cold breath freezing the green energy coursing through its vines.

 Chapter 202 - 202: Ultimate Techniques

    Despite its attempts to buck him off, the War Horse only managed to stagger a few steps before toppling.


    For all their earlier dominance, the War Horses'' synergy had finally broken. They no longer moved as one unstoppable entity but fought as two wounded, cornered beasts. Even so, their eyes gleamed with fierce pride, unwilling to yield until the end.


    "Finish them," Frostfang whispered, his voice echoing in Little White''s mind.


    The silver-furred wolf nodded, stepping forward. Wincing at the pain from his bruised ribs, he mustered the last vestiges of his lunar power, building up a swirling glow around his fangs. Frostfang, equally battered, steadied himself, pawing the ground in preparation.


    The final clash was only moments away. The War Horses let out defiant whinnies, straining to stand on trembling legs as sweat and blood dripped from their flanks.


    Above the battered grassland, the sun dipped lower in the sky, painting the horizon in fiery hues as a stark contrast to the cold determination of the wolf duo.


    Little White glanced at Frostfang with a grateful smile. Despite the imperfections of their teamwork, they had come a long way in forging a bond on this battlefield. And with the War Horses'' synergy crumbling, the wolves were poised to deliver the final blow.


    Broken ice spikes and charred patches of ground lay scattered everywhere, silent witnesses to the grueling test of strength and cooperation that had taken place. Little White and Frostfang, though battered and exhausted, still stood, bloodied but resolute.


    Across from them, the Fire War Horse and Wood War Horse panted heavily, bodies trembling with strain. Their synergy had cracked under the wolves'' unified assault, but their fighting spirit had yet to waver.


    For a long moment, the clearing fell quiet. Both pairs of combatants locked eyes, each side refusing to yield even a fraction. The hush carried an unspoken message as this final confrontation would decide it all.


    The War Horses had once been confident in their perfect unity, yet the wolves'' growing harmony had undermined that advantage. Neither side showed any intention of withdrawing; the conflict had reached a point of no return.


    A low rumble broke the stillness as the Fire War Horse let out a labored but fierce snort. Flames crackled around its hooves, trailing embers in every step. Its hide, though scarred and bloodstained, glowed with a renewed intensity.


    Meanwhile, the Wood War Horse stomped at the ground, pieces of bark-like armor flaking off as it regenerated with one final surge of energy. Vines entwined its legs and torso, reinforcing the weakened areas with a tough layer of living wood.


    Little White''s silver eyes narrowed, perceiving the sudden surge in the War Horses'' aura. He could almost taste their desperation, their willingness to gamble everything on one last stand. Next to him, Frostfang''s calm voice resonated in the mental link they shared:


    "They''re gathering what''s left of their strength, White. Get ready."


    Little White gave a small nod, muzzle tightening in determination. "Same for us," he responded telepathically. Though he was drained in physically and mentally, he refused to show any weakness.


    In that fleeting moment, he recalled the many battles that had led him here: from training with Cain to the times he fought alongside Nix. Each conflict had sharpened his skills and stoked his fighting spirit.


    The Fire War Horse reared onto its hind legs, releasing a braying cry that thundered through the field. Intense heat waves rippled around it, transforming the surrounding air into a searing furnace.


    Then came the first sign of its ultimate move [Solar Blaze Eruption]. A dome of fiery energy expanded from its body, devouring the scattered ice shards in its vicinity. Sparks and cinders danced in a vortex of flame, painting the sky in flickering oranges and reds.


    Simultaneously, the Wood War Horse lowered its head, letting out a resonant neigh. Green luminescence pulsed along the vines that wrapped its torso, culminating in an otherworldly glow at its heart.


    Then it unleashed its [Verdant Awakening]. The earth under its hooves cracked apart as thick, knotty roots burst forth, weaving into towering pillars of living wood.


    These pillars reached high into the sky, their surfaces flickering with green runes. In seconds, the War Horse was encased within a swirling fortress of flora, every vine brimming with fierce life force.


    Together, these ultimate techniques merged into a single, devastating synergy. Fire saturated the living wooden pillars, turning them into blazing columns that crackled with both scorching heat and raw nature''s wrath.


    The swirling dome of flame closed around them, intensifying further until it formed a massive inferno half-encasing the War Horses in an incandescent shell.


    From a distance, it looked as though the two beasts had fused into a monstrous entity of fire and wood, a conflagration that hissed and spat as it devoured the air.


    The entire field was sweltering, the grass at Little White''s paws curling into blackened ash. If not for the minimal moisture in the ground, the entire plains might have erupted in a wildfire.


    Frostfang''s calm finally gave way to a hint of apprehension. "Their synergy''s returned, and it''s stronger than ever," he warned Little White. "We can''t allow them to fully unleash that power on us."


    Little White nodded, ignoring the searing heat that pricked at his limbs. "We finish this now." sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    They wasted no time. The synergy the War Horses had crafted required a moment to stabilize, and that slight delay provided the wolves a sliver of opportunity.


    Launching forward, Frostfang called upon his [Polar Pounce] skill, an explosive burst of subzero energy that propelled him with astounding speed. Ice crystals formed under his paws, trailing behind him in a sparkling path.


    Simultaneously, Little White darted in a curved path, using [Moonlight Empowerment] to squeeze the last vestiges of energy from the sinking sun''s rays.


    His silver fur glowed faintly, leaving streaks of luminescent afterimages with every rapid movement.


    The two wolves separated, attacking from flanking angles to confuse their enemies.

 Chapter 203 - 203: Killing the War Horses

    Inside their inferno fortress, the War Horses sensed the dual approach. United, they funneled their combined magic into one final offensive. Pulsing waves of flame and vine-laden bark coalesced into a swirling mass of raw power.


    The very air seemed to vibrate from the pressure. Then, with a fearsome neigh, they unleashed it [Pyroflora Cataclysm].


    A massive torrent of blazing vines erupted outward, each tendril coated in flames and tipped with barbed spines. The vines snaked toward Little White and Frostfang, roaring across the distance in a serpentine wave of deadly energy. The ground was scorched black beneath the onslaught, the stench of burning earth saturating the air.


    Little White braced himself. Summoning [Light Barrier], he blocked the nearest vine, but the monstrous attack hammered the barrier with such force that cracks appeared immediately.


    Before it shattered, Frostfang intervened. Positioning himself behind Little White, he unleashed [Midnight Glacier] skill, summoning a massive ice block in front of them. The scorching vine battered into the double-layered defense, barrier plus ice, and an explosion ensued, flinging the wolves apart.


    Despite the combined effort, both wolves were thrown off their feet. Frostfang landed roughly, tumbling across the battered field. Little White crashed into a patch of seared grass, letting out a pained yelp. They were bruised and gasping, but far from defeated.


    The War Horses pressed their advantage. The Fire War Horse galloped out of the inferno, leaving behind a blazing trail that blackened the land, while the Wood War Horse charged in tandem, vines wrapping around its comrade''s hind legs, seeming to push it forward with sudden, explosive acceleration.


    Snorting in defiance, Frostfang steadied his stance, ignoring the throbbing ache in his ribs. He charged as well, frost gathering at his maw.


    Meanwhile, Little White channeled every ounce of his stamina into a final [Silver Eclipse]. His body crackled with silver brilliance, and his speed soared as he darted across the field.


    When the two pairs collided, the impact shook the entire grassland. Flames, vines, ice, and moonlight intermingled in a tempest of raw power. The Fire War Horse tried to burn through Frostfang''s last-ditch ice barrier, while the Wood War Horse grappled with Little White''s relentless claw strikes. The air flared with rapid bursts of heat and freezing blasts, each side hurling everything they had left.


    In the chaos, the synergy of the War Horses faltered anew. The intense flurry of attacks from opposite angles was too much to juggle.


    Sensing that short window of vulnerability, Little White and Frostfang exchanged a final mental signal: Now!


    Little White leapt high, channeling [Lunar Slash] from above, forming a powerful crescent of silvery energy that cut down at the Wood War Horse''s unguarded back.


    At the same instant, Frostfang lunged low, creating frigid spikes with his [Arctic Spire] skill, impaling the Fire War Horse''s front legs and freezing them in place.


    A keening whinny tore from the beasts as the final blow landed. The Wood War Horse collapsed under the force of the lunar crescent, the bark armor along its spine shattered into splinters.


    Meanwhile, the Fire War Horse, pinned by Frostfang''s ice, kicked feebly at the ground. Frostfang ended it swiftly, biting deep into its neck with a savage twist. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    And just like that, the synergy the War Horses had boasted was snuffed out. Their bodies lay motionless in the once-vibrant field, flames dying away to flickers as fresh ashes dusted the charred grass.


    A hush fell, and the sun sank lower, painting the horizon in pinks and oranges reminiscent of the fierce struggle that had taken place.


    Little White, breathing raggedly, limped toward Frostfang, who had dropped the Fire War Horse''s neck from his jaws. Both beasts were battered, bleeding from multiple wounds, but they stood victorious.


    The warmth of shared triumph passed between them as they locked gazes in a silent recognition that they had forged a new bond in the heat of this afternoon''s brutal clash.


    Though far from flawless, their newly tested teamwork had been proven. They had conquered formidable opponents through synergy that, while still rough, showcased powerful potential for future battles.


    Cain and Veyron, who watched from a distance, exchanged looks of approval. They had guided them here, certain that the harsh crucible of trial by fire and ice would refine their beasts'' connection.


    On this day, as the final whinnies of the War Horses faded into silence, the grassland bore witness to the evolution of a partnership between two wolves who had learned to fight as one. And with that victory, the sun dipped below the horizon, acknowledging their success.


    [Ding! Little White and Frostfang have killed the two War Horses.


    [Ding! Little White''s experience at Conqueror Rank Beast has increased to 50%.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 280 million Evolution Points.]


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    "Alright, it''s time to leave now." Cain said as he waved his hand and immediately went towards his kingdom.


    ¡­


    After they arrived in his mansion, Ayla and Sylvia instantly ran at Cain and clung on his body like two koalas as they missed him and his contracted beasts.


    Cain then explained to the little girls that they couldn''t play with Nix for a while since Nix was hurt when he fought before, causing the little girls to be worried since they hadn''t expected that Nix would be hurt to the point that Cain didn''t let them play with him.


    "Is Nix okay?" Sylvia asked with a worried expression, as she was extremely close to Nix and very fond of him. Naturally, she would be sad and worried when she heard it.


    Ayla also looked at Cain, blinking her eyes as she wanted to know about it too.


    "It''s okay, it''s nothing serious but he just needs some rest." Cain patted their heads softly before putting them down and greeted the others.


    Finally, when his gaze landed on Elara, Cain said with a playful smile. "Elara, it''s time for me to help you become stronger."


    "Mhhm-Mhhm!" Elara nodded her head shyly as she lowered her head.

 Chapter 204 - 204: Taking Bath with Elara [R18]

    [A/N]: I''m sorry to say this, but something came up in real life, and I spent the last few days outside. That''s why I only write the smut scenes just now cuz there''s no way I''d write a smut scene from the outside :))


    Inside a bathroom in a new house in his beast space, Cain hugged her from behind, her little brother was bulging slowly as he pressed on her fluffy butt. "Elara, I''m sorry that I can only take a bath with you just now."


    "I-it''s okay. I understand that you''ve been busy this whole time." Elara replied shyly, feeling nervous since this was her first time.


    "I''m sorry that I''ve neglected you this whole time." Cain said as he moved his hands, climbing through her slim waist and landing on her big mountains that were even bigger than Anya''s.


    Before Elara could reply, she moaned a little bit since this was the first time a man squeezed her breasts. "Nngh~~"


    Cain then started massaging her breasts slowly before pinching her erect nipples.


    "Ahhh~~"


    Elara let out a pleasured moan as she couldn''t hold it back. She also felt that there was a massive rod stabbing her from behind as Cain was almost fully erect.


    This experience made her feel pleasure, as she unknowingly had her first climax.


    "T-there''s something coming out¡­ Ahhhh~~" Elara moaned as her juice gushed out of her cave.


    Falling on her knees, she couldn''t think of anything as her mind was blank after experiencing her first climax.


    Without waiting for a long time, Cain immediately took out his fully erect little brother, surprising Elara since this was the first time she saw Cain''s fully erect little brother.


    ''S-so big¡­" Elara gulped, feeling nervous as she couldn''t think of how it could fit in her cave after this.


    "Elara, since you''re already on your knees, can you please help me please my little brother? It becomes this excited because of you. So, you must take responsibility for it." Cain smiled, as he started to slap his little brother on Elara''s cheeks a few times.


    Looking at Elara''s hesitation, Cain pressed his dick into her mouth before starting to help her as he moved her head slowly while petting her head.


    Elara immediately started to learn too, moving her head on her own slowly as she could feel a little bit suffocated.


    A few seconds later, she pulled it out and coughed a few times. "Cough¡­ cough¡­ cough¡­"


    "It''s okay, you can learn it slowly since we have all the time in the world." Cain caressed her cheek before teaching her as he instructed her to start licking the tip of his dick with her tongue.


    Looking at the beautiful elf sucking his dick clumsily, Cain felt that he was about to cum and immediately shoved his dick deeper and cum in her throat, making Elara''s beautiful face look really slutty.


    "Cough¡­ cough¡­ cough¡­"


    Elara coughed as she spilled his thick juice on the floor before wiping her mouth slowly.


    Cain then started to undress himself before undressing Elara, and let her lay down on the wet floor.


    Looking at the heavenly body in front of him, he couldn''t hold himself back and immediately pounded her chest first.


    Cain was savaging the beautiful mountains in front of him since this could be said to be the biggest and most beautiful tits that he had ever seen in all of his life.


    "Mmmnh~" Elara moaned, feeling extreme pleasure more than before as her waist danced uncontrollably.


    After enjoying Elara''s beautiful mountains to his content, he moved his right hand towards her cave slowly while enjoying her fully naked body.


    Feeling a little bulged at the entrance of the cave, Cain started to use her middle finger to enter it and play with it as his other attention was still on the massive breasts in front of him.


    "Ahhh!~~"


    This time, Elara moaned loudly since her body felt like it had been shocked with an electric wave but full of pleasure.


    After a few moments, Cain removed the hand that covered Elara''s mouth as she used it to contain her moan before he kissed her deeply as their tongues were interconnected.


    Elara, who couldn''t hold herself back immediately cum once again.


    Looking at the wet pussy, Cain wanted to ram on it with his fully erected dick but he held himself back as he wanted to try the heavenly titjobs with Elara.


    "Elara, use your breasts this time." Cain caressed her face as he laid down beside her, waiting for her to perform with her beautiful breasts. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Okay." Elara nodded before starting to position herself, approaching Cain''s crotch and showed the hanging mountains gracefully.


    The moment Elara started to use her breasts to engulf his dick completely, Cain felt the same feeling when he did it with Anya but honestly, he felt way better for some reasons.


    His body unknowingly trembled in pleasure as he closed his eyes, and arched his back upwards a little bit.


    "Nnngh~" Cain let out a soft moan when Elara started to move her mountains as they were munching on his dick completely.


    Cain''s whole body trembled once again as he regretted that he postponed this activity for a while.


    If he knew that this felt better than when he did with Anya, he would''ve done it way sooner before.


    He didn''t know how he felt much better when he did with Elara, but he thought he might have preferred an elf more than a fox girl. Not only that, Elara''s beautiful breasts definitely took a big part in it since he loved big breasts.


    Even though Anya''s breasts were also big, way bigger than the normal ones, Elara''s breasts were on a different level for some reasons that he didn''t even know the difference.


    Looking at his beloved person''s reaction, Elara felt happy and started to increase her speed while licking the tip of his big erect dick.


    ''Shit.'' Cain thought to himself as he felt he couldn''t hold it any longer.


    "Ayla, I''m going to cum!" Cain reminded her first before bursting his juice out, spreading it all over Elara''s beautiful elf face, as this could be said to be on his bucket list¡ªwatching a beautiful elf''s face full of thick juice.

 Chapter 205 - 205: Doggy style [R18]

    After Elara cleaned it up as Cain ordered her to do so, Cain started to lessen the cave once again by using his two fingers while his other hand pinched her pink, erect nipple softly.


    "Nnngh~" Elara''s beautiful moaning voice started to come out once again.


    A few moments later, Cain instructed Elara to pose in a doggy style as her hands were tightly clutching on the bathtub.


    Gulp!


    Elara gulped nervously since she was finally going to be Cain''s official woman. Not only that, she felt happy that she was going to lose her virginity to the one she loved.


    Slap!


    Cain slapped softly before squeezing their big fluffy butts in happiness, as he couldn''t control himself when he looked at them.


    He then moved his hands towards her plump cave as he played with it for a while.


    "Mmnh~"


    Elara let out a soft moan as her body shuddered from the wave of pleasure that was sent through her body.


    Looking at the beautiful hanging breasts, Cain felt that they were screaming at him as if inviting him to enjoy them thoroughly with this position.


    Naturally, Cain accepted the offer as he moved his hands and groped the giant breasts, starting to pounce on them aggressively.


    Not only that, he positioned himself by hugging her by connecting their naked bodies as his big dragon was sliding through the cave''s entrance excitedly.


    "Ahhh~~"


    "Mmnh~~"


    Elara moaned erotically as she couldn''t help herself when she was being teased like this.


    After checking her soaked wet pussy with his fingers, Cain licked his fingers that were soaked with her juices. Cain then placed his massive dick on her dripping wet pussy as his dick''s head had slightly entered her pussy.


    Elara tightened her grip further on the bath up as she could feel a massive thing was about to enter her pussy.


    "Nnngh~~" Elara moaned, holding back her voice when she felt Cain''s massive dick had torn her hymen.


    Cain''s massive dick was forcing her tight pussy slowly before he stopped for a bit, as he felt that his dick had already reached halfway.


    Not only that, the reason why he stopped for a little bit was because he noticed that Elara seemed to be unable to bear the pain as she moaned in pain loudly.


    "Ahhh~~It hurts¡­" Elara moaned loudly, her body was quivering as the pain and pleasure coursed through her entire body uncontrollably.


    "Let''s wait a little bit like this then¡­" Cain started to use her hand to stroke her head and the other to grope her massive breast.


    "O-okay." Elara replied softly, tilting her head and looking at Cain with a lovely expression.


    Looking at Elara''s beautiful, sexy face, Cain couldn''t hold back himself as he immediately fully thrust his big dick, shoving it all at one go into her pussy.


    "Ahhh~~" Elara screamed in pain, tears started to pour from the corner of her eyes.


    Cain then leaned himself on his back and kissed Elara deeply as he stopped his movement while hands were still playing on her huge breasts, massaging them thoroughly since Cain couldn''t stop his hand from squeezing on these huge, soft tits.


    While kissing her intimately, Cain started to move his hips slowly as he thrust his throbbing dick inside her pussy. Naturally, he didn''t forget about her jiggling tits as his hands pinched their pink nipples.


    "Mmmnh~~" Elara moaned, feeling the pleasure on her entire body when Cain''s massive dick started to move in her tight pussy and her nipples were pinched with his hands.


    Slap!


    Cain slapped her juicy buttocks as he started to quicken his pace.


    However, he stopped when he felt that something wasn''t right. After thinking for a quick second, he finally remembered that he forgot to teach her how to position herself as her doggy form was weird.


    "Lift your butt, Elara." Cain said as he used his hand, helping her position his body.


    Subsequently, Cain slapped her juicy booty once again before starting to move his hips with a quicker pace.


    Clap!


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    Clap!


    Clapping sounds were echoing in the bathroom as their bodies were interconnected thoroughly.


    "Ahhh~~"


    "I¡ªI like it, Cain¡­"


    This time Elara moaned in enjoyment as she didn''t feel any pain anymore.


    ''His massive dick is entering deep inside me.'' Elara thought to herself as she felt as if her belly was filled fully with his dick.


    Cain then started to grab the huge, soft breasts once again, as he couldn''t hold himself back when they were juggling uncontrollably as if inviting him to play with them.


    "Mmnnh~~"


    "Go faster, Cain!" Elara also couldn''t hold herself and requested he go faster.


    Cain then started to quicken his movement once again while his hands were massaging her tits.


    ''Holy fck¡­ At this rate, I can''t hold myself any longer.'' Cain thought to himself when he looked at the entire scene before him, as he was having sex with a beautiful elf that begged him to go faster.


    "I¡ªI''m coming¡­" Elara reminded Cain that he wanted to cum again.


    "Let''s cum together, Elara." Cain started to pound harder, making clapping sounds louder.


    "Ahhh~~" Elara let out a relieved moan as her hands were on the floor.


    Slap!


    Cain slapped her booty once again before pulling his massive dick out after both of them came together.


    "Elara, let''s do it once again." Cain started to help her laying on the ground before kissing her deeply.


    "Let''s do it like this, Elara." Cain stroked her beautiful face, "Because I want to see your beautiful face while we''re at it."


    Elara immediately blushed as her face became red like a ripe tomato.


    "O-okay." Elara responded, covering her face with her hands as she felt a little bit shy.


    "Elara, don''t cover your face¡­ As I said, I want to look at your beautiful face while we''re connecting our bodies." Cain moved his hand, moving away her hands before kissing her once again.


    While he was at it, Cain didn''t forget to use his hands to massage her big, soft tits.


    "Mmnnh~~"


    Elara moaned softly, moving her hands into Cain''s dick, and started to stroke his massive dick as she couldn''t wait for Cain to pound on her again.


    After having their moment for a little bit, Cain then moved his head towards her lower body, reaching her beautiful, big mountains, and started to play with them.


    He started to suck on it, using his hand to massage her breast while the other was fingering her wet pussy.


    Cain then immediately wanted to go at it once again when he felt that his dick had been fully erect.


    Slapping his massive dick on her pussy''s wet entrance, Cain smiled at Elara. "Elara, do you want to do it again?"


    "Of course." Elara nodded her head shyly as she couldn''t help with herself when Cain teased her like that.


    "Beg for it then." Cain responded by sliding his massive dick into her pussy once again as he smiled wickedly.


    Elara pouted, puffing out her cheek cutely when she heard it.


    Cain laughed before instantly shoving his dick into her pussy. He felt that his dick was tightly wrapped by the tightness of her pussy as he started to move his hips faster.


    "Ahhh~"


    "Nnngh~~"


    Elara moaned, closing her eyes as she enjoyed this moment that she had never thought she would be able to do since she was just a maid.


    Listening to Elara''s moan, Cain started to increase the speed as he grabbed her hips.


    "Fuck me harder, Cain!" Elara opened her eyes and looked at the man she loved.


    When Cain heard it, he naturally couldn''t refuse it as he moved faster.


    ''Fuck, at this rate I would cum again before enjoying them thoroughly.'' Cain immediately slowed down her pace and started to suck on the breast as he pinched her nipples.


    After a few minutes, Cain felt that he couldn''t hold it any longer and wanted to cum inside her once again.


    "Elara, I''m going to cum again." Cain said as he caressed her beautiful face.


    "Let''s cum together again then." Elara moved her hand into Cain''s neck before pulling him in and kissing him deeply.


    As they kissed, they came together and still continued kissing each other while Cain moved his hands to massage the beautiful breasts.


    After having their moments for a while, Cain pulled out his dick, and his juice started to flow out of her pussy.


    "I love you, Elara." Cain then lay down beside her and hugged her affectionately.


    "I love you too, Cain." Elara responded before starting to kiss Cain once again.


    While they were kissing and having their own moments, Cain''s hands started to massage the beautiful breasts as he somehow always couldn''t hold himself back whenever he looked at the huge, yet soft mountains in front of him.


    "Nnngh~~"


    Elara moaned softly as her breasts were one of her weak spots. She had never thought that the man she loved was going to love her breasts this much.

 Chapter 206 - 206: Nix Becomes King Rank Beast!

    [Ding! You have shared an intimate moment with Elara.]


    [Ding! You have received 30% of your own stats because you''re stronger than Elara.]


    [Ding! Elara has received 50% of your stats.]


    Cain finally received the notifications after he and Elara had taken the shower as they were eating together at the table.


    "Elara, don''t panic because you will receive the power in a second." Cain reminded her with a smile.


    Elara''s eyes shone when she heard it since the moment she had been waiting for finally came. She couldn''t wait to become stronger, as she thought that she could be of help to Cain by then.


    Meanwhile, Nix had already been healed completely and asked Cain to upgrade his rank, as he wanted to become stronger so that something like before wouldn''t be happening again.


    After thinking about it for a bit, Cain decided to agree with Nix''s request since he also had something in mind that he would do while letting Nix do whatever he wanted.


    [Ding! Do you want to upgrade Nix''s rank to Peak-level King Rank Beast?]


    "Cut the crap and just upgrade his rank." Cain replied simply as the system kept giving him notifications even though he had already said to not give them for confirmation like this.


    [Ding! 10 billion Evolution Points have been successfully deducted.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host! Nix has successfully broken through to the King Rank Beast.] sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Roar!


    Nix roared loudly, feeling excited that he had become stronger once again.


    As usual, Cain had also received the benefit as his strength increased together. However, this time Cain didn''t check any of his or Nix''s information, as he thought that it would be quite boring for him to check every time a little change happened to his stats.


    He then took Nix to the outside world as he called Veyron and Little White over since he had something to do for them.


    The reason why he called Veyron was because he wanted to execute his plan by letting him bring over Nix and Little White together with his clone to the main world, as he wanted to find another small world to escape into in case his plan didn''t work.


    Not only that, he also wanted Nix and Little White to learn fighting as he intended Veyron to let his contracted beasts teach them how to fight in teams.


    Subsequently, they were heading to the place where they could go towards the main world while finding beasts for them to train while they were at it.


    ¡­


    After they set off and spent hours on their way towards the place where they could use a transmission array. They stopped in a mountain range as Veyron could sense that there should be quite a lot of beasts that could be used to be Nix and Little White''s opponents.


    Around one hour later, Veyron finally located two beasts, as Cain couldn''t do anything since the one that accompanied them was his clone; hence, he couldn''t use a detection function from the system.


    When Veyron said that the duo beasts should be thunderbirds, Cain instructed that this time it would be Nix and Ashvara''s turn since Cain intended to let Ashvara train Nix in the air fight.


    Five kilometers away, inside a huge cave, two thunderbirds were laying down, seemingly taking a nap as they closed their eyes.


    "Nix, remember to not burn your blood essence again, okay? If things go south, Ashvara can handle them later. Remember that this fight''s purpose is to let you learn more." Cain patted Nix softly with a smile.


    Nix nodded and immediately followed Ashvara along as it had already arrived in front of the cave and attacked lightly at the entrance, intending to let the thunderbirds out of the cave and fight at the sky.


    The afternoon sun hung high in the sky, washing the entire region in a warm, golden light. A gentle breeze swept over the edge of the wide plateau where Cain and Veyron had stationed themselves, watching as Nix and Ashvara readied themselves for an aerial clash.


    Far below lay dense, forested valleys, and above them was a seemingly endless dome of brilliant blue sky, the perfect arena for two swift and deadly Thunderbirds that were awakened by Ashvara''s taunt attack.


    A short distance from the plateau, two large shadows circled high in the sky. Occasional flashes of lightning arced around their feathers as a telltale sign of the Thunderbirds'' power.


    These opponents, while a bit weaker than Nix and Ashvara in raw stats, were highly specialized in aerial combat. Their synergy in the sky was legendary, allowing them to channel electric energy and funnel it into coordinated strikes.


    Nix felt a rush of excitement and apprehension. His newly improved stats were a testament to his rapid growth, but he was well aware that raw numbers wouldn''t guarantee victory if he had no proper synergy in the air. Ground battles were one thing as he''d fought many of them, but a pure large-scale aerial dogfight was a different challenge altogether.


    Beside him stood Ashvara, enveloped in a faint corona of rippling heat. Feathers of obsidian black, traced with veins of molten gold, adorned the Infernal Sun Crow''s body.


    Suppressed to match Nix''s rank for this exercise, Ashvara''s presence still radiated intense heat, warping the air around his frame. More importantly, Ashvara served as Nix''s mentor in this fight, tasked with teaching him how to maneuver, attack, and defend cooperatively in the vast skies.


    From the plateau, Veyron inclined his head toward the pair. "Ashvara, remember to guide him. Nix, does everything Ashvara instructs as he''s an expert at aerial battles." His voice carried through the mental link.


    Nix nodded as he inhaled deeply, stirring up the cold aura in his lungs. He then spread his wings, testing the muscles that had so recently healed after prior battles. The half-wing had been healed, and now he felt the urge to prove himself anew. Ashvara said nothing, but Nix sensed the crow''s confidence in every flick of its fiery wings.


    The two Thunderbirds, perched on a tall spire of rock not far away, had observed their conversation with keen interest. Their eyes crackled with lightning, and arcs of electricity occasionally danced across their wingtips and tail feathers.


    They let out shrill cries, the pitch rising as the wind carried the sound across the plateau. A moment later, they launched themselves into the air, taking advantage of an updraft to ascend with little effort.


    "Time to engage," Ashvara''s voice rang telepathically. He took to the skies with a single powerful beat of his wings, leaving a trail of hot wind.


    Nix followed, his broad wings churning the air until he soared alongside the crow, albeit less gracefully. While confident in flight, Nix still lacked the fine aerial control that ground-based fighting never demanded.


    A high-pitched screech echoed as one of the Thunderbirds unleashed a spear of lightning from its beak, the bolt lancing through the air toward Nix.


    Instinctively, Nix jerked left, but the movement was jerky. The lightning grazed his flank, sending a stinging shock rippling through his scales. Gritting his teeth, he pressed on, refusing to falter.


    "Move smoothly!" Ashvara barked, swooping in behind Nix. "Don''t jerk away; coordinate your flaps with me."


    Nix suppressed a growl of annoyance at being told to move more smoothly in the middle of a real fight. But he understood the logic, because if they flailed or moved unpredictably, the Thunderbirds would exploit any disjointed motion.


    So he nodded, adjusting his wing beats to match Ashvara''s pattern. The crow took the lead, forging a direct path toward the nearest Thunderbird.


    Suddenly, the second Thunderbird dove in from above, wings splayed wide, lightning dancing around its feathers as it used a skill akin to Storm Plummet, a downward strike coated in electric arcs.


    Ashvara''s keen eyes detected the movement. He flared his infernal aura and initiated his [Infernal Wing Gust] skill, sending a wave of scorching air at the diving Thunderbird. The wave disrupted the lightning arcs for a moment, but the Thunderbird persisted, letting out a shrill cry as it continued the descent.


    "Now, Nix!" Ashvara prompted. "Counter with your icebreath!"


    Nix roared, summoning a swirl of subzero energy before exhaling Ice Breath at the descending Thunderbird. The collision of frost and lightning filled the air with steam, momentarily blinding all involved.


    The Thunderbird screeched, battered by shards of ice that clung to its wings, forcing it to veer away to break the line of fire.


    However, the first Thunderbird took advantage of the steam. Swiftly darting around the cloud, it targeted Ashvara, launching arcs of electricity from its beak.


    The crow tried to pivot away, but the lightning hammered his flank, sizzling through a layer of protective flame. A sharp caw of frustration escaped Ashvara as he stabilized himself, a lingering ache from the electric shock evident in his voice.


    "Both of them are skilled at pincer tactics," Nix remarked. "We need to push one away and overwhelm the other, right?"


    Ashvara''s eyes flickered. "Correct. We''ll isolate them. Follow my lead."

 Chapter 207 - 207: Nix and Ashvara vs Two Thunderbirds!

    The crow dived sharply, heading toward the Thunderbird that had just attacked him. Nix followed behind, somewhat clumsy in the abrupt dive, but he mimicked Ashvara''s path as best as he could.


    The targeted Thunderbird tried to ascend, but Ashvara flapped powerfully, generating a swirl of heated updraft that momentarily messed with the bird''s flight pattern. Capitalizing on the opening, Nix accelerated, using [Ice Storm] skill to envelop the Thunderbird in swirling frost.


    It might have worked beautifully¡ªbut the second Thunderbird reappeared, unleashing a sizzling chain of lightning from its wings that snaked into Nix''s storm, disrupting it. The synergy between the two Thunderbirds was undeniable; they covered each other''s vulnerabilities with near-flawless precision.


    Ashvara mentally growled. "Damn them¡ªthey''re as practiced as any pair I''ve seen."


    Nix grimaced, their disadvantage plain. He recognized that their own synergy was precarious. Ground synergy was a different beast than aerial synergy. Times like this hammered the point home as the graceful swoops, the precisely timed dives, and the skillful weaving around allies required disciplined practice in flight-based tactics.


    Despite that, neither Nix nor Ashvara intended to retreat. They weaved a fresh pattern of movement, circling each other to protect their flanks. Whenever a Thunderbird tried to strike from above, the crow unleashed spears of scorching air.


    Whenever a Thunderbird tried to outmaneuver the crow, Nix unleashed lines of freezing air to corral them away. The coordination was rudimentary, but it was slowly coalescing into something functional.


    Still, each missed cue and slight misstep gave the Thunderbirds opportunities to land damaging strikes. Nix and Ashvara bore scorched feathers and scales, rips in their membranes, and aches that made it increasingly difficult to maintain flight.


    But they had definitely grown over the course of the fight. For every blow the Thunderbirds landed, the crow and dragon retaliated with better synchronization, inching them closer to bridging the gap in skill.


    As the sun inched toward the horizon, painting the sky in glowing oranges, the Thunderbirds'' synergy began to shift. They slowed slightly, perhaps from cumulative damage or caution.


    Their once-seamless pincer attacks showed small cracks in timing. Ashvara and Nix noticed and though they remained under heavy pressure, a glint of hope flickered in their eyes.


    "They''re strong," Nix thought as he panted haggardly, "but we''re adapting."


    The sky, once a tranquil blue, was scarred with streaks of lightning and plumes of smoke from the crow''s fiery flares. Below, far down on the plateau, Cain and Veyron watched with focused attention. They sensed that the battle''s momentum was beginning to shift.


    Both Nix and Ashvara were bruised and bloodied, their scales and feathers burned by the Thunderbirds'' lightning. Despite this, they refused to falter.


    "Now," Ashvara''s telepathic voice echoed in Nix''s mind. "We''ll strike from two angles. I''ll draw them in while you attack from behind."


    Nix beat his wings once to ascend a few feet higher, tucking them in for a short glide. "Understood," he replied, keeping his voice steady despite the fatigue in his muscles.


    In the prior moments, they had practiced small movements in sync¡ªadjusting flight patterns, covering each other''s blind spots. Their synergy was far from perfect, but it was enough to let them fight back.


    Meanwhile, the Thunderbirds hovered a short distance away, exchanging sharp cries as they sized up their opposition. Electrical surges crackled along their wingtips, occasionally bursting into bright flashes of lightning.


    Ashvara let out an ear-splitting caw, igniting the air around him in swirling flames. In response, the Thunderbirds recognized the sign of an imminent offensive.


    The larger Thunderbird, sporting a vivid plumage streaked with yellow lightning, dove in as it used its [Sky Lance] skill, unleashing a concentrated bolt aimed directly at Ashvara''s chest.


    Reacting swiftly, Ashvara flapped his wings, releasing a wave of scorching air to deflect the lightning''s trajectory. Sparks erupted where flame met electric discharge, forming a blinding flash. Ashvara spiraled upward, drawing the attention of both Thunderbirds.


    "Go, now!" Ashvara''s mental voice urged.


    Seizing the moment, Nix soared behind the smaller Thunderbird with a vigorous flap of his wings, exhaling a swirling burst of [Ice Breath]. The subzero blast left a sparkling path of crystals in the air.


    The Thunderbird, sensing the chill, tried to dodge, but Nix had aimed to cut off its escape route. Icy vapor clung to its wing, frost creeping over the vibrant feathers. With a startled screech, it flapped harder, shaking off shards of ice, but not without losing altitude.


    Spotting the second Thunderbird pivot to help its companion, Ashvara swooped in, releasing a barrage of scorching feathers that erupted from his wings like arrows as he used his [Solar Quills] skill.


    They bombarded the larger Thunderbird, forcing it into evasive maneuvers. Dazzling arcs of lightning flickered as it tried to zap away the incoming flames, only to find the blasts thicker and more persistent than anticipated.


    "Good," Ashvara mentally commended. "Keep dividing their focus."


    Nix nodded mentally, though his body trembled from both excitement and exhaustion. He recognized that each successful maneuver came at a cost of energy.


    The synergy they were forging was a precarious dance as one misstep could mean a punishing lightning strike. But with every beat of his wings, every swirl of ice, every angled swoop, he gained confidence.


    The smaller Thunderbird, partially coated in frost, screeched in frustration. Summoning an electric aura around its body, it attempted to melt away the ice by generating intense heat.


    Sparks cracked, and the frosty patches vanished in a cloud of steam. Without missing a beat, it attacked Ashvara with a crackling arc of lightning that spanned the entire sky as it used its [Storm Chain] skill, unleashing multiple offshoots of electricity.


    Ashvara quickly conjured a protective swirl of flames around him that deflected some arcs, though a few bolts managed to pierce the shield, sizzling across his charred plumage.


    He bit back a cry of pain, focusing on maintaining flight. Above him, the other Thunderbird regrouped, electricity coursing around its body. The atmosphere crackled with an intensified charge, foretelling another combined assault.


    Nix was about to rush to Ashvara''s aid when the smaller Thunderbird dove at him, wings folded to reduce drag. He recognized the tactic, a high-speed lightning dive.


    With hardly a second to react, Nix banked to one side and used [Mirror Ice], conjuring a crystalline wall midair in front of the incoming foe.


    Sparks flew as the Thunderbird''s lightning-laced beak hammered into the reflective surface, rebounding the impetus back at itself. The bird squawked in shock, tumbling off its path with disoriented flaps.


    Sensing a perfect chance, Nix launched an Ice Spike from his jaws, propelling a jagged spear of subzero energy at the stumbling Thunderbird. The spear nicked the creature''s flank, leaving behind a sheen of frost that stiffened its wing.


    Letting out a rattled cry, the Thunderbird tried to regain composure, flapping in staccato bursts that lacked its earlier grace.


    "Now to handle the other one," Nix thought, adrenaline surging through his veins. He whirled around in midair, scanning for Ashvara.


    The Infernal Sun Crow hovered a short distance away, locked in a deadly dance with the larger Thunderbird. Fire clashed against lightning in blinding flashes, each clash producing thunderous shocks that reverberated through the sky.


    Ashvara glimpsed Nix from the corner of his keen eyes, broadcasting a silent message through the mental link, "We push them down."


    The plan was clear, that was to let the Thunderbirds lower away from their advantage of open altitude and synergy, corner them near the plateau''s edge, and land finishing strikes.


    With a short mental affirmation, Nix soared upward, flying over the second Thunderbird, then unleashed a swirling [Ice Storm] to buffet it. Panicked caws erupted as shards of ice pelted its wings, forcing it to lose altitude.


    Ashvara followed suit, igniting a corridor of flames that funneled the birds downward. Surprised, the Thunderbirds found themselves corralled against the plateau''s rocky outcrops.


    However, the avian foes weren''t finished yet. They channeled their synergy again, arcs of electricity bridging the gap between them.


    In an impressive show of midair collaboration, they flapped together, generating a sudden updraft that propelled them sideways. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lightning arced between them as it used its [Electro Net] skill, a mesh of crackling energy that spanned the gap, aimed at capturing both Nix and Ashvara.


    "Watch out!" Ashvara warned.


    Nix used his [Frost Armor] skill, layering himself in protective ice. At the same time, Ashvara formed a swirl of scorching wind around his feathers to repel or at least mitigate some of the electricity.


    The net collided, sending shocks rippling through the protective shells. Both the crow and dragon snarled in pain as the charge sparked around them, sizzling their feathers and scales.


    But they endured. Nix roared with defiance, flapping his wings powerfully to break free of the net''s final discharge.


    Ashvara cawed, flaring his entire body in an inferno-like aura that disintegrated the last remaining threads of electricity.


    Rattled though they were, Nix and Ashvara felt a surge of confidence. If they could handle the synergy of the Thunderbirds now, they could push further.

 Chapter 208 - 208: Mission

    The synergy between the crow and dragon was awkward, and incomplete, but improving like an orchestra with brand-new players slowly discovering a shared rhythm.


    Gradually, the tide shifted. The Thunderbirds, panting from their combined attacks, found themselves forced closer together. Their arcs of lightning grew fewer, the sparks not quite as bright.


    Nix and Ashvara hovered a short distance away from each other, wings beating steadily as they caught their breath from the grueling second phase of the fight. They were battered and fatigued.


    Nix''s scales bore scorch marks and shallow cuts, and patches of his once-pristine wings had torn edges that fluttered in the breeze. Ashvara, the Infernal Sun Crow, had lost some of its glossy black feathers, revealing raw patches of skin scorched by lightning.


    Yet, in their eyes glimmered a stubborn determination, not the wide-eyed panic of the early minutes, but the resolute focus of two fighters who had weathered the worst and refused to back down.


    Across from them, the two Thunderbirds circled in a wide arc, sharing a piercing cry that echoed through the heated air. Their feathers that were once vibrant, now appeared disheveled and scorched in places.


    Tiny sparks of electricity still flickered around their beaks and wingtips, but the typical brilliance was dimmed by exhaustion. Even so, a menacing aura clung to the pair, and Nix could tell they weren''t finished. The synergy that had once shone so brightly might have dimmed, but it still existed.


    "They''re not retreating," Ashvara noted telepathically, his mental voice calm but edged with caution.


    "They can''t afford to," Nix replied, recalling how the Thunderbirds had staked their territory here. If they ran now, their reputations as apex aerial predators would be shattered.


    Cain and Veyron watched from the plateau''s edge below. Cain''s expression was a mix of pride and apprehension, while Veyron only crossed his arms as he showed no emotion. Both men sensed that the final stage of this confrontation was at hand.


    Suddenly, the Thunderbirds made their move. A harsh crackle tore through the skies louder, sharper than any lightning they''d produced before.


    The two birds flared their wings, arcs of electricity igniting into a brilliant web that spanned the space between them. One could almost feel the air churn with tension as the birds funneled every last vestige of their strength into one final gambit.


    The larger Thunderbird let out a thunderous screech, pumping its wings with renewed fury. The smaller one mirrored its partner, eyes blazing with raw defiance.


    In an instant, they dove toward each other, meeting in midair with a resounding crash that fused their shimmering auras of electricity as they used their Ultimate skill [Storm Convergence]. The swirling mass of lightning formed a large sphere in the sky, swirling with unstoppable kinetic force.


    The temperature dropped, the air pressure shifted, and a violent updraft spiraled from the center of that electric vortex, threatening to pull Nix and Ashvara into its lethal radius.


    "Now or never," Ashvara''s telepathic voice hummed with urgency.


    "Agreed," Nix responded.


    The crow took a point. Flames roared around Ashvara''s wings, intensifying to an almost blinding radiance. He roared mentally as he used his [Solar Apex] skill, a technique that condensed all of his infernal flames into a laser-like focus.


    The blazing aura provided a partial shield against the howling electric wind. Meanwhile, Nix pulled back, inhaling deeply as he summoned the last of his own strength.


    With that, they coordinated in a final push. Ashvara soared around the vortex''s perimeter, unleashing a scorching barrage of Flame Shards that peppered the swirling electricity, forcing the Thunderbirds to divert some energy to stabilizing their synergy.


    Seizing the moment, Nix shot forward, arching around the vortex from the opposite side. He combined his [Ice Storm] with the finishing technique Mirror Ice in a desperate improvisation.


    The swirling storm battered the edges of the Thunderbirds'' electric sphere, while the reflective ice shield served as a conduit to bounce stray lightning arcs back. Seething arcs of electricity scattered across the sky, painting flickers of white-hot brilliance across the swirling mass.


    Lightning hammered Nix''s ice barrier, cracks forming after each successive impact. Yet he endured, pressing on with unwavering resolve. Ashvara''s flames continued to eat away at the synergy from the other side, both crow and dragon effectively dividing the Thunderbirds'' attention. Rattled by the double assault, the swirling vortex began to weaken.


    But the Thunderbirds refused to let up. The larger one cawed in a shrill note, signaling the smaller to funnel more energy to the core of the vortex. The swirling mass intensified momentarily, a culminating surge meant to annihilate any foe still too close.


    "Brace!" Ashvara warned, an edge of panic in his mental cry.


    Nix gritted his teeth, his wings trembling as shards of ice fell from his battered scales. The electric detonation hammered him from the front, bright arcs sizzling across his frost-laden chest.


    An agonized growl tore from his throat, but through the haze of pain, he forced himself to keep going, channeling his final reservoir of frost energy. Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Ashvara was reeled from the force too. Fire wreathed around the crow''s body, crackling in a precarious dance with the outward torrent of lightning. He let out a piercing caw that resonated like a war cry, refusing to be flung away.


    Then, all at once, the synergy snapped.


    One of the Thunderbirds faltered, screeching as the swirling vortex lost form. The last spasm of the Storm Convergence fizzled out, leaving both birds momentarily exposed. Recognizing an opening, Nix and Ashvara unleashed their final attacks in perfect unison.


    Ashvara channeled all his molten aura into his [Corona Flare] skill, releasing a superheated beam from the blaze that crowned his head and wingtips. The scorching attack cut across the skies, engulfing the smaller Thunderbird.


    The unfortunate bird let out one final, stifled cry as flames seared its feathers and burned away its flesh. In seconds, it plummeted to the ground in a trail of acrid smoke.


    Simultaneously, Nix roared as he used his [Ice Spike] skill to shape an enormous Frost Spear. Wings folding for a swift dive, he hurled the spear downward with all the momentum he could gather.


    It found its mark in the center of the larger Thunderbird''s chest, piercing through layers of vibrant plumage, muscle, and bone.


    The bird''s eyes widened in shock, crackling arcs of lightning scattering uselessly from its half-finished retaliation. A strangled croak escaped its beak before it spiraled downward, limping in death.


    With that, the sky fell silent, as if exhaling relief after the chaotic display of elements. Thin wisps of smoke and steam rose from the battered forms of the fallen Thunderbirds. The last echoes of lightning fizzled out, leaving only the drifting final wisps of flame from Ashvara''s aura.


    Hovering unsteadily, Ashvara turned to Nix, who likewise hovered in midair with trembling wings. They shared a mutual sense of respect and relief because, while not the flawless synergy of longtime partners, it was synergy enough, forged in sweat, blood, and the crucible of a lethal aerial duel.


    They descended carefully, each wincing from the pain of their accumulated wounds. On the plateau, Cain and Veyron welcomed them with quiet nods of approval, understanding how precarious the fight had been.


    Panting, Nix felt a swirl of satisfaction warming his chest despite the sting of bruises. He had soared with Ashvara and lived to tell the tale, and in doing so, discovered a new dimension to his combat potential.


    Meanwhile, the Infernal Sun Crow cawed softly, acknowledging that while Nix had begun, he''d proven himself a worthy comrade in that frantic dance above the clouds.


    [Ding! Nix and Infernal Sun Crow have killed the two Thunderbirds.]


    [Ding! Nix''s experience at King Rank Beast has increased to 30%.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 150 million Evolution Points.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 500 Gacha Points.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1x Random-level Lottery Pool.]


    Cain merely looked at the experience Nix received before asking the system about Nix''s next mission so that he could upgrade him again after Nix''s experience had reached 100%.


    "The mission would be simple yet time consuming this time, because you need to let Nix upgrade his rank naturally from the Low-level King Rank Beast to the Peak-level King Rank Beast." The system replied without even showing its face.


    When Cain heard it, he raised an eyebrow as he hadn''t expected that the time where he needed to upgrade his contracted beasts in a normal way had finally come, even though it was probably just this time since it was from a mission.


    At this rate, he needed to find the MC''s companion as soon as possible since he needed to copy his talent so that he could upgrade Nix faster in a normal way.


    Subsequently, he asked his subordinate to gather the young geniuses who have awakened their talents around the whole kingdom later since that''s the only way to find him.

 Chapter 209 - 209: Wooden Bears

    As Cain''s main body prepared some things in his kingdom, his clone had continued to look for beasts after Nix and Ashvara had taken a little bit of rest, recharging their energy by eating pills.


    This time, Cain decided to let Nix and Little White fight and gather their experiences more before going to the next step.


    After looking for an hour or two, they stopped at a massive mountain range as Ashvara detected suitable beasts. Ashvara then landed on a plateau as his master ordered him to do so.


    Far below, winding paths cut through dense forests of towering pines, their thick canopies hushing the wind''s whispers. The crisp air carried the scent of resin and damp earth, testament to the mountainous terrain they had entered to find fresh challenges.


    "I sense three wooden bears in that valley," Ashvara''s telepathic voice announced calmly, his obsidian feathers shimmering faintly under the daylight.


    His molten-gold eyes narrowed as he focused on the stony ravine about a kilometer away. "One is exceptionally strong, likely at the peak of the Conqueror Rank. The other two, while slightly weaker, will still provide a decent test."


    Cain''s clone nodded. "That''s good. Nix and Little White will handle the weaker pair, and you''ll occupy the peak-level wooden bear. You can finish it off whenever it''s convenient as you just need to keep it from interfering in their fight."


    He had chosen this location precisely because it offered a varied terrain with a broad, level clearing that opened into steep, rocky slopes, giving advantage to those comfortable with quick maneuvers.


    Nix tensed, flexing his claws into the stone beneath him. His newly enhanced strength hummed in his veins, a testament to his relentless training. Beside him, Little White shook out his silver fur, eyes sparkling with anticipation.


    Although the two had battled together before, they were still in the early stages of forging seamless teamwork, something that Cain now wanted them to develop further.


    They all descended quietly from the plateau, weaving between massive boulders and winding through thick clumps of conifer trees. It didn''t take long before the faint aura of living wood became palpable.


    The so-called "wooden bears" were formidable beasts, their bodies shrouded in bark-like plating and imbued with nature''s vigor. Their presence pulsed in the crisp air, thick with primal energy.


    Before they even entered the beasts'' line of sight, Cain''s clone turned to Ashvara with a faint grin. "Don''t spoil them," he teased. "I know you like to hog the kills. Let Nix and Little White do their share."


    Ashvara, the Infernal Sun Crow, cawed lightly in acknowledgement. Though his rank was suppressed to suit the mission, his aura still exuded a confident heat. "As you wish," he answered in a mental voice.


    Moments later, the group reached a vantage point that overlooked the clearing below. The three wooden bears were visible, rooting around in a patch of wind-stunted bushes.


    One bear towered over the others, an imposing beast crowned with ridges of bark that glowed faintly green from the pulsing lifeforce coursing beneath. Even though the other two were slightly smaller, they still looked fierce as their claws tipped with sharpened wooden protrusions.


    Nix and Little White surged forward with practiced stealth, each controlling their breathing to hide from the bears'' keen sense of smell. Ashvara took a higher flight path, ensuring he could intercept the peak-level wooden bear if it tried to join the fray against Nix and Little White.


    Within moments, the smaller wooden bears lifted their heads, sniffing the air. They released guttural growls, bark plates rustling along their backs. They had sensed the intruders.


    The largest bear huffed, stomping one paw down as vines and roots emerged from the ground. Sensing aggression, it let out a bone-rattling roar that echoed throughout the mountain range. The tension soared.


    "Now," Nix hissed to Little White, his wings unfurling in a half-snap to accentuate the command. "We strike first."


    Little White''s silver fur glistened under the sun as he activated his [Moonlight Empowerment] skill. They leaped simultaneously into the clearing, drawing the attention of the two smaller wooden bears while Ashvara circled overhead, watchful for the large one''s reaction.


    Instantly, the lesser wooden bears roared in unison, battered bark plates shifting across their flanks. They advanced, each choosing a target as one heading for Nix, the other for Little White. Their synergy was visible in their parallel movements, reminiscent of duos the dragon and wolf had faced before.


    Nix braced himself as he used his [Frost Armor] skill, creating a layer of crystalline ice forming across his body. He breathed in sharply, exhaling a swirl of subzero mist that cloaked him in a haze of cold.


    The wooden bear, unafraid, lunged with a savage slash of its thorn-lined claws, aiming to crack Nix''s armor. Sparks and shards of ice scattered as Nix blocked the blow, his feet skidding backward.


    Little White''s opponent snarled, brandishing a jagged trunk-like claw wreathed in vines as it used its [Vine Lash] skill. Nix leaped aside, pivoting in midair as he retaliated with [Lunar Slash] skill.


    the silver crescent arced across the short gap, biting into the wooden bear''s foreleg. Though the bark plating fractured slightly, the bear grunted and kept moving, brandishing more vine-laden swipes.


    Overhead, the peak-level wooden bear roared, vines writhing around its limbs as it lumbered forward. Ashvara wasted no time. He descended in a quick dive, unleashing a torrent of black and gold flame to keep the powerful beast occupied. Sparks flew as the biggest bear tried to swat Ashvara aside, but the crow twisted deftly, forcing the massive creature to focus on him.


    Meanwhile, Nix and Little White slipped into a practiced rhythm. Though they had seldom fought together, they each possessed enough experience from previous team battles to keep from tripping each other up.


    Nix''s [Ice Claw] hammered into the flanks of his wooden bear, while Little White circled behind the second, using his [Light Barrier] skill to block a barrage of thorny vines.


    Still, the synergy was a work in progress. Nix accidentally veered too close to Little White at one point, causing their movements to crisscross awkwardly.


    The wooden bears recognized the misstep and pushed offensively with renewed barks of aggression. Vines entangled Nix''s hindlegs, and a claw raked across Little White''s shoulder, drawing a thin line of blood.


    A grimace flickered across Nix''s face. "We can''t let them keep control," he hissed.


    Little White nodded sharply, ignoring the sting in his shoulder. "We''ll drive them apart. You hold your ground. I''ll flank."


    Nix responded by slamming his tail down, using his [Ice Spike] skill in a cluster around the first wooden bear. Sharp spears of frost erupted from the ground, forcing the beast to leap backward.


    Simultaneously, Little White circled in a wide arc, lashing out with his [Silver Fang] skill at the second bear''s midsection, biting into bark and drawing a pained roar.


    The fight had only just begun, and though the synergy between Nix and Little White was still shaky, they steadily found moments where their individual talents meshed.


    Overlooking the chaos, Ashvara and the largest wooden bear continued their own test of strength, the crow ensuring that the monstrous foe wouldn''t intervene in the others'' duel too early.


    Wind gusted across the clearing, rustling the bark that armored the bears, shifting the wisps of vapor left by Nix''s ice. Each party panted from the initial flurry of blows, though the afternoon sun still beat down, uncompromising in its brilliance.


    As the dust of the opening skirmish settled, Nix and Little White locked eyes, as though silently acknowledging both the limitations and potential of their synergy. The wooden bears, though slightly staggered by the assault, remained formidable adversaries, prowling with vines quivering in anticipation.


    Nix braced himself as his scaly chest heaving from the exertion. Frost crystals flaked around his claws, remnants of his most recent [Ice Claw] skill strike.


    Across from him, one of the wooden bears paced steadily, bark-like plates clicking with every step it took, greenish sap oozing from the cracks in its flanks where he had landed a few telling blows.


    The second wooden bear focused intently on Little White, vines coiled around its forelimbs, deep scrapes scarring its bark from the wolf''s earlier lunges.


    Little White spared a quick glance at Nix, eyes flashing in acknowledgment. Their synergy still felt rough, but each passing moment let them adapt further.


    Where once they had crisscrossed or misstepped, they now found ways to avoid tangling each other''s lines of attack. Neither needed to speak to know that they planned to escalate their offense.


    "Now." Nix''s telepathic voice cut across the tension, low but decisive.


    Little White responded with a curt nod. The silver moon wolf darted around the perimeter of the clearing in a blinding streak of motion, hooves pounding from the wooden bear behind him. S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He was capitalizing on his advantage in agility, luring his opponent away from the second bear.

 Chapter 210 - 210: Advantage

    Meanwhile, Nix created swirling shards of frost with his [Ice Storm] skill, forcing the other wooden bear to seek shelter.


    Gradually, their tactic of dividing and conquering took shape. Each wooden bear could only rely on the faint synergy they had in common as they had similar wood-based techniques.


    But it was nowhere near as practiced as the synergy of the Reaper Wolves or War Lions. Separated even slightly, the bears found it harder to cover each other''s flanks.


    Crack!


    One of the wooden bears pounded the ground with its paw, releasing a spiky wave of roots that shot out in spirals, aiming to entangle Nix from a distance.


    In response, Nix battered the wave aside with a swirling cone of freezing breath, shards of ice colliding midair with snapping roots in an explosion of organic splinters. The wooden bear roared, outraged by Nix''s defiance, and stomped closer.


    Just then, Little White let loose a triumphant snarl. He had circled behind his designated opponent, punishing it with a slash of [Lunar Slash] skill. Moonlit energy arced in a silver crescent, biting deep into the barky armor of the bear''s hindquarters.


    The beast howled in pain, twisting to retaliate with a flurry of vine-laden strikes but the nimble wolf rolled beneath its sweeping limbs. Quick as a flash, he found an opening to rake his claws along the beast''s exposed underbelly.


    From above, Ashvara noticed the shift in momentum. With the bears no longer coordinating well, Nix and Little White seized more territory on the makeshift battlefield, forcing their foes into narrower pockets.


    But the fight was far from over, as the wooden bears were not to yield lightly, even under the sting of repeated injuries.


    Both beasts let out guttural snarls, as their greenish sap oozed more freely, indicating damage while also inciting their rage.


    Nix recognized that the next step required them to push the advantage before the battered bears gathered themselves anew.


    He roared, expanding his wings and pounding the ground with a quake of chilling air. The sudden temperature drop robbed the wooden bear in front of him of precious agility, bark stiffening under the creeping cold.


    That was Little White''s cue. He dashed across the clearing, bridging the short gap between him and Nix''s opponent. Capitalizing on the beast''s slowed reflexes, he lunged at its flank with [Silver Fang], biting down hard where ice had weakened the bark.


    A tortured cry ripped from the bear''s mouth as it flailed, thorns protruding from its arms in an attempt to shake the wolf loose.


    The second wooden bear, seeing its companion in distress, roared and tried to rejoin the fray. Hooves hammered the ground in thick, resonating booms, setting off root bursts as it sprinted.


    But Nix hopped sideways in a swirling wave of [Ice Spike] skills, creating a short barrier of spiked columns. The beast had to slow down, stumbling slightly. It veered away in confusion, unable to quickly assist its ally.


    Both Nix and Little White capitalized on every moment of that confusion. In a synchronized push, they hammered the pinned wooden bear with a barrage of combined techniques, as Nix unleashed a cold barrage from his jaws while Little White raked the beast''s bark plating with savage intensity.


    Over the wild roars that echoed through the clearing, the bear''s thick armor splintered under repeated strikes.


    Yet these were no feeble foes. The pinned wooden bear summoned an act of desperation. Its eyes gleamed bright green as it unleashed an ear-splitting bellow as it used its [Nature''s Wrath] skill, causing fresh bark and roots to surge, forcibly pushing both wolves back.


    Vines clawed out of the ground, wrapping around their feet and tails. Nix hissed as the tough organic tendrils tugged at his limbs, while Little White struggled to slash them away with [Lunar Slash] skill.


    A second later, the other wooden bear, finally regaining composure, tore down Nix''s ice spikes with a furious [Timber Crash] skill, slamming massive paws into the frozen pillars until they shattered in a shower of splinters.


    It rushed to its companion''s side, vines quivering in preparation to spring at the nearest target. For a brief moment, it appeared that the momentum had reversed.


    But Nix refused to be cornered again. Twisting his serpentine body, he activated his [Mirror Ice] skill, creating a reflective barrier that briefly absorbed the brunt of the advancing beast''s blow, deflecting the majority of the vine-laden force back at itself. The beast reeled from the surprise, stumbling a couple of steps.


    At the same time, Little White exhaled sharply, funneling the last burst of [Moonlight Empowerment] he could muster in broad daylight. He severed the entangling roots with a savage flourish, bounding backward into a safer position near Nix''s left flank.


    Slowly, the synergy they had built over the fight began to crystallize into fluid action as Nix covered Little White''s lapses, Little White reinforcing Nix''s flanks. Their once-clumsy maneuvers were smoothing out, each wolf reading the other''s intentions with growing intuition.


    Breathing raggedly, the wooden bears seemed equally astonished and enraged that their foes would not break.


    They parted from each other by a few meters, adopting a defensive posture, panting heavily. Sap oozed from cracks in their bark-like plating, dripping onto the scorched, ice-pockmarked ground.


    During that brief pause, the sunlight glinted off the dried blood and sap that coated the bears'' bodies, a grim reminder of the intensity of the confrontation. For a brief moment, all was quiet.


    Then the tension snapped once more: the wooden bears shared a low, thunderous growl, as if acknowledging that they must adapt or face defeat.


    From high overhead, the mighty shape of Ashvara hovered, casually blocking the peak-level Conqueror Rank wooden bear from interfering.


    The massive beast roared in frustration, but the Infernal Sun Crow answered with only a wry caw, rising in plumes of obsidian flame.


    In that unspoken standoff, Ashvara effectively sealed away the strongest threat, leaving Nix and Little White free to handle the lesser two.


    With their synergy steadily blossoming, Nix and Little White began cornering the two wooden bears in the grassy battlefield.


    The battered bears panted and bled thick, sap-like fluid from multiple wounds, but they refused to yield. Overhead, Ashvara circled, making sure the largest threat, the Peak-level Conqueror Rank Wooden Bear, stayed out of the fray.


    From atop the plateau, Cain''s clone observed the battle, eyes narrowed with focused anticipation.


    Everything had been proceeding smoothly as Nix and Little White''s synergy improved by the second, and the lesser wooden bears were now fully on the defensive. Yet Cain knew that cornered prey often made the most desperate moves.


    Suddenly, the massive, bark-armored form of the Peak-level Conqueror Rank Wooden Bear let out a booming roar, reverberating across the mountain range.


    The smaller wooden bears echoed it with guttural growls, and their eyes flared with renewed purpose as if drawing strength from their leader. Vines twitched and crawled across their limbs, ominously foretelling a final push.


    Ashvara flared his wings in challenge, molten gold feathers radiating a shimmering heat. The gargantuan wooden bear locked eyes with the Infernal Sun Crow, clearly wanting to intervene in the fight to save its kin.


    Bark and vines rippled along its colossal frame, and the beast stomped the ground, sending a seismic tremor that shook loose small rocks from the slopes. But Ashvara soared higher, answering the tremor with a mocking caw.


    As though in silent command, the peak-level bear charged forward, vines exploding from the soil as it barreled toward the ongoing skirmish. Some of the creeping roots latched onto cliff edges, pulling the beast along in a momentum-building sprint. It was determined to break past Ashvara.


    In response, the Infernal Sun Crow unleashed his [Corona Blaze] skill, a cascade of swirling flames that rained down to block the giant bear''s path. The monstrous wooden bear roared angrily, swiping at the inferno with its mighty claws, incinerating a portion of bark in the process. Despite the pain, it continued thrashing, forging a path through the flames. S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "You''re not going anywhere," Ashvara screeched and dove as his talons ignited with molten fury. Lightning-fast swipes of his flaming wings hammered the giant wooden bear''s back, scorching through bark and causing it to bellow in agony.


    But the beast was relentless. It roared again, summoning a swirl of energy from the roots deep beneath the earth, which briefly mended some bark and siphoned nutrients from the soil. Earthly tendrils sprouted to grab at Ashvara''s wings.


    Fire clashed against creeping vines in an explosive demonstration of power, flinging embers and sap-laden debris across the clearing.


    Even as the sky tore itself apart in that violent clash, Nix and Little White pressed their advantage on the smaller wooden bears. Tasting victory, the wolves coordinated a pincer assault, driving the beasts back against a rocky ridge.


    The battered wooden bears snorted in frustration, painfully aware that their leader struggled in his own fight and couldn''t come to their aid.

 Chapter 211 - 211: Ultimate skills

    Nix feinted left with a swirling [Ice Breath] skill, forcing the first bear to brace behind its bark plating. Meanwhile, Little White activated his [Silver Eclipse] skill, lunging across the gap with a radiant burst of speed.


    At that moment, the second wooden bear tried to intercept him with a cluster of thorny vines. But Nix quickly stepped in, intercepting the vines using [Mirror Ice]. The reflection-based skill deflected most of the vine-laden assault back, tangling the beast in its own barrage.


    Sparks of synergy pulsed between Nix and Little White, each movement echoing the other''s intentions.


    As the second bear stumbled, Little White took the chance to slash it across its exposed hindquarters with [Silver Fang], leaving a glimmering silver wound that spilled more of the sticky green sap. The creature yowled, thrashing wildly.


    At the same time, the first wooden bear let out a desperate roar, unleashing a final flurry of roots at Nix. He battered them aside with a savage blow of his tail, exhaling shards of ice to forcibly slow the beast''s approach.


    Nix then slashed downward with [Ice Claw], each strike biting through bark to reveal the beast''s quivering core.


    High above them, however, the Peak-level Wooden Bear roared even louder, enraged by the plight of its allies.


    With a massive swipe, it knocked Ashvara backward for a brief second, sending the Infernal Sun Crow careening through the air. The giant bear seized the moment, trampling forward to intervene in the battle below.


    But Ashvara was no novice. Wings flaring, he launched himself in a blazing arc that slammed into the bear''s shoulder with a violent collision of flame and bark.


    The shockwave rumbled through the clearing, briefly stopping Nix and Little White in their tracks. Cain''s clone watched tensely, ready to intervene if needed, but trusting Ashvara''s confidence to handle the monstrous foe.


    Crack!


    The bark on the giant bear''s torso splintered as Ashvara''s flames bored into it, searing deeper than before. The beast howled, vines flailing blindly in a vain attempt to trap the crow''s wings.


    But Ashvara twisted gracefully, unleashing a wave of molten feathers that rained a hail of incendiary projectiles upon the bear''s neck and back.


    In a final, enraged surge, the colossal wooden bear poured its life force into one last assault, summoning an avalanche of vines and thorn-laden roots from the earth. The ground erupted in a tangle that soared skyward, threatening to snare Ashvara entirely.


    Unfazed, the Infernal Sun Crow dove straight into the swirling mass of bark and vine, his entire body blazing like a newborn sun. Bark and vines crackled, snapping under the intense heat.


    With an echoing caw, Ashvara blasted them apart from the inside out, emerging behind the giant wooden bear. Before it could turn, Ashvara''s talons pierced through its bark plating, digging into the beast''s core.


    Fire and cinders spewed from the wound as the crow channeled all his flame into a concentrated burst.


    A terrible groan shook the air as the bear realized it was doomed. Thorns drooped, vines shriveled, and bark that once formed an impregnable shell blackened to ash. A final, trembling roar escaped its maw, then it collapsed in on itself, unable to sustain the damage.


    From their vantage, the two lesser wooden bears saw their mighty leader fall, an inferno claiming his body. Horror flashed in their eyes, but they couldn''t save him. Instead, they found themselves pinned by Nix and Little White''s unrelenting attacks.


    A savage, vengeful anger seized the remaining beasts. Their roars harmonized, and a surging wave of wood-based energy flared around them, merging into a final, combined skill meant for vengeance.


    However, as battered and exhausted as they were, Nix and Little White had no intention of surrendering the upper hand they had fought so hard to gain.


    Ashvara, still trailing coils of embers from his crow-like silhouette, leveled his regal stance over the fallen wooden titan. His molten-gold eyes scanned the battlefield, ensuring no external interference would disrupt the final moments of Nix and Little White''s fight.


    A short distance away, the two remaining Wooden Bears were now fully aware that their strongest ally lay dead at Ashvara''s talons. They began to quiver with mixed rage and desperation.


    Massive wooden plates formed tight whorls around their broad shoulders, evidence of their primal instincts driving them into a frenzied last stand. Faint lines of sap dripped from fractures in their bark-like hides. Their once-dull eyes blazed with furious resolve, locked onto Nix and Little White.


    Nix exhaled slowly, the chill from his breath crystallizing in the air. He kept a wary eye on the pair, expecting a far more violent retaliation than usual. Sensing the shift, he communicated with Little White via their shared mental link, which they had honed over many battles.


    Nix''s voice rang out, "They look like they''re about to do something drastic. Be prepared."


    Little White replied with a quiet bark, stepping into a stance that allowed his silver fur to bristle beneath the slanting sunlight. His tail swayed, eyes locked onto the two wounded but unbroken Wooden Bears.


    Despite their injuries from the earlier skirmish, the bears now glowed with an uncanny aura, their bark layering into new, thicker segments. It was as though the forest itself was rallying to their cause.


    "Urrrgh¡­!" One of the Wooden Bears let out a resonant growl, gradually standing on its hind legs. Branch-like antlers sprouted from its shoulders, thickening with gnarled knots of wood and forming a new crest along its spine.


    The other bear answered with a grunt, adopting a similarly upright posture. Together, they roared in unison, unleashing a sound that reverberated across the mountain peaks.


    In response, thick vines erupted from the ground near their feet. Each vine was layered with spines and whorls of bark, coiling around the bears'' limbs. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    As if possessed by a higher force, the vines fused into their bodies, forging living armor over their arms and flanks. The glow in the bears'' eyes transformed into an intense green, flickering like flames.


    "Looks like their ultimate," Nix noted grimly. He braced himself by lowering his center of gravity, letting arcs of frost swirl across his blue-white scales. The battered plates of the bears began to realign, forming shapes reminiscent of massive wooden fists that crackled with viridian energy.


    Little White took a measured breath, and faint moonlit glimmers danced across his silver fur. He was physically tired, but adrenaline and sheer will pressed him onward. A quick bark told Nix he was ready to attack at the next opening.


    In that heartbeat, the two bears unleashed their final skill¨C[Forest Titan''s Ascension]. The first Wooden Bear roared in a low, thunderous voice.


    Its bark hardened into a near-metallic consistency, shaped into jagged plating that extended across its chest, arms, and thighs. Branchy spikes pushed out from its elbows and shoulders. Bark splinters whirled around it like a rising cyclone of chipped wood.


    Simultaneously, the second Wooden Bear bellowed as it used its skill¨C[Life Sap Regrowth] sending a wave of greenish energy surging across its companion, partially closing the fresh wounds they''d sustained.


    Moss and vine matter coalesced at broken bark edges, sealing leaks of sap and bridging cracks. This second bear''s own hide took on a faint green luminescence, weaving healing energies between them.


    Nix inhaled sharply. A swirling chill gathered in his throat, readying a potential [Ice Breath] if an opportunity arose.


    Meanwhile, Little White advanced from another angle, letting lunar energy trickle into his limbs. Flickers of silver danced around his claws. He was preparing [Silver Fang] or possibly [Lunar Slash].


    Coordinating seamlessly, the wolf and dragon circled the pair, hoping to keep the bears from launching a direct combined assault.


    But the Wooden Bears were cunning too, having adapted from the earlier portion of the battle. With new synergy courtesy of their ultimate powers, each one guarded the other''s flank.


    The first bear, heavily armored with spines and bark plates, took the front approach. The second bear stood behind, channeling healing or disruptive vines to support its partner''s attacks.


    Suddenly, the spined Wooden Bear lunged at Nix, vines bulging around its fists as it used its [verdant quake] skill. Slamming its wooden fists into the earth, it created a shockwave of razor-sharp splinters that shot outward in a radial pattern.


    Nix recognized the threat and hastily used [Mirror Ice], conjuring a reflective wall of frosty crystal. Many splinters bounced off the mirrored surface, some rebounding to strike the bear itself. Yet a few shards lanced around the edges, nicking Nix''s side with stinging cuts.


    Roaring in annoyance, Nix retaliated with an [Ice Claw] lunge, swiping at the bear''s chest. Wooden bark squealed in protest as the claws tore into it, leaving fresh fissures in the swirling grains.


    Despite the damage, the bear refused to yield, hammering Nix''s flank with a meaty paw. The blow rattled him, forcing a grunt of pain as he skidded sideways.


    While Nix occupied the first bear, the second bear advanced on Little White, tangling the wolf''s legs with creeping vines.

 Chapter 212 - 212: Killed the bears

    "Stay nimble!" Nix called telepathically. Little White needed no reminder. His speed had always been a key advantage.


    As soon as he felt the vines tighten, he activated his [Moonlight Empowerment] skill, streaming a faint silver glow across his fur.


    Then, with a quick lash of his tail, he severed the vines using a luminous slash of energy. Freed from the entanglement, he bounded forward to sink his [Silver Fang] skill into the bear''s barky forearm.


    A savage crunch echoed. Sap spurted from the wound, and the Wooden Bear howled in rage, swinging a vine-lashed paw at Little White''s face. The wolf managed to twist away, though a fresh scratch seared across his muzzle.


    Meanwhile, the bear invoked yet another of its wood-based skills [Rooted Bulwark], causing thick, gnarled bark to reconstitute over the damaged arm. The renewal wasn''t instantaneous, but it slowed the wolf''s relentless assault.


    Sensing the fight''s precariousness, Nix and Little White attempted to converge on one target, hoping to systematically eliminate the greater threat.


    However, the spined Wooden Bear dashed into their path, intercepting with a heavy punch that hammered both foes with explosive force. Vine tendrils whipped about, assisting each hit.


    The synergy between the two bears had escalated with their ultimate. They might have been losing earlier, but now, they held on through raw determination and synergy, refusing to succumb.


    "We have to separate them again," Nix muttered. If the Wooden Bears kept healing each other, the fight could drag on indefinitely, eventually favoring the defenders if Nix and Little White''s stamina ran out.


    Little White barked a short affirmation. The wolf feinted at the second bear, forcing it to step backward. Then, with a flash of brilliance, he used [Lunar Slash] to carve a wedge between the pair, pushing one to the left and the other to the right. The swirling arcs of silver tore up the ground, throwing shards of rock and bark into the air.


    The spined Wooden Bear tried to rejoin its mate, but an [Ice Spike] from Nix pierced the soil in its path. Root-like growths buckled, forcing the bear to abandon pursuit or risk impaling a limb.


    "Now''s our chance!" Nix roared internally. Surging with a swirl of subzero power, he charged the spined Wooden Bear, hoping to land a finishing blow before it could regroup.


    Meanwhile, Little White dashed to confront the second bear, determined to keep it from reapplying healing or supportive vines. The battered field transformed into a chaotic swirl of bark splinters, ice shards, and flickers of silver luminescence.


    Yet for all their synergy, the Wooden Bears refused to crumble easily. Even the parted pair fought with defiance, hurling vine-laced swings and bark-laden skills, roaring with unstoppable rage.


    The dying sunlight cast elongated shadows across the mountainous terrain. Each shadow seemed to represent the last vestiges of the fight, fleeting moments where either side could triumph or collapse. S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    From a short distance away, Ashvara quietly watched, standing atop the lifeless body of the Peak-level Conqueror Wooden Bear. He allowed no interruptions. Any lesser beasts that wandered near quickly fled at the fiery glare in his eyes.


    The infernal crow understood that this was Nix and Little White''s rite of passage as their battle had almost finished.


    Exhausted yet determined, Nix and Little White matched the Wooden Bears'' frenzy blow for blow. The synergy they had cultivated earlier was refined through adversity, with each misstep corrected by glances or mental nudges.


    Sparks of ice and silver light carved arcs of brilliance across the battered mountain slope. Each hiss of bark meeting claw signaled another shift in the tide of the battle. The sun dipped further, painting everything with a final glow of gold.


    A sudden gust swept through the battlefield, dispersing dust and ash. The spined Wooden Bear, now separated from its ally, raised its jagged arms defensively, thick plates of bark shifting with ominous cracks.


    Every exhalation from Nix drew in subzero energy, and every shift of Little White''s paws glimmered with lunar light. They steadied themselves; the next exchange would decide everything.


    The spined Wooden Bear lashed out first, slamming a clawed arm into the ground. Instantly, thick vines erupted around Nix''s legs, seeking to tangle his feet.


    He snarled, forcing a surge of cold through his tail. Shards of ice formed at his scales'' edges and shattered the creeping vines before they could fully ensnare him.


    Across the battlefield, the second Wooden Bear launched a barrage of lashing roots at Little White, determined to keep him at bay.


    But the silver-furred wolf sprang sideways, sliding under the twisting mass and slashing upward with [Silver Fang] skill. A resonant crunch sounded as more sap spattered across the torn ground, forcing the wounded bear to stumble back.


    Seizing this opening, Nix lunged at the spined Wooden Bear, driving his claws into the weakened cracks in its trunk-like plating. The beast howled, thrashing with fury. But Nix clung on, ice coalescing around his talons.


    With a snarl, he released an [Ice Breath] skill at close range. Frigid crystals fanned across the bear''s torso, stiffening the vines and bark with a fast-spreading frost.


    Yet the Wooden Bear refused to die quietly. It swung an arm bristling with hardened spines, grazing Nix''s side. The dragon flinched, feeling a blossom of pain across his ribs. Even so, he refused to let go.


    A frantic roar echoed from the other side of the clearing. The second Wooden Bear charged at Little White with surprising speed for its bulk, fused vines spiraling along its limbs.


    Recognizing an opportunity, Little White let it come just close enough, then twisted aside. In one graceful motion, he slashed a glowing arc of [Lunar Slash], biting deeply into the creature''s flank.


    The beast staggered, sap gushing from the fresh laceration. But it would not collapse yet. Bark layers re-formed beneath the mossy glow, and new vines threatened to coil around Little White''s hindlegs.


    He snarled and darted back, eyes flicking toward Nix. There was no more time to toy with these bears; they had to deliver a decisive strike.


    Responding to Little White''s unspoken thought, Nix growled low. He ripped his claws free from the spined Wooden Bear''s frozen bark and stepped back, allowing the beast to teeter unsteadily.


    Silver luminescence gathered around Little White''s silhouette. The moment their gazes locked, a wave of shared power pulsed between them as an unbreakable link forged in countless battles.


    In that heartbeat, Nix and Little White leapt toward each other, crossing paths mid-air. A swirl of frost and silvery lunar energy spiraled out, merging into a single brilliant surge.


    The swirling glow momentarily bathed the clearing in pale, ghostly radiance [Moonlit Frost], an advanced combo technique they had honed for dire circumstances.


    Rime crystals formed on the Wooden Bears'' limbs and torsos, the very air turning frigid. Ice and shimmering moonlight magnified each other''s effects.


    Before the bears could comprehend the sudden plummet in temperature, Nix and Little White moved again, launching simultaneous finishers.


    Nix summoned every thread of cold he could muster into one clawed hand and slashed downward. The blow cleaved through the spined Wooden Bear''s chest. Splintered bark exploded outward, and a shockwave of cold shot through its core.


    The beast let out a strangled bellow, its final defiance snuffed by the sub zero blast as its entire form froze in place, mid-roar.


    Little White Almost in the same breath, Little White spun with [Silver Fang] skill, his fangs shining with a moonlit aura that cut to the essence of the second Wooden Bear. A series of brutal, rapid strikes tore open the bark plating, ripping into the beast''s newly healed wounds.


    Sap gushed, sizzling under the potent lunar energy. The creature roared in pain, toppling to one knee. With one last fierce lunge, Little White''s luminous claws pierced through the Wooden Bear''s throat, severing the life force fueling its rampage.


    A hushed stillness overtook the battlefield. Frost-laced vines sagged, and splintered bark rained softly from both Wooden Bears. The spined one¡ªstill frozen in a monstrous pose began to crack, large fractures webbing across its icy surface.


    Then, with a dull snap, it collapsed into chunks of brittle wood. Its companion, battered by Little White''s final onslaught, sank heavily to the dirt, green sap trickling over the broken terrain until it finally lay still.


    Nix stumbled pantingly as he surveyed the remains. Icy remnants clung to his scales, and fresh claw marks marred his flank. He let out a shaky breath, relief mingling with exhaustion.


    Across the field, Little White stood over the second Wooden Bear, head lowered in respect for a worthy opponent. His silver coat, streaked with dirt and sap, still glowed faintly under the dimming sky.


    Cain''s clone nodded in acknowledgment that the final obstacles for them were finally defeated.


    The battlefield lay littered with charred bark, scorched vines, and patches of hardened ice. Despite the carnage, a strange serenity settled over the mountain slope, as if the forest itself sighed with relief at the end of the brutal confrontation.

 Chapter 213 - 213: Falcon

    [Ding! Nix and Little White have killed the two bears]


    [Ding! Nix''s experience at King Rank Beast has increased to 85%.]


    [Ding! Little White''s experience at Conqueror Rank Beast has increased to 100%.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 900 million Evolution Points.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 4,500 Gacha Points.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining a 1x High-level Summon Pool.]


    "What the fuck, that 85% is pissing me off." Cain cursed in his heart when saw that Nix''s experience was just 15% that it was just a waste to not let him fight one more time and make it to 100%.


    He then let Nix fight one more time before continuing their journey to the main world.


    ¡­


    Fortunately for him, after Nix had taken a rest for quite a while, Cain''s group crossed paths with a falcon, and Cain immediately had a thought of letting Nix fight with it, since this falcon was just a little bit higher in rank but still weaker compared to Nix in stats comparison.


    Nix then immediately jumped out of Cain''s embrace, soaring into the sky and revealed his true form.


    A gust of wind rippled across the mountainside as Nix locked eyes with the majestic falcon hovering overhead.


    Though the bird was smaller in stature compared to the wooden bears Nix had fought before, there was no mistaking the lethal aura that pulsed around it as storms of crackling thunder and swirling gusts of wind coalesced beneath its wings.


    A faint rumble of electricity danced along its sleek feathers, and the swift shift of air currents betrayed its phenomenal agility.


    From his vantage point on solid ground, Nix felt the prickle of anticipation and the chill of caution.


    ''This one''s different,'' he thought grimly. ''Faster, and that thunder-wind combination could be a nightmare.''


    The falcon wasted no time. With a piercing shriek, it dove at breakneck speed, lightning flickering around its talons. Nix raised his claws in a defensive stance, preparing to counter with [Ice Claw] skill.


    Yet the sheer velocity of the attack caught him by surprise as the falcon seemed to vanish in a blur, reappearing only when it was almost upon him.


    By reflex, Nix lashed out, the tips of his ice-coated talons grazing the bird''s flank. But he felt a sudden jolt course through his arm as a burst of electric energy retaliated.


    Gritting his teeth, Nix reeled back. A sizzling scorch mark marred his scales where stray thunder arcs had struck.


    ''Its attack is no joke,'' he noted, wincing slightly. The falcon''s energy level might be lower than his own, but its specialized element and speed more than made up for that gap.


    High above, the falcon circled, electric-blue sparks flickering around its eyes. Then it unfurled its wings wide, conjuring a gust that swept across the battlefield. The wind slammed into Nix, forcing him to brace.


    Dust and loose debris spiraled around his legs. He inhaled, gathering a thin layer of frost around his scales, an improvised defense he used before activating a bigger skill.


    With a shrill cry, the falcon slashed the air with one wing, launching a condensed blade of wind. Realizing the threat too late, Nix hastily activated [Mirror Ice] skill, creating a gleaming wall of frost in front of him.


    The wind blade struck the reflective surface, causing a sharp crack, and a portion of the attack ricocheted off at a wild angle.


    Even so, the impact was enough to send a shudder along the ground beneath Nix''s feet. Flecks of ice scattered, and a painful sting radiated from his arms where the recoil had jarred him.


    ''I can''t keep blocking these forever,'' Nix thought, biting back a groan as he shook off the lingering numbness. The falcon was relentless, weaving through the air with unmatched grace, launching short bursts of thunder-laced wind that raked across the battlefield in rapid succession.


    Each time Nix tried to retaliate with [Ice Breath] or [Ice Spike], the falcon would abruptly shift direction, letting the projectiles slam into empty ground or vanish into thin air.


    A swirl of static shimmered around the falcon''s body, and Nix stiffened. Another direct strike, he guessed. Sure enough, the bird swooped in again, talons crackling with thunder.


    This time, Nix lunged sideways at the last second and managed to slash back with [Ice Claw]. He caught the falcon across one wing, leaving a small but noticeable gash. However, as if in vengeance, a sudden discharge of lightning rippled from the falcon''s plumage, snaking over Nix''s arm. He hissed, feeling his muscles seize momentarily, and staggered.


    "You stubborn thing," he growled under his breath. Pain flared where his scales had absorbed the worst of the shock, and for a moment, his vision blurred.


    Though he boasted considerable raw power, he lacked the specialized speed and innate wind manipulation that the falcon wielded. And the falcon was clearly exploiting that advantage.


    For a moment, neither moved. Nix panted heavily, a light sheen of perspiration mingling with the frost along his scales. The falcon perched on a nearby jagged rock, keen eyes studying Nix as arcs of lightning rippled around its talons, revealing another surge of energy being gathered.


    It''s fast, and that lightning''s strong enough to hurt even me, Nix admitted to himself. Already, the stinging where the thunder arcs had struck was taking its toll on his body. If he charged recklessly, the falcon could capitalize on his moment of vulnerability.


    ''I''ll have to be smarter than this,'' he decided, strengthening his resolve. But caution warred with urgency. He needed to land decisive hits soon, or risk letting the battle drag on under the falcon''s punishing barrage.


    Deciding to test another angle of approach, Nix summoned a swirl of chilly wind around his torso. Frost-coated scales thickened.


    ''A partial [Frost Armor] should blunt the next strike at least.'' He dug his claws into the dirt, pushing away the tremor in his arms. Meanwhile, the falcon tensed, eyeing him with a predatory glint as it readied yet another bolt of thunder.


    The air crackled, and in the next second, the bird sprang from its perch, its slender body ablaze with electric fury. Nix threw himself forward, ignoring the protest in his limbs, determined to meet that challenge head-on.


    Lightning collided with ice. Wind battered scales. In those tense exchanges, it was clear that Nix wasn''t just fighting a random monster as he faced a cunning and vicious opponent.


    Every time he found an opening, the falcon would zip out of range or lash back with thunder-wreathed talons, punishing any moment of hesitation. Each impact left fresh stings on his hide, while the frosty sheen on his scales showed signs of cracking under repeated blows.


    ''I won''t lose,'' he told himself, glaring defiantly at the falcon. His pride as a King Rank Beast and the desire to finally push his experience to the limit fueled his persistence. But for now, he was on the back foot.


    As the winds howled around them, and arcs of lightning illuminated the sky, the falcon''s piercing cry all but declared its advantage.


    Though battered and momentarily outmaneuvered, Nix refused to let discouragement fester. If there was anything he had learned from his previous battles, it was that victory often lay just beyond the brink of desperation.


    He just had to endure long enough to turn the tables.


    A crackle of static sizzled through the air as the falcon prepared to dive again, those keen, predatory eyes reflecting both cunning and the thrill of the fight.


    Nix tensed his muscles, every fiber of his being primed to seize the next opening. His pride as a King Rank Beast burned in his chest as he refused to let this thunder-wielding bird force him into a corner any longer.


    The falcon streaked forward in a blur, wings angled for maximum speed. Small arcs of lightning flickered across its feathers, and it extended its talons to strike.


    This time, Nix dropped low at the last second and rolled aside. The bird hurtled past, leaving only a howling gust in its wake. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Before the falcon could climb back into the sky, Nix whipped around and unleashed [Ice Breath]. A frosty blast billowed out, thick shards of ice whirling into a localized storm. The falcon let out a sharp cry as crystals pelted its feathers.


    Although it managed to twist away, a thin layer of frost spread across part of its wing, briefly hindering its agility.


    Sensing a potential turning point, Nix pressed his advantage. He surged forward, claws raking the ground, and activated [Ice Claw]. Lunging low, he swiped at the falcon''s flank, forcing it to leap upward or risk another direct hit.


    The moment it gained altitude, Nix slammed his tail against the rocky terrain and propelled himself higher with a burst of strength.


    A powerful flap of the falcon''s wings summoned whirling air currents, seeking to blast Nix back. But the swirling gusts only delayed his ascent. Gritting his teeth, he swept an arm out, gathering subzero energy in his palm and shaping it into a jagged spear of [Ice Spike].

 Chapter 214 - 214: Going all out

    Though smaller than his full-powered version, it served as a quick projectile. He hurled the spike upward. The falcon barely avoided a direct hit, letting out a startled shriek when the ice clipped a few feathers.


    Nix landed heavily, cracks forming beneath his claws as he steadied himself. For the first time since the battle began, he sensed the momentum shifting in his favor. The falcon could still move swiftly, but its pattern felt somewhat disrupted. The thin frost on its wing and the small injuries it had sustained were adding up. Its once-effortless aerial maneuvers looked just a fraction slower now.


    "Got you." A determined grin tugged at Nix''s maw, steam rising where his breath met the cold aura radiating from his scales.


    He inhaled, amplifying the protective chill of his [Frost Armor] skill around his torso. The battered ice plating along his arms and shoulders re-formed, faintly glowing with renewed energy.


    The falcon soared above him, making a wide arc. Despite the wounds it bore, the thunderous energy crackling through its body indicated it had plenty of fight left.


    With a sharp caw, it channeled swirling air currents into a spinning vortex beneath its wings with wind that was so dense and forceful that small stones lifted off the ground, dancing in the gale. A faint flicker of lightning wove through the vortex, turning it into a lethal storm of wind and thunder.


    "Not again," Nix growled. He could already guess the falcon''s plan: hurl that swirling maelstrom of wind and lightning down at him, then close in while he was staggered. He braced himself, focusing intently. If he couldn''t dodge, perhaps he could redirect it.


    The howling winds suddenly funneled downward, spinning in a chaotic cyclone that churned rock and earth. Nix set his jaw, raised both hands, and invoked his [Mirror Ice] skill. A shimmering sheet of ice formed overhead, angled like a massive shield.


    The swirling thunder-wind slammed against it with a deafening roar. While the barrier deflected most of the onslaught, the sheer force splintered off shards of ice, raining down around him like frozen daggers.


    Nix staggered back, arms shaking from the strain. Yet he managed to keep his makeshift ice barrier intact long enough to dissipate the brunt of the thunder-wind.


    As soon as the swirling air lost its cohesion, the falcon dove in for its follow-up strike¡ªjust as Nix had expected.


    "Now!" he snarled. Dismissing his [Mirror Ice] skill, he spun sideways and whipped his tail in a broad arc. A sudden hail of ice shards that were the remnants of the shattered barrier were propelled by his tail strike, pelting the falcon and forcing it to shield its face with one wing. In that brief instant of vulnerability, Nix closed the distance.


    His claws glowed with frosty light. He drove them deep into the falcon''s side, piercing feathers and flesh alike. The bird screeched, raking its talons across Nix''s forearm in retaliation.


    Sparks of lightning flickered, sending jolts of pain up Nix''s arm. Still, he maintained his grip for a moment longer, pumping as much ice energy into the wound as he dared.


    At last, the falcon wrenched free, leaving a trail of fresh blood and a dusting of icy crystals in the air. It fluttered back, wings beating erratically as it struggled to maintain height.


    A hiss of victory escaped Nix''s throat as he had inflicted a major injury and he felt the scales tipping further in his favor. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Stay down," Nix rumbled, though he doubted the proud creature would heed him. Lightning still sparked in the falcon''s eyes.


    Gashes and frost marred its once-pristine plumage, but the bird''s will to fight hadn''t diminished. Its chest rose and fell in ragged pants as it glared at him.


    Nix braced for another exchange, adrenaline pounding in his ears. He could sense the falcon gathering power once again as more wind, more thunder.


    He realized with sudden clarity that the next assault might be more than just a simple thunder-wind blade or vortex. That sure, unwavering glint in the falcon''s gaze spoke of something bigger.


    A gust swept through the battlefield, swirling dust and cold air. The tension was palpable. Nix caught his breath, forcing his exhaustion under control.


    He had to stay alert since this fight was far from over, and if the falcon was resorting to a do-or-die technique, he''d need to muster all his strength to survive it.


    With a thunderous caw that echoed through the mountain pass, the falcon spread its wings wide. Churning currents of wind and electricity coalesced around it, forming a radiant sphere of swirling storm. The bird''s eyes burned with fierce determination as it prepared to unleash its ultimate skill.


    Nix narrowed his gaze, the hair along his spine prickling with anticipation. He could sense the explosion of energy building in the falcon''s core. This was the decisive moment since if he could endure or counter the falcon''s unleashed power, the path to victory would be his.


    He slid one foot back, digging claws into the dirt for traction. Frost crystallized around his arms, reinforcing his battered [Frost Armor]. A cold, quiet resolve settled over him, intensifying his focus.


    ''Come on, then,'' he thought, feeling the ice in his veins thrum with raw power. ''I won''t go down without a fight.''


    A shrill cry split the air as the falcon poured every ounce of wind and thunder energy into its final attack. Fierce gusts tore across the battlefield, scattering loose rocks and bits of ice.


    High-voltage arcs danced along the falcon''s wings, igniting a brilliant corona of crackling electricity that seemed to distort the very air around it. Overhead, the sky darkened with gathering storm clouds, drawn by the creature''s potent aura.


    Nix narrowed his eyes, bracing himself against the turbulent winds battering his body. The falcon''s wings flared wide, and in that moment, the churning sphere of storm energy surged out from its chest.


    Lightning flashed within the swirling mass, and the falcon unleashed a blinding burst of power, a skill that combined the fury of thunder and the sharp pressure of compressed wind, like a cannon shot from the heavens.


    The impact was immediate and brutal. A deafening roar echoed among the crags as the swirling storm barreled straight toward Nix, tearing up chunks of earth and stone in its path. The force was so intense that Nix felt his feet skid despite digging his claws into the ground.


    For a split second, he thought of using [Mirror Ice] skill again to deflect the blast, but he quickly realized that this ferocious ultimate skill was on a wholly different scale from the falcon''s earlier attacks. A partial reflection might only buy him a fraction of a second; it would not dispel the onslaught.


    Instead, he made a snap decision as he activated his [Ice Storm] skill. As swirling winds of his own design spun around him, the ambient temperature plummeted, and shards of ice formed in a violent vortex.


    Ice-laden gusts clashed with the falcon''s thunderous whirlwind, briefly slowing its advance. Lightning forked in all directions as the two storms collided, sizzling arcs striking random points on the ground. The resulting shockwaves shattered nearby boulders and threatened to throw Nix off his feet.


    Through sheer will, he stood firm. ''I can''t let it overpower me,'' he thought, every muscle in his body trembling from the magnitude of the falcon''s final assault.


    The edges of his vision flickered with the brightness of continuous lightning strikes. The swirling conflict of energies churned around him as ice shards colliding with thunder, gusts of wind colliding with swirling frost.


    Yet as powerful as the falcon''s skill was, it was also draining, and the bird''s battered state meant it could only sustain the whirlwind for so long. Nix sensed the pressure letting up, just slightly, as the gale lost a fraction of its momentum. Heart pounding, he saw his chance.


    "Now!" he roared, voice straining over the howling din of wind and thunder. Dispelling his [Ice Storm] skill, he summoned his energy for one decisive strike.


    He had already tested the falcon with a smaller [Ice Spike], but this time he would commit all of his remaining strength as a massive spear of ice, large enough to run through even the toughest hide.


    Frost condensed at his fingertips in a frenzied rush, coalescing into a glittering spear taller than he was.


    Spidery veins of subzero energy crawled across its surface, and the air temperature around Nix dropped abruptly, forming steam-like wisps from his scales. The moment he raised the colossal spike overhead, he could sense its overwhelming power pulsing like a living force.


    The falcon, perched high on a swirling updraft to maintain its vantage, locked eyes with Nix. A mixture of alarm and defiance burned in its electric-blue gaze.


    It tried to summon one last wave of wind to knock him back, but it was too late as Nix hurled the [Ice Spike] with all his might.

 Chapter 215 - 215: Dragon Clan

    A freezing streak cleaved the air. Lightning flared around the falcon''s wings as it instinctively attempted to dodge. It managed only a half-flutter to the side before the spike struck home, piercing clean through its body in a burst of razor-sharp ice shards.


    A thunderous crack accompanied the impact, and a flurry of freezing mist bloomed outward like a final, silent explosion.


    For one eternal heartbeat, everything went still. Nix could only watch as the falcon hovered, impaled on the massive spike, wings twitching with residual electricity.


    Its eyes flickered, losing that fierce, lightning-laced glow. Then, with a mournful cry, it plummeted toward the ground. The towering icicle, still embedded in its chest, shattered on impact, sending fragments of crystalline frost scattering across the ravaged soil.


    A hush fell over the battlefield, the winds and thunder abruptly silenced. Nix stood amid the settling debris, chest heaving, battered scales glistening with droplets of melted ice and stray sparks of fading electricity.


    He tasted iron at the back of his mouth, realized his arms trembled from fatigue, and only then exhaled shakily. The falcon lay motionless nearby, one wing crooked, steam rising where its body heat met the lethal chill of ice.


    He took an unsteady step forward, gazing at his fallen foe. The lingering storm clouds began to break apart overhead, light returning as if nature itself recognized the battle''s end. Nix drew a long breath, letting the tension seep out of his limbs.


    "It''s over," Nix growled softly, though no one was close enough to hear.


    All that remained was the hush of wind across the mountain slopes and the satisfying knowledge that his most challenging adversary to date had finally met its end at the tip of his final, unstoppable [Ice Spike].


    [Ding! Nix has killed the Falcon]


    [Ding! Nix''s experience at King Rank Beast has increased to 100%.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 300 million Evolution Points.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1,500 Gacha Points.]


    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining a 2x Random-level Summon Pool.]


    Cain was delighted when he saw the notifications, as Nix''s experience had reached 100%, meaning that he could just proceed further to his next plan as his clone''s group immediately set off, continuing their journey.


    ¡­


    At the same time in the main world, there was a giant battleship flying in the sky. On the hull of the ship, there was an exquisitely carved fox with 9 tails.


    Inside the main dock room, there were a few people sitting on the couch as they had a light conversation between them.


    "Sir, sorry to interrupt you, but there''s important news from the Starlight Auction House. They said that the person who auctioned the item was expecting gifts of Ice Dragon and Phoenix''s blood essences from those who wanted to see him." The envoy spoke with a serious expression as he held the jade token in his hand.


    Jinyi, the strongest Guardian Elder, pondered for a few seconds before looking at Old Lao as he hesitated to make a decision since this was an important matter.


    "Let''s head towards the Dragon and Phoenix Clan first then." Old Lao immediately replied without even opening his eyes if he didn''t care about it all.


    Subsequently, the envoy ordered the others to head towards the Dragon and Phoenix Clan since the decision has been set.


    The giant battleship sliced through the sky with a measured grace, looming over the endless stretch of ocean before drawing near the eastern horizon.


    Below, a vast island jutted up from the water, wrapped in curtains of mist and dominated by jagged peaks. Ornate stone structures were visible even from high above, each one brimming with the distinctive power of dragons.


    Dragon Island was said to be reserved exclusively for the members of the Dragon clan, and no outsiders ever ventured here without official sanction. As they descended, the roiling clouds parted around the battleship''s hull, revealing a sprawling expanse of verdant forests and rocky crags. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Towering spires of stone, carved in draconic likeness, rose to greet them, and the wind thrummed with latent energy, as if the land itself recognized the presence of guests.


    A colossal courtyard spread out at the edge of a massive fortress-like structure with ramparts tall enough to overshadow even the largest beasts.


    Landing protocols were swift and efficient as the envoy, standing at the bow, exchanged signals with several robed figures waiting below.


    The moment the battleship docked at a designated platform, a party of Dragon clan guards stepped forward in perfect formation, their draconic auras palpable.


    The envoy led Old Lao, Jinyi, and the small retinue onto solid ground. All around them, the architecture was grand yet severe, with sleek columns of obsidian stone carved into shapes of winding dragons and swirling clouds.


    Crimson banners, adorned with an ancient draconic crest, fluttered in the breeze. Even the air smelled different, rich with salt from the nearby ocean but tinged with the faint crackle of arcane power.


    A dignified figure in flowing robes stepped ahead of the guards to greet them. His eyes gleamed with a golden sheen, pupils slit like a reptile''s, signaling his high-ranking status within the Dragon clan.


    Bowing respectfully, he spoke in a clear, resonant tone. "Honored guests, welcome to Dragon Island. I am Elder Shun of the Dragon clan. We received word of your arrival and have prepared the main hall for your audience."


    The group inclined their heads in acknowledgment. Jinyi, who had his arms folded within his sleeves, returned the greeting with a calm, measured gaze.


    Elder Shun gestured for them to follow, and the party proceeded toward the fortress gates. Through a wide archway, they entered a soaring hall lined with tall pillars carved to resemble coiling dragons.


    At the far end, a raised dais held a magnificent seat shaped like dragon wings unfurling to either side. Stained-glass windows filtered daylight into hues of gold and emerald, dancing patterns across the polished marble floor.


    Dozens of clan members stood along the periphery, their gazes sharp with curiosity. Some bore subtle draconic traits, a scaly patch along the cheek, a horn curling behind the ear, while others wore regal attire embroidered with metallic thread depicting dragons in flight. A respectful silence prevailed.


    With a measured stride, Elder Shun guided them toward the center of the hall, where there was a prominent elder with silver hair and imposing features awaiting them in front of the door. His aura was formidable, a tangible weight in the air. He inclined his head slightly in greeting.


    "Welcome, friends from the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox Race," he said, voice resonating like distant thunder.


    Elder Shun then stepped to one side, deferring to this higher authority, and all eyes turned expectantly toward Jinyi as they thought that Jinyi was the leader in the group.


    Jinyi only nodded his head lightly in response and followed the elder with silver hair as he opened the door, leading them to head inside.


    Inside the main hall, there were already a lot of high-ranking people within the dragon clan since they knew that this was no simple matter when another top faction visited them formally. Let alone the fact that the 9-Tailed Heavenly Demon Fox race wasn''t a simple top faction like any other one.


    However, what everyone inside the hall didn''t expect was that the moment Jinyi''s group entered the building, the patriarch, who had been calm, immediately knitted his eyebrows as he looked at the old man who walked with the help of a cane.


    The patriarch of the dragon clan deepened his frown for a second before speaking with a surprised expression. "You! Are you¡­"


    Before the patriarch finished his sentence, Old Lao laughed softly as he looked at the patriarch. "Hahaha¡­ Little Ming, it seems that you still remember this old man."


    The patriarch immediately stood up and greeted respectfully as he bowed a little. "Old Lao, why didn''t you say the word if you wanted to visit us?"


    The other elders were stunned as they hadn''t expected that the legendary figure was present before them. They instantly followed along with the patriarch, standing up from their seat and bowing deeply as they didn''t dare to be disrespectful even just for a little bit.


    "I''m just here to visit an old friend and for another simple matter, that''s all." Old Lao replied with a smile before tapping his cane lightly. "Old Ji, your old friend is here. How dare you not show your ass up right off the bat."


    "Hahaha, as expected of you, Old Lao. It seems that your senses are still as sharp as ever." An old man with long white hair and a beard appeared behind the group, smiling widely as he stroked his beard.


    "And here you are, still as vigorous as ever even though you''re already at your doorstep." Old Lao shook his head lightly as he tilted his head and looked at his old friend.

 Chapter 216 - 216: Spar with the Dragon Clan

    "Old Lao, you should be worried about yourself first before worrying about the other." Old Ji chuckled as he examined the Old Lao from top to bottom and was surprised that in his situation, he was still roaming around outside instead of saving energy by taking a seclusion.


    "Don''t worry about me since I''m still able to put up a good fight even in my state." Old Lao chuckled, smiling widely as he knew that this old fox was probably testing him.


    Even though Old Lao knew that the dragon clan wouldn''t make a move on them, he still needed to be careful since everything would be impossible to predict with the biggest event that was going to happen in the near future.


    "Your personality is still as aggressive as ever, Old Lao." Old Ji tapped Old Lao''s shoulder lightly before talking directly to the point as he raised an eyebrow. "Are you here for that request regarding the Ice Dragon''s blood essence?"


    "Since you''re talking straight to the point, I will be direct to you too. Do me a favor and give me just a decent quality that should be enough as a gift, and I will leave right away." Old Lao responded lightly with a kind smile that definitely showed a hidden intention, as if saying that he wouldn''t go unless he was given what he wanted.


    "We honestly wouldn''t give it without even letting you pay a high price, but since you''re here in person, I will give it to you for free but under one condition." Old Ji decided to comply since he knew how stubborn Old Lao was, and it honestly wasn''t that precious for them too.


    "Hmmm?" Old Lao frowned, thinking that this old man was up to no good.


    "Don''t think too much about it. It''s just that the most genius in our younger generation''s had been relentless for a while when he heard that you guys wanted to come here. Just let the younger generation spar for a bit, that''s all." Old Ji chuckled as he wanted to know which younger generation was stronger between their race.


    "Little Yao, what do you think? If you don''t want to do it, just say it directly. No one can force you to fight if you''re not willing to do it." Old Yao glanced at a young woman in her early twenties. She had blonde hair and a voluptuous body that would definitely make men attracted to her naturally.


    "Ancestor Lao, Yaoyun is willing to take the spar." Hua Yaoyun replied with a beautiful smile.


    "Wushuang, come here." Old Ji called out the young man who stood among the crowds, blending with the high officials.


    A handsome young man with red hair in his twenties stepped forward and greeted with a deep bow. "Wushuang is here, Ancestor Ji."


    Subsequently, they went out of the hall as the fight obviously wouldn''t take place inside the building.


    A gentle breeze swept across the open courtyard, stirring the dust where Hua Yaoyun and Wushuang stood facing each other.


    The stone beneath their feet was scuffed from countless previous duels, and the onlookers as elders, guards, and curious disciples alike formed a broad circle at a safe distance.


    Overhead, the sky was a vivid expanse of pale blue, unbroken by clouds, almost as if nature itself held its breath in anticipation. A faint smell of ozone lingered, perhaps an aftereffect of the lingering magical energies that swirled within the fortress''s walls. In that hushed moment, both combatants locked eyes.


    Yaoyun, her blonde hair swaying softly against her shoulders, offered a polite but determined smile. She seemed calm, as though this battle was just another stepping stone in her long journey.


    Her foxfire abilities were well-known as she possessed a mystical flame that could sear both flesh and spirit. Still, despite her skill and confidence, she had chosen to keep her bloodline''s true power under wraps for now.


    She wanted to test Wushuang''s strength on equal footing. She could feel a slight flicker of excitement ripple through her veins; it wasn''t every day she faced a strong opponent of the Dragon clan, much less one lauded by their own elders as a prodigy.


    In contrast, Wushuang stood with a quiet yet imposing presence. Tall and broad-shouldered, he possessed an aura that radiated heat, like smoldering embers in a hearth.


    Although he hadn''t tapped fully into his dragon heritage, a certain gleam in his crimson eyes spoke of the potential for overwhelming power. His hair, a vivid red that seemed to catch the sunlight, fell around his shoulders in gentle waves.


    Occasionally, flickers of fire danced across his skin, as if his very blood ran with molten flame. He placed his right foot forward in a duelist''s stance, the lean muscles in his arms taut and ready.


    The tension in the courtyard grew thick. A mild hush fell over the assembled crowd: a mixture of Fox clan members, who recognized Yaoyun''s talent, and several Dragon clan observers, proud of Wushuang''s formidable might.


    From the periphery, the elders exchanged measured glances, none wishing to intervene prematurely. This was to be a formal spar, meaning that there was no need to use lethal force. Still, in the world of ancient clans and primal bloodlines, a ''friendly'' spar was rarely gentle.


    Yaoyun began by summoning a small wisp of violet-blue foxfire in her palm, its flame dancing with otherworldly grace. She spun it in a small arc before letting it vanish, more of a warm-up than a real assault.


    Wushuang didn''t flinch; instead, his lips curved into a faint smile. He raised one hand and made a slow circular motion. Sparks of red flame coalesced around his fingertips, forming a small orb that pulsed like a living ember.


    It was as though both combatants were silently saying, ''Show me yours, and I''ll show you mine.''


    With a sudden pivot, Wushuang darted forward. He wasted no time in testing Yaoyun''s reflexes. His approach was direct as he raised his left arm in a guarding position while drawing back his right hand for a fiery strike.


    Yaoyun anticipated the move, weaving to the side with a graceful step. Her hair fanned out behind her as she released a narrow jet of foxfire, aimed at Wushuang''s flank. It sizzled through the air, the heat intense enough that the onlookers felt a brief surge of warmth.


    But Wushuang was faster than she expected. Twisting his hips, he managed to deflect her flame with a quick sweep of his forearm, cloaked in his own fiery aura. The collision of foxfire and dragon flame left a haze of sparks dancing in midair.


    Yaoyun narrowed her eyes. She could feel the sheer force behind that parry as she thought that this man''s base strength was no idle boast.


    Undeterred, she pressed in. With a fluid spin, she sent another wave of foxfire from her left hand. The purple-blue flame fanned out in a crescent, racing toward Wushuang.


    In response, he stamped one foot down, releasing a miniature shockwave of scorching heat that disrupted her foxfire mid-flight. An explosion of sparks rained across the courtyard.


    Yaoyun''s senses prickled as Wushuang wasn''t even breathing heavily. His posture was still relaxed, as if warming up.


    Unwilling to concede control of the momentum, Yaoyun dashed close, seeking an opening with a palm strike wreathed in foxfire. Her technique was swift and precise. She aimed for Wushuang''s center of gravity, hoping to stagger him.


    Instead, he intercepted her blow with a forearm block, meeting her flame with his own scalding energy. Heat clashed with heat in a brief but intense burst, scorching the ground beneath them.


    The shock wave rippled outward, and Yaoyun found herself sliding back a foot or two, her heels scraping grooves in the courtyard''s stone. She realized that Wushuang''s physical might exceeded hers by a considerable margin.


    ''So this is the rumored Fire Dragon''s power'' She thought, swallowing a flutter of unease. Despite her best attempts, every exchange left her slightly worse off.


    Wushuang, meanwhile, advanced steadily. After that initial clash, his eyes carried a renewed focus, as if the test was over and he was ready to see what she was truly made of.


    "Not bad," he murmured, voice resonant with the low rumble of distant thunder. Then he swept out his arm, conjuring a blazing arc of dragonfire that roared across the courtyard. The flames tore through the air in a violent swath, leaving shimmering distortions in their wake. sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Yaoyun quickly conjured her Foxfire Flame in a defensive swirl around her body. The violet-blue flame formed a partial barrier, pushing back against the oncoming surge of red dragonfire.


    The impact reverberated through her entire form. Her arms shook, knees bending under the pressure, and for a moment, she feared her protective flame might collapse. Yet she held fast, teeth gritted, until the last tongues of dragonfire flickered out. Smoke curled from her clothing where stray embers had landed.


    Her heart pounded. The gap in raw power was evident as she could handle Wushuang, but not without difficulty.