เข้าสู่ระบบGareth felt that Ashton's question was like a cold dagger, ruthlessly piercing his heart and crushing the arrogance and pride he took so much pride in.He, being Wycliffe's favorite mentee, had always behaved arrogantly. He had volunteered for this mission to Casoria specifically to kill Ashton, promote the dominance of Jalunese martial arts, and bolster his own fame. He never expected to find himself pinned helplessly in midair.His defeat was absolute, as his most powerful strike was crushed by Ashton, and the renowned blade Hell-Bane was snapped in two. He no longer held his fate in his own hands. His survival depended solely on Ashton's whim.He gradually regained some of his senses as the agonizing pain gnawed at him, while the dread of death spread through every fiber of his being. He had to survive to take revenge—to erase the utter humiliation he had endured today."You can't kill me, Ashton!" Gareth attempted to break free, but the slightest twitch caused the savage, weapo
Ashton's supporters reached a fever pitch. Their spirits were so high that any attempt to put their feelings into words fell short."How can my darling be so devastatingly handsome? I told you all along—no one can stand against Ashton's sword, just like no one can handle that smile of his!""Ashton is the definition of a chosen one! It makes sense why so many beauties are after him—even I would fall for Ashton if I were a woman!""Ashton actually defeated three Jalunese powerhouses in a row, establishing a renowned prestige for Casoria! He is the honor and pride of our nation!""I'm utterly convinced now—Ashton deserves to be the ruler of the criminal underworld of Javonbury more than anyone else!""That was such an incredible display of swordsmanship! He actually swept away all the powerhouses with that single sword! He is truly without equal!"Those gamblers who had put their money on Flint stood frozen, gripped by a crushing sense of dread. They had never imagined Ashton could
In that instant, it looked as if the entire space had been sliced into fragments by the relentless waves of sword energy.Ashton locked eyes with Gareth and snarled, "How dare you act so insolent in my presence with your trivial swordsmanship!"Gareth, facing the dragon's overwhelming might, shuddered as his pupil dilated. He couldn't hold back the instinctive fear rising within him. "H-How can this be…"Gareth's mouth went dry as a chilling sense of dread washed over him and shattered his once-steady resolve. He frantically shook his head to clear the distractions and, with gritted teeth, forced every remaining drop of his blood essence and power into Hell-Bane. His face was contorted from all the agony and rage as he bellowed, "Go to hell, Ashton!"Hell-Bane unleashed its ultimate sword intent and hammered against the massive black sword Ashton had manifested.That impact reverberated through the sky as the two forces fought for dominance.There was a series of rumbles that s
"It's time to settle this once and for all! I'll see if you have what it takes to block my final blow—the strongest I have, Ashton!" Gareth's face contorted, making him look more hideous than a demon from the pits of hell. He refused to let his journey end in defeat.He was Wycliffe's mentee and the one destined to carry the torch for Jalunese swordsmanship. He couldn't possibly allow himself to be defeated by a Casorian brat, who happened to be Lawrence's successor.He didn't hesitate to burn his own life force, pushing his body into a peak state to unleash the most powerful strike he was capable of producing. "Sword, rise!" Gareth bellowed. Hell-Bane shot into the air, trailing a shower of sparks as it circled overhead. It circled high in the sky, a faint, cold light shimmering on the blade as its killing intent rapidly climbed to the peak of the semi-divine realm.Gareth held nothing back, draining his own vitality to empower Hell-Bane, which grew frenzied upon consuming th
In that instant, everyone at the scene broke into frenzied murmurs."How could this be? Ashton was at death's door, but he somehow completely overwhelmed Gareth, the Divine Swordmaster of Jalun's mentee, in swordsmanship, utterly obliterating him!""I wouldn't believe it if I hadn't witnessed this firsthand! Ashton is essentially a god among men! He is a true warrior, a master swordsman of his generation, and a man of immense character and strength!" "That was so unreal! That felt so goddamn good! How dare these Jalunese bastards think they could come to Casoria and look down on us! They got what's coming to them! Ashton took down all three members of the Jalunese Martial Association! Ashton's reputation is bound to be legendary after today!""I love my man so much. I really want to be in bed with Ashton! I wonder if he's also this fierce in bed. I'm not sure I could handle him!""I'm telling you—Ashton is the only man in this world, and everyone else is just background noise! I'
Ashton flashed a mocking smile. "I'm the one who should be asking that! Is it possible that you're scared now, Gareth?""How could I be afraid of you! What a load of rubbish!" Gareth rapidly adjusted his breathing, letting out a massive wave of killing intent once more."You're just a show of strength masking weakness! Your blade has lost its edge of invincibility. You had plenty of chances to finish me with one stroke, but you were too afraid to die. You didn't have the guts to put your life on the line!"Ashton sneered with contempt as he continued, "I, on the other hand, remain peerless even though I'm on the verge of death. I know my mastery is unrivaled and that you're already a dead man, Gareth. I've been growing stronger while you're faltering. I've surpassed you now. "It's time for your judgement, you Jalunese bastard!"Ashton quickly stabilized his breathing using the Cosmic Breathing Technique, causing his heart to surge with spiritual energy to replenish his exhausted







