LOGINAshton knew this was the quickest way for him to ascend to the otherworldly realm and also his biggest break. He had previously felt conflicted and hesitant, but after experiencing the previous utter helplessness, his only goal was to increase his power and grow relentlessly stronger.He was willing to do whatever it took to achieve this. He knew he could protect nothing without sufficient power. He vowed never to relive the experience of his daughter and loved ones being seized while he lacked the strength to stop it.Ashton was glad he had come to his senses quickly. Celia and Wanda weren't in mortal danger this time, but that was merely a stroke of luck. He feared the possibility of someone seeking to take their lives in the future.He understood that if he remained too weak, he would have crumbled. He had to raise his power as quickly as possible in an age of impending upheaval. He knew he had to locate and get hold of every single chosen maiden.He knew that only through these
Ashton understood well that Callum was using Wanda as bait to lure him into a deadly trap.Under the Otherworldly Pact, those in the otherworldly realm were forbidden from attacking lower-ranked experts without justification. Otherwise, they would face collective execution.Those rules were starting to fall apart, though.If it weren't for Queenie's presence, Callum would have surely found a reason to execute Ashton long ago. He only held back now because he was terrified that Queenie would retaliate by leveling the Heavenly Medical Pavilion. He was held back by his fears and needed a perfect excuse to strike.Callum's plan was to goad Ashton into storming the Heavenly Medical Pavilion to crash the wedding. He would have a flawless excuse to execute Ashton if the latter took the bait, thereby avenging his son and permanently neutralizing Ashton once and for all."What do you intend to do since the invitation is here?" Queenie glanced at Ashton, sensing a subtle shift in him. He
Upon looking back at the fight at Terminus Cliff, Ashton thought that it was apparent that Lawrence had everything planned out. After all, he evidently had no intention of surviving the conflict. Lawrence had removed every hurdle in Ashton's path by sacrificing himself, secured Queenie as a powerful ally, and provided a three-year window for him to grow. Ashton placed his fingers on Lawrence's wrist, carefully examining his physical condition."I-Is Grandpa ever going to wake up, Ashton?" Kayla asked, her voice trembling."Mr. Clarkson Senior definitely will!" Ashton declared, though his brow was furrowed. Lawrence's body was in such a state that it seemed stitched together, resembling a living dead—so much so that trying to bring him back and get him to open his eyes was like trying to resurrect someone from the dead."Do you really have a way, Ashton?" Kayla asked, her eyes brightening.Ashton nodded. "If I can ascend to the otherworldly realm and secure a collection of rar
Lord Ashdrake chuckled menacingly. "You're absolutely right, Ashton! I'll be at your disposal whenever you are ready to strike a deal with me. I'll satisfy your every desire! Your contract with me is officially in effect now, Ashton!"Having said that, Lord Ashdrake's dragon form vanished, leaving just a pair of blood-red draconic eyes lingering in Ashton's Sea of Consciousness. They perpetually observed him and lingered for the moment Ashton would come to strike a deal. Ashton's consciousness emerged from his Sea of Consciousness, yet his mind remained in a state of total turmoil. He was gripped by a feeling of peril unlike anything he had ever known. He experienced a powerful premonition that he must refrain from any transaction with Lord Ashdrake, as even a single exchange would inevitably result in a catastrophic event.He seemed to hear Celia calling out to him in his dream. He heard Sylvia's tender voice, Wanda's gentle chuckles, and the hushed conversation between Faye and
"Have you forgotten what I said, Ashton? You are me, and I am you. You are merely an interloper who has taken over this body!" Lord Ashdrake let out a mocking laugh and swayed his massive dragon tail, the mere movement causing the surroundings to shake violently.Ashton's eyes widened as he sensed the power emanating from Lord Ashdrake, which exceeded anything he had ever known. He couldn't help but wonder what would happen if he could harness that power. He furrowed his brow and asked, "What do you want from me?"Lord Ashdrake's voice echoed hollowly, as if traveling from a distant, ancient era. "I obviously want to supplant you and re-establish my sovereignty over the nine heavens!"Ashton's heart quivered as he sensed grave danger, causing his hair to stand on end throughout his entire body."You have nothing to worry about, Ashton. I might have escaped my eternal imprisonment, but I'm still trapped within your soul. I'll return soon, though. You see, once you fulfill my contr
It wasn't long before Queenie arrived in front of Ashton. She waved her hand, creating a sealed domain centered on him, while strands of spiritual energy continuously fell onto his body, quickly steadying his condition.She took out a crystal-clear pill from her sleeve and placed it into Ashton's mouth. Using her own spiritual energy, she guided him to absorb and refine the spiritual energy within the pill.Ashton's breathing gradually stabilized, though he continued to bleed from his wounds.Queenie looked intently at Ashton, pausing in surprise as she noticed that his body was already healing itself. She chuckled softly and said, "Let's head back to Javonbury!""H-How about Ashton, Ms. Nolan?""You can rest assured that he's not going to die. As for when he wakes up, that depends on him," Queenie stated calmly.Thus, as the sun gradually set, the conflict at Terminus Cliff reached its final conclusion.It was beyond anyone's expectations that the fight for the King of Javonbu
Ashton wondered whether his so-called future father-in-law was actually connected to the King of Javonbury. His eyes narrowed, and he stopped himself from thinking any further. If that were true, then the King of Javonbury truly was the city's uncrowned ruler.He shook his head and pushed the dis
Walter's eyes gleamed brightly as he clenched his fists. "Listen up, Louie. Stake everything we have on Ashton winning. Don't even hesitate. Go all in on the betting pool."Louie trembled. He didn't expect Walter to be this reckless."But Dad, I don't think Ashton will win…"Louie was afraid of s
Countless eyes fell on Ashton. The crowd was curious how he would respond to the Sage's blatant provocation. Reactions split across the crowd. Some expected a spectacle, while others were filled with worry or anticipation.Ashton ignored them. Deep in his eyes, twin flames burned, dark and violen
Eunice had never imagined that combining a Primordial Innate constitution with the Detachment Technique would produce such a terrifying result."Didn't you ask me to join the Legion, Eunice?" Roxy said with a faint laugh.Recently, Roxy had been looking into the factions within Casoria. Through he







