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    Book 6, The Road to Revenge Chapter 28, Mothers Life or Death

    Linley cautiously glanced about the room, saying in a low voice, Your Majesty, just a moment. Let me order out the people who are outside. As he spoke, Linley walked out the door, then barked at the two guards outside. Both of you, stand down. Without my direct orders, do not permit anyone to enter this courtyard.

    Yes, Lord Linley.

    Those two guards saluted respectfully, then left. Now, the only ones left in this standalone courtyard were Linley, Clayde, Merritt, and Ransome.

    Creaaak. Linley quietly shut the door.

    Linley, what sort of secret is this, that you even close the door? Clayde chuckled.

    Linley glanced at Clayde, laughing coldly in his heart. He himself knew that Clayde had already been poisoned by the Bloodrupture poison. As the Bloodrupture poison didnt actually cause any damage to the body, only prevent the generation of battle-qi, only after a person attempted to generate battle-qi would they discover that they had been poisoned.

    This affair really is quite important. Linleys face was solemn.

    At this time, Ransome subtly moved closer towards Clayde. As the personal bodyguard of the king, Ransome was beginning to feel that this environment was vaguely dangerous. At the same time, Ransome also felt that as Clayde was a warrior of the ninth rank, and he Ransome was a warrior of the eighth rank, by all rights, nobody here should be capable of being a threat to them.

    But one could never be too careful.

    Your Majesty. Linley stared solemnly at Clayde. My mother left this world when I was young.

    Clayde nodded. He had investigated Linleys background, and had discovered that Linleys mother had died in childbirth, while giving birth to Linleys younger brother, Wharton.

    I have no memories of receiving motherly love, only of the strictness of my father. My father was quite severe towards me in terms of both warrior training as well as all the education which nobles were expected to have. My fathers requirements for me were very high and very strict.

    Linley looked at Clayde as he spoke slowly.

    Clayde was beginning to be confused. He didnt understand what any of this had to do with the so-called important matter which Linley had mentioned. But as the ruler of the kingdom, Clayde showed a kingly poise and didnt interrupt.

    Your Majesty, I expect that you know that my clan, the Baruch clan, is also the clan of the Dragonblood Warriors. A slightly proud look was on Linleys face.

    Thats right. One of the Four Supreme Warrior clans, the Dragonblood Warrior clan. This is an illustrious, ancient lineage. Clayde sighed with praise.

    Linley shook his head. We were only illustrious in the past. My clan had fallen so far that even our ancestral heirloom had been lost for hundreds of years. Each and every generation of Baruch clan leaders had desired to seize back this heirloom for centuries, but this never occurred. Your Majesty, when I was accepted by the Ernst Institute and left home, do you know what my father said to me the day I left?

    What did he say? Clayde looked at Linley.

    My father said, if in the future I do not bring back the ancestral heirloom of our clan, even in his death, he wouldnt forgive me! Linleys body was trembling slightly.

    Clayde, Merritt, and even Ransome all stared in amazement. A father could actually say such a thing to his son? Your father went a bit too far. Clayde said.

    No.

    Linley shook his head solemnly. I understand my fathers desire. My Dragonblood Warrior clan had been downtrodden for centuries, without a single truly powerful person appearing in all that time. My father understood that I would be the strongest person my clan had produced in centuries. Hundreds of years of hopes and desires all rested on my shoulders. Tell me, how could my father permit me to be a failure? Clayde began to understand.

    My fathers lifelong desire was to bring the warblade Slaughterer back to the clan. Linleys voice was growing fierce. At the Ernst Institute, I didnt dare to slacken off in the slightest. I trained like mad. I always remembered my fathers wish, my fathers instructions!

    Clayde and the others were beginning to understand Linleys motivations.

    Half a year ago, after I auctioned off Awakening From the Dream, I went back home, and that time, I brought the warblade Slaughterer with me. Linleys voice rose to a higher timbre.

    Clayde, Ransome, and Merritt were stunned.

    Because they all knew that on that trip, Linley had found that his father had already passed away.

    But when I excitedly returned home, I was welcomed by the news of my fathers death. Before he died, he didnt have a chance to see the warblade, and I didnt have a chance to see my father one last time either. All those years of hard work, my dream of making my father happyunfortunately All the muscles on Linleys face were twitching, and the expression on his face was terrifying to behold.

    Clayde and the others could all understand how Linley was feeling.

    Linley, dont be too heartbroken, Clayde sighed.

    Linley sneered. But, do you know why or how my father died?

    Clayde, Merritt, and Ransome were all startled.

    My father was killed, your Majesty, by your younger brother, Duke Patterson!!!! Linleys eyes began to turn red.

    What?! Clayde rose to his feet in shock. By his side, Merritt and Ransome were both stunned as well.

    ThereforeI killed Patterson! Linleys voice was very sinister.

    At this point in time, Ransome was the first to feel that something was very wrong in this room. He vigilantly inched closer to Clayde, guarding against Linleys actions. But suddenly, just at this moment, Ransome felt a gust of wind from behind. Ransome, a warrior of the eighth rank, knew that he wouldnt have time to turn his head, and so his only choice was to swing his arm behind him in defense.

    Crunch!

    An incredibly painful feelingand then, Ransome could no longer feel his arms existence. Only now did Ransome notice, from the corner of his eyes.

    A rat-like magical beast, nearly half a meter long, was standing beside him. Aside from noticing the rats blood-covered maw, Ransome also noticed its sharp claws moving extremely fast towards him. At such a close distance, Ransome didnt have any chance of dodging at all.

    It was too fast!

    Snick.

    The sharp claws split apart Ransomes throat. Ransome stared in astonishment, but gradually, the life faded away from his eyes.

    He simply couldnt understand where this half-meter long rodent-type magical beast had come from. The first thing he had done when he had entered the room was to scan it carefully. He only noticed a small Shadowmouse on the ground which was the size of a mans palm.

    Could a palm-sized Shadowmouse pose a threat?

    To a warrior of the eighth rank, not at all. Ransome thus wasnt on his guard against it at all.

    And thus, being caught totally off-guard, this warrior of the eighth rank, Ransome, was easily killed by the Shadowmouse, Bebe. In truth, his death wasnt too unjust. Given Bebes current power, even if Ransome had been able to fight him openly and fairly, he still probably wouldnt have been able to hold on for too long.

    Ransome. Clayde and Merritt were both shocked.

    A stately warrior of the eighth rank died in one action. The two of them stared in shock at that Shadowmouse. Before their very eyes, Bebes body shrank down, returning to a fist-sized state, then leaping back onto Linleys shoulders.

    Bebe. Well done. Linley rubbed Bebes little head.

    Bebe closed his eyes, luxuriating in the feeling.

    Linley turned his head to once more stare at Clayde. That cold look in his eyes made Clayde feel very uneasy.

    Linley, what do you think you are doing? Clayde barked coldly. At the same time, he began to activate the battle-qi in his body. But at that moment, Clayde suddenly felt that those wide open blood vessels in his body had suddenly been stopped up by something.

    Based on the dense battle-qi which Clayde possessed as a warrior of the ninth rank, in the past the flow of his battle-qi was as powerful and forceful as the crushing waves of the sea. But now, he was only able to forcibly activate a tiny amount of battle-qi, and sometimes the flow would break entirely. Right now, the amount of battle-qi available to Clayde was perhaps only one percent of what was normally available to him.

    Your Majesty, dont shout and dont resist. If you resist, you die. Linley said calmly.

    Clayde instantly realized what sort of situation he was now in.

    Right now, just based on his muscle power, he could perhaps compete against a warrior of the seventh rank. But that little Shadowmouse on Linleys shoulders was capable of killing even a warrior of the eighth rank like Ransome in a flash.

    Clayde didnt doubt in the slightest that Linley and his little Shadowmouse had the power to kill him in an instant.

    Linley, how dare you! You dare to attempt to assassinate his Majesty? Terrified out of his mind, Merritt shouted.

    Shut your mouth. Linley cast a frozen glance at Merritt.

    Merritts muscle strength wasnt that powerful. Now that he was virtually totally unable to activate his battle-qi, he could perhaps be comparable at most to a normal warrior of the fourth rank.

    Merritt quickly understood the situation as well. Not daring to shout at Linley, he still tried to persuade him. Linley, you have a great future and lots of potential. In the future, youll be a high-level official within the Radiant Church, and perhaps one day youll even be the next Holy Emperor. Why must you destroy your future prospects? Linley, I trust that his Majesty wont blame you for having killed Patterson. He brought calamity upon himself when he acted against your father. As he spoke, Merritt glanced at Clayde.

    Clayde nodded as well. Linley, I am willing to pretend that nothing happened today. As for Patterson, hes already dead.

    Linley, his Majesty has already spoken. Dont act too rashly. Merritt hurriedly said.

    Shut your mouth! Linley suddenly stretched his arm out.

    Like iron claws, Linleys right hand stretched out and grabbed Merritt by the throat, suddenly raising him up in the air.

    Ah! Ah! Ah! Merritt stared at Linley, terrified, gurgling out his pleas.

    Linley. Clayde immediately called out.

    But with a cold laugh, Linley flexed his fingers, and then let his hand relax.

    Crunch! With a snapping sound, Merritt fell to the floor. He grabbed his throat, just barely managing to force out an ah ah sound. In the moments just before his death, he still couldnt believe what had happened. He had come to visit today alongside King Clayde, and yet, this was the result.

    As he died, Merritts life began to flash before his eyes. The last thing he thought ofwas a woman.

    If I had known that I would die in Linleys hands, thenthat dayI shouldnt have let Alice slip through my fingers. This was the last thought Merritt ever had.

    Linley was smiling coldly at Clayde.

    Linley, why are you acting against me? I seem to have treated you quite well. Clayde looked at Linley, but at this moment, Clayde was hoping to himself: Snow Lion, bring someone, quick, quick! As a warrior of the ninth rank, Clayde had a magical beast companion of his own.

    The Snow Lion was a Glacial Snow Lion, an eighth-ranked magical beast who came from the far north. Generally speaking, it would remain in the palace.

    Because of the soul-binding contract which bound them, the minds of the Snow Lion and Clayde were linked. Thus, the Snow Lion immediately knew that Clayde had been a victim of an ambush. Clayde knew very well that right nowhis priority was to delay, delay as long as he could!

    True, you have treated me well! But what about my mother? Linley stared death at Clayde.

    If it hadnt been for the fact that in the past, Clayde had ordered the abduction of Linleys mother, Linleys father would still be alive, and his mother would be at home as well. His parents would still be alive! But because of Claydes actions, he had lost both parents.

    Mother? Didnt your mother die in childbirth? Clayde didnt understand.

    Die in childbirth? Linley laughed loudly, his voice wild. And then he stared coldly at Clayde. That was just a cover story that we made up. Clayde, after my mother gave birth to my little brother, my father and her went to the Radiant Temple to pray. But that night, upon returning to their hotel, they were attacked and my mother was captured.

    Clayde, could it be that you have forgotten that twelve years ago, you ordered Patterson to have kidnappers abduct my mother? Linley stared coldly at Clayde. Dont deny it. Patterson has already told me everything.

    Thatthat was your mother?! Clayde was totally shocked.

    What, you remember now? Linleys eyes were boiling with fury. Tell me. What happened to my mother? Tell me, is she alive, or is she dead?

    Clayde said calmly, Your mother, I handed over to another person. You cant afford to offend that person. Neither can I.

    Another person? Linley totally didnt understand.

    But at the same time, Linley felt a thread of hope in his heart. A person that even Clayde couldnt afford to offend had abducted his mother. There had to be an important reason behind it. Perhapshis mother was still alive.

    Clayde laughed coldly. But I can tell you one thing. Your mother is dead. Without question, she is dead!

    No Linley stared.

    You dont believe me? Despite the situation he was in, Clayde began to laugh.

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    Book 6, The Road to Revenge Chapter 29, Kill However Many Come!

    Within the palace.

    The Glacial Snow Lion which Clayde had tamed had ten or so servants dedicated solely to his maintenance. After having tended him for so long, the Glacial Snow Lions attendants could already guess what the Glacial Snow Lion was saying when it roared.

    Wheres the Snow Lion? A white-robed male palace attendant said in a high-pitched voice.

    Milord, the Snow Lion is currently asleep. One of the Glacial Snow Lions attendants said respectfully.

    Mm. The palace attendant nodded arrogantly.

    Roar! Roar! Suddenly, a series of ferocious roars could be heard. The roars sounded frantic and worried.

    Hearing the sound, the face of the attendant responsible for tending the Glacial Snow Lion instantly changed. The white-robed palace attendant was even more worried. He asked, Whats going on? Whats wrong with the Snow Lion?

    Roaring furiously, the Snow Lion quickly charged forwards to them.

    His Majesty, his Majesty is in danger! The servant charged with tending the Snow Lion was frantic. Quick! Ten years ago, this happened once as well. His Majesty must be in grave danger! Quick, quick, go protect his Majesty! Milord, where is his Majesty right now?

    The expression on the face of the white-robed palace attendant changed as well. His Majesty, his Majesty left the palace. Right. He went to Lord Linleys manor.

    Quick, quick, go protect his Majesty! The attendant bellowed.

    At the same time, the attendant directly leapt onto the Snow Lions back. After having spent every day feeding the Snow Lion, the creature held very little animosity towards him and was willing to let him ride atop itself. Just at this moment, five shadows suddenly flew over as well. These were five of the top experts of the palace.

    Snow Lion, is his Majesty in danger? A golden-haired middle-aged man barked out to the Glacial Snow Lion.

    The Snow Lion continued to bellow while nodding at the same time.

    Quick, to Lord Linleys manor. His Majesty is there. A jade-haired expert quickly said.

    Fourth Bro, you go find Lord Kaiser [Kaisa]. The golden-haired middle-aged man shouted.

    Lord Kaiser was the leader of these experts, and one of the most powerful combatants of the Kingdom of Fenlai. There were only a total of two combatants of the ninth level who had pledged loyalty to the Kingdom of Fenlai, with one being King Clayde himself, and the other being this Lord Kaiser.

    Because of Lord Kaisers high status, there was no need for him to live long-term in the palace.

    Yes, Second Bro! You go protect his Majesty. Ill find Lord Kaiser. The jade-haired man immediately sped off.

    Snow Lion, lets go.

    The four of them immediately sped off with the Snow Lion in the direction of Linleys manor.

    Within Linleys manor. Right now, within Linleys recuperation courtyard, aside from two corpses, only Linley and Clayde were present.

    Nohow do you know that my mother is dead? Didnt you say you gave my mother to another person, a person even you dared not offend? I dont believe that a person like that would abduct my mother just for the purpose of killing her. Linley refused to believe it.

    His father was already dead. Linley didnt want for his mother to be dead as well.

    Deep in his heart, Linley thirsted for his family to be alive!

    Haha Clayde began to laugh while looking at Linley with pity in his eyes. Linley, I can tell you clearly, right now, that person didnt instruct me to abduct your mother for him. I did it on my own initiative, abducting your mother, then gifting her to him. Because I knewhe really needed women like her.

    And I also know very well that in the past, this lord had acquired quite a few women like your mother. And all of them, without exception. Perished. A hint of mad laughter was in Claydes eyes.

    Linley seemed to have been hit by a bolt of lightning. His body swayed.

    Without exception? Linley stared at Clayde.

    Clayde looked at Linley with pity in his eyes. Linley, you shouldve had an extremely resplendent future. But you insisted on choosing this path. Since youve already chosen this path, your future has now been determined as well.

    Haha..hahahahahahahaha! Linley suddenly began to laugh loudly, all of the muscles on his face twitching.

    Linley stared at Clayde with eyes like death. Clayde. It was you. You were the one who harmed my mother, and in the end caused my father to die. If it wasnt for you, I probably would be enjoying a wonderful life with my parents right now. It was you. It was all you. It was you who ruined

    Linleys hand stretched out, grabbing a straight chisel by his side.

    What are you planning to do? Clayde stared at Linley with his tiger-like eyes.

    What am I going to do? Linley stared at the straight chisel in his hands. In the past, I always engaged in stone sculpting. But todayI want to try flesh sculpting. Linleys eyes had already begun to turn a dark, gold color, just like those eyes of the Armored Razorback Wyrm. Heartless. Cold!

    Within the Coiling Dragon ring, Doehring Cowart continued to maintain his silence.

    Having watched Linley grow up, Doehring Cowart understood Linley very well.

    Linley deeply valued his family and his bros. For the sake of his family and his bros, Linley wouldnt fear death. Right now, the man responsible for the deaths of his mother and father were right in front of him. It was impossible for Linley to remain calm at a time like this.

    Flesh sculpting? Clayde was startled. Linleys gaze was fierce, and he carefully inspected Claydes entire body. Dont worry. You have such a strong, powerful body. I am confident that I will be able to slice you a thousand times before I let you die, as a woman. Linleys voice was freezing cold, and the murderous aura rolled from him in waves.

    You! Claydes face turned icy cold as well, and he viciously snarled, Linley, I will definitely kill you and let you reunite with your two unfortunate parents.

    Reunite?

    Thinking of his parents, Linleys urge to kill grew only stronger.

    Have a taste of my straight chisel technique. Linleys face appeared to be covered by a layer of frost. With a wave of his hand, he sent the straight chisel directly towards Claydes waist. But once the straight chisel got within ten centimeters or so of Clayde, it was suddenly impeded by a strange force.

    A translucent sigil suddenly appeared in mid-air, easily blocking Linleys chisel. What is this? Linley was totally shocked.

    I told you. I will definitely kill you. Clayde stood up, looking at Linley arrogantly. His powerful body made him look like an enraged lion.

    Impossible.

    Linleys body erupted with Dragonblood battle-qi, and the straight chisel in his hands chopped viciously towards Claydes body.

    Swish! Swish! Seven chops in a row, all aimed at a different part of Claydes body. But no matter where he chopped, his chisel would be blocked by that translucent pattern at around ten centimeters away from Claydes body.

    You dont have the ability to kill me. Clayde said arrogantly.

    Raaaargh! On Linleys shoulders, Bebes mouth suddenly widened and expanded as he viciously bit down at Clayde. Facing Bebes bite attack, Clayde didnt seem afraid in the slightest. Perhaps he was simply too confident in the power of this defense, as he didnt even try to dodge.

    When Bebes fangs crunched down against that translucent defense, the translucent barrier suddenly glowed with the seven colors of the rainbow for a moment, and then the colors vanished.

    Hrm?

    The expression on Claydes face changed. What a powerful attack. Clayde didnt dare to let Bebe bite him again, and he quickly charged towards the outside.

    Boss, attack him, attack him! That defensive barrier on his body isnt innate to him. It must be some sort of magical spell from a scroll or something. Theres got to be a limit to how much it can take! Your attacks will whittle away its energy, and once the energy is gone, he will definitely die! Bebe frantically urged Linley.

    Linley immediately understood this logic.

    You want to escape?!

    Linleys skin suddenly began to be covered by black scales, and those sharp spikes began to jut out from his elbows and kneecaps. A long, iron-whip-like tail sprouted from behind him, and on Linleys back, a row of spikes erupted from his spine.

    Dragonform. Total Dragonform!

    Even in his normal state, Linley was already a warrior of the seventh rank. After Dragonform, he was an early-stage warrior of the ninth rank.

    Swish! Linley kicked off from the ground, and as he did, the marble beneath his feet cracked. Transforming into a blur, Linley charged directly at Clayde. Right now, Clayde was only able to rely on that comparatively pitifully small amount of muscle power to run, and thus couldnt move at high speed.

    Linleys powerful, scale-covered right arm swept its claws ferociously at Clayde.

    Whap! A terrifyingly powerful force smashed against Claydes defensive barrier. Although this barrier was able to protect Clayde, it would still be impacted by the momentum of the force. It was as though Clayde was inside an incredibly sturdy carriage. When others attacked the carriage, although Clayde wouldnt be harmed, the carriage would be sent flying in a certain direction. Naturally, Clayde would be sent flying as well.

    This was exactly that sort of situation.

    Claydes body was sent flying forward, then smashed directly into wooden screen. The wooden screen totally disintegrated from the power of this blow, but Clayde wasnt harmed at all. He rolled to his feet.

    Dragonblood Warrior. You actually can transform into a Dragonblood Warrior. Seeing Linley having truly Dragonformed, Clayde was totally stunned.

    Before, Linleys strength wasnt that impressive. But after having taken on the Dragonform, he actually possessed the power of a warrior of the ninth rank. The fame of the Supreme Warriors really wasnt hollow.

    I cant let this continue. Otherwise, this Fateguard is going to collapse. The thing which Clayde counted on the most was this Fateguard. In the past, the Holy Emperor himself had bequeathed it to Clayde. This Fateguard came from one of the finest defensive magical scrolls in existence, and was powerful enough to allow Clayde to withstand a single blow from a Saint-level combatant!

    Capable of blocking a full-power attack from a Saint-level combatant. As for a ninth-rank combatant, it could take dozens of blows before shattering.

    Clayde, I refuse to believe that the energy of your magical armor is endless and infinite. The totally Dragonformed Linley walked towards Clayde, step by step.

    Seeing Linley with spikes jutting from his back, his entire body covered in scales, and in particular with that long, whip-like tail, Clayde felt he had encountered a human-shaped magical beast. In the past, he wouldnt have been the slightest bit afraid, but right now, he had less than a tenth of his usual power!

    Whoosh! Clayde suddenly scurried forward, flying towards a window.

    Swish!

    Linleys draconic tail swept over viciously. Despite moving later, it arrived first, landing directly on Claydes body. Claydes body was sent flying, smashing viciously at a corner of the window. Breaking through the window, Claydes body was sent rolling into courtyard. With a leap, Linley flew out as well, the ground beneath his feet splintering from his jump.

    You still want to escape?

    Linleys Dragonformed claws and legs all ferociously attacked Clayde, while at the same time, Bebe continuously bit and scratched at Clayde, trying to whittle away the energy in his defensive barrier as quickly as possible.

    Relying on his significant combat experience, as well as his natural strength as a warrior of the seventh rank, as well as the defensive power of the Fateguard, Clayde did his best to dodge Linleys blows and delay as long as he could.

    Protect his Majesty! Protect his Majesty!

    Roaaar!

    From outside, the sounds of many people shouting could be heard, as well as the roar of a magical beast.

    Linley, today, you are doomed to die. Clayde was exultant. By now, he could sense that his Fateguard had only expended half of its energy. It had more than enough to continue to block Linleys attacks. Linleys gaze grew even colder.

    If one comes, Ill kill one. If two come, Ill kill a pair. I will kill however many come! Linleys killing intent had boiled to a crescendo.

    Whap! Linleys draconic tail smashed viciously down on Clayde, sending him flying into the courtyards wall, which immediately began to crack. At the same time, the sharp claws of a black blur fiercely swiped down at Claydes body, smashing Clayde hard against the ground yet again.

    Crash!

    The closed gate to the courtyard suddenly split open, sending its shattered shards flying everywhere. A five meter long, three meter tall lion with a body of pure white fur charged inside. From its mouth, it spat out hundreds of javelin-sized jade-blue spikes, while behind it, a group of palace experts charged in as well!

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    Book 6, The Road to Revenge Chapter 30, Even if I Die, Ill Kill You!

    The group of warriors who had charged in behind the Glacial Snow Lion were all shocked upon seeing the scene within the courtyard.

    What is this monster?

    The creature within the courtyard was covered in black scales, a back covered with a row of sharp spikes that gleamed with a cold, golden light, and an iron-whip-like draconic tail that swung back and forth. In particular, when this monster stared at them, they noticed its strange, dark golden eyes.

    These dark golden eyes were filled with heartlessness, coldness, and murder!

    Graaaaaawr! Not afraid in the slightest, the Glacial Snow Lion was the first to charge forward at the monster.

    The Glacial Snow Lion spat a mass of jade-blue javelins from its mouth, but the monster didnt dodge at all, allowing them to strike against his scales. With a thunderous clatter, the air was rent by the sound of the collision. The attack hadnt harmed the monster at all!

    **** off! A gutteral, furious voice rang out from the mouth of the monster.

    Its right leg suddenly transformed into a cylindrical blur and viciously smashed against the Glacial Snow Lions body. The Glacial Snow Lion was actually kicked away! This was a magical beast of the eighth rank, but it was sent flying away by a single kick.

    But how could these guards know that having fully Dragonformed, Linley had stepped into the domain of a combatant of the ninth rank!

    Kill him, kill him! Clayde howled loudly with rage.

    Only now did those experts, who had been stunned by this scene, recover. Immediately, all of them let out angry cries as they drew their weapons and charged towards Linley. At the same time, the magical beast companions belonging to these experts also began to charge at Linley.

    Magical beast, Frostwolf. Magical beast, Gorehorse. Magical beast, Mastodon. Magical beast, Bluewind Warbird.

    One magical beast after another charged at Linley from the air or from the ground. Linley was like a whirlpool, attracting all of the nearby warriors and magical beasts to attack him. This sort of large-scale focused attack was truly very terrifying.

    Linleys death-promising gaze was locked onto Clayde. Bebe continued to attack Clayde nonstop, reducing the energy remaining in Claydes Fateguard.

    Clayde, today, I must kill you. Linley didnt care about the surrounding warriors in the slightest. Right now, the strongest person present was a warrior of the eighth rank. Although in his Dragonform, Linley was still just an early-stage ninth rank warrior, Linley had inherited one of the strongest traits of the Armored Razorback Wyrm; an incredibly terrifying defense!

    The attack of a warrior of the eighth rank, when landing on Linleys black scales, couldnt hurt Linley in the slightest.

    The only large-sized man among them, a two-meter tall, massively muscled man with a waist like a bear swung a massive battleaxe at Linley. On top of the battleaxe was a layer of blazing red light, causing even the temperature of the air itself to rise.

    **** off!

    Linley didnt dodge at all. Balling his fierce claws into a fist, he punched at the axe with astonishing speed, splitting the air with the force of his punch.

    Bam!

    That massive, sturdy battleaxe was directly smashed into smithereens. Linleys fist didnt slow down in the slightest as it pierced through the warriors chest. And even as his fist penetrated the mans chest, Linleys other hand came piercing in as well

    With a powerful tug from both arms, Linley ripped the warrior into two halves from within. Blood splattered all over Linleys scales, making Linley look all the more like a demon come from the pits of hell.

    Second Bro!

    The other three warriors screamed with rage. The one whom Linley had killed was one of those four warriors of the eighth rank. The eyes of the three remaining warrior turned red, and alongside their magical beasts, they all charged towards Linley.

    Whap! Linleys draconic tail suddenly swept at them from the side.

    One of the warriors who had intended to ambush Linley from behind, a tall, skinny, golden-haired man, was struck on the head by the tail. His head shattered, spraying blood everywhere.

    Hes a demon, a demon! Everyone, kill him! Terrified by Linleys display of might, everyone began to scream and attack.

    More and more people were pouring in from the more distant courtyards, and even some of the guards that had been originally stationed to protect Linley came charging in to attack Linley as well. Because black scales covered Linleys entire body, even his face, nobody knewthat this monster was Linley!

    In everyones minds, this was a terrifying demon!

    Kill it!

    Your Majesty, hurry and flee! Two warriors of the eighth rank leapt over to Claydes side. But just as they finished speaking, a black shadow charged towards them. These two warriors had extremely fast reaction times though, and with a tremble, their bodies became blurs as well.

    Ah!

    A chunk of flesh from one of the warriors shoulders was bitten off, and that black shadow continued to attack that warrior. Relying on fierce claws and sharp teeth, in a very short period of time, over ten pieces of flesh were bitten off that warrior, and blood flowed from everywhere on his body.

    Having lost too much blood and too much flesh, the warrior began to stagger and stumble.

    Crunch!

    A sharp paw directly slapped onto his skull, crushing it and killing him on the spot.

    Bebe, focus your attacks on Clayde! Linleys voice rang out in Bebes mind.

    Got it, Boss!

    Whoosh! Clayde had seized this opportunity to jump out the courtyard.

    Shiiiiirk! Bebes high-pitched screech once more split the air. Transforming into a black blur, Bebe smashed directly into the wall at high speed. The already-cracked wall instantly split apart, and Bebe charged straight through, attacking Clayde frantically.

    Kill this demon! Everyone, kill him! Clayde commanded in a loud voice.

    Your Majesty!

    The people in Linleys courtyard were growing greater and greater in number, and thousands of soldiers from the palace had come charging in to protect the king as well. Many nobles as well, having noticed the commotion, immediately ordered their people to protect his Majesty. The number of people in Linleys manor could already be described with the phrase, an ocean of people.

    People were everywhere!

    For honor!

    For honor!

    A squad of Knights of the Radiant Church immediately rushed in front of Clayde, and all of them simultaneously attacked that lightning-fast black blur. For the sake of protecting his Majesty, a large number of soldiers were willing to ignore their own safety.

    Shkreeeee!

    Bebes high-pitched screech once more split the air, and his speed suddenly increased even further. Bebes strange blurred body, sharp claws, fierce fangs, and astonishing speed had transformed into the emissary of the god of death, and one warrior after another collapsed.

    Bebe directly burrowed through some of their chests. Others were decapitated, their heads sent flying. The skulls of others were shattered

    Circling around and around, Bebe continued to attack Clayde. Clayde could clearly feel that the energy around his body was continuing to diminish.

    This pet of Linleys is too terrifying. Only now did Clayde totally understand how much power Linley had.

    Right now, Linley had been totally surrounded and pinned down by an ocean of warriors. He was powerful, true. But under the mass attack of a huge number of magical beasts and warriors, even if he was able to kill a person in a single blow, he would still need to take a long time.

    I cant delay. Once the Saint-level combatants of the Radiant Church arrive, I wont have any chance at all.

    Seeing the crazed masses set against him, and the warriors screeching words such as For honor and For his Majesty and Demon, Linley grew more and more frantic. Whats more, many magi were lobbing spells at Linley from afar as well.

    Whap!

    Bam!

    Linleys body seemed to have transformed into a rainbow, as countless magical spells landed on his body. But Linleys defensive abilities were simply too terrifying. The Armored Razorback Wyrm was praised as the dragon-type beast with the highest defensive power. There was no question about this.

    Shkreeee! Far away, Bebes screeching cry could be heard, but Linley was surrounded by a sea of soldiers and warriors. He couldnt help but feel frantic.

    Clayde!

    Father! Mother! Today, even if I die, I will kill him. If worst comes to worst, then our family will reunite in the Netherworld! Little Wharton, I entrust the Baruch clan to you! Linley said to himself. At this moment, Linley no longer cared about or feared death.

    Clayde!!!

    Linley let out a furious roar, and his scale-covered right arm touched his waist. Suddenly, a beautiful violet flash lit the air.

    Die, all of you, die!

    Linley began to slaughter!

    Linley transforming into a tornado, and the violet light flickered around beautifully, its strange radiance flashing here and there. Every place Linley passed by, warriors would fall down, chopped in half or turned into meat paste.

    The Godsword, Bloodviolet!

    Given Bloodviolets sharpness, especially when wielded by the Dragonformed Linley, even warriors of the seventh rank were directly chopped in half.

    A massacre!

    Wielding Bloodviolet, Linleys rate of slaughter increased tenfold. Wherever that purple light flashed, groups of warriors would fall to the ground. Linley was charging forward in Claydes direction at high speed. Every step forward, he was forced to kill ten people!

    Kill!

    Kill!

    Kill!

    Human blood spurted everywhere like fountains, and shattered bones lay everywhere, as common as mud. The black scale-covered Dragonformed Linley seemed to have truly transformed into a demon from hell. In the face of his massacring charge, one warrior after another collapsed.

    Nobody could stop his advance!

    Bam! With each step, Linley made the earth shake. Bloodviolet danced in his hands, and yet another body collapsed. All of the bushes in the manmade hill nearby had been eradicated long ago, and all of the walls in the manor had toppled as well.

    Linley finally arrived by Claydes side. Because of Bebes constant attacks, Clayde hadnt been able to flee anywhere.

    Linley, must you kill me? Clayde glared at Linley.

    Linleys lips curved upwards, ever so slightly.

    Must?

    Ever since his father died and Linley had instructed Hillman to take the warblade Slaughterer out of the Holy Union, Linley had made his mind up. No matter what, he was going to avenge his father.

    Hah!

    His Dragonblood battle-qi exploding, Linleys arms suddenly, bizarrely expanded in size by an inch, as his physical strength was pushed to the limit. Seeming to shatter and slice through the air itself, the Bloodviolet Godsword in his hands cut down viciously on Claydes body.

    Bam! Clayde was knocked flying by the force of that blow, and his body viciously slammed against that manmade hill. The boulders atop the manmade hill were sent flying everywhere.

    His body turning into a blur, Linley once more appeared in front of him.

    Linley seemed to have turned into a tornado, and as he turned, his right leg lashed out fiercely against Claydes neck. Although this blow was once more guarded against by the Fateguard, Claydes body was still smashed deep into the ground by the force of that blow.

    Whap! Immediately following Linleys right leg was Linleys draconic tail.

    Like a whip, it struck harshly again and again on Claydes body. The power that was being slammed onto Claydes body and through it into the ground was akin to a meteor striking the earth. More than ten large cracks appeared on the ground, and his body sank into the newly created crevice.

    The translucent barrier protecting Claydes body was beginning to tremble, and the seven-colored rainbow was flashing wildly, about to break at any moment.

    Its about to break. Linley exulted wildly.

    Protect his Majesty! A high-pitched shout rang out.

    Lord Kaiser!

    The warriors who had been terrified by the way they had been slaughtered by Linley and Bebe were ecstatic. A powerfully built man with long, flowing jade hair charged forward, a greatsword in his hands. The speed of his movements werent inferior to Linley in the slightest.

    Linleys heart shook. The second warrior of the ninth rank in the Kingdom of Fenlai, Kaiser. Not good!

    Forget it. Linley didnt even turn to look at Kaiser. He quickly chased after Clayde, who had seized the opportunity to flee out of the crevice he had been smashed into. Claydes Fateguard defend had been stretched to the limit, and could shatter at any moment. He had to seize this last moment to kill Clayde!

    Stop! Kaiser howled with rage.

    Bam!

    Linley once again smashed a fist against Clayde, this time landing an uppercut on Claydes jaw, sending him rising up in the air. Immediately following, Linleys body turned around at high speed and, like a pair of battleaxes, his right leg and his iron-whip-like tail struck in sequence against Claydes body.

    Bzzzt. A very strange sound emanated from Claydes body.

    Claydes body was in midair, and the protective barrier around him was trembling nonstop, glowing with that seven-colored rainbow. But just then, in midair, a black blur flashed towards him, sending a vicious claw against that seven-colored rainbow.

    Shatter!

    A clear sound could be heard, and the barrier around Claydes body broke apart.

    It broke. Seeing this, Linley was wildly happy. He immediately charged directly for Clayde, but right at this moment, Kaiser arrived and chopped viciously at Linley with his greatsword. But Linley didnt care about the sword in the slightest, continuing to charge directly at Clayde.

    But just at this moment.

    None of the thousands of battling warriors in Linleys manor had noticed that a person was floating in mid-air, watching from above. Although this person was standing in mid-air, someone staring up at him from below wouldnt be able to see him at all. They would see nothing there.

    He was very skinny, bald, and wore a long white robe. His face was calm, and he watched the proceedings below with the icy gaze of a god.

    It was his Holiness, the Radiant Churchs Holy Emperor himself!

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    Book 6, The Road to Revenge Chapter 31, Wont Accept it

    As I suspected, this genius of the Baruch clan is indeed capable of Dragonforming. Although it isnt quite the same as the Dragonblood Warriors of record, despite his youth, he already has the power of a warrior of the ninth rank. The Dragonblood Warriors live up to their reputation as one of the Four Supreme Warriors.

    The Holy Emperor of the Radiant Church, Heidens [Haitingsi], had a hint of a smile on his face as he watched the going-ons below.

    The thousand-plus casualties below and the blood-stained earth wasnt enough to make the Holy Emperors heart quiver even slightly.

    Kaiser, stop him! Clayde shouted frantically.

    Clayde had never imagined that despite being in possession of a Fateguard, that he would be beleaguered to this extent. Whats more, it was within the Holy Capital of Fenlai City.

    Yes, your Majesty! Kaiser called out in response, while sweeping his greatsword towards Linley.

    Linley didnt try to defend against this attack at all. Even if I have to take this blow head on, I am going to kill Clayde first. The death of his parents had filled Linley with boundless hatred towards Clayde. Only by killing Clayde would he be satisfied. Otherwise, even if he died, he would be unsatisfied!

    Thud! The greatsword slammed against Linleys body.

    Linley had been planning to take this blow head-on, but he suddenly realized that, bizarrely, this actually wasnt an attack against him at all. This blow was used to block Linleys charging momentum, while at the same time, Kaiser took advantage of the counter-force to knock himself flying towards Clayde at an astonishing speed.

    Swish! Bebe once more charged towards Clayde.

    Bam! That greatsword sliced through the air, blocking Bebes way. Bebe used his fierce claws to exchange a vicious blow against the greatsword.

    Clang!

    Bebe only felt a fiery aura emanate from the surface of that greatsword, while at the same time, a fierce gust of battle-qi raged towards him. Bebe immediately dodged quickly, but nonetheless that fiery battle-qi struck his body. However, relying on his astonishing defensive abilities, Bebe only somersaulted through the air once before landing on the ground again.

    Kaiser stood in front of Clayde, staring coldly at Linley and Bebe.

    Boss, this guy is really tough! Bebes fur was standing straight up, and he stared fixedly at Kaiser.

    Linley could also sense Kaisers power. In terms of speed, Kaiser wasnt a single bit slower than him, and when he struck with his sword, his speed was even more astonishing. This Kaiser was a true, full warrior of the ninth rank, with significant experience as well.

    Who are you? Why are you trying to kill his Majesty? Sword in hand, Kaiser stared coldly at Linley.

    Linley didnt speak. Tapping his waist, the Bloodviolet Godsword once more appeared in his hands. At the same time, Linley immediately utilized the wind-style supporting spell, Supersonic. A Supersonic spell of the seventh rank was still capable of raising Linleys speed a bit.

    A double expert, both magus and warrior. The expression on Kaisers face changed.

    Clayde. Linleys gutteral voice rang out.

    Right now, there were a group of warriors surrounding Clayde, but as far as Linley was concerned, aside from that Kaiser, none of them were capable of opposing him.

    Swish! Linley furiously stomped the ground, causing the ground to split and crack. Relying on that powerful counterforce, Linley transformed into a merciless black blur and shot straight towards Clayde.

    Whoosh! Bebe, being spiritually linked with Linley, shot out at the same time.

    Chi! Chi! The Bloodviolet Godsword transformed into a violet blur of light, piercing directly at Kaiser. With a flip of his wrist, Kaisers huge sword moved with surprising agility to block Linleys Bloodviolet. But just at that moment

    That previously ramrod stiff Bloodviolet Godsword suddenly curved, avoiding Kaisers sword and thrusting directly at Kaiser.

    It was too close!

    Kaiser didnt have the chance to dodge at all.

    Bam!

    Three centimeters away from Kaisers body, the Bloodviolet Godblade suddenly came to a halt, ramming against a layer of blazing red battle-qi that was sprung up to protect Kaiser. As a warrior of the ninth rank, Kaiser was incredibly strong, even a bit more so than Linley.

    This blow having failed, Linley didnt hesitate in the slightest, charging directly towards the nearby Clayde.

    Halt! Kaiser let out a low shout, about to move to block Linley.

    But from the corner of his eyes, Kaiser noticed a black blur suddenly arrive at the back of his neck. Kaiser knew exactly how terrifying this unique magical beast could be, and he didnt dare to use his battle-qi to forcibly block its fierce claws.

    Kaiser hurriedly and agilely pivoted to dodge, putting some distance between him and Bebe. Flipping the greatsword in his hand again, he chopped directly at Bebe.

    Kaiser, come save me! Clayde called out frantically.

    Kaiser couldnt help but grow anxious. Both Linley and this terrifying magical beast had, without question, the power of a combatant of the ninth rank. Whats more, that magical beast of Linleys possessed both incredible agility and terrifying defense. Kaiser was confident in his ability to deal with one, but dealing with two was a major headache.

    Slash!

    As the Bloodviolet Godsword cut through the air, it left behind a trail of severed limbs and sprays of blood.

    Linleys dark gold eyes were fixed firmly upon Clayde, and he charged towards Clayde at high speed. Everyone who sought to block him was bisected by the Bloodviolet Godsword in Linleys hands. Blood had already dyed every inch of Linleys black scales!

    With each step he took, he killed ten people!

    Slash! After chopping away the last two warriors guarding Clayde, Linley charged directly towards Clayde.

    Dont, dont kill me! Clayde was now truly afraid.

    Kaiser was still being entangled by that astonishingly durable Bebe, and simply wasnt going to be able to come rescue him. As for the other warriors, they were nothing more than an afterthought to Linley. The power of Linley in his complete Dragonform was enough that he would only fear a combatant of the Saint-level. Even most warriors of the ninth-rank would not be enough to make Linley afraid.

    Clayde, die.

    This time, Linley didnt use his sword. With his right claw, he swiped viciously at Claydes neck. He wanted to rip Clayde to death with his own hands.

    Ah! Clayde hurriedly flew backwards at high speed, falling against a manmade hill.

    But with a single twitch of his legs, Linley once more appeared in front of him. Those fierce claws arrived directly in front of Claydes eyes.

    Father. Mother. Ive finally avenged you. Linleys heart was shaking, and he brought his right claw down with force. The totally unprotected Clayde, in front of Linley, was like a toothless, claw-less animal.

    Claydes eyes were filled with terror and disbelief.

    Thruuuuum.

    An extremely strange vibration suddenly emanated from the sky. In the blink of an eye, it totally surrounded Linley, making him feel as though he was sunken in quicksand. His entire body had been bound, and he couldnt use any more force with his right claws.

    If Linley were to use just a bit more force, he would be able to sever Claydes neck. But Linley wasnt able to move at the slightest.

    Clayde stared, stunned, and then he exulted wildly.

    Hahahahaha!

    Clayde began to laugh loudly, and then he slowly retreated several steps before raising his head to stare at the sky. At this moment, a white-robed figure slowly floated over from up above in the sky. It was his Holiness, the Holy Emperor Heidens.

    Your Holiness. Clayde immediately bowed respectfully.

    All of the warriors nearby, Kaiser included, were stunned. But then immediately, they all bowed very respectfully and called out respectfully, Your Holiness!

    The highest authority within the Holy Union. The man with the authority to depose a ruler from his rule. The Holy Emperor, Heidens, had appeared.

    The Holy Emperor walked one step at a time towards Linley, and as he did, Linley suddenly felt as though he had escaped from the quicksand and could now move. But facing the Holy Emperors gaze, Linley only felt his heart quiver.

    Your Holiness! At this time, another squad rushed over, with two Cardinals leading them, along with several Executors from the Ecclesiastical Tribunal.

    Heathen! Guillermo, seeing the totally Dragonformed Linley, was the first to speak, his face changing.

    The Holy Emperor Heidens calmly glanced at Guillermo. Guillermo instantly fell silent, not daring to make another sound.

    Get out.

    Linleys gutteral voice rang out, causing the Holy Emperor Heidens to look at Linley with some surprise. Despite being affected by the power of his Presence, this man still was resisting? Heidens knew very well that his Presence was even more powerful than the presence of most Saint-level combatants, because Heidens was carrying several valuable treasures of the Radiant Church on him.

    Surrender. Heidens spoke.

    Whoosh!

    Linley suddenly moved, transforming into a blur as he flew towards Clayde, while striking in an arc towards Clayde with that iron-whip-like draconic tail. Without question, the terrifying power of Linleys tail was enough to kill Clayde with one blow.

    Heidens suddenly made a waving gesture with his right hand. WHAP! Linleys body was sent flying far away, slamming into a distant manmade hill. Rocks shattered, and blood began to seep out all across Linleys body. From this single blow, his astonishingly sturdy scales had been shattered to the point of allowing blood to be drawn.

    Heidens glanced at Guillermo.

    Guillermo understood what Heidens wanted. He shouted an order to the Executors of the Ecclesiastical Tribunal. Take this demon away!

    Instantly, four Executors charged towards Linley.

    Boss! Bebes voice rang out in Linleys mind.

    Linley was half-kneeling against the manmade hill, and blood was dribbling out of his mouth. Bebe. Leave. Leave now. While they havent noticed you, leave!

    I wont leave. Bebe was crouching off in the distance behind the corner of a wall, but continued to mentally converse with Linley.

    No. With the Holy Emperor present, we no longer have any chance at all. He hasnt noticed you yet, so you have a chance to slip away. Bebeleave now. I must kill that Clayde. Even if I die, I need you to help me kill him. If even you are caught, in the future I will have no chance at all.

    Boss

    Leave! Or else, even if I die, I wont forgive you! Linley roared mentally.

    In the corner of that wall, Bebe stared at Linley, his little eyes filled with fury, grief, and an unwillingness to depart.

    Leave now!

    Linley mentally howled with fury at him. At this moment, those four Executors had walked to Linleys side and reached out, intending to subdue Linley. But that half-kneeling Linley suddenly rose to his feet, like a praying mantis attacking from ambush.

    Swish! A violet light flashed. All four of them were bisected at the waist.

    Die! Linley charged towards Clayde once again.

    The expression on Claydes face changed.

    Even if I die, I will kill you first! Linley howled with rage.

    Hrmph!

    The eyes of the Holy Emperor Heidens flashed coldly, and he let out a sneer. His right hand slapped in Linleys general direction, and suddenly, a terrifyingly powerful force appeared out of nowhere, surrounding and pressing down Linley from all sides. Linley felt as though an enormous mountain had just slammed onto his body.

    Bam! Linley was slammed into the ground.

    Crack! Linley felt that the bones in his body were suddenly broken in over ten different places. Totally paralyzed, he lay there on the ground, unable to move again. Nobody, no matter how strong, would be able to move with so many bones broken.

    Take him away. Guillermo once again ordered.

    Boss Seeing the sorry state Linley was in, tears were flowing down Bebes face.

    Linley was lying on the ground, totally paralyzed. All the bones in his arms, legs and ribs were shattered. He couldnt move at all. The black scales covering him were in even worse shape, and blood flowed out from the flesh beneath the scales, dying his entire body red.

    Boss.

    Leave! Bebe, leave! Linley was mentally roaring with rage.

    Several Executors of the Ecclesiastical Tribunal roughly lifted Linley up. Perhaps it was because they had just seen Linley murder four of their colleagues, but their hands were not gentle, and as they carried him, they didnt pay any attention to his wounds. This sort of carrying method caused Linleys entire body to be filled with agony.

    As he was lifted and carried away, Linley continued to stare unblinkingly at Clayde.

    Haha, haha Clayde began to laugh again.

    Staring at Clayde with those dark gold eyes, Linley roared furiously, If I dont kill you, I wont rest! Even in death, I wont accept it! Linleys voice made the heart of that far-off Bebe quiver.

    Hearing these words, Claydes heart couldnt help but quiver as well.

    I, wont, accept it! Two trails of tears cascaded down from Linleys eyes. He had been so close to victory. But in the end, he had still failed to kill Clayde.

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    Book 6, The Road to Revenge Chapter 32, In Dire Straits

    Within the hotel at the end of the Greenleaf Road, Yale and a group of people were waiting.

    Young master. His Majesty suffered an attack from some sort of demonic creature at Lord Linleys manor. Right now, many palace guards as well as the warriors of many noble clans have gone to protect his Majesty. A golden-haired man in front of Yale said respectfully.

    Yale was startled.

    He knew that Linley wanted to kill Clayde, and now, Clayde was the target of an assassination attempt. Nine out of ten, this had something to do with Linley.

    I wonder if this so-called demonic creature is actually Third Bro. Yale began to worry.

    But Yale could only wait here quietly. He had no other options. Shortly afterwards, another report came. Young master Yale, that demonic creature has begun a wild slaughterfest. Too many people have died. Lord Linleys manor has become a river of blood, and is littered with corpses.

    Yale secretly felt shocked.

    Third Bro is really formidable. But I dont know if Third Bro will be able to escape in the end. Yale could only continue to wait.

    One report after another continued to come.

    Young master Yale, that demonic monsters violet sword is far too powerful. Wherever that violet flash appears, death follows. Countless people have died within the manor. Of the palace guards, many platoons and even entire companies have been wiped out.

    Upon hearing this, Yale became even more certain.

    A violet sword? Could it be that Bloodviolet sword? Yale, Reynolds, and George all knew that Linley was in possession of a Bloodviolet Godblade. In particular, Yale suddenly recollected something about Linleys clan. The Baruch clan is the clan of the Dragonblood Warriors. Can it be that Linley transformed into a Dragonblood Warrior?

    The so-called demonic creature could very well be Linley after having transformed into a Dragonblood Warrior.

    Thinking about how his beloved bro was currently being attacked by thousands of men and beasts and was engaging in a wild battle, Yale couldnt help but worry even more.

    Third Bro!

    Yales fists clenched, relaxed, clenched, relaxed. All of the people present could sense his nervousness.

    Young master Yale. His Holiness, the Holy Emperor appeared. He heavily injured that demonic creature, and it has already been dragged back to the Radiant Temple. The final report came back. Yales face turned white, devoid of all blood.

    Upon hearing the words, His Holiness, the Holy Emperor appeared, Yale knew that things had just gone from bad to worse.

    Squeak squeak! A black blur suddenly appeared within the hotel.

    Bebe. Seeing this Shadowmouse, Yale instantly ran over to it.

    Bebe. Where is Third Bro? Yale immediately looked at Bebe, asking desperately.

    The little Shadowmouse, Bebe, didnt have any of his usual exuberance. He only stared at Yale, then lowered his head and let out a few dejected squeaks. Yale could sense the grief and pain hidden within Bebes eyes. Although Bebe was a magical beast, his intelligence was no lower than that of a human.

    Swish. Bebes body flickered, and he suddenly disappeared from in front of Yale.

    Yale was startled.

    Young master Yale. A nearby person said softly.

    Go back. Go find my Second Uncle. Yale suddenly rose to his feet and issued orders to his men.

    Within one of the more secluded private rooms on the ninth floor of the Radiant Temple. Linley had been tossed inside the room like a dying dog. For Linley to be imprisoned within the Radiant Temple was actually still a testament to how highly the Radiant Church valued Linley.

    The Radiant Temple was the heart of the Radiant Church.

    This was a place which even Saint-level combatants dared not to trespass into.

    Ah. All the scales on Linleys body had already retracted back inside. Currently, Linleys body was covered with blood, and he had more than ten visible wounds. These wounds were all caused by the Holy Emperor, Heidens. His visible wounds were very serious. But his internal wounds were even worse.

    The bones of all four of his limbs had been broken. Linley could only grit his teeth as he tried to force his body to move, but all he could accomplish was resting his head against the wall.

    Linley.

    Doehring Cowart flew out of the Coiling Dragon ring. He looked at Linley, and his eyes were filled with affection and helplessness.

    Grandpa Doehring. Linley looked at Doehring Cowart.

    Doehring Cowart sighed mentally towards Linley. Linley, do you feel any regret?

    Regret?

    Linley shook his head. No. In fact, in this life, I have only two desires. The first is to reclaim the lost glory of my clan. The second is to reach the highest pinnacle of power and training that I can reach. But if I do not gain my revenge, I probably wont even be able to sleep well. I would be in torment my entire life.

    Doehring Cowart nodded. He could understand Linleys frame of mind.

    I lost. Haha. I lost.

    Linley laughed lightly. His entire body hurt. Right now, most likely any person at all could easily trample him.

    He lost!

    As soon as the Holy Emperor had appeared, Linley knew.

    He lost. And losing meant death.

    Linley had been aware of this long ago. In this world, many people died every day. Linley never believed that it was impossible for him to die.

    Linley, you probably wont die. Doehring Cowart said.

    Huh? Linley looked questioningly at Doehring Cowart.

    Doehring Cowart laughed calmly. If that Holy Emperor wanted to kill you, he wouldve killed you long ago. How could it be that he would have acted against you several times, yet still spared your life? In additionyou havent considered the fact that most likely, a ruler of a kingdom holds less attraction for him than you do.

    Linley suddenly began to understand a bit.

    The second greatest genius magus in all of history, someone likely to become a Saint-level Grand Magus. And now, the Holy Emperor has discovered that you are a Dragonblood Warrior as well. Most likely, he would be all the more reluctant to kill you now. The Dragonblood Warriors are one of the Supreme Warriors. Upon entering the Saint-level, you will definitely be one of the most powerful Saint-level combatants. In terms of attack power alone, you definitely wont be any inferior to the Holy Emperor himself! Doehring Cowart said with certainty.

    Supreme Warriors were very terrifying.

    Most people, upon entering the Saint-level, would have to progress through the so-called early-stage, middle-stage, and peak-stage.

    But upon entering the Saint-level, a Supreme Warrior, especially in Dragonform, would definitely be a peak-stage Saint-level combatant with incredible defense and offense. Even amongst peak-stage Saint-level combatants, the Supreme Warriors would probably be amongst the most powerful.

    A genius like you, Heidens wont be willing to kill unless theres absolutely no options available. After finishing his speech, Doehring Cowart flew back into the Coiling Dragon ring.

    Linleys heart was very calm.

    Life, death?

    The thing which Linley truly cared about was vengeance.

    Im afraid that even if he spares me, Heidens wont allow me to kill Clayde. Linley knew very well that having failed to kill Clayde this time, in the future, it would be very hard for him to kill Clayde. If he couldnt kill Clayde, in his heart, Linley wouldnt be able to accept it.

    Who knows when I will be able to get vengeance.

    Linleys heart was filled with helplessness.

    Within the highest floor of the Radiant Temple. The Holy Emperor, Heidens, was sitting calmly on his seat.

    Guillermo was staring at the Holy Emperor in shock. Your Holiness, that demon was Linley? Butbut

    At first, Guillermo hadnt known that person was Linley, but after the scales had retracted into Linleys body, Guillermo discovered his identity. This had totally shocked the man.

    That wasnt a demon. That was a Dragonblood Warrior! Heidens glanced calmly at Guillermo.

    Guillermo was startled, but then he quickly understood. Rightthe Baruch clan is the clan of the Dragonblood Warriors. But it has been over a thousand years since the Dragonblood warrior clan has produced a Dragonblood Warrior. Its unimaginable thatthatthat Linley was actuallyyour Holiness, that was a Dragonblood Warrior?

    Remembering how terrifying Linley had appeared, Guillermo felt his heart tremble a bit.

    Perhaps a mutated version. But it should be a Dragonblood Warrior transformation, yes. Otherwise, how could he rise in power so quickly? Heidens said calmly. This Linleys potential is too great. Although this time, his offense was a major one, there are very few outsiders who know that demon was actually Linley.

    Guillermo instantly understood Heidens meaning.

    Linleys potential is too great?

    Guillermo sighed to himself. Linleys potential was absolutely terrifying. Not only was his potential as a magus incredible, he was also a Supreme Warrior. In both aspects, he was a very terrifying person. If such a person could remain within the Radiant Church, in several decades, the Radiant Church would almost assuredly have another supreme combatant.

    Indeed. Your Holiness, others all say that it was a demon. Aside from those Executors who dragged Linley back, nobody else knows this demon was Linley. Guillermo said respectfully.

    Oh. Those four. Deal with them. Heidens said coldly.

    Yes, your Holiness. Guillermo said respectfully. It is their good fortune to be able to return to the Lords embrace.

    Guillermo then said softly, Right. Your Holiness, another person knows that the demon is actually Linley.

    You meanClayde? Heidens said softly.

    Yes, your Holiness. Guillermo said. Questioningly, he wondered, Clearly, this Linley has an extremely deep grievance with Clayde, otherwise he wouldnt have gone to this extent to kill him. Your Holiness, Clayde is the ruler of the Kingdom of Fenlai. If we are to preserve Linley, perhaps we should have a chat with Clayde.

    Yes, we should have a chat.

    A hint of a smile was on Heidens face. I am very curious. What sort of deep grievance and enmity does Linley have with Clayde?

    Late in the evening, Clayde arrived at the top floor of the Radiant Temple.

    Your Holiness. Clayde bowed respectfully.

    The Holy Emperor, Heidens, was seated on his chair, leafing through a few thick tomes. Without even looking up, he said, Clayde. In your opinion, who is more important to the Holy Union? You? Or Linley?

    Claydes heart thumped hard.

    The Holy Emperor means to preserve Linley? Claydes heart began to grow frantic.

    After having experienced this event, he now knew that Linleys father and mother were killed as a result of him, even though he didnt do it himself. In terms of responsibility for the deaths of Linleys parents, he, Clayde, probably bore 90% of the responsibility.

    That year in the past, if it hadnt been for Clayde deciding to take Linleys mother and offer her up, how could she have ended up dying? And how would Linleys father have died?

    Clayde remembered very clearly that look of unrelenting hatred in Linleys eyes, even as Linley had been dragged away after being heavily wounded by the Holy Emperor.

    This Linley will fight with me until one of us dies. He cannot be allowed to live. Clayde said to himself.

    Clayde, the outside world all believe that it was a demon. Nobody knows that it was Linley, yes? Heidens looked at Clayde.

    Hearing these words, Clayde even more was certain of the Holy Emperors intentions. He hurriedly said, Your Holiness, that Linley truly is an incredible talent. Most likely, he is the greatest genius to have appeared in thousands of years, both as a magus as well as a warrior. He is an absolute genius. It is very understandable that your Holiness would desire to have him be of use to the Radiant Church. Butit is already determined that he will not be of service to our Church.

    These words from Clayde caused Heidens to frown. His eyes stared coldly at Clayde.

    Claydes heart quivered in fear.

    But he knew that if Linley didnt die, then he would never have a moments peace again.

    Your Holiness, do you know why Linley wishes to kill me? Clayde hurriedly said.

    Summarize. Heidens said coldly.

    Clayde immediately said, Your Holiness, the reason Linley wishes to kill me is because twelve years ago, I sent people to abduct his mother. And then, his father, in the course of investigating his mothers disappearance, was killed. His mother and father, it can be said, died because of me.

    The enmity sowed by the deaths of ones parents is indeed a great one. Heidens nodded.

    But your Holiness, do you remember that woman from twelve years ago? That woman I gifted to you, your Holiness? Clayde looked at Heidens.

    Heidens started.

    Are you saying The look on Heidens face changed.

    Right. That woman was Linleys mother! Clayde said in a resounding, loud voice.

    Your Holiness, if Linley is to remain within the Radiant Church, then as his station rises, he will begin to learn some of the secrets of the Radiant Church. He will definitely discover how and why his mother died. By thenis it even remotely possible that he would still be loyal to the Radiant Church? Clayde let out a mental sigh of relief.

    He trusted that given the situation, Heidens would definitely decide to act appropriately. Yes, Linleys potential was high. But the more powerful that Linley became, the greater a threat he would pose to the Radiant Church once he discovered the truth.

    If this is the casepity. What a waste of a talent. Heidens let out a single sigh.

    End of Book 6

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    Book 7, Heaven and Earth Turned Upside Down Chapter 1, A Hope of Living

    Upon hearing the words, What a waste of a genius, Clayde exulted mentally.

    He already knew that the Holy Emperors choice was.

    You can leave now. Heidens waved his arm and said calmly.

    Yes, Your Holiness. Clayde bowed respectfully, then turned and left the top floor of the Radiant Temple. In the entire hall, only Holy Emperor Heidens now remained. Walking to a window, Heidens stared down at the city of Fenlai, maintaining a long silence.

    After a long time

    Knock! Knock! Knock! The sound of knocking on the door.

    Enter. Heidens said calmly.

    The person who entered was Cardinal Guillermo. Guillermo glanced at Heidenss back. Able to sense that Heidens was in a foul mood, he respectfully lowered his voice. Your Holiness, how should we attempt to persuade Linley?

    Persuade? No need. Heidens said calmly.

    Guillermo couldnt help but raise his head to stare at Heidens in astonishment. If they wanted Linley to be of use to them in the future, at the very least they would have to speak with him and persuade him. After all, not only had Heidens severely injured Linley, Linley had a deep grudge against Clayde to begin with.

    Guillermo, do you know who Linleys mother was? Heidens turned his head to stare at Guillermo. Guillermo was startled. Curiously, he said, Linleys mother? Didnt she die while giving birth to Linleys younger brother?

    No.

    Heidens shook his head. When you investigated Linleys background and information regarding his mother, you werent able to uncover the truth. Linleys mother was actually that woman we acquired twelve years ago.

    That woman from twelve years ago!

    Guillermo instantly remembered, because that woman had had a huge impact on the upper levels of the Radiant Church.

    But if weve already killed his mother, then Guillermo instantly understood why the Holy Emperor was now in such a foul mood.

    A genius such as Linley was extremely enticing. But in the future, once Linley discovered the truth about his mother, he would be a huge threat to the Radiant Church.

    Guillermo. The 28th of this month will be the day when the glorious aura of the Radiant Sovereign will be the strongest, is it not? Heidens said suddenly.

    Yes. Guillermo was somewhat perplexed by Heidens raising this question.

    Make the preparations. That night, I intend to beg the Radiant Sovereign for a divine boon. Heidens said calmly.

    Divine boon? Guillermo was greatly shocked, but then he quickly understood Heidenss plan. He secretly sighed to himself, The Holy Emperor is most likely requesting this divine boon on behalf of Linley. Although this will limit Linleys future potential, given his talent, he will still be an incredible figure. Only, what a waste of his talent.

    A Divine Boon was in reality a manifestation of the divine power of the Radiant Sovereign in the material world.

    The Radiant Sovereign, as a Sovereign, one of the most powerful entities in existence, could extend a thread of his divine, faith-based power to totally cleanse a persons soul, causing them to be wholly devoted and faithful to the Radiant Sovereign. Only a person who had already reached the Saint-level and was able to crystalize his soul would be able to resist the effects of this Divine Baptism.

    Everyone elsedefinitely could not resist!

    But after his soul had been affected by the Divine Baptism of the Radiant Sovereign, Linleys natural talent would be impacted as well. His future accomplishments would definitely be a bit lower.

    What a waste. What a waste of a talent. Heidens sighed again. This was the reason why earlier, in front of Clayde, he had said the words what a waste. Heidens was, however, very confident. Once he had been affected by the Divine Baptism, even if he later found out about his mothers death, Linley would still be loyal and faithful to the Radiant Sovereign.

    Because the faith this Divine Baptism created would go deep within a persons soul!

    In the blink of an eye, ten days passed. The city of Fenlai was as calm as it had always been, but all the major noble clans in Fenlai felt a strange, oppressive atmosphere. For example, his Majesty, King Clayde, was always in a terrible mood these days, and several major ministers and nobles had run afoul of his temper and been executed.

    On the Fragrant Pavilion Road, behind a lavishly decorated hotel, a group of people were gathered together within a quiet, three-story building.

    Yale, George, and Reynolds had been here this entire time.

    Ever since they had found out about what happened to Linley, the three of them had continued to worry for Linley. They knew very well what a huge disaster Linley had dragged down upon himself. Not only had he openly attacked King Clayde and killed over a thousand elite warriors of the kingdom, he had even forced the Holy Emperor himself to subdue him in the end.

    Boss Yale, have your people heard any news of Linley yet? George asked, and Reynolds looked at Yale as well.

    Yale shook his head.

    All of them had ugly looks on their faces. They had grown up alongside Linley. At the Ernst Institute, they had eaten together and roomed together. Although they werent actual siblings, they were as every bit as close to each other as real brothers were. There was no way they could just stand by and watch as Linley was executed.

    Theres no way. I dont have any means of reaching the high level people in the Radiant Church. Yale was somewhat frantic. Wait a few more days. My father will arrive soon.

    Yales father.

    Monroe [Menluo] Dawson!

    The Chairman of the Dawson Conglomerate, and the controller of the enormously powerful Dawson clan, whose wealth made even the Four Great Empires and the two major alliances envious. Their mercantile web had already encompassed every city in the Yulan continent, and was totally able to determine whether a nations economy flourished or collapsed.

    Each of the three major trading unions possessed tremendous power.

    Neither the two major alliances nor the Four Great Empires were willing to be openly hostile against them, because once one of the trading unions was openly at war with an empire, it could very well trigger an economic collapse, wiping out decades of progress and causing chaos within its domain.

    Boss Yale, you told us to wait a few more days two days ago! If we keep on waiting, Im afraid Reynolds was frantic as well.

    There was nothing Yale could do.

    Fortunately, his father had been engaging in some tourism in a kingdom not too far from the Kingdom of Fenlai. Upon getting the news, Yale had immediately gotten in touch with his father and expressed the hope that his father could come to Fenlai City as quickly as possible. Given his fathers status as the Chairman of the Dawson Conglomerate, most likely Heidens would personally welcome him to the city.

    Once his father appeared, the chances of rescuing Linley would be exponentially greater.

    Young master, young master! A skinny, tall youth came running in, excited. Young master, the Chairman has arrived!

    Father!

    Yale leapt to his feet in joy. In the eyes of Reynolds and George as well, a hint of hope appeared.

    Within the VIP reception hall of the Radiant Temple.

    A two-meter tall, bald, pudgy man stepped into the hall, grinning merrily. This bald fatty was two meters tall and of enormous girth, most likely weighing 300-400 pounds.

    This was the Chairman of the Dawson Conglomerate Monroe Dawson! From another door, in walked the Holy Emperor Heidens.

    Heidens was also nearly two meters tall, but he was quite thin. The two of them together, both tall, both bald, but one fat while the other was skinny, made for a very interesting sight.

    Behind Monroe Dawson, there were two middle-aged men. One was a golden-haired man with cold, hawk-like eyes, while the other was a powerfully built red-haired man. These two followed solemnly behind Monroe Dawson. Without question, the two of them were both combatants of the ninth rank!

    Behind Heiden, as well, there were two red-robed Cardinals, one male, one female. These two were Guillermo and Melina [Malina].

    Oh, Your Holiness.

    Monroe called out in an exaggeratedly loud voice as he attempted to bow. However, that large belly of Monroes made bowing an extremely difficult thing to do. Monroe, please sit. Heidens was still quite friendly to him.

    Monroe immediately sat down, as did Heidens.

    Monroes enormous butt was simply too big. Most chairs wouldnt be a good fit for him. Fortunately, the Radiant Church had prepared a special chair for him in advance. Upon sitting down, a delighted grin split his rotund face, and he laughed loudly. Thank you, your Holiness. On this trip, I had only intended to do some sightseeing near Greenstone Lake, but who wouldve thought that my son would insist on me hurrying over here? Alas, you should understand that as a father, I had no choice.

    Monroe, you really do pamper little Yale. Heidens said with a smile.

    Monroe nodded helplessly. Hehe, that little tyke. But Ive heard Yale say that he has an extremely incredible bro by the name of Linley. Not only is he a master sculptor, he is a genius magus, and also a very powerful warrior. When I heard this, I was very much impressed. But from what Yale says, this Linley has now been imprisoned within the Radiant Temple.

    This is indeed the case. Heidens nodded in acknowledgment.

    Monroe chortled, Your Holiness, can you give me some face and free Linley? Young people are always so impetuous. Although I know he attempted to assassinate Clayde, in the end, Clayde didnt die, right? Im sure that your Holiness wouldnt care too much about a small matter like this.

    Monroe spoke casually and simply.

    But Heidens couldnt respond to him in as casual a manner.

    This Monroe Dawson had gone so far as to explicitly ask Heidens to give him face. If Heidens refused, wasnt that the same as directly refusing to give Monroe face? Although Monroe was grinning cheerfully, Heidens knew very well how powerful the Dawson Conglomerate standing behind Monroe was.

    Monroe. Heidens shook his head. It isnt that I wont give you face. Its that its really not convenient for me to free him. BecauseLinley killed several people from the Ecclesiastical Tribunal, including students of Osenno [Wusennuo] himself. Osenno is extremely angry this time.

    Osenno? Monroe Dawson frowned.

    Osenno was one of the other pillars of the Radiant Church the Praetor of the Ecclesiastical Tribunal.

    In truth, it should be said that the Radiant Church actually had two leaders; the public leader known as the Holy Emperor, and the hidden leader in charge of killings, slaughters, and eliminating heathens and apostates the Praetor of the Ecclesiastical Tribunal.

    This is going to be difficult. Monroe immediately knew that this was not good.

    Perhaps Heidens would care somewhat about Monroes status, but that cold fellow Osenno was nothing but a crazed killer.

    But Monroe Dawson could also guess something.

    Linley killed the students of Osenno? These words are most likely a lie spun by Heidens, but theres no way Ill be able to verify this with Osenno. Monroe felt helpless. He could tell that clearly, Heidens did not wish to let Linley go that easily.

    The Dawson Conglomerate really did have its eyes set on Linley.

    This was especially true after discovering that Linley was capable of Dragonforming. In terms of both his potential as a magus as well as a warrior, Linleys potential was incredible. Once the Dawson Conglomerate acquired Linley, when Linley entered the Saint-level, the influence of the Dawson Conglomerate would instantly supersede that of the other two trading unions.

    If thats the case, then Ill leave now. Monroe Dawson immediately stood up.

    Heidens smiled calmly. I truly am sorry, Monroe. Right now, the Radiant Church has not internally decided on how we should punish Linley. After we have decided on how we should deal with Linley, Ill send someone to inform you.

    Sure. During this period of time, Ill stay in Fenlai City. I really want to see the upcoming Yulan Festival. This 10000th Yulan Festival is sure to be an amazing spectacle. In a mans entire life, he might only see such a spectacle this one time. Monroe Dawson beamed as he spoke.

    After speaking, Monroe Dawson departed with his two bodyguards.

    Heidens quietly watched as Monroe Dawson departed. By his side, Guillermo said quietly, Your Holiness, that damn fatty foolishly thinks he can claim Linley for his own. After the 28th, Monroe can abandon all of his hopes.

    Heidens turned to glance at Guillermo. Smiling, he left the hall as well.

    Right now, the only thing to do was to wait for December 28th.

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    Book 7, Heaven and Earth Turned Upside Down Chapter 2, The Divine Boon Descends

    On the ninth floor of the Radiant Temple.

    Linley seemed to have been discarded here and forgotten. The only people who came were the cold, grim purple-robed Executors of the Ecclesiastical Tribunal who came each day bringing his meals. His arms and legs both broken, Linleys only choice was to squirm over then lower his head to the food.

    Within the dark, gloomy cell, one such day after another passed.

    Life? Or death?

    Linley didnt know which it would be, but Linley wouldnt so easily give up any hope of staying alive.

    These past few days, Linley had spent his time reviewing why his attempt at gaining revenge this time had failed. Almost everything had been within his calculations, and he even included the existence of Claydes magical beast companion in his plans. But Linley hadnt expected that Clayde would have a Saint-level magical barrier enchantment!

    Producing a barrier enchantment was far more difficult than just casting a spell.

    To produce a Saint-level barrier enchantment, the effort that needed to be expended in both spiritual energy and mageforce was greater than the effort needed to directly cast a Saint-level magical spell. Linley didnt believe that Clayde would have a Saint-level barrier enchantment on him.

    Even Doehring Cowart had said: Forget about Clayde. Most likely, even the Cardinals of the Radiant Church wouldnt have a Saint-level barrier enchantment on them.

    Given Linleys power as a warrior of the ninth rank in Dragonform, and combined with Bebes power, Clayde shouldve died without a doubt. Although Linley was perhaps a bit too hasty in his plan to get revenge, he shouldve had a nearly 100% chance of success. Alas, that Fateguard enchantment ruined Linleys plans.

    Who wouldve thought that a mere ruler of a kingdom would have a Saint-level barrier enchantment! Linley was still unable to accept it.

    He really just couldnt.

    The temperature of these winter nights was now extremely cold. There were very few people on the streets of Fenlai City. A black Shadowmouse was standing in a corner of an intersection, staring up at the tall and far-off Radiant Temple. The little Shadowmouse just stood there and stared, not moving at all.

    That entire night, the little Shadowmouse remained there staring, even after the sun began to rise.

    He didnt dare to enter the Radiant Temple, because he knew very well that the Radiant Temple was a place where even Saint-level combatants feared to tread. He, a rat-type magical beast, wouldnt be able to escape. If in the end he was captured as well, Linley would only be even more heartbroken.

    It was day now.

    Boss, I will definitely avenge you. Bebe glanced at the Radiant Temple one final time, then with a flicker, disappeared.

    Over the entire past twenty days, the Shadowmouse, Bebe, had been thinking about how to avenge Linley. But he discovered that Clayde was now as cautious as a bird which had been frightened by the twang of a bow. Not only did he order magi to lay multiple magical formations around him, he also ordered Kaiser to constantly remain by his side. The little Shadowmouse didnt have any chance to ambush him at all.

    However, Bebe was very patient.

    He would wait, continue to wait patiently. He would wait for the day when Clayde let down his guard, and then suddenly appear and chew Clayde into a meaty paste, avenging Linley.

    Midnight, December 28th.

    Clank!

    The door to Linleys holding cell swung open, and two Vicars stepped in. They didnt seem as cold and sinister as the Executors of the Ecclesiastical Tribunal, and they even brought a gurney. Very carefully, they placed Linley on top of the gurney, and then lifted the gurney with Linley on top of it.

    What are you doing? Linley coldly looked at the two Vicars.

    Recollecting how Linley had slaughtered people in the past, the two Vicars felt some fear in their hearts towards him.

    Lord Linley, the Holy Emperor is preparing to treat your injuries. A female Vicar said in a soft voice.

    Treat my injuries?

    Linleys heart stirred. Can it be that the Holy Emperor really is going to let me live? Linley didnt say anything else, maintaining his silence. He allowed the two Vicars to carry him further upstairs into the top of the Radiant Temple. One floor after another

    Finally, the two Vicars carrying Linley arrived at the top floor of the Radiant Temple. Currently, this floor was very empty. In the middle of the room, there was a very complicated-looking octagram magical formation. In each of the eight corners of the octagram, there sat quiet, barefoot Ascetics with disheveled hair and sackcloth clothes. In the very center of the octagram stood the Holy Emperor Heidens, who was wearing an ornate white robe.

    At the edges of this top floor, there were three Cardinals, and two Deputy Arbiters along with six Executors of the Ecclesiastical Tribunal. All of these people were combatants of the ninth rank. One could tell how powerful the Radiant Church was, for it to be able to summon so many combatants of the ninth rank.

    Put him down. You can leave now. Guillermo spoke.

    Yes. The two Vicars didnt even dare to breathe loudly. Right now, within this very room, there were astonishingly powerful Ascetics, mysterious Executors of the Ecclesiastical Tribunal, three Cardinals, and two Deputy Arbiters.

    These were all important, major figures.

    After putting down Linley, the two Vicars hurriedly, respectfully departed, and the door once more was shut behind them.

    Lying on the gurney, Linley swept the people present with his gaze. Linley could easily tell that every single person here possessed incredible, astonishing power, all at least of the ninth rank or higher. Your Holiness, what are you intending? Linley said in a hoarse voice.

    Heidens glanced at Linley. Laughing calmly, he said, Linley, although this time you committed a major offence, after the internal deliberations of the Church, we have decided to give you another chance. Right now, we are preparing to execute a joint spell and use it to help you heal your wounds in the best possible way.

    If Linley had any experience whatsoever with light-style magic, he wouldve quickly seen the gaps in Heidens claims.

    Grandpa Doehring, it seems like the Radiant Temple is planning something major. Linley was conversing mentally with Doehring Cowart.

    Whats going on outside? Doehring Cowart very prudently didnt appear, not daring to reveal even a hint of his spiritual power.

    Heidens was a peak-stage Saint-level combatant. If Doehring Cowart left the Coiling Dragon ring, the Holy Emperor would definitely discover him.

    Theres around twenty or so people outside, and even the weakest is at least of the ninth rank. There are eight Ascetics and the Holy Emperor standing in an octagram magical formation. Linley reported.

    Doehring Cowart had far more experience than Linley. Linley, if they just wanted you to fully recover, a single Saint-level combatant using the Lifelight spell would be enough to fully heal you. Theres no need for them to do all of this. I think they must be planning to summon the divine energy of a Sovereign of Light. Otherwise, thered be no need for them to cause such a commotion.

    There was more than one Sovereign of Light.

    The Radiant Sovereign, however, was the most powerful one of them.

    Summoning the power of a Sovereign? Linley was greatly shocked. They intend to use the power of a Sovereign against me? What are they intending?

    Im not sure either.

    In Doehring Cowarts era, both the Radiant Church and the Cult of Shadows were fairly small and weak. There nothing more than two religions amongst many in the Pouant Empire. Back then, the Radiant Church also had very few experts, and couldnt possibly produce as many as they did today.

    Your Holiness. It is time. Guillermo said respectfully.

    Heidens raised his head upwards, looking at the sky, then nodded.

    Let us begin. Heidens said calmly.

    A white light immediately began to emanate from the bodies of those eight Ascetics seated within the corners of the octagram, causing an extremely dense wave of light-style mageforce to flow into the center of the magical formation. The entire magical formation immediately grew bright. In front of Heidens, a golden holy scripture suddenly appeared, while Heidens himself slowly began to radiate a golden light.

    Heidens opened the scripture to its first page.

    Lord, it is you who grant us everything. Heidens said softly, but his voice rang out in the hearts of everyone present like a thunderclap. At the same time, the glow from the holy scripture brightened dramatically, and the amount of holy white light in the magical formation increased dramatically as well.

    Two lines of light intersected.

    Crackle, crackle.

    A perfectly straight line of light shot upwards, piercing into and through the very tip of the Radiant Church, then continuing upwards into the dark night. Anyone in Fenlai City would be able to clearly see this holy white light, entwined with a golden light, penetrate into and past the clouds.

    Within the top floor of the Radiant Temple.

    Heidens suddenly turned to look at Linley. Linley felt as though an extremely dense power was lifting him up, causing him to slowly rise into the air. Linley floated over to the middle of the magical formation, directly above Heidens head.

    Lord, you take pity on and love the people of this world, and in turn, we must put our faith in you.

    Heidens raised his head, an incomparably holy radiance emanating from his face.

    Rumble.

    The air above the Radiant Temple began to tremble. A cloud of white light began to gather in the air above the Radiant Temple, covering an extremely large expanse of space. Many of the people in Fenlai City noticed it.

    If one betrays you, Lord, then you shall take everything from them. But those who place their faith in you, Lord, shall receive your benevolence and your love. Heidens flipped to the next page in the holy scripture. Boom!

    The world shook. In the air above the Radiant Temple, the darkness of the night had been shattered by that exceedingly bright cloud of light. In the middle of the cloud of bright light, a single crack appeared in space, and a line of white light shot down from the crack at high speed.

    Swish!

    That line of white light carried with it a majestic presence which filled everyones hearts with awe. It pierced straight through the tip of the Radiant Chapel before finally landing on Linley, who was hovering in the air above the magical formation.

    Within the top floor of the Radiant Chapel.

    Heidens, the eight Ascetics, the three Cardinals, the two Deputy Arbiters, and the six special Executors all raised their heads, looking at Linley. The majestic power that line of white light embodied filled even the heart of Heidens with awe and worship.

    Although it was just a hint of divine power, this power came directly from the Radiant Sovereign himself.

    The white light penetrated Linleys body, and Linleys entire body immediately began to emanate that white light as well. At the same time, Linleys body began to heal at an astonishing speed. In the blink of an eye, Linleys shattered bones and wounds were all healed, and his physical condition was restored to a better than ever condition.

    Ah!

    Linleys soul moaned. When that ray of white light had entered Linleys body, the healing effects had only been a side effect. The primary target of this ray of white light was Linleys soul. Clearly, this ray of white light wished to sink into and merge with Linleys soul.

    Once this divine power merged with Linleys soul, then Linley would never again be able to shake off the control of the Radiant Sovereign, and would forever be his loyal vassal.

    But just as this was happening.

    An incomparably powerful force surged forth from the Coiling Dragon ring on Linleys finger. Passing through Linleys body, it rushed straight to Linleys brain. That terrifyingly powerful force surrounded the divine power in Linleys body and rapidly began to devour and dispel it.

    And then, that burst of unimaginable power once more travelled through Linleys body and re-entered the Coiling Dragon ring.

    Grandpa Doehring, what is going on? Linley said frantically.

    No idea. That force belonged to the Coiling Dragon ring itself. That force was terrifyingly powerful. It was terrifyingterrifying terrifyingly powerful. Doehring Cowart was so shocked and nervous that he repeated the word terrifying three times.

    Doehring Cowart had been in possession of the Coiling Dragon ring five thousand years ago, but he had never had any inkling that such an unsurpassable power lay dormant within the ring.

    Doehring Cowart was absolutely certain that if that power had been used to attack someone, even ten peak-stage Saint-level combatants wouldve been reduced to dust in the blink of an eye.

    Where did this burst of power come from, and what was it? Even I, the owner and master of this Coiling Dragon ring, was unable to sense it, much less control it. Linley knew very well that this power was not so easily used. In the past, Doehring Cowart had worn and used this ring for over a thousand years when he was alive, but had never used or discovered this burst of power.

    While this was occurring.

    All of the people in the top floor of the Radiant Temple were astonished. The Holy Emperor Heidens, the eight Ascetics, the three Cardinals, the two Deputy Arbiters, and the six Executors all stared in disbelief. They could tell that Linleys body didnt show a single hint of having received the Divine Baptism. There wasnt even a Radiant Seal on his forehead.

    How is this possible? It failed? Heidens stared at Linley, stunned.

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    Book 7, Heaven and Earth Turned Upside Down Chapter 3, Would Definitely Die?

    All of the powerful people in the highest floor of the Radiant Temple were stunned. Linleys soul was a huge distance away from the level of crystallizing. He was nothing more than a magus of the seventh rank. Even an Arch Magus of the ninth rank wouldnt be able to resist the Divine Baptism of the Radiant Sovereign.

    How is this possible? The Ascetics, Executors, and Deputy Arbiters all began to mumble amongst themselves, unable to believe what they had just seen.

    It actually failed. The divine boon actually failed to successfully create a new Blessed One. Thenhow should we deal with this Linley? Heidens stared at Linley, suspended in mid-air. An absolute genius such as him will definitely be a peak-stage Saint-level combatant within a hundred years. He might even become more powerful than me. By that time, the glory of our Radiant Church will be able to spread across an even wider territory.

    Heidens really couldnt bear to just kill Linley.

    Your Holiness? Guillermo called out softly.

    Heidenss lost, confused gaze suddenly sharpened. He had made his decision.

    Your Holiness, Linley hasnt become a Blessed One. Then we? Guillermo asked.

    Heidens looked at Linley. Under his control, Linleys body slowly drifted down to the floor. At this point in time, Linley pushed himself to a standing position with his hands. Right now, Linleys body was totally uninjured. It must be said that receiving a divine boon had its benefits.

    Linley looked at the mighty people surrounding him.

    These people are all combatants of the ninth rank at least. If I were to struggle against them, I wouldnt have any chance at all. Linley coldly stared at Heidens and the others. Your Holiness, what exactly are you intending to do with me?

    Suddenly, a smile appeared on Heidens face. No need to ask too much. Executors, return Linley to his private room. Yes, Your Holiness. Those six special Executors nodded.

    Without giving Linley any chance to react, they immediately headed towards Linley, as one of them barked out, Move! Or do you want us to drag you?

    They were forcing him by their actions. Linley had no options.

    Fine. Linley opened the door and began to walk downwards. Those six Executors followed directly behind Linley. As Linley went down the stairs one level at a time, he saw that all of the guards, upon seeing those six Executors, were all extremely respectful.

    Those six special Executors all wore bluish-violet robes. Those icy eyes of theirs stared at Linley, making him feel as thoughif he acted untowardly in any way at all, they would immediately kill him.

    After the six Executors had escorted Linley away, the female Cardinal, Melina, asked, Your Holiness, that Linley didnt become a Blessed One. Although we dont know the reason why not, the decision we must come to right now is, what should we do with Linley?

    Guillermo and the others all looked at Heidens.

    Linley was a genius. They all knew this. But Linley hadnt become a Blessed One, and his mother had been killed by the Radiant Church. The Church had to come to a decision: Would they accept the risk of recruiting Linley and hide the truth behind the death of his mother? Or would Linley be put to death?

    Although it would be possible to hide the truth behind his mothers death for a time, once Linley entered the highest ranks of the Radiant Church, it would most likely be impossible to hide it any longer.

    Heidens face was cold. In a cold voice, he said, Kill.

    Guillermo and the others felt their hearts quiver.

    In a few more days, it will be the 10000 year anniversary of the Yulan Festival. Lets arrange for Linleys execution to be after the festival. Heidens announced.

    Guillermo, who had the closest relationship with Linley, sighed in his heart.

    A genius who would have dominated the entire continent would now see his fate cut short. Guillermo knew very well that with Linley imprisoned in the Radiant Temple, there was no way Linley would be able to escape. Linley wouldnt even be able to leave his cell.

    That Cesar has some sort of a relationship with Linley, but even Cesar doesnt have the ability to break into the Radiant Temple to rescue Linley. Guillermo sighed secretly.

    Linley would definitely die!

    On the ninth floor of the Radiant Temple, within the private cell.

    Get in.

    Linley entered the cell, and the six Executors closed the door behind him.

    As the six Executors turned and immediately left, one of them, a silver-haired man, turned to look at Linley. Kid, let me give you a reminder. Although you have recovered your strength, dont dream about breaking out of this cell.

    The other five Executors halted as well, and a bald old Executor laughed, Break out of the cell? Kid, if you are able to break out of this cell, that would mean your power is on the level of his Holiness himself.

    What do you mean? Linley asked.

    Linley himself couldnt see anything special about this cell. Given his power as a warrior of the ninth rank when Dragonformed, an ordinary stone cell would be shattered as easily as paper.

    The Radiant Temple is the most incredible edifice the Radiant Church possesses. The entire Temple itself hides a massive magical formation within it known as the Glory of the Radiant Sovereign. Its impossible for you to do the slightest bit of damage to it, whether from the inside or from the outside. That silver-haired man said proudly. Kid, let me tell you, the only chance you have of breaking out from this cell is by breaking the lock on the cell door. I can also tell you that the lock is made from metals that were alloyed with some adamantine.

    Finished speaking, the six Executors laughed loudly amongst each other, then left.

    Linley was silent.

    When he heard the words, adamantine, Linley understood that it was probably impossible for him to break out. According to legend, when the earth-style spell Earthguard reached the Deity level, the Earthguard armor would be composed of adamantine. Its power and durability was enough to be able to withstand several blows of even a Deity-level combatant. As for a Saint-level combatant, there was no way at all for them to break it.

    Linley was an earth-style magus, and so naturally he knew about the legends regarding the Earthguard armor at its peak power.

    Upon becoming a Saint-level Grand Magus, the Earthguard armor would be composed of diamonds, and upon breaking through to the Deity-level, the armor would be of adamantine.

    Linley, I expect that this cell is used for the Radiant Church to imprison combatants of the ninth rank, or perhaps even the Saint-level. Doehring Cowart spoke. Although this lock only has a trace amount of adamantine and isnt pure adamantine, it would probably be hard for even a Saint-level combatant to break it.

    Linley nodded.

    From the words of the Executors, he had already figured out that he would not be able to break out, as they had said that breaking out would demonstrate Linleys power was at least on par with the Holy Emperor.

    That next afternoon.

    Monroe Dawson, Yale, Reynolds, and George were all seated together around a table covered with breakfast items. During this period of time, Yale, Reynold, and George had never stopped being worried about Linley. But even Monroe Dawson making a personal appeal had failed. What could they possibly do?

    Break into the Radiant Temple to rescue Linley? Even Monroe Dawson wouldnt dare to do such a thing.

    Yale, in two days, itll be the Yulan Festival. This Yulan Festival will be the 10000th Yulan Festival, which well only see once in our lives. You three kids can have a nice, rowdy time. Monroe Dawson chortled.

    Monroe Dawson had treated these two dear bros of his son Yale with the utmost friendliness.

    This was because all three of Yales bros were quite out of the ordinary. Linley, George, and Reynolds. Reynolds clan possessed an astonishing amount of power in the OBrien Empires military. Georges clan held tremendous influence within the Yulan Empire, and wasnt much weaker than the Leon clan.

    As for Linley, although his clan was now weak, it was still the clan of the Dragonblood Warriors. And Linleys own potential was limitless.

    Suddenly, the sound of footsteps.

    Milord Chairman, an emissary of the Radiant Church have arrived. A servant said respectfully.

    Hearing the words Radiant Church, the eyes of Yale, George, and Reynolds all lit up, and they turned to look at the servant. Monroe Dawson knew what his son was thinking, and he immediately instructed with a laugh, Let them in.

    Yes.

    A short while later, a Vicar walked in. He said respectfully, Chairman Dawson. His Holiness instructed me to deliver this letter to you. As he spoke, he withdrew from within his clothes a beautifully, lavishly decorated letter.

    The servant immediately accepted the letter, then gave it to Monroe Dawson.

    Monroe Dawson immediately opened the letter. But upon seeing the contents of the letter, his face changed. He said coldly, You can leave now.

    That Vicar bowed slightly, then left.

    Father. What is in the letter? Yale asked urgently. Does it have to do with Third Bro? Reynolds and George all looked hopefully at Monroe Dawson.

    Monroe Dawson nodded.

    The Holy Emperor informs me that the internal deliberations of the Radiant Church have concluded. They will execute Linley in secret. Monroe Dawsons words were like thunder, ringing in the ears of Yale, Reynolds, and George, whose faces immediately turned white. They were stunned for a long moment.

    No, no way.

    Yale was the first to begin shouting. He snatched the letter from his fathers hands, and with shaking hands held it as he began to read. By his side, Reynolds and George both craned their necks to take a look as well. But when the three of them saw the contents, they all turned frantic with fear.

    No!!!

    Yale leapt out of his seat, intending to rush directly out of the hall. Yale! Monroe Dawson frowned, shouting coldly.

    Stop him. Monroe Dawson ordered.

    Yale turned his head to stare at his father. Frantic, he said, Father, I beg you, lead some men to rescue Third Bro. If necessary, the Conglomerate can give up something valuable. I refuse to believe that the Radiant Church wont care whatsoever about our Conglomerate. Father, I beg you.

    Hmph, what do you know? If there really were terms that could be negotiated, the Holy Emperor wouldve started negotiating with me long ago. The grievance which Linley has with the Radiant Church clearly isnt what we thought it was. Otherwise, the Radiant Church wouldnt decide to execute a genius like him. Enough. Men, escort your young master to his room. Let him spend a good period of time calming down.

    Immediately, the guards escorted Yale back to his room. No matter how frantically or how angrily Yale protested, it was of no use.

    Reynolds and George could only maintain their silence.

    They didnt have any special relationship with Monroe Dawson, after all. But in their hearts, they were frantic on Linleys behalf.

    A visitor had arrived at Linleys cell. It was Guillermo.

    Guillermo. Linley looked at Guillermo with some surprise.

    Guillermo had brought with him an extremely lavish meal, and delivered it through the small opening in the cell door.

    Guillermo looked at Linley. He let out a sigh. Linley, I really viewed you very favorably. Butalas. Perhaps it was meant to be, that you couldnt become a member of our Radiant Church. Alright, have a good meal. You wont have many meals left.

    Hearing these words, Linley was stunned.

    Lord Guillermo, what do you mean by saying this? Linley looked at Guillermo.

    Guillermo let out a sigh. In two days, which is to say, January 2nd, the last day of your existence will arrive. Guillermo really did like this young man, Linley. Especially after finding out the reason why Linley attempted to assassinate Clayde, Guillermo felt all the more regretful for how Linleys fate had turned out.

    He couldve had a glorious future, but for the sake of his parents deaths, he was willing to forsake everything in order to gain revenge.

    Although he, Guillermo, would never have acted in such a way, in his heart, he still felt admiration for Linley.

    January 2nd?

    Linleys facial expressions changed several times, but finally he closed his eyes. He already completely understood. Clearly, in two days, he would be put to death.

    Thank you, Lord Guillermo. If it wasnt for you, I wouldve clung to the hope of surviving. Linley laughed calmly.

    Guillermo looked at Linley. With a low sigh, he shook his head, then turned his head, leaving Linley alone in his cell.

    January 2nd. They had to wait until after the Yulan Festival to kill me, eh? Tomorrow will be the Yulan Festival. I believe it will also be the day of Kalan and Alices marriage as well, right? Knowing that he was about to die, Linley somehow felt calmer and more at peace than he ever had before.

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    Book 7, Heaven and Earth Turned Upside Down Chapter 4, A Giant Foot

    The night between year 9999 and year 10000. The snow flew about as the temperature in Fenlai City dropped to an astonishing low. Within a cold cell in the Radiant Temple, Linley was resting against one of the icy stone walls of the cell.

    Linley didnt notice the cold at all.

    I know that I am about to be put to death, but I dont have any ability to resist at all. Linley lowered his head, sighing softly.

    He had made attempts, had tried.

    But this cell was exactly as the Executor had described. It possessed incredible endurance, and even in Dragonform Linley was not able to break the lock or the room in the slightest. All he could do was quietly wait for the sentence which was soon to be carried out.

    The dark night went by quickly, and that great blizzard finally came to an end as well. Both the nobles as well as the commoners were celebrating, in their own ways, the arrival of this 10000th Yulan Festival on this glorious, cloudless day. In particular, the Radiant Temple.

    On this day, in the air above the Radiant Temple, countless beautiful mirages and illusions created by magical formations were on display.

    In the Holy Capital, Fenlai City, today was a day for a sea of celebrations. That massive plaza in front of the Radiant Temple was filled to the brim with people who hailed from all sorts of places. Everyone was calling out in excitement to each other over this 10000th Yulan Festival, and the Radiant Temple organized many lively activities as well.

    Yale, Reynolds, and George were within the third floor of a hotel. They stared at the far-away Radiant Temple Plaza. The plaza was covered densely by people, a veritable sea of people.

    Boss Yale, are we going to go to the wedding ceremony of the Debs clan today? George asked.

    The wedding of Kalan of the Debs clan was on Yulan Day. Today was an extremely propitious day, and there were many families in Fenlai City holding wedding ceremonies on this day. These sorts of weddings would start at noon, and continue until nightfall.

    Yes. Of course. Yale had an ugly look on his face.

    Due to Linleys affairs, Yale, George, and Reynolds were all in low spirits.

    Hmph, Third Bro was too soft-hearted towards this ***** and that punk Kalan. But now, Third Bro is going to be executed, while that ***** and that punk Kalan are going to be enjoying themselves and hold a wedding ceremony. Yale was burning with rage.

    He had never looked kindly upon Alice and Kalan.

    Especially right now, with Linley on the verge of being executed, and himself unable to save him. He had no place to vent his frustrations and anxiety. This only made him now view Alice and Kalan even more unfavorably.

    Right. They want their wedding to go smoothly? In their dreams! Reynolds ground his teeth as well.

    Even George felt a desire to wreck this wedding.

    Yale, George, and Reynolds had all been consumed by worry for Linley for days now. Knowing that Linley was about to die, but not having the ability to rescue him, they couldnt help but think back to all the years they had spent together growing up. They hated themselves all the more for not having the power to save him.

    And right at this time, Alice, who had discarded Linley, was now going to get married to Kalan.

    How could these three just let it slide?

    On Greenleaf Road, the Debs clans manor.

    At noon, one noble or magnate after another arrived at the Debs clans manor. Although after the smuggling case, the Debs clan was no longer one of the topmost clans of the Kingdom of Fenlai, they were still a clan with some influence. At least, in the Kingdom of Fenlai, they could still be ranked amongst the top twenty. Lord Count Juneau has arrived!

    Lord Baron Prey [Pulei] has arrived!

    Nobles, noble ladies, affluent girls, all entered the manor of the Debs clan. The leader of the Debs clan, Bernard, welcomed them all in a very friendly manner. The Debs clans power had shrunk dramatically, but within the Kingdom of Fenlai, they were still able to remain standing on fairly stable footing.

    Lord Duke Bonalt has arrived!

    Hearing the words Duke Bonalt, many nobles turned to look at the door. Even Bernard immediately hurried over to welcome him. Right now, the highest ranking person attending this wedding ceremony would be Duke Bonalt. Last time, at the engagement ceremony, even King Clayde, the ruler of Fenlai, had come. But this time, for the wedding proper, his Majesty did not come.

    Everyone knew the reason why.

    Lord Duke, your attendance brings great honor and joy to our Debs clan. Bernard said humbly.

    Duke Bonalt nodded.

    After the assassination attempt at Linleys manor, the Right Premier Merritt had died. Although Clayde had promoted another important minister to the rank of Right Premier, in terms of influence, there was no way he could compare for now with Merritt, who had been Right Premier for decades.

    Whats more, the Minister of Finance, Patterson, was also dead. Right now, in the entire Kingdom of Fenlai, perhaps the most powerful, influential figure aside from the ruler was this Left Premier, Duke Bonalt.

    Kalan, come and pay your respects to Duke Bonalt. Bernard immediately called out.

    Kalan was dressed very handsomely today. The pure black tailored suit he was wearing made him the most outstanding-looking young man present today. Kalan very modestly bowed in front of Duke Bonalt. Duke Bonalt, welcome to my wedding.

    Congratulations, Kalan. Duke Bonalt said with a casual laugh. But just at this moment

    Young master Yale of the Dawson Conglomerate has arrived!

    When these words rang out, Bernards eyes immediately lit up, and even Duke Bonalt headed over alongside him. These other nobles of Fenlai naturally couldnt compete with the Dawson Conglomerate. The Dawson clan of the Dawson Conglomerate was one of the most powerful clans within the entire Yulan continent.

    Yale, dressed in a sleek black suit.

    Reynolds, dressed in a handsome blue suit.

    George, dressed in a faintly checkered white suit.

    The three walked in, shoulder by shoulder, causing all the watching nobles to stare at them with bright eyes. Generally speaking, magi would have a certain aura about them. This was because magi often entered the meditative state, resulting them being very much in sync with natural elemental essence. That, combined with their powerful spiritual energy, gave them a certain aura.

    In addition, Yale, George, and Reynolds all belonged to ancient clans. Clearly, their refinement and aura could not be matched by the likes of most nobles in Fenlai.

    Young master Yale, welcome! And these two are? Bernard could tell at a single glance that these two definitely werent from any ordinary clans either.

    Yale laughed calmly. These two are my two dear bros from the Ernst Institute.

    Reynolds courteously said, Mr. Bernard, I am from the Dunstan [Dengsitan] clan of the OBrien Empire. You can address me as Reynolds.

    The Dunstan clan?

    Both Bernard and Duke Bonalt were startled. Everyone present with some experience knew of the fame of the Dunstan clan. The Dunstan clan was an extremely powerful clan within the OBrien Empire, a clan which controlled an exceedingly powerful military force.

    Young master Reynolds, our Debs clan warmly welcomes your arrival! Bernard said excitedly.

    The arrival of a young master from the Dunstan clan naturally gained a great deal of face to Bernard. Nearby, Kalan also bowed very courteously. But it was clear that the difference between him and a descendant of one the great clans was extremely large.

    And this? Bernard looked towards George.

    George smiled. Mr. Bernard, I come from the Walsh [Huashi] clan of the Yulan Empire.

    The Walsh clan? The hearts of all the nearby nobles thumped hard. The Walsh clan was an ancient clan with thousands of years of history. In the Yulan Empire, they possessed tremendous influence, and was pretty much on the same level as the Leon clan of Dixie and Delia.

    Young master George, your arrival today brings exceptional honor to our Debs clan. Bernard was extremely humble.

    Both the Walsh clan and the Dunstan clan were extremely powerful clans from the Four Great Empires. They were clans which could influence the internal strategies of their respective empires. Even before the fall, the Debs clan couldnt compare with the likes of these clans, much less the current Debs clan.

    The wedding ceremony of the Debs clan was a very lively affair. Many nobles as well as many young noble ladies wanted to strike up conversations with Yale, George, and Reynolds. In the eyes of those young noble ladies, even if they abandoned the thoughts of becoming a principal wife, if they could become even just a secondary wife to one of those three, their clans would receive countless benefits.

    As for the original center of attention, Kalan, much less attention was now paid to him.

    But there were three people whose attentions were focused on him. Yale, Reynolds, and George.

    Look. Miss Alice and Miss Rowling have arrived. Suddenly, a voice rang out in the hall. Right now, the two female leads had appeared, dressed in beautiful wedding gowns. They entered from a side door, and Kalan immediately went to go welcome them. Very naturally, both Alice and Rowling slipped their arms around Kalans.

    At this time, Yale, Reynolds, and George finally acted.

    Haha, Kalan, these two must be your wives, right? They really are beautiful! Reynolds was the first to laugh and walk over.

    Seeing them walk over, Kalan immediately headed towards them with his two wives. Rowling, Alice, pay your respects to these three young masters. This is young master Reynolds of the Dunstan clan, and this is But halfway through his words, George let out a cry of surprise, shouting out loudly, Alice?! Youre getting married to this Kalan?

    Georges shout was very loud. These words caused the entire hall to fall silent.

    To say something like this at someones wedding ceremony was far too impolite.

    Right, Alice, arent you dating our Third Bro? Reynolds added.

    It was Yales turn to speak. Second Bro, Fourth Bro, you two didnt know this, but this Alice has already broken up with Third Bro. Shes going to get married with this Kalan now.

    She broke up with Third Bro?

    George and Reynolds both shook their heads, sighing.

    Reynolds then immediately said, Alice, since you abandoned our Third Bro to be together with this Kalan fellow, then you definitely will be his principal wife, right? Actually, no. The principal wife is this Miss Rowling. This was already proclaimed at the engagement ceremony. Yale immediately said.

    These two sentences made Alices face turn scarlet, while the look on Kalans face was extremely awkward as well. But not a single person in the entire hall dared to berate Yale, Reynolds, or George for their discourtesy. Given their statuses, who would dare?

    Three young masters, we have to toast our guests. Please excuse us. Kalan forcibly suppressed the rage in his heart and spoke modestly.

    Alright. Reynolds nodded as well.

    Kalan immediately led Rowling and Alice towards other tables. Yale, George, and Reynolds only coldly watched him depart. Thinking about how Linley was probably going to be executed soon, their hearts were filled with even more rage at the injustice of it all.

    Suddenly

    Bam! Bam! Bam!

    A terrifying series of sounds could be heard from outside. It was a low, somber sound that made the earth tremble with each vibration, and all of the utensils in the hall were knocked to the floor.

    Whats going on outside? A nobleman in the hall stood up in surprise.

    Rowling, Alice, stay put. Kalan immediately ran out of the main hall with his father, and many other nobles ran out as well. They wanted to see what exactly was going on outside, for such a huge ruckus to be caused.

    Reynolds, Yale, and George also headed outside, curious.

    But right at this moment

    BAM!

    A giant foot suddenly descended from the heavens, landing directly in the front courtyard of the Debs clans manor. That giant foot just happened to land directly on Kalan and Bernard, who had just entered the front courtyard. The sound of bone splintering could be heard as the two of them, father and son, were immediately smashed into a meaty paste. The ground was stained with their blood.

    That foot was over four meters long, and was covered with thick golden fur.

    Ah! Many people raised their heads to stare at the monster.

    This was an enormous golden-furred ape, at least twenty or thirty meters tall, the size of an eight-floor tall building. This gigantic golden apes eyes were like a pair of giant purple carriage wheels. The giant golden apes body seemed to be brimming with power, causing the very air around it to shudder.

    Violet-Eyed Goldfur Ape! A Saint-level magical beast, the Violet-Eyed Goldfur Ape! Seeing this magical beast, Yale couldnt help but stare at it, his jaw slack.

    That Violet-Eyed Goldfur Ape raised its head, letting out an excited howl, and spoke in the human tongue, Haha, kill, haha, kill them for me! Kill them all! The more you kill, the greater the rewards the King will give you! Haha, kill!

    Bam. Screech!

    Yale, George, and Reynolds could suddenly hear the howls and cries of magical beasts from all directions, as though the entire world had suddenly been filled with them. Suddenly, Yale, George, and Reynolds saw that the entire sky had been filled with countless, innumerable flying magical beasts!

    Dragonhawks! These are Dragonhawks! This Reynolds was stunned and slackjawed as well.

    From far away, an enormous flock of Dragonhawks had appeared, covering the entire sky with their presences. The density of Dragonhawks was so high that there was no way to count their number.

    Suddenly, everyone felt as though the day of the apocalypse had descended upon them. Right now, no one could be bothered to grieve or feel pity for Kalan and Bernard, who had been crushed to a pulp by that giant foot of the Violet-Eyed Goldfur Ape.

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    Book 7, Heaven and Earth Turned Upside Down Chapter 5, Apocalypse Day

    What on earth is going on?

    Yale, Reynolds, and George were all stunned. Just moments ago, they were participating in a wedding banquet, but then all of a sudden, a giant Violet-Eyed Goldfur Ape had dropped out of the skies, apparently with a huge host of magical beasts behind him. That incredibly supermassive flock of Dragonhawks in the sky was terrifying to behold.

    Not only were the three bros stunned; all of the people within the city of Fenlai were stunned.

    Get out, now! Yale immediately shouted.

    Yale, George, and Reynolds hurriedly fled from the Debs clans manor. Fortunately, the Violet-Eyed Goldfur Ape didnt pay any attention to the three of them, because there were simply too many people running about in Fenlai City. Someone worthy of the Violet-Eyed Goldfur Ape noticing would have to be at least a combatant of the ninth rank or a Saint-level combatant.

    Young master. The vast majority of the guards of the Dawson Conglomerate had undergone training in the Mountain Range of Magical Beasts, and so were able to maintain their calm despite seeing that vast number of magical beasts descend upon them.

    Quick, to my father!

    Yale immediately shouted.

    Escorted by the Dawson Conglomerate bodyguards, Yale, Reynolds, and George quickly rushed back to the Dawson Conglomerates headquarters. On the way back, Yale noticed that there were a huge number of flying magical beasts already within the city of Fenlai. Not only were there Dragonhawks, there were also Winged Pegasi.

    There were also magical beasts of the seventh rank such as Thunderwing Pegasi and Blue-eyed Thunderhawks, and magical beasts of the eighth rank such as Golden Sunhawks as well as various giant dragons.

    Both the skies and the streets of Fenlai City were covered with massive magical beasts. The apocalypse had descended onto Fenlai City, and there was no way to fend it off. Even the weakest of the giant flying dragons was a magical beast of the eighth rank. Over a hundred giant flying dragons had come to attack. Who could stop them?

    Even the Eight Ace Regiments of the Radiant Temple would see their numbers cut in half from a single combined fiery blast from those hundred plus dragons.

    Apocalypse. Apocalypse!

    The entire Fenlai City had already sunken into a mass of fires and floods. But the dwellers of Fenlai City didnt know that these magical beasts made up only a fraction of the total number comingbecause the magical beasts on the ground far outnumbered the flying beasts. But in terms of speed, of course the flying magical beasts were much faster and had arrived first.

    Thus, the flying magical beasts had led the attack as the vanguard.

    .

    The soldiers standing on the walls of Fenlai City were all stunned. This was the 10000th anniversary of the Yulan Festival. Just earlier, during lunch, they had all celebrated by drinking alcohol, but now, all they could see were endless numbers of magical beasts. And in front of them

    Magical beasts. So many. So many. Those soldiers were all speechless.

    The earth was shaking. Outside the city of Fenlai, an army of hundreds of thousands of Windwolves were charging towards the city at high speed. Just the very sight of those hundreds of thousands of Windwolves charging at them in masse was enough to freeze the blood of the watchers.

    Where are the magi?! Magi!

    Magicannons! Load the magicannons!

    The army officers all began shouting loudly, trying to do their best to get their soldiers ready. In reality, they also knew that struggling was hopeless, because a huge number of winged magical beasts had already descended within the heart of Fenlai City.

    Captain, what is that? Suddenly, a soldier stared speechlessly at the skies.

    The captain looked in that direction as well, and saw that up in the air, there was an enormous magical beast that was speeding towards them. This magical beast had no wings at all, but it sliced through the air as it flew towards them at astonishing speed.

    Flying in the air. This isthis is a Saint-level magical beast. A Saint-level magical beast!

    That captain now understood that there really was no chance at all.

    Groaaaaaaaaaaaaaawr!

    At the same time, far away from Fenlai City, a terrifying roar could be heard. A huge form passed through the horde of Windwolves at high speed, moving so fast that it was at least ten times speedier than the Windwolves. It probably wasnt much slower than the Saint-level beast flying in the air.

    This was an enormous beast, at least thirty meters tall. Physically, it looked exactly like an enormous lion, except its eyes were bloody red!

    A magus on the walls of Fenlai City screamed, Saint-level magical beast, Bloody-eyed Maned Lion! Heavens, another Saint-level magical beast! Its a Bloody-eyed Maned Lion! Amongst behemoth-type monsters, only the Golden Behemoth is a match for it!

    Everyone was stunned.

    There was no way they could match it in power.

    Haha! Bloody, why are you, a Saint-level magical beast, running on the ground? The giant beast flying in the air spoke with words that sounded like booming thunder.

    Quite a few soldiers below raised their heads to look up.

    Its speaking in human tongues! So its true that Saint-level magical beasts can speak in human tongues! This was the first time anyone present had ever personally encountered a Saint-level magical beast, much less two of them! By now, they could tell what the magical beast in the air looked like.

    The body of Saint-level magical beast above was obsidian black, and it looked like a dragon, but without wings.

    Saint-level magical beast, Tyrant Wyrm! A hegemon amongst dragons! Another magus cried out in terror.

    Dragons were primarily divided into two types. The first type was the winged dragons, such as the eighth-ranked Emerald Dragons and Fire Dragons, or the ninth-ranked Silver Dragons, Black Dragons, and Frost Dragons, or the Saint-level Gold Dragons, Prismatic Dragons, and Bloodgem Dragons.

    The other type was the wingless dragons, such as the seventh-ranked Velocidragons, the ninth ranked Armored Razorback Wyrms and Stegowyrms, or the Saint-level Thunder Lizards, Tyrant Wyrms, and Triceratops Wyrms.

    The main difference between winged dragons and wingless dragons lay in the power of their bodies.

    The wingless dragons possessed immense power within their bodies. The Armored Razorback Wyrms, the Stegowyrms, the Thunder Lizards, and the Tyrant Wyrms all possessed incredibly durable bodies that were somewhat stronger than winged dragons of the same rank.

    Hmph, enough chitchat. Lets compete and see who can kill the most. The Bloody-eyed Maned Lions terrible voice growled out, shaking the earth with its echoes.

    Fine! The Tyrant Wyrm roared in response.

    Instantly, that enormous, hundred-meter plus body of the Tyrant Wyrm descended from the heavens, aiming directly at the city walls. The walls of Fenlai City were extremely sturdy, and were covered with countless powerful magical formations. But because there were too many flying magical beasts present, there was no way to activate the magical barriers without interference.

    Do you think you can run faster than me? The Bloody-eyed Maned Lion roared angrily as well, increase its speed still further.

    These two terrifying massive beasts charged towards the city, one from the air, another from the ground. The walls protecting Fenlai City were over ten meters thick. Walls that thick were definitely capable of defending against enemy armies, but facing two such terrifying magical beasts

    After all, Tyrant Wyrms and Bloody-eyed Maned Lions could only be matched by peak-stage Saint-level human combatants!

    Bam!

    At virtually the exact same instant, the Tyrant Worm and the Bloody-eyed Maned Lion slammed into the wall. Under the attack of these two Saint-level massive magical beasts, the ten-meter thick wall was only able to serve as a slight, momentary impediment. And then, in the next heartbeat, the section of the walls blocking them collapsed entirely.

    Boom!

    Those two parts of the wall exploded, sending rubble flying everywhere. The rubble alone killed many people.

    Growwwwwwwr!

    The Bloody-eyed Maned Lion and the Tyrant Wyrm excitedly charged towards the heart of Fenlai City. Given their astonishing speed, most people would totally be unable to dodge out of the way of their charge. Their massive weight and the force of each step would most likely heavily injure even a warrior of the ninth rank. A warrior of the eighth rank would die from being stepped on, no question at all.

    Hoooooowl!

    Hundreds of thousands of Windwolves charged forward, like the boundless waves of the sea, charging through the openings created by the two Saint-level magical beasts. Other Windwolves just leapt directly into the air, bypassing the wall entirely. Windwolves possessed incredible leaping abilities, after all, and were able to leap 20-30 meters in a bound. These walls were totally useless in stopping them.

    Hundreds of thousands of Windwolves had entered Fenlai City

    Rumble, rumble, rumble.

    The earth continued to shake with thunder-like galloping sounds. Behind the Windwolves were countless numbers of different types of land-based magical creatures. There were Mastodons and other creatures far more terrifying that Windwolves. Those soldiers who had been lucky enough to survive, staring at that massive flood of magical beasts, knew true despair.

    The Holy Capital is finished. Staring off at into the distance, a soldier hiding in a corner of the walls said in despair.

    Crunch.

    A Windwolf suddenly appeared next to him and bit his head off in a single bite.



    A cell in the ninth floor of the Radiant Temple.

    What is going on? Linley climbed to his feet. He could feel the ground shaking and hear the thunderous roars, howls, as well as screams of misery from outside. Having stayed so long within the Mountain Range of Magical Beasts, Linley could tell just from listening to the sounds what sorts of magical beasts had arrived.

    Why are there so many magical beasts here? They seem to be everywhere. Linley was totally amazed.

    Boom!

    A terrifyingly powerful force struck against the Radiant Temple. All the walls of the Radiant Temple suddenly began to glow with a dim light. Despite having received such a tremendous blow, the Radiant Temple had managed to withstand it.

    This Radiant Temples defense is really something. A deep, thick voice growled from outside. The power and strength of that voice was such that even in his cell, Linley could clearly hear each word.

    Someone is attacking the Radiant Temple?

    Linley found it somewhat hard to believe. The Holy Union was one of the six major powers, and the Radiant Church had existed for millennia. In all that time, no one had ever dared to attack the Radiant Temple. But given the attack just then, as well as that loud voice, someone had definitely just attacked the Radiant Temple.

    KING!

    Suddenly, in unison, several rough voices rang out loudly. There was definitely more than one loud voice!

    Stop! An angry bellow.

    Thats the Holy Emperor. Linley could clearly tell it was him, but right after the Holy Emperors voice rang out, there was a.

    BAM!

    A terrifyingly powerful force descended upon the Radiant Temple, causing the entire Radiant Temple to shake violently. The light shining from the myriad complicated magical patterns covering the Radiant Temple began to flicker and shudder, while on the walls of the Temple, cracks began to emerge.

    How terrifying. Doehring Cowart sighed in amazement. A single attack was enough to nearly collapse the entire Radiant Temple.

    BAM!

    Yet another terrifying strike. This time, even the giant magical formation covering the Radiant Temple, the Glory of the Radiant Sovereign, wasnt able to withstand it. With an exploding sound, the Radiant Temple split open at the middle, and the top eight floors of the Radiant Temple collapsed.

    The protective magical formation was destroyed. Linley could feel his cell beginning to shift about, as if it were sliding down.

    Linley was both amazed and overjoyed. Before this, the cell walls were extremely sturdy, because any force used against it would be absorbed by the entire magical formation. But now, the magical formation itself had been destroyed! Linleys hands transformed into a pair of draconic claws, and he immediately smashed a giant hole into the walls with five or six punches.

    Linley immediately burst out from within the hole he had just created.

    Bloodviolet Godsword! When Linley had been seized, the Bloodviolet Godsword had been taken from him by the Radiant Church. But since the Bloodviolet Godsword had already been personalized and bound by Linley long ago, with a mental command by Linley, it began to fly towards his direction, arriving in Linleys hands shortly afterwards.

    By now, the Radiant Temple was in a state of chaos. No one could be bothered to worry about Linley.

    With a tap of the foot, Linley sent himself leaping down into the plaza below. Right now, the Radiant Temple Plaza was littered with corpses. Far too many had just died. There were many people engaged in battle against magical beasts as well.

    So many people.

    Linley was totally stunned.

    The skies were filled with countless types of flying magical beasts Dragonhawks, Bluewind Hawks, Winged Pegasi, Thunderwing Pegasi, Emerald Dragons, Fire Dragons, Black Dragonsall sorts of dragons. The sight of these creatures blocking out the sky with their mass was enough to freeze anyones heart.

    And the numbers of magical beasts on the ground were even more astonishing.

    Is that?

    Linley stared in the direction of the Radiant Temple. In the air directly above it, there were over ten enormous magical beasts.

    A Savage WorldbearBloody-eyed Maned LionElectrobolt PantherThunderwing White TigerThunder LizardTyrant Wyrm Linley saw one legendary Saint-level magical beast after another, all hovering in the air above the Radiant Temple. He was totally stupefied at the number of Saint-level magical beasts that had just appeared.

    Whats more, the person leading these Saint-level magical beasts seemed to be a human.

    He was a very devilish looking young man, wearing a dim gold robe, with a strange slit-like scar on his forehead. This devilish young man was coldly, calmly looking at Heidens and Heidens forces. Heidens, Mr. Fallen Leaf, and five other Saint-level human combatants were all standing in mid-air, staring back at the young man. Clearly, the Radiant Churchs side was in very bad shape.

    You Heidens and the other humans were furious.

    I really am so sorry for disturbing you on your Yulan Festival, but I must inform you that your Radiant Church needs to go find another place to be your Holy Capital. The devilish young man said calmly.

    Linley could clearly hear these words, and he couldnt help but be secretly shocked at how terrifying this young man was.

    Boss, boss! Linley suddenly heard Bebes voice ringing out in his mind. Linley could sense Bebes location, and he couldnt help but turn to look at him. He saw a black blur pass through the massed throngs of people and magical beasts. Very shortly afterwards, the blur arrived, and with a leap it threw itself directly into Linleys arms.

    Bebe. Linley felt extremely moved.

    Boss. In Linleys arms, Bebe was also so moved that his little eyes turned moist.

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    Book 7, Heaven and Earth Turned Upside Down Chapter 6, Deity-Level Combatant

    There were magical beasts both inside and outside of Fenlai City. Countless numbers of magical beasts. This city which had just been celebrating the 10000th Yulan Festival now found itself having run into the day of Apocalypse. Deaths were happening constantly, and the population of this Holy Capital, Fenlai City, was dropping at a terrifying rate.

    Both the higher ups of the Radiant Temple as well as the commoners were all fleeing for their lives from the magical beasts.

    Quick, quick, stop dawdling!

    Duke Bonalt roared furiously. Right now, Duke Bonalt didnt give a damn about his king. He only led his own family out of his Dukes manor, along with ten of his most powerful guards, immediately fleeing towards the outside of the city. The only thing he had on him was a few magicrystal cards.

    They were fleeing for their lives!

    Father, lets go rescue Nessa [Nisha], pleaded Duke Bonalts son Albert [Aibote].

    You bastard, if you want to live, then follow me! Duke Bonalt howled furiously. Lets go!

    Duke Bonalt paid no more attention to his son, and immediately led his wife and his other children out. As for Albert, he hesitated there for a moment, then ground his teeth and pulled out his sword as he ran in the other direction.

    You ungrateful whelp! Duke Bonalt swore, but in his heart, he was extremely grieved.

    But Duke Bonalt knew very well that right now, Fenlai City was covered with magical beasts. Magical beasts of the seventh rank could appear at any time, and even magical beasts of the eighth rank and ninth rank were not rare. Right now, if they didnt immediately flee the city, they wouldnt have a chance at surviving.

    Son, forgive your father. Duke Bonalt said to himself, while at the same time, he shouted at his guardsmen. Quick, lets leave Fenlai City! Once weve reached safety, each person will receive 30,000 gold coins! At a time like this, Duke Bonalt was not going to be stingy.

    Yes, Lord Duke! The guardsmen exulted. 30,000 gold coins was more than enough for them to live out their lives carefree.

    But after travelling just two or three kilometers, they had already encountered and killed two magical beasts of the seventh rank, five magical beasts of the sixth rank, and three magical beasts of the fifth rank.

    Grooooowl!

    A ten-meter high black bear began to run at them from high speed from far away, each step causing the earth to shake. Seeing the black bear, all of the faces of the guardsmen turned white, and Duke Bonalt shouted loudly, Quickly, flee! Thats a Violet Tattooed Bear! Quickly!

    An adult Violet Tattooed Bear was generally a magical beast of the ninth rank.

    The Saint-level Violet Tattooed Bear which Linley had encountered in the Foggy Valley within the Mountain Range of Magical Beasts was a particularly strong representative of its kind.

    Groooowl! The Violet Tattooed Bear clearly had its eyes set on Duke Bonalts group, and it continued running towards them, causing both the earth and the hearts of Duke Bonalts group to shake. The Violet Tattooed Bear was running in a totally direct line towards them. Anything which got in its way was smashed.

    Bam! With a wave of its arm, a three story high building was disintegrated, showering Duke Bonalts group with rubble.

    Smash! A piece of rubble nearly half the size of a man came smashing down on one of the young daughters of Duke Bonalt. The pretty, delicate head of that girl was instantly transformed into a pile of mud-like meat paste, as blood and brain matter splattered across the stone and across the ground.

    Duke Bonalt and his men didnt even have the chance to be angry or to be heartbroken, because immediately afterwards, the Violet Tattooed Bear slammed down its huge paws upon one of the guards, turning him into nothing more than ground meat.

    Ah! Duke Bonalt suddenly realized that a giant foot was coming for him, and he frantically tried to roll away.

    WHAP!

    The Violet Tattooed Bear stepped on Duke Bonalt, killing him on the spot. If someone as weak as Duke Bonalt would have been able to avoid the attack of a Violet Tattooed Bear, then the Violet Tattooed Bear wouldnt have been worthy of being classified as a magical beast of the ninth rank.

    Grooooooowl! The Violet Tattooed Bear raised its head and roared, beating its chest with excitement, before turning and heading in a different direction to find more prey.

    .

    Crushed to death. Swiped to death. Slapped to death. Bitten to death. This was extremely common and normal, now. Regardless of whether they were nobles or commoners, right now in Fenlai City, life was a very fragile thing. And so, one noble and commoner after another died.

    Fenlai City was a scene of utter catastrophe.

    And the place where the slaughter was the most ferociouswas the area around the Radiant Temple.

    On the massive plaza in front of the Radiant Temple, the mighty Knights of the Radiant Temple as well as the Executors of the Ecclesiastical Tribunal were engaged in ferocious battle against the magical beasts. The defense here was the stiffest, and so even more magical beasts congregated here as well.

    Linley and Bebe were in a corner of the Radiant Temple Plaza, but the two of them were very safe. This was because, given their current strength, they had nothing to fear as long as a Saint-level combatant didnt come attack them.

    And right now, all the Saint-level combatants were in the skies above the Radiant Temple.

    Boss, theres so many Saint-level magical beasts. Bebes voice rang out in Linleys mind.

    Linley looked up again at the Saint-level magical beasts in the air above the Radiant Temple. Linley hadnt expected that at a critical moment such as this, the Radiant Church was able to mobilize seven Saint-level combatants within Fenlai City.

    The Saint-level combatants which the Radiant Church officially acknowledges having can be counted on one hand. In truth, it has many powerful combatants lying hidden. This is just the Holy Capital, yet they already have seven Saint-level combatants. Most likely the total number of Saint-level combatants within the Holy Union is a good deal higher.

    Linley finally had an idea of what the highest levels of power within the continent were like.

    The aura of a Saint-level combatant was enough to cause dread in lesser individuals. Any of the seven Saint-level humans in the air above could easily kill Linley, as though Linley were nothing but an ant. But right now, those seven Saint-level humans were at a definite disadvantage!

    Magical beasts were naturally more powerful than humans.

    For ordinary magical beasts, immediately upon reaching the Saint-level, despite being early-stage Saint-level magical beasts, generally only middle-stage Saint-level human combatants would be a match for them. For those particularly powerful magical beasts which reached the Saint-level, such as an Armored Razorback Wyrm, or a Tyrant Wyrm, or a Nine-Headed Serpent Emperorimmediately upon reaching the Saint-level, they could only be matched by a peak-stage human Saint-level combatant.

    And right now

    Over ten Saint-level magical beasts stood in mid-air, and amongst them were a Bloody-eyed Maned Lion, a Tyrant Wyrm, a Violet-Eyed Goldfur Ape, and other incredibly strong Saint-level magical beasts. Any one of them was capable of fighting with the Holy Emperor head to head.

    What was even more amazing was that in front of these magical beasts, there was that devilish young man.

    Are you a human, or are you? Heidens stared at that devilish young man.

    The devilish young man glanced coldly at Heidens. A human? How could I be a pathetic human? Humans are nothing more than food to us magical beasts! The devilish young mans words were loaded with absolute contempt. Even when looking at Heidens, he was filled with nothing but utter contempt.

    Haha, if our almighty King wished to kill you, it would be as easy as flipping over his hands. Hes giving you guys face. Youd best accept it. Haha That Violet-Eyed Goldfur Ape shouted loudly with laughter.

    The expression on Heidens face changed dramatically, and so did the faces of the six Saint-level combatants behind him.

    A magical beast that could take human form. What sort of power was this?

    Could it be that yet another Deity-level combatant has appeared on the Yulan continent? An invincible entity? Heidens felt extremely sour. In the past, there had only been three individuals who had stood at the very peak of power in the Yulan continent; the War God of the OBrien Empire, the High Priest of the Yulan Empire, and the King of the Forest of Darkness.

    Heidens didnt imagine that the Mountain Range of Magical Beasts would suddenly produce its own King, who was able to take human form as well.

    Broke through the Saint-level to reach the Deity-level. A Deity-level magical beast. This Heidens knew very well how terrifying a Deity-level magical beast was. To this King, killing these seven human Saint-level combatants would be like childs play.

    Heidens instantly made his decision

    They had to retreat!

    Right now, preserving as much power as remained to the Radiant Church was the most important thing of all. If it lost seven Saint-level combatants, the Radiant Churchs power would drop by at least a large half, and its status would drop as well.

    A Deity-level magical beast. How could a Deity-level magical beast appear out of nowhere? Heidens cursed to himself. He had no idea that this Deity-level magical beast had been accidentally released by Linley from within the Foggy Valley. And as it just so happened, when this Deity-level magical beast had implemented the plan he had been formulating for over half a year, he had accidentally saved Linley.

    Fate truly was a strange thing.

    Mighty King of Magical Beasts, I am the Holy Emperor Heidens. Might I ask what you wish of me? Heidens decided to submit.

    The devilish young man smiled and nodded. Your name is Heidens? Very well. What you need to do is lead your people and flee to the north. The magical beasts of my Mountain Range of Magical Beasts will also continue to expand to the north. When the day comes that my magical beasts feel they have enough territory, they will stop expanding.

    Heidens heart was filled with fury.

    What sort of offer was this?

    When they felt they had enough territory, they would stop expanding?

    Hmph, dont worry. We wont take over all of the territory belonging to your Holy Union. At most, well take half. Rightas of right now, the Holy Capital of the Cult of Shadows has been destroyed by us as well. The devilish young man said casually.

    The Holy Capital of the Cult of Shadows? Heidens and the other six Saint-level combatants were all startled.

    Could it be that the magical beasts of the Mountain Range of Magical Beasts had launched simultaneous attacks against both the Radiant Church as well as the Cult of Shadows? This was too insane! They knew that the magical beasts in the Mountain Range of Magical Beasts were quite numerous, and there were quite a few Saint-level magical beasts there as well. But they hadnt imagined there would be enough to launch simultaneous assaults against two major powers.

    You can beat it now. Oh, and theres one more thing I can tell you. My nameis Dylin [Dilin]. The devilish young man said casually.

    Hearing the conversation going on up above, Linley was totally stunned. Clearly, this horde of magical beasts wasnt just attacking Fenlai City; it was attacking the entirety of both the Holy Union and the Dark Alliance. And judging from what the devilish young man was saying

    They intended to take over half of the territory of both the Holy Union and the Dark Alliance!

    Then it seems the twelve kingdoms and thirty two duchies to the west of the Mountain Range of Magical Beasts are going to plunge into disaster. Linley felt terrified.

    The King of the Mountain Range of Magical Beasts, Dylin?

    Linley firmly imprinted this name, Dylin, into his memory. After having quietly listened for a while, Linley stealthily made his way through the crowds and departed, heading to his own residence at high speed. This was because he had left a number of things back at his manor.

    Hoooowl! A powerfully built Windwolf noticed Linley and immediately lunged at him.

    Swish!

    A flash of violet light. Linley didnt even pause or slow down, but that powerful Windwolf suddenly split in half, staining the ground with its blood. On the road back to his manor, Linley saw that the streets had become avenues of death and destruction. There were magical beasts everywhere.

    But by the time Linley reached the intersection between the Fragrant Pavilion Road and the Greenleaf Road, Linley saw a squad of troops numbering thirty-something strong. Wherever this squad went, the magical beasts were unable to block them.

    Boss Yale?

    Linley suddenly saw that Yale was bound on the back of a powerful warhorse. Second Bro and Fourth Bro are here as well. Only, they are riding their horses.

    Father, let me go, let me go! Let me go save Third Bro! The Radiant Temple has already been demolished. This is our best chance to save him! Tied up and bound, Yale continued to shout loudly from his position on the back of the warhorse. The person actually riding the warhorse was an extremely powerful looking red-haired man.

    The feeling he gave Linley was that he wasnt weaker than Kaiser at all.

    Shut your mouth. Riding in the center of this convoy was an extremely fat man, who was wielding a giant battleaxe in his hands. It danced like a vicious blur in his hands, clearly possessing tremendous power.

    Father? Is that the Chairman of the Dawson Conglomerate? Linley secretly mused.

    With a few leaps, Linley reached the convoy in seconds.

    Boss Yale, Reynolds, George! Linley shouted loudly.

    Yale, who was in the middle of shouting, was startled, and he couldnt help but turn to look. Reynolds and George, who had been maintaining their silence while riding, turned to look as well. Seeing the blood-splattered Linley, and that familiar-looking little Shadowmouse, Bebe, on his shoulders, the eyes of all three of them turned instantly red.

    Third Bro!

    All three of them cried out in joyful unison.

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    Book 7, Heaven and Earth Turned Upside Down Chapter 7, Fleeing in Panic

    When the Chairman of the Dawson Conglomerate, Monroe Dawson, saw what was going on, he immediately ordered, Halt!

    In unison, all of the riders immediately pulled sharply on their horses reins. The horses rose high in the air on their hooves, then came down and halted.

    Release the young master. Monroe Dawson instructed. The red-haired warrior of the ninth rank in charge of Yales protection and escort waved his hands, and the ropes covering Yale instantly split apart. Yale immediately jumped down from the horse. As for George and Reynolds, they had jumped down long ago already.

    Third Bro, are you okay? Reynolds was so excited that his eyes were red.

    Third Bro, this is wonderful! I knew you would be fine! Yale said excitedly.

    George didnt say anything at all, just thumping Linley on the chest.

    Third Bro, lets go. Leave Fenlai City with us. Yale immediately said, and Monroe Dawson also spoke out now. This would be Linley, right? Come along with us. As long as we arent attacked by a Saint-level combatant, our safety should not be a problem at all.

    Monroe Dawson desired very much to have Linley be a member of the Dawson Conglomerate.

    What the Dawson Conglomerate lacked the most was Saint-level combatants!

    No need. I have some affairs to settle. Boss Yale, Second Bro, Fourth Bro, you leave first. Linley shook his head.

    Third Bro, are you actually going to? Yale shouted in shock. Yale already guessed at what Linley was planning.

    Linley nodded. Right.

    Clayde. Had to die!

    Last time, he failed because of the Saint-level Fateguard, but Linley believed that, given it was already extremely rare for a ruler of a kingdom to possess a single Fateguard, there was no way that Clayde could be in possession of a second one. Right now, the Saint-level combatants of the Radiant Temple were all focused on saving their own skins. It was highly unlikely that they would care about protecting a king at this point.

    Boss Yale, you can leave now. Ill go find you all later. Linley said.

    Theres too many magical beasts here this time. Im afraid that the Ernst Institute is going to be attacked as well, given its proximity to Fenlai City. We wont be heading back to the Institute. After reaching a safe location, both Reynolds and George plan to go back to their own empires. As for meIll follow my father for now. Yale replied. George and Reynolds both nodded.

    Good. Then in the future, Ill go looking for you all. Boss Yale. Second Bro. Fourth Bro. Farewell. Linley stared longingly at his three good bros, nodded heavily a single time, then turned and leapt in the opposite direction at high speed, travelling over a hundred meters in three steps.

    Yale, Reynolds, and George all understood that seeing this Third Bro of theirs again in the future would be quite difficult.

    The three of them immediately mounted their horses. Go!

    The Dawson Conglomerates convoy headed out once more.

    This day, countless clans within the city of Fenlai were on the brink of annihilation, and the Debs clan was no exception. The clan leader, Bernard, had been crushed to death by the Violet-Eyed Goldfur Apes foot, along with the successor, Kalan. The other clan members didnt have any time to consider who the next clan leader should be, because immediately afterwards, they suffered an even greater loss. Magical beasts began attacking the Debs clans manor.

    Guards, servants, maids, clan membersthey all died, one after the other. The people of the Debs clan all went wild, grabbing what valuables they could get their hands on and fleeing in all directions. By now, nobody would think about helping others.

    Big sister Alice, what should we do? Rowling was stunned.

    Alice was stunned at first as well, but now she recovered. Come with me. Alice immediately shouted. Alice was a magus of the fourth rank, after all, while Rowling was a warrior of the fourth rank. Considering their ages, this was actually quite impressive. But in a situation where magical beasts of the fifth rank were everywhere, they didnt have the ability to resist at all.

    Leading Rowling, Alice rushed into Kalans room and grabbed two magicrystal cards from a drawer.

    Little sister Rowling, each of these two magicrystal cards have a hundred thousand gold coins in them. Theyll be enough for us to survive on. We can go now. Alice handed Rowling one of the magicrystal cards, then they rushed out of the manor together. One of them was a magus, the other was a warrior.

    They were in fairly good physical condition, and were able to run quite agilely.

    Save me! Ah!

    A maid frantically ran past Alice and Rowling, while behind her a Windwolf was in hot pursuit. The Windwolf viciously charged directly to her, then snapped directly at her throat. Staring at Alice and Rowling, the maids eyes were filled with the desire to keep living. But then, her eyes grew dim and faded.

    Rowling stood there, staring stupidly at the spectacle.

    Hurry, lets go!

    Alice pulled at Rowlings hands. To try and be benevolent right now was to court certain death. Right now, even combatants of the ninth rank didnt dare to be too self-sacrificing, much less them. In the city of Fenlai, there was currently more than ten Saint-level combatants, and nearly a hundred magical beasts of the ninth rank.

    The lower ranked magical beasts were even more plentiful, especially the fifth and sixth ranked magical beasts such as the horde of Windwolves, which numbered in the hundreds of thousands alone. There were only a million or so denizens in Fenlai City to begin with, and most of them only possessed strength at the first or second rank. They had no chance of fighting back.

    Rip! Alice and Rowling, these two weak girls, ripped off the dress part of their wedding gowns, so as to allow themselves to run faster.

    Big sister Alice, there are magical beasts up ahead. Rowling suddenly called out.

    This way. Alice pulled Rowling by the hand, rushing towards a small alleyway.

    But after crossing through the alleyway, they saw that the other side also had magical beasts. Alice and Rowling were forced to stay in the middle of the alley, between two manors. But suddenly, from the other side of the alley, a Vampiric Iron Bull charged towards them.

    Lets go! Alice pulled strongly at Rowlings hands, and they rushed out of the alleyway. They ignored the magical beasts up ahead. There were many people up ahead as well, after all. Those magical beasts might not necessarily target the two of them. They continued to charge forward as frantically as they could.

    Their breaths were hoarse and ragged. This life and death juncture had increased their anxiety to the highest level.

    Howl! Howl! Suddenly, from behind them, over ten Windwolves suddenly charged forward at high speed. Windwolves were simply too fast, possessing more than double the speed of Alice and Rowling. Very soon, the ten Windwolves would catch up to themand at the same time, up in front of Alice and Rowling, an enormous Landwyrm appeared.

    The Landwyrm was large enough that just by standing there, it blocked off almost half of the Greenleaf Road. And with that draconic tailthere was nowhere for Alice and Rowling to flee.

    Big sister Alice Rowling felt somewhat hopeless.

    Alice looked at that enormous, two-story tall Landwyrm, then at the ravening pack of Windwolves charging in their direction. She couldnt think of any way to escape at all.

    Am I going to die? Alice couldnt help but tightly embrace Rowling. At this moment, she too felt that all hope was lost. From behind, the ten Windwolves were about to arrive, their white fangs gleaming with a cold light

    A beautiful flash of violet light.

    The heads of the ten Windwolves instantly flew apart. A human figure descended from the heavens, then charged directly towards that enormous Landwyrm.

    That is Alice and Rowling stared stupidly at the person who had suddenly saved them.

    Alice could clearly see who it was.

    A long, long time ago, something like this happened as well. A lost look in her eyes, Alice stared at that figure. It was Linley. In truth, Linleys own residence was located right across the street from the Debs clans manor, and right now, Alice and Rowling were only a few dozen meters away from Linleys manor.

    Linley wouldnt just watch someone die without helping, after all.

    Haaaargh!

    Twisting his waist, Linley applied power to his legs, kicking out forcefully like the snapping of a whip. Like an iron whip, Linleys leg snapped out, piercing through the air with a shriek as it landed against the skull of the Landwyrm.

    And as this was happening, Linleys legs suddenly became covered with black scales.

    Demidragon form!

    Bam!

    This kick was simply too fast. Caught offguard, the Landwyrm was unable to react, and its skull exploded from the force of this blow. The enormous body of the Landwyrm collapsed, slumping to the ground.

    Linley landed on the ground. Rowling and Alice, watching all of this, were somewhat stunned.

    Bigbig brother Linley Alice said softly.

    Linley turned to look at them, a frown appearing on his face. Linley didnt have the spare time to lead these two girls around, but if Alice and Rowling were to be here by themselves, they would definitely die. But then, Linley suddenly saw a squad of knights charge over at high speed. Within this squad of knights was an old man riding a handsome stallion. It was Managing Director Maia of the Proulx Gallery.

    Under this assault by the magical beasts, the collections within the Proulx Gallery were essentially finished. Director Maia was only able to collect the most important pieces within his interspatial ring of holding.

    These interspatial rings were extremely valuable and rare. Even Director Maia only had one because his clan had passed one down.

    Director Maia. Linley shouted loudly.

    Seeing Linley, Director Maia was extremely excited. Master Linley, you are here! The people Director Maia admired the most were those master-level sculptors, so naturally, Director Maia greatly admired Linley, this young man who was able to so easily carve out a sculpture that was almost on the same level as Proulx and Hope Jensen.

    There were actually very few people who knew about Linleys attempted assassination of King Clayde. In the outside world, the story was that a demon had attempted to kill King Clayde. Naturally, Director Maia didnt know the truth.

    Master Linley, come along with us. Director Maia was very confident.

    The martial force of the Proulx Gallery was quite high. As long as they werent attacked by a Saint-level magical beast, they definitely wouldnt find surviving to be a problem.

    Director Maia, no need. But I hope you can help me. These two girls have some ties to me, and I hope you can take them to a safe location. Linley instructed.

    No problem. But Master Linley, Fenlai City is not safe right now. Director Maia hurriedly said.

    No need. I have affairs to settle. I entrust these two girls to you. After he spoke, Linley immediately disappeared into his manor. Alice and Rowling exchanged glances, and then immediately were ordered by Director Maia to mount a horse and integrate into the convoy.

    Heactually didnt say a single word to me. Alice suddenly felt a little heartsick.

    The sound of hoof steps unabated. Director Maias convoy, along with Alice and Rowling, departed.

    Only now did Linley emerge from his manor, bearing a black parcel on his shoulders. This parcel contained several magicrystal cards, some of the remaining Bloodrupture poison powder, and Blueheart Grass.

    Bebe, now we head to the palace.

    Boss, lets go have ourselves a slaughter. Bebe was excited as well.

    Linley immediately led Bebe and moved at high speed towards the palace.

    Quite a few people had already fled, but Clayde had gone into the royal treasury instead. How could Clayde abandon the riches of the royal clan which had been accumulated for countless years? The wealth of a royal clan was an incredibly large figure.

    The Debs clan, at its prime, was worth perhaps a hundred million gold coins.

    But a corrupt major official such as Duke Patterson had also managed to accumulate around a hundred million gold coins. As for the wealth stored within the palace treasury, that was worth far more.

    Within the treasury.

    This is the wealth that has been accumulated by countless generations of rulers of Fenlai over thousands of years. Staring at the treasures within the treasury, Clayde didnt have too much time to ponder. He grabbed the most valuable items and directly absorbed them into his interspatial ring. As a king, Clayde had been lucky enough to procure an interspatial ring as well.

    And these 32 magicrystal cards. Clayde looked at the magicrystal cards in his hands.

    These 32 magicrystal cards were all un-bound, and they represented thousands of years of wealth that had been accumulated by the kingdom. Each card contained within it a hundred million gold coins. The 32 magicrystal cards, in total, represented a wealth of 3.2 billion gold coins. This was a terrifying sum. Perhaps even some of the major clans of the Four Great Empires didnt have such a large sum of gold.

    A popular saying was that the easiest way to make money was to become a king. The wealth that had been accumulated by kings over thousands of years was naturally astonishingly high.

    The capital, Fenlai City, is finished. Clayde turned to give the remaining treasures one last look, then ground his teeth and left.

    But what Clayde didnt realize yet was that it wasnt just the capital which was finished. The entire Kingdom of Fenlai had now become the territory of magical beasts! He, Clayde, was no longer a king! Whats more, it wasnt just the Kingdom of Fenlai that had been destroyed; a huge amount of the territory belonging to the Holy Union was being rapidly devoured and claimed by magical beasts.

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    Book 7, Heaven and Earth Turned Upside Down Chapter 8, One Hand

    In a secluded courtyard within the palace, the most important members of the royal clan of Fenlai were gathered, including Clayde, his wives, and his many children.

    The entire city of Fenlai is swarming with magical beasts. We definitely cannot all travel together in a large group, as that would attract some extremely powerful magical beasts. Clayde said solemnly. This reasoning was something everyone understood, and was the reason why Director Maia and Menlo Dawson were travelling in small convoys.

    Convoys of a few dozen people were everywhere in Fenlai City, and werent remarkable at all.

    But a convoy of several hundred people would draw the attention of magical beasts of the ninth rank, and perhaps even result in an attack from a Saint-level magical beast.

    The most dangerous thing one could do right now was to attract attention from magical beasts.

    Carre [Kalei], you and your mother shall lead a division of the Wildthunder squad soldiers. Here are five un-imprinted magicrystal cards. Remember, this represents thousands of years of accumulated wealth of our clan! Clayde looked solemnly at his son.

    There were too many people in the royal clan. They had to go in separate packs.

    Clayde didnt want for his clan to be annihilated. By going in separate packs, the chances of at least some surviving would be greater.

    Yes, father. Carre was overjoyed.

    Thousands of years of accumulated wealthhow much would that be worth?

    Shaq [Shake], you, your mother, and your younger sister will also lead a division of the Wildthunder squad soldiers. Here are five magicrystal cards for you as well. Clayde withdrew another five magicrystal cards and handed them to his second son. Both of the princes were extremely excited.

    Claydes face was very solemn. He said, The elite soldiers of our clan will be divided into these three divisions. Carres, Shaqs, and my own. No matter who manages to survive in the end, at least our clan will continue. Enough, lets head out!

    Kaiser, as the instructor for the Wildthunder Regiment, you will come with me. Clayde looked at Kaiser.

    Yes, your Majesty. Kaiser nodded.

    The Wildthunder Regiment was the most powerful defensive regiment within the Kingdom of Fenlai. The entire regiment, including Kaiser, only consisted of a hundred people, giving each squad only 33 soldiers. But although they were small in number, they were high in quality. Even the weakest member of this regiment was a warrior of the seventh rank.

    Divided into three squads, the royal clan immediately began to flee in three separate directions.

    .

    Swish! Linley leapt up at a high speed. At the same time, there was a violet flash of light, and the Thunderwing Pegasus that was harassing Linley suddenly split into two halves. Linley continued to run forward, making his way towards the palace at high speed.

    On the way, he passed by far too many human and magical beast corpses.

    Arrived at the palace. Linley was leaping forward so fast that his body was naught but a blur, and with each movement, he travelled dozens of meters. This sort of astonishing speed made it impossible for magical beasts of the fifth and sixth ranks to stop him.

    Whew.

    Linley easily leapt up over ten meters in the air, flipping into the interior of the palace.

    Roaaaar! The sound of magical beasts roaring could be heard from within, as well as the battle cries of soldiers. Right now, there were no longer any guards at the palace gates. The only things present were corpses, blood, and rent flesh. And, occasionally, a massive corpse of a magical beast.

    Like an agile treecat, Linley leapt his way through the tops of the various palace buildings.

    But when Linley arrived on top of one particular roof, he suddenly saw a mounted squad far away. Right now, virtually no one was using carriages anymore. Carriages were simply too slow for fleeing.

    That is

    Linley instantly was able to recognize that golden-haired man in the center of the squad. It was the Golden Lion, Clayde. Clayde was currently issuing orders to his soldiers to kill the magical beasts besieging them. This squads teamwork was really quite marvelous.

    When a group of elite warriors of the seventh and eighth ranks worked together as one, they were actually more powerful than a group of the same size consisting only of warriors of the eighth rank that had no teamwork.

    Clayde. Linleys eyes lit up.

    Boss, lets make our move. Bebe was excited as well.

    Wait. We cant afford any mistakes this time. Wait for his squad to get closer to us, and then we will launch a sudden ambush. Linley remained on top of the roof, his cold eyes focused on that distant mounted squad.

    .

    Dont waste any time. Quick. Clayde swung the giant warsword in his hands, chopping down a Dragonhawk from midair.

    During this past half month, Clayde had managed to purge a small amount of Bloodrupture poison from his system, allowing him to recover 10% of his battle-qi. Although it was just 10%, he once more had the power of a warrior of the eighth rank.

    But Clayde recognized that he would most likely need another half year to purge the remaining 90% of Bloodrupture poison from his body.

    Where the hell did all these magical beasts come from. Bastard. Clayde was growing more and more furious.

    These magical beasts had destroyed his capital, and now they were threatening his life. How could he not be angry?

    Quick.

    After killing all of the attacking magical beasts, Clayde immediately pressed his men to hurry on, and the troop of knights once more sped forward. As Clayde and his men travelled at high speeds through the pathways between the palace buildings, they didnt notice at all that someone was lying in wait on the roofs above.

    Watching Clayde and his men draw nearer and nearer, Linley narrowed his eyes.

    All the fur on Bebes body was standing straight up.

    Now is the time!

    Linleys voice rang out in Bebes head, and the two of them, man and magical beast, flew at high speeds towards Clayde. In that split second before launching, Linleys entire body was suddenly covered with a layer of black scales, and spikes sprouted from his forehead, his elbows, and his knees. From behind, that draconic tail sprouted out as well.

    Dragonform!

    That squad of knights lived up to their reputation of being elites. As soon as Linley and Bebe flew towards them, they immediately noticed and tried to react. But Linley and Bebe were simply too fast!

    Ah! Its you! Immediately seeing that terrifying creature, Clayde knew without a doubt that Linley had come!

    He didnt have time to wonder why Linley wasnt dead yet, because Linleys draconic tail had already arrived, viciously slapping at him from just two meters away. Behind him, Kaiser had already become caught up dealing with that black Shadowmouse and wasnt going to be able to save him.

    Whap!

    Linleys draconic tail slapped down mercilessly, and Clayde quickly dodged by tumbling to the ground. Linleys tail thus landed on the horse, and the animal was split into two halves by the sheer force of that vicious blow. The warhorse let out a pain-filled whinny before collapsing.

    Fallen on the ground, Clayde pressed down on the ground with his fists and quickly retreated.

    But now, Linley came chasing after him.

    Swish swish! At the same time, eight spears gleaming with battle-qi were thrust at Linley.

    Haaargh!

    The Dragonblood battle-qi in Linleys body burst forth, and he used his right leg to viciously kick at the ground. He instantly reached an extremely high momentum as he shot forward like a boulder that had been catapulted forth in anger. Linleys body smashed fiercely against those eight spears.

    The eight spears shuddered at almost the exact same time, and those eight streams of power essentially managed to cancel out with the power of Linleys charge.

    This will be troublesome. Linley frowned.

    He didnt expect those eight knights would be able to block his attack so effortlessly.

    But what Linley didnt know was that those eight knights were shocked and terrified as well. These eight knights were Claydes personal bodyguards, the most elite of the elite Wildthunder Regiment. All of them were warriors of the eighth rank. Working together, the eight of them would even be able to hold off a warrior of the ninth rank.

    However, not even a warrior of the ninth rank would dare to forcibly ram into their spears. But Linley had.

    What a freakishly strong defense. Hiding far away and protected by the remaining knights, Claydes heart trembled.

    Shkreeeee!

    Bebe let out a piercing screech, then swept his fierce claws at Kaiser again and again, while sometimes using his fangs to bite at him as well. But Kaiser rather effortlessly managed to use his greatsword to block each of Bebes attacks. Kaisers sword techniques seemed very simple but were highly effective.

    One step back, then a piercing stab with the sword that seemed incredibly hard to block.

    Clayde, who is going to rescue you today? Linley looked at the mighty warriors in front of him and sneered. Fine, you want to engage in group attacks? As soon as Linley finished speaking, he immediately charged at one particular knight.

    Linley didnt fear or pay attention to the attacks of the other knights, simply aiming himself at that one knight.

    Now, their combined attacks were useless.

    Whoosh! Linley was simply too fast. In the blink of an eye, he arrived by the side of that warrior of the eighth rank. Balling his fierce claws into a fist, he slammed it towards that warrior. The warrior leaned back to avoid it, but at this time, Linleys draconic tail suddenly swung forward and crushed the warriors skull in.

    Thrall[Saer]! Many of the knights howled in fury.

    The Wildthunder Regiment had always trained together, and their affection for each other was no less than that of blood brothers. Many warriors furiously aimed their attacks at Linley, and despite their anger, they were still able to coordinate their attacks very well, as greatswords and long spears attacked in perfect sequence.

    Pew! The Bloodviolet Godsword suddenly appeared in Linleys hands. Ignoring the attacks aimed at him, Linley flew to another knight while thrusting Bloodviolet directly towards his eyes. The sword went straight through his skull. The man died immediately.

    Die! Instantly, another one of the knights pierced at Linleys head with his own spear.

    Linley flipped Bloodviolet around and struck a counterblow. Just as the knight was about to attempt to block it, Bloodviolet suddenly curved in midair and effortlessly cut the knights head off. Even without being activated by battle-qi, the Bloodviolet Godsword in Linleys hands could easily kill a warrior of the seventh rank. And now, suffused by Linleys Dragonblood battle-qi, the Bloodviolet Godsword was more than capable of killing a warrior of the eighth rank as well.

    Bizarre attacks!

    Three of the warriors of the eighth rank had died in the blink of an eye.

    I want to see how youll block me! Linley once again charged towards Clayde, the devilish Bloodviolet Godsword flashing nonstop in the air. None of the knights dared to close with Linley, because that Godsword in Linleys hands was simply too bizarre.

    Grooooowl!

    Suddenly, from far away, a roar could be heard.

    Rumble, rumble, rumble. Ponderous, heavy footsteps shook the earth. The deep sounds and vibrations made it more than clear that this was an enormous magical beast headed their way, and it was drawing closer.

    But Linley didnt care about anything at this point.

    Block him, block him! Clayde shouted loudly, while continuing to retreat.

    Linley suddenly leapt into the air, launched himself off a wall, and flew towards Clayde at high speed. Seeing this though, Kaiser instantly kicked off and launched himself backwards as well, transforming into a blur and sweeping the greatsword in his hands directly towards Linley.

    Come. Linley didnt attempt to block the sword at all, aiming the Bloodviolet Godsword in his hands directly at Clayde.

    Last time, you had a Saint-level Fateguard to protect you and Heidens to save you. I want to see who will rescue you this time. Linleys dark gold eyes spat death at Clayde, and the Bloodviolet Godsword in his hands struck out towards Claydes throat like a vicious snake. Right now, Clayde had almost gone crazy as he began to wave the greatsword in his hands in an attempt to block.

    Haaah! Very suddenly, Kaiser released his grip on his greatsword, letting it fly.

    Bam! Linley didnt manage to react in time, and his right arm was struck heavily by the greatsword. Right at that moment, the burning battle-qi contained within the greatsword burst forth. Linley felt his arm suddenly grow numb. Due to this smashing blow, the Bloodviolet Godsword in his hands was now more than a meter away from his target, Clayde.

    Hmph.

    The Bloodviolet Godsword suddenly curved in midair, wrapping itself around the greatsword in Claydes hands, then sliding down until it was wrapping around Claydes wrist, then chopped!

    Whap!

    Claydes right hand was cut off, and it fell to the ground with a thud. The fingers on the hand were still extended, and the sword fell to the ground as well. In addition, that severed hand had a ring on it. That ring was the most precious item of all to the royal clan of Fenlai the interspatial ring.

    My hand! Get it back, get it back! Claydes face had turned white from the pain, but he still shouted furiously.

    This interspatial ring contained 22 magicrystal cards with a total value of 2.2 billion gold coins! In addition, it had several dozen precious treasures that the royal clan had accumulated over thousands of years. Clayde would rather die than allow this interspatial ring to be lost. This was the accumulated wealth of countless generations of his clan!

    Swish!

    A black blur suddenly flashed by and made off with the severed hand, then leapt onto Linleys shoulders.

    Boss, the more Clayde wants something, the more we will prevent him from getting it. Standing on Linleys shoulders, Bebe mentally spoke to Linley. But Boss, why would he want this severed hand so much? Theres nothing special about this hand. Could it be that it is this ring that he wants?

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    Book 7, Heaven and Earth Turned Upside Down Chapter 9, Interspatial Ring

    Get it back, quick! Clayde was so frantic that his face and neck were both beet red with rage. He roared, The ring, get it back, get it back! A million gold coins to whoever gets it back!

    When the members of the Wildthunder Regiment heard the words a million gold coins, a hint of greed appeared in their eyes. All of the mighty knights began launching group attacks against Linley, and the leader of the Wildthunder Regiment, Kaiser, was the first to charge at him.

    Ring, eh? Looks like it really is valuable. Seeing how crazed Clayde had just become, Linley couldnt help but laugh coldly. With a powerful leap, he shot backwards at high speed, retreating. While retreating, Linley quickly pulled the ring off the severed hand, and then put it on his own finger.

    Linley, this is an interspatial ring! Doehring Cowart said excitedly. Given his powerful soul, Doehring Cowart could instantly sense what was so special about this ring. An interspatial ring was a priceless treasure! Linley was shocked as well.

    He had thought that this ring was something akin to an ancestral heirloom of the royal clan of Fenlai. He didnt expect it to be one of the fabled interspatial rings of legend. Interspatial rings were extremely rare. Even just two of the five Cardinals of the Radiant Church were in possession of interspatial rings.

    No one was stupid enough to sell an interspatial ring.

    And once these interspatial rings were imprinted and bound by the blood of its master, there was no way anyone else could use them. This was the best place to store treasures. Of course, there was one way to open an interspatial ring; kill the owner. Once the owner died, the interspatial ring would revert to being an un-bound item. At that point, one could imprint and bind it to ones self and gain access to the treasures within.

    Whoosh.

    Greatsword in hand, Kaiser stared fixedly at Linley as he suddenly pierced through the air. Carrying an explosive force that seemed capable of shattering mountains, the greatsword shattered the air and howled terrifyingly as it swung towards Linley. Linley could clearly, visibly see the red light flowing on the surface of the sword.

    This power couldnt be blocked head on!

    Swish! With another leap, Linley sent himself dodging in another direction again.

    Bam! The wall Linley had been standing on was struck by the terrifying force of that sword, and an entire section of wall exploded outwards with the sword at the epicenter. The walls within a hundred meters of that blow all crumbled and collapsed.

    So powerful! Linley was secretly amazed.

    Far away, under the protection of his remaining guards, Clayde couldnt be bothered about the pain from his severed hand. He shouted loudly, Quick, get the ring back for me, quick! Clayde was about to go mad. Although he knew that Linley wouldnt be able to open the interspatial ring despite having it, if the ring remained in Linleys hands, then he, Clayde, wouldnt be able to access the items within it despite being its master.

    2.2 billion gold coins! What an amazing, enormous sum of money that was.

    Thousands of years of accumulated royal wealth. For these treasures and wealth to be taken away was more painful to him than being killed.

    Bam!

    A section of wall collapsed. An enormous magical beast was walking in the middle of the palace grounds, passing through walls as though it were walking on flat ground. One wall after another collapsed as though they were made from mud. This enormous magical beast had already noticed Clayde and Linley, and it roared in excitement. Grooooooooowl!

    Violet Tattooed Bear! Seeing that familiar figure, Linley wasnt too frightened. Perhaps it was because he could still remember the terrifying power of the Saint-level Violet Tattooed Bear in the Foggy Valley. In terms of size, this Violet Tattooed Bear was about the same size as the Saint-level Violet Tattooed Bear in the Foggy Valley, but Linley felt this bears aura was not as formidable.

    This Violet-Tattooed Bear was the one which had killed Duke Bonalt and his family. By now, he had begun to attack the palace.

    Having seen Linley and Claydes group, it was now gleefully charging through the palace towards them, roaring happily.

    Thud! Thud! Thud! Thud!

    The Violet-Tattooed Bear was a machine bred for war, with a body the size of a three-floor building and massive, sturdy bear paws. Even the sturdiest of walls would be shattered by a single blow of those paws. And right now, the bears target was Linley and Claydes group.

    Clayde, you want the ring? If you have the ability, come and get it. Linley shouted loudly while moving around at high speed.

    Bebe. You deal with those other warriors. This Kaiser, Ill handle. Linley said mentally.

    Fine. Boss, just watch me! Bebe excitedly scurried towards that group of warriors.

    Those combination attacks practiced by the warriors were all meant to be used against human-shaped opponents by attacking their vitals. They were of no use at all against a magical beast like Bebe which was physically small, extremely fast, and astonishingly durable.

    Bebe stretched out his vicious claws and gave a nasty swipe. Snick! He slashed directly through half the neck of a warrior of the eighth rank, causing blood to spurt out wildly. That warriors head directly swung down, only remaining connected to his body by a thin layer of skin.

    Hmph. Kaisers eyes turned red, and with an angry shout, he chopped at Linley with his greatsword.

    With a leap, Linley dodged, while at the same time his legs spun like a tornado. Carrying the power of a pair of sharp knives, Linleys legs chopped towards Kaisers neck.

    Kaiser leaned his head backwards while launching a counterattack, and Linleys kicks just barely brushed against Kaisers face. Just a little closer, and he wouldve been able to kill Kaiser. While Kaiser was leaning his head back, he too launched a powerful kick at Linley, but Linley, who was in mid-air, didnt dodge at all.

    Swish!

    Linleys long, iron-whip-like tail suddenly pierced through the air, thrashing viciously towards Kaiser.

    One attack after another!

    If Kaiser was to continue his attack against Linley, then clearly this attack of Linleys would hit him as well. Hrmph. Kaiser kicked the ground hard, sending himself flying backwards as he retreated at high speeds while at the same time, slamming the greatsword in his hands against Linleys tail. Kaisers speed was so fast that he had retreated roughly a hundred meters in the blink of an eye.

    Whoosh!

    Kaiser once more charged forward at high speed. The greatsword in his hands was actually vibrating now, transforming into six illusionary swords, causing Linley not to know how to block.

    Ah! Bebe killed another warrior, this one of the seventh rank, by crushing the warriors skull with his fangs. This was Bebes seventh kill.

    These deaths only further enraged Kaiser, who had trained and taught these Wildthunder Regiment soldiers. But Linley was simply too hard to deal with. Not only could Linley attack with his hands and his feet, the attack power of his tail was also extremely terrifying. And Linleys durability was astonishingly high as well.

    Fortunately

    In terms of both combat experience and tactical acumen, Linley couldnt compare to a true warrior of the ninth rank who had trained for over a hundred years.

    Quick, quick, get the ring back! Clayde was at the verge of losing his sanity.

    Right now, the situation was totally not in his favor. If this continued, they wouldnt have any chance of recovering the ring at all. Within that interspatial ring was thousands of years of accumulated wealth by the royal clan. Even if he died, he couldnt allow that ring to be lost.

    Roaaaaar!

    The Violet Tattooed Bear had finally arrived, and all the warriors nearby scattered in its wake. No one dared to fight with it head on. To engage in battle against a powerful magical beast of the ninth rank required one to be a warrior of the ninth rank at the very least. And given that magical beasts were naturally more powerful than humans, most likely even a warrior of the ninth rank would only be able to guarantee that he wouldnt die.

    That Violet Tattooed Bear actually came to a halt and glanced at the group of people present. The intelligence of a high-rank magical beast wasnt inferior to that of humans at all, and a magical beast of the ninth rank might actually be even more intelligent than some humans. This Violet Tattooed Bear could easily tell that these people in front of him were divided into two groups. On one side, there was a man and a magical beast. The other were the knights who were led by the man with only one hand.

    And that man with one hand seemed to be quite concerned about a ring.

    The Violet Tattooed Bear could understand the human tongue. Although he couldnt speak in it, he could understand it. A hint of excitement appeared in the eyes of the Violet Tattooed Bear.

    Wooo, wooo!

    The Violet Tattooed Bear clapped its massive paws together excitedly, then charged directly towards Linley and Kaiser. Upon encountering any warriors in its path, it simply waved its massive paws, mercilessly batting them aside.

    Ah! A warrior of the eighth rank tried frantically to dodge, while at the same time a jade-green light appeared from his body.

    But although the Violet Tattooed Bear didnt move that quickly, its paws were able to attack at a terrifying speed. WHAP! The massive paw slammed against the warrior of the eighth rank. A sickening crunching sound could be heard as the mans head was instantly shattered. The warriors battle-qi aura was shattered as well, and his body was reduced to nothing more than ground meat.

    Even the ground beneath the man had a giant hole gouged into it, with deep cracks appearing in the area around the hole.

    Why is a magical beast of the ninth rank so much more powerful than humans of the same rank? Seeing this from afar, Linleys heart couldnt help but feel surprise. Kaiser, still engaged in battle against Linley, grew frantic as well. He didnt have any confidence at all in his ability to deal with a Violet Tattooed Bear.

    Violet Tattooed Bears possessed extremely thick, durable skin and tremendous power. Even giant dragons would probably be reduced to a pulp by its massive paws. Its only flaw was that in terms of movement speed, it was rather slow. Its attack speed, however, was still astonishingly high. The Violet Tattooed Bears could be considered one of the extremely powerful kinds of magical beasts of the ninth rank.

    Bam! Bam! Bam!

    Linley and Kaiser exchanged blows at high speed, and Linleys arms, legs, and tail clashed nonstop with the greatsword. The speed of their blows was at an astonishingly high level. Linley, relying on his astonishing defense, dared to fight with seemingly suicidal attacks, but Kaisers techniques were effective, and he possessed both experience and powerful battle-qi.

    The battle between them had no clear victor.

    Roaaaaar! The Violet Tattooed Bear had reached Linley and Kaiser, and it swiped down with its massive paws towards the two men.

    Swish! Linley and Kaiser both retreated backwards at high speed.

    Bam! The sound of the bears paw slamming into the ground produced a deep vibration, causing the entire ground to shake, and the ground within ten meters of the blow became covered with cracks. Neither Linley nor Kaiser chose to attempt to forcibly block that blow!

    A Violet Tattooed Bears paw was perhaps the most powerful, durable part of its body.

    If they attempted to block it head on, the two of them wouldve both become nothing more than meat paste.

    Roaaaar! With a loud howl, the Violet Tattooed Bear actually turned and charged at Linley.

    Why the hell are you chasing ME? Relying on his high speed, Linley began to flee. After having Dragonformed, Linley possessed the speed of a warrior of the ninth rank, and a very fast one at that. At the same time, the Violet Tattooed Bears weakness was its movement speed. It wasnt too hard for Linley shake it off.

    The Violet Tattooed Bear continued to charge forward, and anyone who got in its way was slapped to death.

    It only pursued Linley!

    Linley didnt know that the Violet Tattooed Bear had taken a fancy to that ring. Given its intelligence, and its understanding of human languages, the Violet Tattooed Bear knew that the ring was something which both parties valued.

    It was actually quite common for magical beasts of the ninth rank to understand the human tongues. They understood it, they just couldnt speak it, simply because their bodies werent designed to speak it. But upon reaching the Saint-level, they could break free of this restriction and speak in human tongues.

    Ring, ring! Clayde was about to cry.

    Your Majesty. Kaiser was standing guard in front of Clayde. Your Majesty, its best we leave now. If we dont leave, things will become extremely dangerous.

    Of the 33 members of the Wildthunder Regiment, fourteen had just been killed by Bebe. The remaining members were beginning to panic as well. The magical beast in front of them was physically small, possessed astonishing durability, and terrifying attack power. It was highly suited for dealing with humans.

    Roaaaar!

    Roaaaar!

    Suddenly, a mighty series of draconic roars could be heard from the skies, as hundreds of gigantic dragons with jade-green scales, blazing red scales, silvery scales, and even a very tyrannical-looking Black Dragon began to fly in this direction.

    Dragons possessed a very high level of intelligence. They knew that the palace held many treasures, and dragons loved collecting treasures.

    Roaaaaaar! The leader of this flight, the massive Black Dragon, focused on Clayde and Linley. With a mighty roar, it led the large pack of dragons to charge downwards towards the palace. Those Fire Dragons and Emerald Dragons were only dragons of the eighth rank, but Silver Dragons and Black Dragons were generally dragons of the ninth rank.

    Seeing this, Clayde, Kaiser, and the others were all stunned.

    A single magical beast of the ninth rank was already hard enough to deal with. And now a horde of beasts was coming?

    Boss, this isnt good. Lets run. Bebes voice rang out in Linleys head as well, but right now, Linley was still being pursued by that Violet Tattooed Bear who had taken a fancy to that interspatial ring.

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    Book 7, Heaven and Earth Turned Upside Down Chapter 10, A Terrible Situation

    Thud! With each step of its massive feet on the ground, the Violet Tattooed Bear would make the earth shake. This Violet Tattooed Bear was fixated on Linley. No matter where Linley ran off to, the Violet Tattooed Bear followed, while its two massive bear paws continually tried to reach out at him.

    Grooooowl!

    Hearing those familiar dragon roars, Linley couldnt help but look up at the skies. What he saw made his heart clench tightly.

    The sky was covered with countless massive dragon bodies. In terms of numbers, there were definitely more here today than that time previously at the Foggy Valley. Whats more, within the host of dragons, there were even Silver Dragons and Black Dragons. Both of those were dragon-type beasts of the ninth rank!

    No!

    With a sudden leap, Linley avoided yet another attack from the Violet Tattooed Bear, then charged directly for Clayde. No matter what, this time, I have to kill Clayde.

    Get it, ring, get it back! Claydes forehead was covered with sweat, but he didnt dare charge forward himself.

    Roaaaar!

    Roaaaar!

    Several dozen dragons swooped down from the skies, blasting forth dragonfire from their mouths. The flames belched forth by the Black Dragons were black in color as well, while the Silver Dragons exhaled plumes of silvery-white flames. Clearly, in terms of temperature, the black flames and silver flames were far hotter than the dragonfire of the Fire Dragons.

    Sizzle sizzle.

    The temperature of the surrounding area immediately began to rise at a terrifying speed as several dozens streams of dragonfire blasted down.

    Your Majesty, if we dont leave, well die for sure! If were dead, treasures will be useless to us! Kaisers entire body was suffused with red battle-qi. He roared frantically at Clayde, who started.

    CLAYDE!!!

    A furious roar from the fully Dragonformed Linley, who was shooting towards him like an arrow.

    Go. Go, lets go! Clayde immediately howled out the order angrily. This decision of Clayde was an extremely painful one for him, but he too understood that if he died here, everything would be lost. In addition, his eldest prince and his second prince both had magicrystal cards on them, with a combined value of a billion gold coins.

    A billion gold coins was definitely enough to allow a royal clan to rebuild and flourish again.

    Bam! Kaisers giant sword once again blocked Linleys attack.

    Kaiser, let me kill Clayde. No matter how much gold you desire, Ill give it to you. Linley was half-mad with anxiousness as well.

    Kaiser just shook his head.

    Roaaaar!

    Right at this moment, a Black Dragon suddenly swooped down and tried to snatch Linley with its claws. Black Dragons were highly intelligent. Seeing how the Violet Tattooed Bear continuously pursued and tried to kill Linley, it was sure that there had to be a reason for the bears fixation. Thus, its first target was Linley.

    Me again? Linley frantically dodged to the side.

    Just now, when he had been fighting with Kaiser, that Violet Tattooed Bear had decided to chase after him instead of Kaiser. And now, the same thing was happening again. The Black Dragon of the ninth rank chased after the fleeing Linley.

    Whew. Kaiser paid no more attention to Linley as he hurriedly upped his speed to the maximum and fled away. Immediately, several of the giant dragons began a pursuit of Clayde and Kaiser, but the large majority of them continued to encircle and attack Linley.

    The Violet Tattooed Bear began to roar in anger as it rose to its hind feet.

    Clearly, it was enraged at the dragons for stealing its prey, but the Violet Tattooed Bear didnt dare to openly fight against the dragons either. The Violet Tattooed Bear wasnt confident of beating even that extremely large Black Dragon leader of this host of dragons, to say nothing of the rest of the dragons.

    Thud! Thud! Thud!

    The Violet Tattooed Bear began to walk away in a different direction, moving a long distance with each stride. Every building in its way was crushed and demolished.

    Clayde! Seeing Clayde and his men grow farther and farther away, Linley wanted to immediately chase after them.

    But yet another massive dragon descended from the skies. This was a massive Black Dragon, over a hundred meters long, and it blocked the road in front of Linley while constantly reaching for Linley with its claws. From its mouth, it repeatedly blasted hot flames at Linley.

    Both the earth and the skies were covered in dragons, and all of them were launching attacks at Linley. Surrounded and attacked by so many dragons, Linley felt miserable as well.

    Bastards!

    Encircled and besieged by a large number of dragons, Linley could only watch as Clayde disappeared from his field of vision.

    Boss, we need to flee! Bebe was frantic now.

    Bebe was extremely agile, and also very small. It would be very difficult for those dragons to attack him. Whats more, Bebes fierce claws and sharp fangs were very powerful as well. His attack power was now enough to cause some harm to the dragons, causing all of them to be quite nervous with respect to that little tiny thing.

    Go. Go where?

    No matter in which direction Linley tried to flee, a host of dragons would block and attack. He wasnt afraid of dragons of the eighth rank, but there were more than ten dragons of the ninth rank as well.

    Whap!

    Linley was attacked viciously by a Silver Dragons tail, but Linley only flipped around in the air before trying to flee again. But it was useless. In midair, several dragons encircled and attacked again. Linley was in such a bad situation that he wanted to cry.

    Swish! Linley very agilely avoided an attack by a fierce claw, continuing to dodge about at high speed.

    Boss, Ill help you! Seeing the danger Linley was in, Bebe immediately flew over as well and began chomping down viciously at the leg of that dragon. CRUNCH! CRUNCH! CRUNCH!

    Roaaaaar! That giant dragon let out a roar of pain.

    Relying on his astonishing speed, Linley managed to resolve one draconic attack after another. Whenever he met with real danger, Bebe would help out. The dragons werent able to do anything to Linley for now either.

    In their eyes, this human-shaped aberration was too hard to deal with, and that even smaller-sized rat-type magical beast kept on nibbling at them and causing them pain.

    Roaaaaar! The leading Black Dragon let out another roar.

    Instantly, all of the dragons flew into the air. They had already made the decision to give up this battle against this difficult-to-deal-with human-shaped aberration. It was totally not worth it for an entire host of dragons to waste so much time on a single human-shaped aberration.

    The host of dragons flew away, just like that.

    They left? Linley was startled.

    Just moments ago, he had been frantically dealing with the attacks of many dragons, and he had been dodging for his life. That was a very miserable experience. He didnt expect the dragons to give up just like that.

    Boss, lets go now! Bebe urged.

    Right. Clayde.

    Recalling Clayde, Linley maintained his Dragonform and led Bebe at a high speed charge through the city.

    By now, the vicious battles between man and magical beast within Fenlai City had all but come to an end. There were very few living people within Fenlai City now, and virtually the only creatures alive on the streets were magical beasts that were hunting for living humans. The Dragonformed Linley moved too fast, and whats more, the fact that his body was covered in scales deceived many magical beasts into thinking that Linley was a magical beast as well.

    Not here.

    Linley had led a chase in the direction where he thought Clayde wouldve fled to, but even after escaping Fenlai City, he still didnt find any traces of Claydes party.

    Outside Fenlai City. A desolate scene.

    Even many of the great trees that had lined the road to and from Fenlai City had been shattered. Countless human corpses lay on the road as well. Clearly, these people had managed to flee Fenlai City, but had been killed outside the city by magical beasts nonetheless.

    In the desolate countryside outside Fenlai City, small groups of one or two magical beasts could be seen everywhere.

    I wonder what direction that Clayde ran off in. Linley stared at the three branching forks ahead of him. He felt very helpless. It was possible that Clayde mightve even left through the East Gate of Fenlai City, but as Linley saw it, that was unlikely, because the further east they went, the closer they would have become to the Mountain Range of Magical Beasts.

    Thus, Linley had chosen to exit via the West Gate.

    But despite having left by the West Gate, Linley still didnt know in what direction he should now head. After all, there were hoof prints pointing every which way.

    Perhaps that Clayde didnt choose any of the roads, and went cross-country into the wilderness. Linley said to himself. The weakest person in Claydes party was of the seventh rank, and so going cross-country wouldnt be difficult at all.

    Linley understood that the chance of finding Clayde in the wilderness was very, very low!

    North. I heard that King of the Mountain Range of Magical Beasts say that the people of the Holy Union could only flee to the north! Ill head north as well. Given Claydes fame, theres no way that his passing will attract no attention. When I reach the north, Ill search for him again. Linley made up his mind.

    Seeing the corpses littering the area around him, Linley couldnt help but sigh.

    Ah! Wushan township!

    Linley suddenly thought of his own hometown. Wushan township was less than a hundred kilometers away from Fenlai City. What sort of shape was Wushan township currently in? Linley couldnt be bothered to cancel his Dragonform transformation, as he began to run at high speed available to him towards Wushan township.

    Although Linley wasnt moving at maximum speed, after having assumed the Dragonform, he was able to easily travel two or three hundred kilometers each hour as a warrior of the ninth rank.

    The trees on each side of the road quickly disappeared into the distance, and dust flew about everywhere.

    Is that? A fleeing mounted knight suddenly saw a human-shaped aberration suddenly charge in his direction from behind. He couldnt help but be frightened, but Linley only passed him by, moving like the wind towards Wushan township. This was the speed of a warrior of the ninth rank! Within twenty minutes, Linley had drawn close enough that he could see his hometown.

    Wushan township.

    This was a very quiet little township. In the past, the lives of the commoners here had been very peaceful.

    But now

    Corpses. Mutilated corpses everywhere. Those corpses clearly bore the signs of having been ravaged by magical beasts.

    Thisthis Linley walked onto the main road of Wushan township. He stared at the corpses littering the main road or the side alleys. There were old people, young people, women, childrenseeing all this, Linley couldnt help but feel grief in his heart.

    Linley recognized the majority of these dead people.

    Linley suddenly saw a young man not far away, clutching a baby in his arms. That young mans body was covered with blood, and that baby had been bitten to death as well.

    OrOrson [Aosen]. Linley wanted to cry, but the tears wouldnt come out.

    Orson was only one year older than him. When Linley had first started his physical training at the empty training grounds outside Wushan township, both of them had been placed within the six-to-eight year old group. Orson was the little boy who had stood right next to Linley when they had lined up. The two of them were on fairly good terms. Linley knew that two years ago, Orson had gotten married after reaching the age of maturity. That dead infant was most likely Orsons child.

    Rip. Rip. Not too far away, several Windwolves were chewing on the corpses of the dead.

    Ah! Linley cast a furious glare at them, then flew towards them like a bolt of lightning. He didnt use his Bloodviolet Godsword. Using his two hands, he either smashed their heads in or ripped them into several pieces barehanded.

    In the blink of an eye, the few dozen magical beasts which had remained in Wushan township were all killed.

    Seeing the magical beast corpses around him, as well as the human corpses, Linley cancelled his Dragonform transformation, a pained laugh escaping him. And then, he felt to his knees, powerless.

    Everyone was dead.

    Haha Linley began to laugh in a low voice, but his eyes had begun to fill with tears.

    When the magical beasts ambushed the city and I escaped from the Radiant Temple, I was so immeasurably smug and self-satisfied with myself. But Linleys tears began to flow. Only now did Linley truly understand the meaning behind the words that King of the Mountain Range of Magical Beasts had spoken.

    How could I be a pathetic human? Humans are nothing more than food to us magical beasts!

    Food. Food.

    Linleys heart was filled with grief.

    Wushan township. His hometown. These familiar fellow villagers!

    All dead.

    When he had left his hometown, Linley had felt fairly calm, because he had always known that his hometown would still be there. But nowhis hometown was gone. Everyone was dead.

    What a calamity. Doehring Cowarts ancient voice rang out. Not just for your hometown. Most likely nearly half of the entire Holy Union has now become the domain of magical beasts. Those peoplewill become nothing more than food.

    Linley quietly stared at his surroundings. He could totally envision how the countless people within the domain of the Holy Union had now been trapped within a catastrophic nightmare. This so-called day of joy, the 10000th anniversary of the Yulan Festival, to the people of the Holy Union and the Dark Alliance, had become a day of catastrophe.

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    Book 7, Heaven and Earth Turned Upside Down Chapter 11, The Titanic Black Python

    When a catastrophe occurred, the only thing a person could do was accept it.

    After leaving Wushan township, Linley and Bebe headed north. Everything Linley saw only made him all the more taciturn. The entire Kingdom of Fenlai had turned into a playground for magical beasts, and human corpses were nothing more than food for them.

    On the long road north, magical beasts occasionally dotted the landscape. Not a single living human being could be seen.

    But suddenly, a human form appeared at the end of the road. The human form was moving forward quickly, and was being pursued by several howling magical beasts. But with a few flashes of violet light, those magical beasts were diced apart, and the human form continued northwards. On this persons shoulders, there was an adorable little black Shadowmouse.

    Boss, shouldnt we find a place to rest? Im getting a bit hungry. Standing on Linleys shoulders, Bebe mentally spoke to Linley.

    Linley cast a helpless look at Bebe.

    This entire trip, he was the one who had been actively moving, while Bebe was either just standing on his shoulders, enjoying the wind, or sleeping inside Linleys clothes. How exactly was he tired?

    Fine. Theres a mountain up ahead. We can kill a few magical beasts and cook them for food. Linley still pampered and spoiled Bebe as always. To Linley, aside from his three bros and his younger brother Wharton, who was in the OBrien Empire along with Uncle Hillman and Housekeeper Hiri, he had no close kin. But meeting with Wharton or his three bros was and would be an extremely rare thing.

    Only Bebe would always be by his side.

    In Linleys heart, he viewed Bebe as a younger brother to be pampered and spoiled.

    This Bloodviolet Godsword is still quite handy when dealing with magical beasts of the seventh or eighth ranks. But it is quite hard for it to penetrate the defense of a magical beast of the ninth rank and deliver a sufficiently deadly wound. Linley glanced at the sword at his waist and sighed.

    The Bloodviolet Godsword was very sharp and very fast, and could bend in any which way he desired it to, and was thus extremely useful when dealing against large numbers of weaker enemies. But when used to deal with a single powerful magical beast, this Bloodviolet Godsword of Linleys was actually not even as good as Linleys own claws and draconic tail.

    At the base of the stubby mountain, Linley and Bebe were roasting a pair of wolf legs. Bebe and Linley had not yet left the boundaries of the Kingdom of Fenlai, and so the area was swarming with magical beasts. But given Linley and Bebes current power, as long as they didnt encounter any Saint-level magical beasts, they would be safe.

    Its cooked. Bebe immediately grabbed a haunch of wolf leg and began to chomp through it.

    With a wave of his hand, Linley extinguished the fire, then grabbed a roasted wolf leg and began eating as well. This roasted wolf leg, when cooked alongside some wild herbs and grasses, was actually quite tasty. In the mountain wilderness areas, one could often find some ingredients which could be used for cooking. This was a survival skill one learned in the Mountain Range of Magical Beasts, and Linley naturally knew it.

    That wolf leg was much larger than Bebe, but Bebe finished eating it before Linley had. By the time Linley was halfway through, Bebe had finished his portion.

    Slither slither.

    Suddenly, a very minute sound could be heard from far away. Linley froze in mid-bite, while Bebes little ears perked up as well. In unison, the man and the magical beast turned to stare behind them.

    It was a python.

    An enormous python, easily the size of a house. Those two bizarre, reptilian eyes looked like giant red lanterns. Only ten or so meters of its enormous body could be seen outside of a grove, but just judging from the fact that its body was three meters thick, Linley could easily imagine how terrifyingly large this creature really was.

    The visible ten or so meters was just a small part of it.

    Seeing the dense black skin, tattooed with yellow lines, the expression on Linleys face changed.

    Its a Titanic Black Python. Linley was instantly sure of this magical beasts breed.

    Titanic Black Pythons were considered one of the more powerful types of pythons. Generally speaking, adult Titanic Black Pythons were magical beasts of the ninth rank, roughly on par with the Nine Headed Serpents. Amongst python-type beasts, the Titanic Black Python was famed as a war machine.

    If you were to place a Titanic Black Python in the middle of an army, it could definitely kill a hundred thousand soldiers.

    It was a darkness-style magical beast with incredible defensive powers. Its fangs were poisonous. These were the special traits of the Titanic Black Python.

    Hisssss. Hisssss. The forked tongue of the Titanic Black Python flicked in and out, and its cold eyes stared at Linley and Bebe. Clearly, this Titanic Black Python had already decided that Linley and Bebe were to be its next meals.

    Bebe. Be careful.

    Linleys gaze was locked on the Titanic Black Python, not daring to relax in the slightest. At the same time, dense black scales began to erupt from Linleys skin, and a row of spikes rose up out of his back. His forehead, elbows, and knees all sprouted fierce, sharp spikes as well.

    Whap. Whap. Linleys draconic tail slapped the ground a few times. By Linleys side, all of the hair on Bebes body was standing up straight.

    Seeing this, the Titanic Black Python suddenly rose up high in the air. Clearly, it was now on guard and vigilant.

    Whoosh!

    Like a gust of wind, the entire body of the Titanic Black Python shot forward. In less than a second, its enormous, hundred-meter long body was striking against Linley and Bebe, who both also almost simultaneously launched attacks against the Titanic Black Python.

    Swish! Bloodviolet flashed.

    Clang! Linley heard a sound similar to a hammer striking against an anvil. His Bloodviolet Godsword had only been able to leave behind a white mark on the Titanic Black Pythons skin, and hadnt managed to wound it at all.

    It really is very durable.

    The enormous body of the Titanic Black Python began to wrap around Linley. Linley knew that if he allowed it to constrict him, not only would he be unable to breathe, the terrifyingly powerful constrictive force would probably be able to crush him to death.

    Haaaa!

    Linleys sharp claws suddenly pierced towards the Titanic Black Pythons body. With a rip sound, his claws penetrated the Titanic Black Pythons outer layer of scales. However, Linley could feel that his claws could go no further. Beneath the scales, Linley could sense an astonishingly durable force.

    Whoosh! The Python was about to constrict Linley!

    Linley only laughed coldly. He suddenly ripped his claws free and leaped outside of the Titanic Black Pythons coils, while at the same time smashing his elbows down at the Titanic Black Python. Linleys elbows had those sharp spikes on them, which were the unique traits of Armored Razorback Wyrms and possessed astonishing power.

    Riiip! The spike pierced through the black scales and slowly penetrated downwards.

    What exactly is underneath the scales of this Titanic Black Python? Its defense is so formidable. Linleys sharp spike was only able to penetrate halfway through before being stopped.

    Aaaargh!

    The Titanic Black Python let out an angry, pain-filled roar, and in a flash, its massive head struck towards Linley, its bloody maw opened wide. Suddenly, a black liquid shot out from its mouth and was spat towards Linley.

    Venom. Linley immediately leapt off against the body of the Titanic Black Python, hurriedly dodging backwards.

    But the amount of black venom was too great, and the area it covered too large. Some of it still managed to land on Linleys legs.

    Sizzle, sizzle. A strange sound could be heard coming from Linleys legs.

    Linley could feel that the black venom which landed on his legs had been totally blocked by that layer of defensive scales. The defensive powers of an Armored Razorback Wyrm were quite formidable, and the venom didnt pose much of a danger to the scales.

    Boss, lets run. That Titanic Black Python is freakishly tough. Its scales and flesh are too thick. Bebe urged.

    Run.

    Without hesitating in the slightest, Linley and Bebe went running northwards. Slithering forward rapidly, the Titanic Black Python gave chase for a while, but in the end, Linley and Bebe managed to leave it in the dust.

    After escaping the Titanic Black Pythons pursuit, Linley and Bebe finally left the boundaries of the former Kingdom of Fenlai. However, despite having left its boundaries, they still saw the same desolate sights. It seemed as though the King of the Mountain Range of Magical Beasts had told the truth.

    They intended to take over half of the territory which had belonged to the Holy Union.

    Swish!

    Bloodviolet flashed, easily cutting a Dragonhawk in two.

    Bebe, tell me, why is it so hard for us to deal with magical beasts of the ninth rank? By now, Linley had already encountered several magical beasts of the ninth rank, such as the Black Dragon and Violet Tattooed Bear in Fenlai City. When faced with these creatures, Linley was forced to dodge. There was no way for him to take them head on.

    Even when dealing with the fairly slow Violet Tattooed Bear and Titanic Black Python, Linley wasnt able to truly harm them.

    Bebe was speechless as well.

    Bebe and Linley both had the same problem. Bebes problem was that he was physically small, and probably wouldnt even be able to chew past the opponents thick skin with his teeth. How would he harm the enemy?

    Linley. Doehring Cowarts voice rang out.

    Linley suddenly came to his senses.

    Right. Why not ask Grandpa Doehring? Grandpa Doehring had vast experience, and certainly shouldve seen many Saint-level combatants. He must have some sort of understanding in this regard.

    Linley, are you frustrated by the question of dealing with magical beasts of the ninth rank? Doehring Cowart laughed.

    Linley nodded. Yes, Grandpa Doehring. Do you know what I should do?

    Doehring Cowart continued, Linley, actually, your Bloodviolet Godsword is quite powerful. But the problem is, pre-Dragonform, you are only a warrior of the seventh rank. Post-Dragonform, you are still only an early-stage ninth rank warrior. As an early-stage ninth rank warrior, you think you can kill a magical beast of the ninth rank?

    Linley was startled.

    Right. The problem was that he wasnt strong enough.

    When you enter the eighth rank, you will be a peak-stage warrior of the ninth rank in Dragonform. By then, you will be able to harm magical beasts of the ninth rank using your claws or using Bloodviolet. Doehring Cowart chuckled. However, its still possible for you at your current level of power to deal with magical beasts of the ninth rank as well.

    How? Linley exulted. Grandpa Doehring really did know a way!

    Doehring Cowart said, Linley, did you notice that both Kaiser and Clayde used greatswords?

    Linley thought back to his battles. Right, Kaiser and Clayde did indeed both use greatswords.

    Do you know why they use greatswords? Doehring Cowart asked.

    Linley was beginning to grow curious. Right. As warriors of the ninth rank, Clayde and Kaiser naturally knew that using lighter weapons would be faster. Why did they choose to use greatswords instead? Linley couldnt help but to think back to those battles he had with Kaiser.

    Linley, when I was young, I remember that whenever my father was cutting down trees, he would always use heavy axes, rather than small hatchets. Why is that? Doehring Cowart guided patiently.

    Linley started to have an inkling of understanding.

    Light weapons are sharp. When dealing with large groups of enemies, they are very effective. But when fighting in solo combat against a powerful foe, they are inferior to heavy weapons. Through usage of a heavy weapon, a person can utilize more of his power and increase the force of his blows. Andto a warrior of the ninth rank, even a weapon weighing a few hundred pounds wont slow him down too much.

    Linley was now beginning to truly comprehend.

    Only through using heavy weapons could one truly unleash all of the power they were capable of.

    For example, would a strongman deliver more powerful blows using a massive mace, or a light sword? A Dragonblood Warrior was capable of lifting boulders weighing tens of thousands of pounds. Their potential strength was extremely astonishing.

    No wonder why when I faced the Titanic Black Python, I felt as though using the Bloodviolet Godsword wasnt as effective as using my own fists and claws. Linley said. Perhaps I too should find a heavy weapon to use.

    While chatting, Linley continued to make his way northwards into the desolate wilderness.

    Boss, theres a squad of knights up ahead. Bebe suddenly said to him mentally.

    Linley looked carefully. Indeed, up ahead, there was a squad of knights taking a break up ahead. Linley had already encountered quite a few such squads. Generally speaking, squads capable of surviving in these magical beast infested lands were composed of elite soldiers belonging to major clans.

    No need to pay them any mind. Linley ignored these people, continuing forward.

    But when he drew near, Linley suddenly noticed a familiar face.

    Shaq? Second Prince Shaq? Linley was startled.

    As the Prime Court Magus for the Kingdom of Fenlai, Linley knew both Crown Prince Carre and Second Prince Shaq.

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    Book 7, Heaven and Earth Turned Upside Down Chapter 12, The Rescue

    Travelling on this desolate road, Shaq, the Second Prince of Fenlai, was bitterly cursing at these magical beasts. Off in the distance, Linley quietly removed the interspatial ring from his fingers and placed it within one of his pockets.

    The royal clan of Fenlai divided into several squads when they left. No doubt, they had made prior arrangements for where they would meet up.

    Linley was worrying about where he would find Clayde, but now that heaven had delivered Shaq and his squad to him, how could Linley not be overjoyed? In addition, Linley could guessthat when he had tried to assassinate Clayde, then been captured by the Radiant Church, the Radiant Church had originally still planned to make use of him and thus had most likely had ordered Clayde to keep silent.

    Perhaps this Shaq doesnt yet know that the demon who tried to kill his father was me.

    As he was thinking these thoughts, Linley began to walk in Shaqs direction.

    Linley had another thought as well. If Shaq knows that I tried to kill his father, then none of them will be spared! Shaqs men were powerful in comparison to most magical beasts, but compared to these two freaks Linley and Bebe, they werent much at all.

    Second Prince! Your Highness!

    Linley called out in a loud, friendly voice.

    Shaq, who had been eating roasted meat while cursing, started upon hearing Linleys shout. He swiveled his head over to look at Linley. As he did so, Linley and Bebe both watched him carefully, paying attention to his every facial expression and to his gaze.

    If anything seems off at all, first we capture, then we kill! Linley carefully watched Shaqs eyes and face.

    Upon seeing Linley, Shaq excitedly jumped to his feet. He charged over, his burly body two meters tall, and immediately pulled Linley into a massive hug. In an overjoyed voice, he said, Lord Linley, you actually made it out safely! This is wonderful, wonderful!

    I am very happy to be able to see you here as well, Second Prince! Linley didnt detect any falseness in Shaqs eyes or expressions. He nodded to himself.

    Linleys guess was spot on. Clayde had been instructed by the Radiant Church to remain silent, and that he could not, no matter what, reveal that the demon who had attempted to assassinate him was Linley. No matter how daring Clayde was, he wouldnt dare disobey the direct orders of the Radiant Church.

    Lord Linley, have you eaten yet? Come, come eat with us. Shaq warmly said.

    Right now, Shaq had no idea that he was walking on a fine line between life and death. If just now, there had been anything wrong with his facial expressions, he wouldve died.

    Lord Linley, please dont blame my royal father for not rescuing you. Those hordes of monsters came too quickly. My royal father had no choice. He didnt even bring most of his royal consorts, only just the most important ones. Shaq explained on behalf of his father.

    I can understand. Linley nodded while walking towards their camp.

    All of those elite knights reminded Linley of the Wildthunder Regiment knights he had fought back when he attacked Clayde at the royal palace. The knights in front of him had a very similar aura and bearing to those knights back then. Aside from those thirty or so knights, there was a slightly older lady, and a little girl who was only five or six years old.

    My respects to you, Royal Consort. My respects to you, Princess.

    Linley immediately bowed towards those two women.

    The very beautiful, refined-looking consort was over forty years old, but she looked as though she was barely thirty. She was an alluring, attractive woman. The consort immediately laughed. Linley, when his Majesty left, he was in a terrible rush. He didnt bring a single magus with him. And, he felt confident that the Radiant Church would rescue you, thus

    Both Shaq and the consort immediately made explanations for Clayde.

    Both Shaq and the consort felt that it was very important to have good relations with Linley. They didnt know the real relationship between Linley and Clayde.

    I understand. But in his heart, Linley was laughing coldly. Earlier, when he was battling with Claydes men in the palace, Linley had already noticed that the guards consisted solely of knights, and that no magi were present. Similarly, there were no magi present here in Shaqs squad either.

    Clearly, when fleeing, Clayde hadnt had time to look after his magi at all.

    Although magi were very useful when it came to doing battle, this time they were engaging in flight, not in battle with magical beasts. Bringing a magus along would actually slow things down. How could a magus travel as quickly as a powerful warrior? Some of the more powerful warriors could run like the wind even if they had no horse. But magi?

    .

    On this desolate road, Shaq and his squad continued to hurry forward nonstop. Some of the formerly prosperous villages on the way had already been reduced to ash, and rotting corpses were strewn everywhere. In this wasteland, magical beasts could often be seen roaming about singly or in pairs.

    Those lucky humans who had manage to escape the first massacre would eventually all be chased down and eaten by these roaming magical beasts.

    Our Kingdom of Fenlai is finished.

    Shaq, riding side by side with Linley on their horses, said with a sigh as he looked off into the distance. Occasionally, a magical beast would launch attacks against them, but the Wildthunder knights would easily dispose of them. Shaq and Linleys conversations werent disrupted at all.

    Most likely nine out of ten citizens of the Kingdom of Fenlai are dead now. Linleys face was full of sorrow and despair as well.

    Shaq nodded slightly.

    In his heart, Shaq was also in mourning. The destruction of the Kingdom of Fenlai meant that his clan was no longer a royal clan. When there was no kingdom, how could there be a royal clan?

    Fortunately Shaqs thoughts turned to the five magicrystal cards in his bag. With these five magicrystal cards, even though the royal clan of Fenlai no longer had a kingdom, it wouldnt be too hard for them to become a powerful clan again, thanks to their thousands of years of accumulated wealth. Linley suddenly said, Second Prince, where will we be meeting with his Majesty?

    The purpose of Linley travelling with Shaq was to learn of Claydes whereabouts.

    Shaq said with resignation, Lord Linley, my royal father and I originally didnt expect the scope of this disaster to be so wide. Thus, the two meeting points we had originally designated were within the Kingdom of Fenlais borders and are now useless. Right now, the only thing I can do is follow our original plan and keep heading north. When we reach one of the cities that was designated by me and my royal father, we will stop, if the city is safe.

    Linley instantly understood.

    Clayde and Shaq had designated more than one city as possible rendezvous points. They most likely designated a string of cities heading north of the city of Fenlai. Whichever city was safe would be the city they would stop at.

    Which cities did you and his Majesty designate as meeting points? Linley asked with a laugh.

    Shaq wasnt suspicious at all. He immediately said, There were quite a few cities. Some were within the Kingdom of Fenlai, while others were in the kingdoms and dukedoms to the north. We even designated a city within the OBrien Empire.

    The OBrien Empire? Linley began to laugh.

    Shaq said, somewhat embarrassed, My royal father was worried that these magical beasts might take over the territory of the entire Holy Union. If that was the case, we would be forced to flee to the OBrien Empire. The OBrien Empire is the empire with the strongest military force in the Yulan continent, and definitely would be able to stop those magical beasts.

    Linley knew much more than Shaq did.

    The OBrien Empire didnt just possess a powerful military. It also had War God OBrien.

    As long as the War God was present, even that King of the Mountain Range of Magical Beasts would have to seriously consider whether or not attacking the OBrien Empire was a good idea.

    No need to over-think it. Well just continue to make our way forward. When we reach a safe spot, well find the nearest city that my father and I designated, then well rest. Lord Linley, lets speed up. Giddy up, giddy up! As he spoke, Shaq sped up as well. Their hoof steps speeding up, the squad of knights quickly made their way through the wilderness.

    Travelling with Shaq and his squad, Linley no longer had to personally act when they were attacked by magical beasts. Those Wildthunder troops disposed of all the attackers.

    Three days later.

    Two kingdoms and three duchies have collapsed.

    Shaq and Linley had passed the Kingdom of Fenlai, the Kingdom of Hanmu, as well as two duchies. They had just entered the Dukedom of Ligaode, but here, too, no humans could be seen.

    Such a huge swath of territory had fallen. This really was an astonishing event.

    After all, the Holy Union only had six kingdoms and fifteen duchies to begin with.

    Growl.

    Growl.

    A series of growls from magical beasts could be heard from far away, mixed with the shouts of men. Hearing those mixed sounds, Linley and Shaq immediately knew what was going on.

    Theres a battle between humans and magical beasts going on up ahead. Shaq frowned. Rubbing his chin, he said, Everyone, be careful. Lets go around them. Yes. The members of the Wildthunder squad said respectfully.

    Leading his men, Shaq carefully circled around the area in front. But when they got close to the combat area, Shaq suddenly stared at the battlefield. Prince Louis [Luoyi]?

    Linley also turned to pay attention to that battlefield. Another elite squad of knights was there, but unfortunately, this squad had terrible luck. They had run into a pack of Fire Lions.

    Fire Lions were fire-element magical beasts of the seventh rank. They could easily blast fireballs from their mouths, and their bodies were wreathed in flame.

    Although they were only magical beasts of the seventh rank, magical beasts naturally were more powerful than most humans of the same rank. Even a warrior of the eighth rank would usually have to expend some effort to kill a fire-element magical beast of the seventh rank. But clearly, within that elite squad of knights, there were very few warriors of the eighth rank. The majority were of the seventh rank.

    Over half of this squad of knights had died as a result of this battle against nearly twenty Fire Lions. Only a third of the Fire Lions had perished.

    But although half of the knights had perished, none of the warriors of the eighth rank had. Thus, in reality, the squad of knights had only lost a third of its total combat potential.

    Stop. Shaq ordered.

    The group of knights were startled, but they all nodded. The power of the Wildthunder squad, when added to Prince Louis forces, should be enough to kill those Fire Lions without too much trouble. But what surprised them was that Shaq didnt permit them to do battle right away.

    Another half of Prince Louis men had died or been injured, including two warriors of the eighth rank. Half of the Fire Lions had died as well. Only now did Shaq give the order.

    Lets go. Rescue Prince Louis. Shaq suddenly ordered his men.

    Yes!

    Instantly, the Wildthunder squad began to charge. With the added strength of these thirty-plus warriors, ten of them of the eighth rank, five of the Fire Lions were instantly killed. The rest, seeing the writing on the wall, quickly turned tail and fled.

    Prince Shaq, thank you, thank you!

    Prince Louis was an extremely handsome young man, but right now, he looked to be in a very sorry state. Upon seeing Shaq, Louis was so grateful that he ran over to hug him.

    Prince Louis, alas, I saw your squad of knights attacked from quite far away, but due to self-preservation considerations, I hesitated for a while. Only after I saw it was you did I order my men to come attack. I hope you wont blame me. Shaq said very honestly. He regretfully added, If I had come a bit earlier, you wouldve lost fewer men.

    Earlier, Shaq and his knights had waited far away for quite a while. How could experts like Louis and his men not be aware?

    In his heart, Louis had borne a grudge towards Shaq, but now, hearing him say this, Louis somewhat believed him.

    It made sense.

    After such a disaster had occurred, who would go rescue someone who had no relation to ones self?

    Prince Shaq, no need to say such things. I am already extremely grateful. If it werent for you, most likely only two or three of us would be remaining. Hey, no need. We can take care of our own peoples corpses. Seeing one of Shaqs men actually go and remove the bags from the corpses of their own volition, Louis shouted out at them.

    As soon as the Fire Lions had fled, those few lucky survivors of Prince Louis force immediately went to remove the bags from the corpses of the deceased, then put them on.

    This naturally raised Shaqs suspicions.

    Why bring the bags of the deceased? Thus, he ordered that man to go remove some of the bags. Indeed, it had agitated Prince Louis. Alright, here you go. Shaqs knight immediately handed the bag over. When Louis knight received the bag, he glared angrily at Shaqs knight.

    Seeing this, Shaq only laughed coldly in his heart.

    This was too easy to guess.

    Very few royal clans were in possession of an interspatial ring. The royal clan of Fenlai had only managed to acquire one through great luck. Now that disaster had struck, naturally these royal clans would want to take the treasures in their treasuries with them. Without interspatial rings, the only option was to carry them in bags. For Prince Louis to be so agitated about these bags most likely meant that he was having his subordinates carry important treasures of the Kingdom of Hanmu.

    Not too many men left. 100% chance of success. Shaq looked at Louis men. He had already made his decision.

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    Book 7, Heaven and Earth Turned Upside Down Chapter 13, A Major Treasure

    Prince Shaq, thank you once again for your assistance. Let us part ways here. Prince Louis said with a smile.

    Shaqs face immediately turned stern. Unhappily, he said, Prince Louis, whats the rush? Right now, this area is covered with magical beasts, and you only have seven people left. If you meet any more magical beasts on the road, itll be very dangerous. Come along with us. With our combined strength, we will be safer as well.

    Prince Louis hurriedly said, Prince Shaq, no

    Dont refuse. Otherwise, Ill get angry. Shaq said with a stern, angry look.

    Prince Louis looked very awkward, but in his heart, he was furious. He, Prince Louis, wasnt an idiot. He knew that his subordinates earlier actions of collecting off the bags of the deceased had aroused suspicion.

    It was true.

    The bags of his subordinates contained the major treasures of the royal clan of the Kingdom of Hanmu. The royal clan of Hanmu had been in existence for over a thousand years. Although its history wasnt as long as that of the royal clan of Fenlai, it still possessed an astonishing amount of wealth and major treasures. However, their royal clan didnt have any interspatial rings, and so they had to carry their treasures with them.

    Actually, in such a chaotic period, the various noble clans of Fenlai and Hanmu had all thrown their valuables and magicrystal cards in bags and fled. The number of people in the entire continent who had interspatial rings was very low. Even a powerful entity such as the Proulx Gallery had only one, belonging to Managing Director Maia.

    This Shaq is full of bad intentions. Louis was extremely worried.

    He wanted to refuse, but he was afraid that Shaq really would have a falling out with him.

    A knight by the side of Prince Louis nudged him, then stepped forward. This knight was the instructor for Prince Louis. Since Prince Shaq is so sincere, then we shall travel alongside your squad. Only, were sorry to have troubled you, Prince Shaq.

    No trouble at all. Haha, lets go together. Shaq laughed loudly.

    Just judging from appearances alone, this two-meter tall, burly man looked like a foolish boor. But having grown up in the royal clan, how could Shaq truly be foolish? He, too, could guess what the other party was thinking. Nonetheless, he led everyone travelling north.

    Boss, the atmosphere seems really weird. Bebe said mentally to Linley.

    Linley laughed inwardly. That Prince Louis didnt dare to offend Prince Shaq too much, but he had to be careful so as to prevent Prince Shaq from acting against him. Naturally, this expedition became ratherspecial. Watching both sides, Linley knew exactly what was going on.

    After chatting for a while with Prince Louis, Prince Shaq separated, then rode over to Linley. In a low voice, he said, Lord Linley, did you see?

    See? See what? Linley looked at Shaq.

    After making sure that no one belonging to Prince Louis was nearby, Prince Shaq said in a low voice, The royal clan of Hanmu is in flight. They surely took with them many of the major treasures they accumulated over their thousand years of existence. In my estimation, those knights bags are all filled with major treasures. Linley knew that the existence of the Golden Bank of the Four Empires had made magicrystal cards quite popular.

    Even large clans and royal clans used magicrystal cards. To these clans who possessed hundreds of millions of gold coins in wealth, most treasures werent a big deal. For example, when they were fleeing, these nobles couldnt be bothered to bring something like Blueheart Grass, which was worth 100,000 gold coins.

    The only things they would take were the most important treasures, all worth over a million gold coins, such as magicite cores of magical beasts of the ninth rank or of the Saint-level, or perhaps treasures from other planes. Or divine artifacts

    Lord Linley, as long as you are willing to assist, when we divide the treasures, naturally you will have a share as well. No. Two shares. What do you say? In my view, those treasures must be worth several million gold coins at least. Shaq said in a low voice.

    Shaq knew very well what an astonishing amount of wealth a royal clan possessed. Because in his own hands, there were five hundred million gold coins in magicrystal cards.

    The Kingdom of Hanmu wasnt inferior to the Kingdom of Fenlai. They probably possessed the same amount of wealth. How could the major treasures they carried out be of low quality?

    Fine. Linley nodded. When you plan to make your move, notify me as to what you wish.

    Hearing this, Shaq was extremely excited.

    Perhaps when they were fleeing, magi were hindrances, but when they were able to engage in a battle, their power was astonishing. Linley was a dual-element magus of the seventh rank. With their opponents totally caught off-guard, he alone could probably kill half of them.

    Linley carefully inspected those seven people on Prince Louis side. Right now, each of them were carrying four or five bags. In particular

    Hrm?

    Linley suddenly noticed that the sound of hoof steps of one middle-aged mans horse was particularly loud. In addition, that horse seemed more tired than the other horses as well. More importantly, that middle-aged man had another horse running alongside him! He had two horses to himself!

    Clearly, this middle-aged man needed to frequently change horses.

    These horses are both fine horses. Even if they were carrying three or four people, they would gallop like the wind. Why would this middle-aged man cause these horses to be so tired, to the point where he would have to frequently change horses? Linley instantly understood the reason.

    This middle-aged man was very heavy.

    Or, to put it another way, the things he was carrying was very heavy. But this middle-aged man is only carrying a short sword. Can it be that within his bags Linleys only explanation was that the four bags the middle-aged man was carrying included something extremely heavy.

    The wind howled.

    Both Prince Louis and Prince Shaqs men had retired for the night. No matter how strong one was, they would still need rest. Prince Louis and his six warriors all rested together, while Prince Shaqs men were divided into four or five units. These two forces were located in separate areas.

    Master, when should we leave? Prince Louis said in a soft voice. The other five men were all feigning sleep.

    Wait a bit longer. When theyve all fallen asleep, well mount and leave. That middle-aged man said quietly.

    Fleeing into the dark night was a very common strategy. It was a common strategy because many people used itand many people used it because it was effective!

    The thirty people on Prince Shaqs side were feigning sleep as well. Not a single one of them was truly asleep. Everyone knew that there would be a battle they had to fight tonight.

    Lord Linley. Prince Shaq was by Linleys side. He called out to Linley in a soft voice.

    Hrm? Linley turned to look at Shaq.

    Prince Shaq continued, Lord Linley, prepare to secretly cast a magic spell. This will catch them off-guard and make them suffer heavy losses. And then, my squad will charge over and finish them off. Lord Linley, its up to you now.

    Fine. Linley nodded.

    A sudden sneak attack via magic at night was something which opponents definitely would not be able to foresee.

    Linleys lips began to move slightly as he quietly began to chant the words to a magical spell. By his side, Prince Shaq could only wait impatiently. Poor Prince Louis and his men actually wanted to wait a while longer and flee after Prince Shaq and his men had fallen asleep.

    Swish! Swish! Swish!

    In a circular area with a radius of ten meters, dozens of sharp earthen spears suddenly jutted out of the ground. Ah! A series of agonized screams sounded out as those sharp earthen spears suddenly pierced through those warriors bodies, and one of them was directly impaled through and through. That poor Prince Louis was instantly killed as well by those spears. He was, after all, the weakest person amongst them.

    The thickly clustered array of earthen spears was enough to freeze ones heart.

    Earth-style magic of the seventh rank Earthen Spear Array.

    Four of the seven people in Prince Louis party died in agony on the spot, while the three remaining warriors of the eighth rank suffered serious injuries as well, due to being caught off-guard.

    Kill!

    The thirty members of the Wildthunder squad were previously feigning sleep, but hearing those miserable screams, they all charged towards the other camp as though they had received orders. They immediately attacked those three wounded warriors of the eighth rank, in a thirty against three fight.

    This wasnt a fair contest at all. Whats more, the Wildthunder squad had ten warriors of the eighth rank.

    Slice. Slice.

    Those three wounded warriors of the eighth rank were easily killed. They were barely able to resist at all.

    Second Prince, all of them are dead now. The captain of the Wildthunder squad, an energetic, golden-haired middle-aged man reported.

    Shaq was overjoyed. Haha, wonderful! Quick, bring those bags over to me. For this action alone, I will award all of you a hundred thousand gold coins. When we reunite with my royal father, I will disburse the gold. Shaq was extremely excited.

    There were thirty people in the Wildthunder squad. A hundred thousand gold coins each was only a total of three million gold coins. But the wealth contained within those ten bags surely was worth more than a hundred million gold coins.

    Come, Lord Linley. You pick two bags first. Shaq said very magnanimously to Linley.

    The usefulness of a magus in pitched group battles had been totally put on display. This sneak attack by magic of Linleys had killed four and heavily injured the remaining three. If Shaq had ordered his men to directly attack, quite a few of them probably wouldve died.

    Linley walked directly over to Prince Louis masters corpse, the middle-aged man. He hefted each of the four bags. As he did so, Linley indeed noticed something strange. Three of the bags were very light, very ordinary.

    But the last bagit seemed very small, and the object inside was only the size of a mans palm, but its weightwas over a thousand pounds.

    Something the size of a hand but over a thousand pounds in weight?

    Linley was stunned.

    He had never heard of anything this dense and heavy. Even gold and diamonds were much lighter than this material. The size of a hand, but over a thousand pounds

    Lord Linley? Shaq walked over. Have you chosen?

    No need to choose. Ill just go with these two. Linley randomly grabbed another bag from the remaining three, then slung the two bags over his back.

    Seeing this, Shaq felt very happy as well. What he worried about the most was that Linley would open every single bag to take a look inside, then make his decision. This would be quite unfair to him. But Linley had just casually hefted the bags on a single person, then chose two of them.

    All of Shaqs subordinates were now carrying bags.

    Lets go. Shaq was now in a wonderful mood.

    Linley was riding on a horse as well, but while riding the horse, Linley had cast the Floating Technique on himself. Given his power as a magus of the seventh rank, using a spell of the fifth rank was extremely easy. Linley used the levitational powers of the Floating Technique to counteract the extra weight of that mysterious object.

    This allowed the horse he was riding to continue galloping without strain.

    Grandpa Doehring. Linley immediately pressed him. Take a look and see what I have inside these two new bags of mine?

    Oh, you got some treasures? Doehring Cowart, who had been napping inside the Coiling Dragon ring, was suddenly full of energy. He immediately used his spiritual energy to directly sense what was inside Linleys two bags.

    Within that first bag is a brocade box wrapped in several layers of cloth. Inside the box there is a matching pair of beautiful jade crystals. They should have quite the history, but I dont know where they are from. Doehring Cowart said.

    The second bagah?!

    Doehring Cowart cried out in surprise. What is it? Linleys heart clenched in excitement. He knew that the second bag had to be the one containing the strange item weighing over a thousand pounds, because the item inside the second bag wasnt a perfectly rectangular box.

    Adamantine. Adamantine ore. Theres actually a fist-sized chunk of adamantine ore in the Yulan continent. Thisthis is astonishing. Doehring Cowart said in amazement.

    Hearing the words adamantine, Linleys heart clenched yet again. Adamantine didnt actually exist in the material plane. It only came from other planes, and it was so tough and durable that supposedly even most Deity-level combatants couldnt easily break it. When he was jailed in the Radiant Temple, that lock with some adamantine alloyed into it wouldve been hard for even a Saint-level combatant to break. From this, one could tell how tough adamantine was.

    A fist-sized chunk of adamantine ore. Thisthis is more valuable than even a Saint-level magicite core. How could there be such a huge chunk in the world? Doehring Cowart simply couldnt believe it.

    A fist-sized chunk is huge? Linley was rather confused.

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    Book 7, Heaven and Earth Turned Upside Down Chapter 14, The City of Hess

    Doehring Cowart was rendered momentarily speechless by Linleys question.

    Linley, I must tell you, if a weapon has just a little bit of adamantine alloyed into it, the weapons durability will increase to a very high level. If a weapon were to be totally made out of adamantine, even if you gave it to a Saint-level combatant and let him try to break it, he wouldnt be able to scratch it, no matter how long he tried.

    Doehring Cowart was very resigned.

    Linley clearly didnt fully appreciate how valuable adamantine was.

    Then, Grandpa Doehring, can I use this adamantine to forge a heavy sword? After listening to Doehring Cowart previously explain the benefits to using heavy weapons, Linley wanted to acquire a heavy sword of his own. Originally, Linley was planning to spend some money and buy a good one. But now that he had this chunk of adamantine, naturally he had to put it to good use.

    Right now, Linley didnt lack for money.

    Forge a heavy sword with adamantine? A heavy sword is rather large, and will most likely need this chunk of adamantine to be mixed with some other metals. But of course, I dont know anything about blacksmithing myself. However, I have heard that forging weapons out of adamantine is extremely difficult. Adamantine is extremely tough. Most master weaponsmiths are not capable of melting and reforging it. Doehring Cowart chuckled.

    Linley nodded to himself.

    Adamantine was a material which even Deity-level combatants supposedly would find tough to break. But since it was possible for adamantine to be forged into a weapon, naturally there had to be a special technique for it as well. Only, the technique was probably too difficult.

    Got it. Linley nodded.

    .

    Linley and Second Prince Shaq continued speeding northwards, and the farther north they went, the sparser the magical beasts became. After travelling another three or four hundred kilometers without a single magical beast appearing, they reached an area where the local cities and towns hadnt had any people die.

    But these villages and towns were very sparsely populated. Most likely, people were afraid of the danger and had moved northwards as well.

    Haha, good, it seems the Kingdom of Hess hasnt fallen. Shaq laughed loudly. Its been quite a few days. Finally we can rest.

    Shaq looked at Linley.

    Seated on his horse, Linley seemed as solid and unmovable as an old oak, not wavering in the slightest, seeming very stable. His face was calm, and he had been silent, giving him a reliable, taciturn aura. Towards Linley, Shaq had always felt a hint of dread. Although he was a few years older than Linley, he always respectfully addressed Linley as Master Linley.

    Master Linley, look. Thats a military camp up ahead. Shaq and Linley were riding side by side.

    Linley nodded.

    The Radiant Church had clearly decided to set up a line of defense here at the borders of the Kingdom of Hess. Seeing those countless military camps lining the border, one could tell how many soldiers had been deployed here.

    Two kingdoms and five duchies lost. Thats about a third of the territory of the Holy Union. I expect the Radiant Church isnt willing to retreat any further. Linley chuckled. Linley and the knights made their way through the guarded pass, and were quickly allowed in.

    This guarded pass was to defend against magical beasts.

    Naturally, no humans would be denied entry.

    Second Prince, shall we rest here? Linley seemed very tranquil.

    The city of Hess is one of the agreed upon places that my royal father and I settled upon. We still have around three hundred kilometers before arriving at Hess City. If we hurry, we should be able to reach there by nightfall today. Shaq said unguardedly.

    Hess City!

    Linley memorized this name. Clayde. Hess City shall be where you die.



    They continued their journey. Linley, Shaq, and the thirty mounted knights kicked up a trail of dust in their wake. By the time Linley and Shaq saw the city of Hess, the sun was just setting, casting its red glow upon the earth.

    Hess City, the capital of the Kingdom of Hess. Its only slightly smaller than Fenlai City. Seeing the silhouettes of the enormous city walls, Linley couldnt help but be awed.

    How much manpower had it taken to erect such giant walls?

    Arriving at the gate to Hess City, Linley and his squad found their way barred.

    Dismount! A gate guard of Hess City ordered in a loud voice.

    Why should we dismount? Shaq shouted back angrily.

    The gate guard saw that Shaqs group was definitely an extraordinary one, and thus answered the question. His Highness has ordered that no horses may be ridden within the boundaries of Hess City. Everyone, right now Hess City is overflowing with people. Theres simply not enough space to ride horses. Its best if you all dismount.

    Lets dismount. Linley smiled at Shaq.

    Shaq nodded.

    Linley and Shaq could both imagine that many people had fled here from the two ruined kingdoms and the six destroyed duchies. Most likely many of the people living near Hess City had fled here as well. Those two kingdoms and six duchies possessed a combined population of hundreds of millions.

    Even if 90% had died, millions would have survived. And of course, there had been no magical beast sightings within hundreds of kilometers of the Kingdom of Hess, so virtually all of the people who lived in that area had survived.

    So many people.

    Stepping into Hess City, Linley and Shaq and the knights were all shocked. Hess City normally could only accommodate at most a million people. But by Linleys calculations, right now there were at least several million people within the city, because every single street was clogged. Even in the city of Fenlai, Linley had never seen anything like this.

    Go find a hotel first, then come back here to pick me up. Shaq immediately ordered his men to go reserve a hotel suite.

    Lord Linley, lets go eat dinner first. Shaq said with a laugh, and of course Linley wouldnt refuse. Shaq immediately led Linley and the others to a nearby restaurant. The bottom floor of this restaurant was full, but there were still dining rooms available in the upper levels.

    Three rooms. Shaq said magnanimously.

    But when they sat down and Shaq saw the prices on the menu, he was somewhat flabbergasted. Shaq grabbed the nearest waiter and shouted angrily, Do you take me for an idiot? With prices like this, a table of dishes would cost several thousand gold coins. You are trying to cheat me!

    Although this restaurant was a high class one, Shaq, as a prince, had naturally been to many high class restaurants.

    For a restaurant of this class, a hundred gold coins a table was generally more than enough.

    Milord, if you dont wish to eat, you can leave. The waiter seemed very confident. Right now, Hess City is filled to the brim with people, including countless nobles who fled here with their valuables. All of them demand high quality service and are willing to pay for it.

    Shaq was instantly stunned by these words.

    Right. The people who had managed to flee from the two kingdoms and the three duchies most likely all belonged to powerful clans or were powerful combatants themselves. Those powerful clans naturally wouldnt penny-pinch.

    Hmph.

    Shaq snorted, but still placed his orders in the end. After Shaq and Linley had finished eating their meals

    Your Highness, Second Prince. The people who had gone looking for a hotel came back.

    And? Have you found a place? Shaq asked.

    That guard shook his head. All of the rooms in the major hotels have been booked. Although we only went to five large hotels, we could already tell this wouldnt work. There were too many people trying to make reservations. Your Highness, we arrived at Hess City too late. The members of the clans belonging to the five duchies and the Kingdom of Hanmu arrived much faster than us.

    Shaq nodded.

    Sit and eat first. Shaq turned to look at another guard, one with short jade hair. Are you full yet? If you are, help me find a manor and buy it. I expect the prices here within Hess City will be quite high, but no matter how pricy it is, buy it. Remember, though; dont buy something which is too gaudy and too large. This manor will only be a temporary lodging place for myself and my royal father.

    Yes, your Highness. The guard acknowledged, and then left to find a manor.

    Linley quietly drank his wine, watching everything.

    A manor? I wonder which manor it will be. When Clayde comes, most likely he will head to that manor as well. By finding out the place where Clayde was going to stay, all he would need to do was lie in wait. When the opportunity came, he would send Clayde to his death.



    Hess City. A very ordinary manor on Keyan Road.

    Under normal conditions, a manor in Hess City like this which was not located in the city center would generally be worth two or three hundred thousand gold coins. But Prince Shaq had to pay a million gold coins just to buy it. A large number of nobles and magnates had entered Hess City, causing inflation to skyrocket.

    That night.

    Linley also stayed in this manor for now.

    That Clayde, after he comes, should be residing in one of these two or three rooms. Linley was walking in the middle of the manor, carefully inspecting its internal layout. He was making preparations for killing Clayde in the future.

    The night wind was cool and refreshing, but Linley ignored it, only paying attention to the location and layout of every part of this manor.

    Lord Linley, why havent you rested yet? That enchanting consort said to Linley in a soft voice, standing in the doorway to her room.

    Found being in my room to be too stuffy. Thought Id get some fresh air. Linley replied casually.

    I also feel its rather stuffy. That consort walked out of her room towards Linley. Her coquettish gaze only made Linley feel apprehensive, and he immediately said, Then Royal Consort, you should get some air. Ill go back to my room and get some rest now. After he spoke, Linley immediately left.

    Watching Linley leave, the consort couldnt help but let out a little hmph of displeasure.

    .

    The next morning.

    Second Prince, Royal Consort, Princess. I have some things to take care of, so Ill leave now. Linley bid his farewells.

    Lord Linley, why are you in such a rush to leave? Wait for my royal father to come back first, then decide. Shaq immediately tried to convince him to stay.

    Linley laughed coldly inside. Wait for your royal father? If Clayde saw that I was living here, I probably would have to openly attack and kill him. The chance of killing him openly is lower than assassinating him. Linley had already had enough setbacks.

    This time, Linley wanted to be absolutely certain of success.

    This time, Ill have to endure and be patient. Ill wait for the moment when Clayde and Kaiser arent together. When Clayde is alone, Ill kill him. That will definitely be successful. Linley knew that so long as Kaiser was there, he wouldnt be able to kill Clayde quickly.

    But as long as Kaiser was not present, he definitely would succeed.

    Then where are you going, Lord Linley? Shaq asked.

    I plan to leave Hess City and continue north. As for where exactly, Im not yet sure. Linley replied. Alright. Second Prince, Royal Consort, Princess. I bid you farewell.

    Bowing slightly, Linley led Bebe away from the manor.



    That very night, Linley moved into a small courtyard on the same street as Shaqs manor. The manor which Shaq had bought took up a large amount of space, enough to very comfortably fit thirty people. But the house which Linley bought was very small, only enough for three or four people.

    This little courtyard had still cost Linley 50,000 gold coins. In normal times, a few thousand coins would have been enough.

    Ah Da, Ah Er, have you seen anyone new enter the manor? Linley was seated at his dinner table as he asked these two men.

    No.

    Linley had casually picked these two men up from the streets for his employ. Right now, in Hess City, there were many commoners as well as nobles. After fleeing here, those commoners had no food to eat and place to live. All they could do was beg or do manual labor. Thus, it was easy for Linley to find people to work for him. A salary of two gold coins each day, with food and board included, was an opportunity which any of these impoverished refugees would have fought for.

    Linley saw that these two men seemed the reliable sort, and so had chosen them.

    At night, you can sleep, but by day, keep a close watch. As long as any strangers enter the manor, especially in large numbers, you have to inform me. Pay special attention to a man who has only one hand. Linley repeated his instructions.

    There was no need to keep a watch at night, because the gates to Hess City were barred shut at night.

    And Linley was confident that with two people watching during the day, as long as Claydes men arrived, he would definitely find out. Shaq and his people believed that Linley had really left the city, but in reality, Linley continued his watch from a courtyard very near them.

    Clayde, Ill just keep waiting here for as long as it takes. Lets see how long it takes you to get here. Linleys gaze was cold.

    Seeing the look on Linleys face, those two brothers shuddered.

    Go. Linley ordered.

    Yes, milord.

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    Book 7, Heaven and Earth Turned Upside Down Chapter 15, The Clan of the Violetflame Warriors

    A sky-blue magus robe and a magistaff in hand.

    This was how Linley was dressed now as he walked on the streets.

    On this outing, Bebe had stayed behind in the little courtyard on Keyan Road. Linleys instructions were for Bebe to instantly tell him once Clayde appeared. Given the soul link between Linley and Bebe, no matter how far apart they were, they would be able to sense each others thoughts.

    Today, Linley had made this outing for the sake of his heavy sword.

    Hrm? Linley noticed a weapons shop nearby and immediately went inside.

    The weapons shops business was quite average. There were only two customers inside inspecting the various weapons. Linley went straight to the counter and asked calmly, In Hess City, who is the best weaponsmith around?

    The store clerk glanced at Linley. Realizing he was a magus, the shopkeeper immediately said courteously, Milord magus, the master blacksmith of our shop possesses very high skills. Theres no weapon that he cannot forge.

    My question was, in Hess City, who is the best blacksmith around? Linleys face turned cold. If your so-called master blacksmith is unable to produce the weapon I need, dont blame me when I wreck your shop.

    The store clerk was frightened by Linleys words. Previously, he had wanted to try and win a customer, but now he no longer dared to make any rash claims. Milord magus, the number one blacksmith of Hess City resides in West Hess City. His name is Master Corby [Keerbi], and his weapons shop is quite close to the Radiant Temple.

    Corby? Linley memorized this name. He immediately left.

    But milord magus. That store clerk said in a quiet voice.

    Hrm? Linley turned his head to look at the clerk, curious what he had to say.

    The store clerk said respectfully, Milord magus, if you want a good magistaff, you should go to a magic weapons store. These weapons are all meant for warriors to choose from. In the eyes of this store clerk, it was very strange indeed for a magus to not only want a weapon, but to want one made by a master blacksmith.

    The weapon of a magus was his magistaff.

    And in order to produce a magistaff, one needed high skills in alchemy.

    Linleys lips curved upwards in a smile, and he left the weapons store.

    Half an hour later, Linley arrived near the Radiant Temple in the west part of the city. Based on Linleys investigations, the Holy Emperor of the Radiant Church and the other Saint-level combatants hadnt arrived in Hess City yet. Supposedly, only a single Cardinal had arrived here, but to better assist the ruler of the Kingdom of Hess, he had taken residence along with the soldiers at the border.

    As for where that group of Saint-level combatants of the Radiant Church had gone, no one knew.

    I really hope that King of the Mountain Range of Magical Beasts killed a few of those Saint-levels. Linley secretly said to himself. The Holy Emperor Heidens had used the Divine Baptism against Linley. Although Linley didnt know what exactly it had been meant to do, he knew that the divine power of it had tried to merge into his very soul.

    His soul.

    This was the most important core of a person. Linley was certain that Heidens had been up to no good.

    This is the weapons store of the so-called number one blacksmith in Hess City? Linley glanced at the weapons store. The store was tens of meters long, and on each side of the door there were two powerfully built warriors in beautifully wrought armor standing guard, weapons in hand.

    This weapons store did indeed seem quite impressive. Clearly, it was much better than the store which Linley had gone into just a while earlier.

    Entering the weapons store, Linley saw that the attendant was a beautiful young woman. The womans eyes lit up when she saw how Linley was dressed, and she courteously said, Milord magus, what sort of weapon do you desire? Come with me. We have all sorts of beautiful court rapiers.

    Linley chuckled with resignation.

    It seemed this woman thought that he was nothing more than a magus who wanted a weapon to play around with.

    I heard your Master Corby is here? Linley said directly to the woman.

    The attendant nodded. Right. Master Corby is the head blacksmith here, and he is definitely the number one blacksmith within the city of Hess. Ive never heard of Master Corby being unable to forge a weapon of any sort.

    Oh? Have Master Corby come out. I wish for him to make me a weapon. Linley said immediately.

    Havehave Master Corby come out? The attendant laughed awkwardly. Milord magus, Master Corby never comes out to meet with customers. If you wish to meet with Master Corby, youll have to go find him yourself. Andif you want to meet Master Corby, you need to spend some money, as otherwise, he wont meet with you.

    Linley had to admit that this man really did know how to put on airs.

    Fine. How much money for me to go meet him? Linley asked directly.

    Not much. Fifty gold coins. The attendant said.

    Fifty gold coins was nothing to those members of rich clans, but this price was enough for a commoner to survive off of for a year or two.

    Fifty? Linley withdrew a sack of gold from his clothes. This sack contained a hundred pieces of gold. Linley poured out fifty, then instructed, Lead the way. Linley usually only carried a hundred gold coins on him. He had magicrystal cards on him, after all. If he needed any more, he could go withdraw it.

    Yes, milord magus. The attendant was extremely happy.

    .

    Five minutes later, guided by the attendant, Linley arrived at a very plain-looking residence. The guard to the residence clearly was familiar with the attendant, and let them in immediately.

    When Linley saw Master Corby, the man was reclining on a chair while sipping a cup of tea. This Corbys hair was totally white, but the powerful muscles bulging from his body showed that he was still a powerful warrior.

    Most weaponsmiths were extremely powerful warriors.

    Master Corby, this lord magus wishes to meet with you. The attendant said respectfully.

    Corby glanced at Linley and laughed. Youngster, my fees are quite high. If you want me to forge a weapon for you, at the very least it will cost you ten thousand gold coins.

    Linley could sense this Master Corbys approximate level of power.

    If he wasnt a warrior of the seventh rank, then he was one of the eighth.

    Fine. Linley nodded. But this weapon will use special materials. Right. Can the other people here leave?

    Of course. Master Corby nodded at his servants, who immediately left.

    Master Corby looked at Linley curiously. Youngster, what special materials do you bring?

    Adamantine. Linley said directly.

    Previously sitting lazily on his chair, Master Corby suddenly shot to his feet as though thunderstruck. He stared at Linley in amazement. What did you just say? Adamantine? Did I hear you correctly? Adamantine was a material that appeared only in legends. He, Corby, had been a weaponsmith his entire life, but hadnt seen any.

    Right. I intend to use adamantine to forge a weapon. Are you capable of doing so? Linley looked expectantly at Master Corby.

    Master Corby hesitated for a moment, but in the end, he sighed and said, Youngster, I actually do not have the ability to smith adamantine. Hearing these words, Linley couldnt help but feel disappointed.

    Youngster, cancan you show the adamantine to me? Corby said somewhat awkwardly.

    Linley could understand the desire of a master blacksmith like Corby to see adamantine with his own eyes. He immediately removed the adamantine chunk from his bag and handed it over to Master Corby. This thousand-pound chunk of adamantine didnt seem to be heavy at all to Linley.

    However, when the totally unprepared Master Corby accepted the chunk of adamantine, his hand couldnt help but sink down.

    It really is heavy. Master Corby recovered and easily lifted it back up.

    But Corby still glanced at Linley in surprise. For this Linley to be able to hold this heavy chunk of adamantine so easily meant that he was at least a warrior of the sixth rank.

    Adamantine. Having seen it, Im satisfied. Corby stared lovingly at the chunk of adamantine, but in the end he returned it to Linley. In truth, Corby did feel a hint of greed and desire for it, but he knew that for Linley to so casually hand it to him meant that Linley wasnt worried at all about being unable to get it back.

    Whats more, Corby also knew that he didnt have the ability to smith this adamantine chunk.

    Master Corby, do you know who is capable of smithing adamantine? Linley asked.

    Corby considered for a moment. From what I know, the Radiant Church has specialized master weaponsmiths. The Radiant Church has a long history and it should possess the techniques needed to smith adamantine. I expect that the master weaponsmiths belonging to the Four Great Empires and to the Cult of Shadows should all be in possession of such techniques as well.

    Linley nodded.

    Farewell, then. Linley left, somewhat disappointed.

    Linley knew from the beginning that adamantine wasnt so easily smelted, and so he had made some mental preparations. Departing from this location, he headed back towards his own residence. But halfway back, Linley suddenly heard a familiar voice.

    Third Bro.

    Linley immediately turned his head to look.

    Yale, George, and Reynolds were staring back at him in astonishment.

    Boss Yale. Second Bro. Fourth Bro. Linley immediately ran over excitedly. He didnt expect to be able to meet with his dear bros again. Under Yales invitation, Linley decided to go to the Dawson Conglomerates headquarters to have a good meal with his bros.

    Within a very secluded manor.

    Linley, Yale, Reynolds, and George were all happily exchanging stories of recent events.

    You want to find a master weaponsmith? Mm, I dont know any either. Yale shook his head.

    Reynolds said questioningly, Third Bro, you said adamantine? What is adamantine?

    Neither Reynolds, nor Yale, nor George had ever heard of adamantine.

    Adamantine was simply too rare and too precious.

    Linley, we just barely had a chance to meet last time. Only today do I have the opportunity to have a good chat with a genius like you. Monroe Dawson walked in from the main hall, holding his big belly and chuckling. Hey, did you just say adamantine?

    Linley nodded. Lord Chairman, I managed to acquire some adamantine and plan to use it to forge a weapon. But Im not able to find a master weaponsmith capable of forging it.

    Oh.

    What sort of a person was Monroe Dawson? How could he not know what adamantine was? You actually address me as Chairman? You and Yale are like brothers! Just call me Uncle. You say you need to find a master weaponsmith who can smelt adamantine? I happen to know one.

    Linley actually didnt feel too excited upon hearing this.

    Because even if Monroe Dawson knew a person, that person most likely wasnt in the city of Hess.

    Uncle Monroe, who is that master weaponsmith? Linley asked.

    Monroe Dawson grinned. That master weaponsmith is known as Master Vincente [Weilinte], the leader of the Hyde clan.

    Vincente? Linley was a bit curious.

    Suddenly, Linley started. Uncle Dawson, what clan did you just say he belonged to?

    The Hyde clan. Monroe Dawson replied with a chortle.

    Linley had totally memorized that book he had read back in his clans manor which introduced the Four Supreme Warriors. One piece of information included within was the clan names of the Four Supreme Warriors. The Violetflame Warriors clanwas the Hyde clan! Howeverthere was more than one clan named Hyde, and thus this Hyde clan wasnt necessarily the clan of the Violetflame Warriors.

    You thought of them? Haha. Right. This Hyde clan is just like your Baruch clan. They are a clan of Supreme Warriors. The Hyde clan lived within a small city in the Holy Unions Kingdom of Hanmu. After this catastrophe, they fled here to Hess City. Monroe Dawson said with a laugh.

    They are here in Hess City? Linley was surprised.

    And they are living right next to my manor. I personally arranged for them to be put there. Monroe Dawson continued.

    Linley stared at Monroe Dawson in astonishment.

    Actually, Monroe Dawson knew several people who were capable of smelting adamantine. The master weaponsmith of the Dawson Conglomerate was capable of smelting adamantine as well. But none of those other people whom Monroe Dawson knew were currently in Hess City. Thus, Monroe Dawson only mentioned this one person.

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