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Everyone was astonished to see Ken being thrown back. Nobody expected Dustin to be so bold. After all, this was Ken Shonde, the son of Regalswords' leader, and hitting Ian Shonde's son was risky. "Are you crazy? How could you hit Mr. Shonde?" Nathan sprung up, shocked. He had endured all the humiliation just now, yet Dustin slapped Ken without care. This would bring trouble to all of them. "Shit! This is bad!" Emily paled. She'd warned Dustin, hoping he would hold himself back, but he didn't. They'd be in trouble if Regalswords retaliated."How dare you hit Mr. Shonde! We'll kill you!" The two furious Regalswords martial artists began attacking Dustin. "Let me handle this!" Abigail grabbed her metal club and fought them. Her natural talent and Dustin's training made her far stronger than her opponents, especially when she used the staff combat technique. Soon, the two men, who had climbed the ranks through flattery instead of actual skill, fell to the ground. They were
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The slaps disfigured Ken's face, leaving him unrecognizable. There was a bigger issue now. Ken was highly regarded as the son of Regalswords' guildmaster and was well-feared. So, how could Dustin hit him? Was Dustin out of his mind?"Stop right now!" Emily finally stepped in. At this point, Ken had already been reduced to a bloody, unconscious mess. "You've gotten us into trouble now, Mr. Rhys!" Emily exclaimed, helping Ken up. She began administering medication and other techniques to wake him up. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that if anything were to happen to Ken, Azure Mist would also be doomed. "Damn it, we shouldn't have sat with you! You only bring disaster!" Nathan shouted anxiously. Why the fuck did they have to cross paths with a maniac like Dustin, who didn't give a shit about Ken's status or Regalswords' authority? Dustin must be crazy!"You'll be in trouble now that you beat Ken up, so you need to run away. "Hurry, or it'll be too late!" Vanessa
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"I'm in trouble now!" A wave of unease washed over Ian, the strongest martial artist in Lester, as he met Dustin's cold gaze. Ian couldn't help being worried about getting beaten up. "What are you waiting for, Dad? Tear him to pieces! "You have to teach him a lesson!" Ken seethed. "Shut up!" Ian slapped his son angrily. Ken staggered backward, his remaining teeth flying away as well. His eyes widened in disbelief as he asked, "W—why did you hit me, Dad?" He couldn't understand why he'd been smacked. His father usually wouldn't speak harshly to him, so what was happening? How could Ian slap him in public?"Don't you deserve to be disciplined after ruining Regalswords' reputation by bullying others? "I should teach you a lesson for embarrassing me!" Ian snapped, delivering another two slaps. "Pissed, he began kicking his son as well. Ken's pained screams filled the air under Ian's relentless attack. Ian was so violent that outsiders might have mistaken the two of
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Emily, Nathan, and the rest looked surprised and at a loss.That was Ian Shonde, the great leader of Regalswords and the best martial artist in Lester! A person like him had apologized to them? Were they imagining this?"Sir Shonde, you better teach him a good lesson once you return. It'll be too late if he gets into bigger trouble," Dustin said.Everyone was rendered speechless and stared at Dustin in disbelief.Damn it! Has the bastard gone mad? How dare he openly lecture Ian? Was he not afraid that he'd be killed? How bold!"Hey! Do you have a death wish? Shut your mouth!" Nathan was so shocked that he almost cursed at Dustin.It was good enough that Ian did not blame him for beating Ken. But this bastard was going overboard!How dare he criticize Sir Shonde in front of so many people? He didn't know what's good for him."Dustin, apologize to Sir Shonde immediately!" Emily signaled at him furiously from the side.She felt a headache coming due to Dustin's reckless act
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Dustin and the rest of them set out for the Black Forest early the next morning.Due to the terrible road conditions, driving was not an option. They could only walk there.Many martial artists had entered the forest since the day before. They were there to try their luck.However, the Black Forest was so huge that they lost all sense of direction when they entered. Most of them just walked around aimlessly, so it was difficult for them to find the treasure.About half an hour later, Dustin and the group finally got to the entrance of the Black Forest. They could see many people making their way in, one after another."Ms. Hoyles, do you know where the tomb is located?" Dustin asked."Well, I have no information about that yet."Emily continued dejectedly, "Everyone is just trying their luck now. Whoever finds the treasure first is the lucky one."Though it was a wild goose chase, they had no other choice.Their only advantage was that they were locals. Hence, they were more f
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Dustin charged toward where the voices came from."Hurry up, guys! We don't want anyone to get left behind!"Emily yelled and quickly followed. She was worried that Dustin might be rash and jump into enemies' traps.After about ten minutes, they saw a vast plain.It was a barren land that was as wide as a football field. They could only see soil and rocks; no living thing was in sight.Right in the middle of the barren field was a tomb that led underground. The end of the path was black and seemed bottomless. Nobody knew what was in there.There was a group of strong martial artists surrounding the tomb. They guarded it carefully, looking around in alert. They were on the lookout for anyone approaching."Could that be Iris Meskill's tomb?"Nathan got excited as they spied on the dark tomb. They kept themselves hidden behind some trees.Lady Luck was truly smiling upon them! They had expected to stay in the forest for at least weeks. Who would have thought they'd find whe
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All eyes fell on them when they heard what Weston said. Their gaze was hostile and unkind.There were many divine-level martial artists present. They could hear everything within a 300 feet radius. "They've noticed us!" Vanessa had a bad feeling. "Nathan, Emily, what do we do now?""Why are you so worried? I'm here. You'll be fine. Follow me!"Dusting himself off, Nathan walked out with his head held high.Though those were strong opponents, the Azure Mist wasn't to be looked down upon either. He had the confidence to take them down in a fair fight."Come on, let's go meet them." Emily gestured to the rest of them and graciously showed themselves. They had initially planned to watch on from the sidelines, but it was too bad that they were noticed so soon."Alright, now that everyone's here, how should we handle things?"Weston smiled evilly with his broadsword still hoisted over his shoulder."I suggest we should team up for now. Once we get the treasure, we can split it
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He wasn't one to take advantage of those who were outnumbered."Fuck you, Sheaves!" Weston roared.He was ultimately defeated by a stab that Magnus delivered straight to his chest. He slumped to the ground.Within minutes, the Desert Hawks were wiped clean. None one of them survived."How dare a gang of bandits challenge us? Insolent bastards!" Magnus huffed and flicked his sword to the side, raining drops of blood to the ground."Hey! Why didn't Azure Mist join in the fight earlier on?"Drake turned and saw Nathan and the rest of them standing where they stood earlier. They were clean, with not a single drop of blood on them. It was clear that they had not joined the fight."Two major guilds are enough to deal with the Desert Hawks. There was no need for us to get involved," Nathan explained calmly.Though he was only stating the fact, it sounded to the rest of them like he was trying to act nobler than them."You did nothing and simply watched as we killed them. Are you tr
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The crowd murmured among themselves as they looked at the broken broadsword and the stunned expression on Lycas' face."That strike was insanely fast and dead-on too," someone commented."I never expected General Derin's secret move to be defeated like that. It's unbelievable," another said."I thought General Derin could turn things around for us, but he still lost," a third added.Everyone knew how strong Lycas was. As a fully developed grandmaster with a broadsword, he was supposed to be unstoppable. However, at the critical moment, Dustin's strike shattered his broadsword.Lycas' loss was sudden and almost unbelievable. Some blamed bad luck and thought he could have won if things had gone differently. But those who truly understood what happened knew better.Even with Dustin's movement restricted and Lycas unleashing his strongest technique, he still pierced through the opening with near-impossible timing. That strike wasn't just lucky but masterful. It was a brutal display
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Lycas gripped his broadsword with both hands and roared. The sound cracked through the air like a thunderclap.He sidestepped sharply and charged straight at Dustin like a raging bull.The heavy broadsword moved like it weighed nothing in his hands. He swung it with brutal speed. Each arc cut through the air with a sharp, whistling howl, as if it could slice through anything in its path.The broadsword came crashing down on Dustin with bone-crushing force, like a mountain falling from the sky.Lycas threw his full weight into the swing. As the sword descended, the force of the strike stirred up dust from the ground. It sent plumes of dirt in every direction.He knew Dustin was no ordinary opponent. If he wanted a chance to win, he had to make the first move and seize the initiative."Nice form," Dustin said.As Lycas launched a powerful, aggressive attack, Dustin remained calm and unruffled. With effortless grace, he sidestepped without the slightest rush. The broadsword whizz
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Bryce knew Dustin was strong, but this was beyond anything he anticipated. Though he had gained the upper hand early on, Bryce still believed his skills matched Dustin's.From his observation, Dustin relied on martial arts techniques and hit-and-run tactics. Plus, he didn't dare to confront Bryce head-on.He had assumed that as long as he found an opening, he could exploit Dustin's weaknesses and defeat him. But when Dustin finally stopped holding back, Bryce realized how wrong he'd been.It turned out Dustin wasn't just playing hit-and-run tactics. Instead, he'd held back the entire time to spare Bryce from an embarrassing defeat.The moment Dustin stopped holding back, Bryce didn't stand a chance. Even without special techniques, Dustin's raw power, speed, and reflexes were enough to crush him.The difference in their abilities was staggering, so much so that no amount of skill could close the gap.And it wasn't just Bryce who was shocked. Except for Nathaniel, who had already
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Bryce's request for a fight heated up the atmosphere.Soldiers around the training ground started murmuring among themselves."Lieutenant General Gantz is a legend in our ranks. His combat skills are no joke—he's taken down countless enemies on the battlefield. I haven't seen him in action in years," one young soldier said with awe."Yeah," a veteran agreed. "Lieutenant General Gantz has been through countless battles, and his strength is unmatched. If he steps in, Mr. Rhys might be in for a rough time."After the fight earlier, the soldiers knew firsthand that Dustin was no slouch. Otherwise, he wouldn't have easily defeated the five elite soldiers.But in their minds, no matter how skilled Dustin was, he stood no chance against Bryce.Bryce was a grandmaster not just in rank but in skill, physical strength, and battlefield experience. He was stronger than any expert from the martial world.Nathaniel had once recruited several grandmaster martial artists to spar with them, but
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"Your Highness, the soldiers under me are trained solely in killing techniques. If they hurt your guest, things could get ugly," Lycas said.He didn't say it outright, but the message was clear. If Dustin wasn't strong enough, he'd better stay out of the way, or he was just asking for trouble.Bryce didn't say anything, but the look he gave Dustin was full of contempt. How could a pampered young man like Dustin measure up to soldiers who've been through the grind? He figured Dustin was probably some heir from a prominent family who knew Nathaniel and was trying to assert his relevance."You guys are blind to greatness when it's standing right in front of you." Nathaniel chuckled and shook his head. He added, "If any of you manage to land a hit on Mr. Rhys, I'll pay out a thousand gold. But honestly, I doubt any of you have what it takes."At the mention of rewards, the soldiers perked up. Their eyes lit up with excitement. They were practically itching to charge at Dustin and g
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During the meal, Nathaniel arranged for two women to accompany Dustin.Throughout history, even the greatest heroes couldn't resist the allure of beautiful women. Sometimes, a woman of extraordinary beauty could be far more enticing than rare treasures or high status.Dustin remained composed. He neither showed any enthusiasm nor did he deliberately reject it.As for the women seated on either side of him, he treated them with polite respect. He enjoyed a drink and the easy conversation with them, but nothing beyond that.However, Nathaniel saw it differently. To him, it seemed that Dustin was unimpressed by the women at his side.Considering Dustin's background, it made sense. A woman of ordinary beauty would never catch his attention. Nathaniel realized he would need to pull out all the stops. Perhaps, it was time to bring out his most prized companion and see how Dustin responded.After the meal, he led Dustin to his mansion's training ground.The midday sun blazed overhead
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"This…" Dustin began.He hesitated on purpose and didn't give an immediate answer.Upon seeing him deep in thought, Nathaniel was convinced that Dustin was weighing the pros and cons. He leaned in slightly, his smile widening with anticipation. "You should know how much the Dracan essence means to me," he said. "If I can gather all the essences, it’d be like fate is on my side. My path to the throne would be unstoppable—and when that time comes, your reward will be waiting."As he spoke, his gaze stayed on Dustin as he searched for any sign of hesitation in his expression.Dustin looked up and met his eyes. For a moment, something unreadable flickered in his gaze.He pressed his lips together and spoke slowly. "You're right, Your Highness. But it wasn't easy to find the Dracan essence. I went through quite a few twists and turns. Besides, if I give it to you, it might put me at odds with the other two princes."He paused deliberately and left the rest unsaid. Still, the concern
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The next morning, Nathaniel was inside a lavish mansion. He was in his study, flipping through an ancient manuscript. One of his most trusted aides hurried in and lowered his voice, "Your Royal Highness, word just came in. Another trace of Dracan essence has been found."Nathaniel raised an eyebrow and closed the manuscript. "Where?""Our investigation shows it ended up in the hands of Logan Rhys," the aide replied."Logan Rhys?" Nathaniel narrowed his eyes slightly and was surprised by the name.He had tried to win Logan over before and spared no expense, but never received a response. Later, he discovered that Tristan and Matthias had done the same.Fortunately, Logan still hadn't picked a side. He might be holding out for the best offer, but at least he hadn't shut the door on Nathaniel.With the Dracan essence in his hands, Logan had become an even more valuable target. In addition to the West Lucozian monarchy, Logan was an ultimate grandmaster, which made him worth recrui
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"Give me a moment to think," Dustin said.Grace's words sent him into deep thought.After all, carrying the fate of Dragonmarsh was no small burden. First, he had to be tough enough to handle it. Then, he needed the resolve to accept what came with it. Once he carried that burden, it meant taking on a heavyweight.He used to act on his own terms and do things as he pleased without worrying too much about the consequences. But once the nation's fate was involved, everything changed.Not that he had many options.Dustin could either hide in Sacred Wrym Summit and hope Arion would protect him, or take a risk and absorb the Dragonmarsh's fate to push through his cultivation's bottleneck. Between the two, he was leaning toward the latter."I can give your plan a shot," Dustin said suddenly. "But we're still missing a piece of the Dracan essence. If we're doing this, we need to find that last one first."Only once all five pieces of Dracan essence were united could he truly wield the
