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Yolanda did not hesitate for even a second before agreeing. After all, what was a million-dollar statue to Felix? The man was not exactly strapped for cash. If anything, giving him something he genuinely liked made her feel better about the whole situation.Besides, anyone who laid eyes on this five-clawed golden dragon would be captivated by its craftsmanship."No problem at all," she said with a smile....Back at home, Felix finally let his emotions show—his excitement practically radiated from his expression and eyes. "Holy shit! Is this what Yolanda meant by good karma pays off?"Even now, he could hardly believe it. His luck had come out of nowhere—this was beyond anything he could have imagined.The moment Felix touched the golden dragon, he had felt something inside it. This was not just an ordinary sculpture. It contained dragon energy—the real thing. As someone who possessed nine pieces of Dragonspines and cultivated Dragons Destroyer, there was no way he could have bee
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Felix's strength had grown, and he was not the same as before. Now, he could finally take the plunge.Nonetheless, there was one last thing he needed to do before setting off—master Dragon Rebirth, the technique Gerald had given him. He was unsure what lay beyond the Grandmaster Realm, but he trusted Gerald. Another day passed, and Felix successfully cultivated Dragon Rebirth. As expected, it was the natural successor to Dragon Destroyer—otherwise, it would not have been this easy. The technique was running on its own, but Felix did not feel much of a difference at the moment. Still, he knew results would not come overnight, so he had to take things one step at a time.As for dealing with the Leaping Creek Corporation, Zion had taken care of everything through his connections with the Warlock family. Felix did not have the time to plan every move—he only needed to make sure the Zuckerberg family could survive this crisis and accept the changes without resistance.That afternoon,
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Felix immediately perked up. He desperately needed this information. Headquarters had hit a dead end—Hector, the one who knew the most, could not make sense of the situation, and even Xena admitted she had nothing to offer. The simplest solution would be to just launch a missile and wipe Laurel Resort off the map, but there were over 200 lives inside—who would dare give that order?So, at this moment, Donna's words were nothing short of music to his ears. It really was a world that favored the strong. Not long ago, Donna had dismissed him without a second thought, saying they had gone their separate ways—but now that his power had risen, she was clearly taking a different stance.Yet, instead of speaking right away, Donna simply smiled—a mysterious, knowing smile—as she stared at him. "Heh… Looks like I underestimated Earth—or maybe just Dragonia."Felix frowned. "What do you mean?"Donna touched her lips, her smile turning even more cryptic. "I just said I wasn't taking back
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Felix was fully focused—this was the kind of intel headquarters would never provide. There was no way he would miss a single word when it came to his own survival.Donna explained, "When an S-tier Malevolent Phantom reaches this state, even though its consciousness is in chaos, its instincts will still push it to seek salvation. It does this by filtering souls in a specific way, selecting only those that meet its criteria to reach its soul core. What happens after that—whether it wakes up or how you might influence its recovery—is something I don't know."But one thing is certain—the only chance you'll have to kill it is when you see its soul core. This isn't just for us Malevolent Phantoms—every creature's soul core is its most vulnerable point. Normally, it's buried under layers of soul energy and defenses, making it nearly impossible to find."That explained why Donna thought Felix had a shot. Just imagining the kind of energy an S-tier Malevolent Phantom's refined soul could add
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Felix stepped off the plane with just over an hour left until sunset. To his surprise, Xena was already waiting for him at the airport.They got into the car without wasting time and immediately headed toward Laurel Resort. Time was tight, and the mission was critical—he had to stay at least one night to officially be considered a guest there."Are you sure you don't want to make any preparations?" Xena asked.Felix remained calm—his strength had grown, and he had more information now. "There's no need. No matter how much we prepare, it's pointless, right?"Xena was momentarily speechless, unsure how to respond. She had to admit that Laurel Resort was the strangest case they had ever encountered. Everything about the guests inside seemed normal, except for their unwavering insistence on staying, which somehow made the whole situation even more terrifying.She asked, "Did your sources dig up anything reliable?" Everyone had secrets, and Xena was smart enough not to pry too deeply
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If it were not for people like them stepping forward, there would be no such thing as an era of peace. These were the true heroes....Laurel Resort was grand and expansive, surrounded by lush mountains and crystal-clear waters, making it a prime tourist destination. However, the steep costs make most families think twice before booking a few nights. Felix was actually grateful for the high prices—if not for that, there would likely be far more than just two hundred people trapped inside.According to Xena, all other entrances to the resort had been completely sealed off, leaving only the opulent front gate. Strangely enough, this was not done by outsiders but by the people inside the resort themselves.While standing at the entrance, Felix suddenly felt a bitter sense of exhaustion. He had married a beautiful, intelligent, and understanding wife, yet he had not even had time for a honeymoon, let alone enjoy the joys of newlywed life. Instead, he was always on the move, constan
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Felix instantly recognized the voice as Lindsay's. Turning quickly, he confirmed his guess—it really was her. He asked, "Lindsay? What are you doing here?"The moment she realized it was truly Felix, Lindsay's expression lit up with excitement. She giggled and said, "I can't believe it's actually you! What are the odds? I barely know anyone here, and I end up running into an old classmate—guess my luck isn't so bad after all!"Felix sighed inwardly, thinking, "No, Lindsay… your luck is terrible. If it weren't, you wouldn't be stuck at Laurel Resort.""Let's find a place to talk," he said. Then, they sat down on a bench nearby, and Felix wasted no time getting to the point. "I thought you were meeting with Dreamscape's manager to discuss breaking into the military entertainment industry. How did you end up here?"Lindsay beamed with excitement as she explained, "Yeah, I was! And the meeting went way better than expected! Honestly, I owe it all to you—I never imagined that Dreamsca
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Felix thought to himself, "This is interesting… So once it hits midnight, I have to go back to my room? But as long as I stay inside, they don't seem to care what I do. So this is what they mean by 'spending a night' here?"As he recalled, none of the other guest rooms had staff stationed outside, which made it easy to figure out that this forceful escorting only applied to newcomers.With that in mind, he simply lay down on the bed and went to sleep. His nerves were steady enough that, despite everything, he actually managed to doze off.When he woke up, Felix glanced at the clock on the wall—it was already past 9:00 am. So far, he felt completely normal, and nothing seemed different from the day before. He took a deep breath and decided it was time to start his real investigation. "I want to go home." The moment that thought crossed his mind, an indescribable force seeped into his soul. He could feel it, clear as day. However, the force was so weak that he could easily dispel it
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Felix had clearly found Holt's weak spot. These guys were so desperate to extend their lives that they turned the entire Aquamarinus into a breeding ground. Obviously, they were terrified of death. As long as there was even the slightest chance of survival, they'd take it.And sure enough, Holt immediately agreed. He pulled out some kind of device and flew off, clearly contacting his comrades."But even if I agreed," Holt said, "the three of us split up and searched in different directions. Even if they rush over, they won't make it until tomorrow."The fear in his eyes was obvious, so much so that Felix couldn't help but laugh."How interesting," Felix said. "You made a deal with the Ant Queen, right? Couldn't she at least give you something to help you move freely through Desolated Lands at night?"Holt shot him a bitter smile. "The Ant Queen's children—the soldier ants—are born hunters. That instinct can't be erased. And honestly, we've never needed to go out at night anyway."
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Lumen flew out and quickly returned. Felix's expression eased completely, and with a step, he vanished from where he stood."Chasing me was fun last time, huh? Did you think it'd go the same this time?" he asked.When he reappeared, someone was already lying on the ground about ten yards ahead. It was a figure fully shrouded in a gray robe, a man named Holt Bovington.That was Felix holding back. Otherwise, Lumen's previous strike could've shattered Holt's soul on the spot."Felix Zeller? It really is you!" Holt's voice was full of shock. Whatever he'd planned to do was already too late. His soul had taken a devastating blow, and he no longer had the strength to fight."Yeah, it's me. Just like I suspected, you people really aren't all that strong when it comes to soul power."Felix had spared his life because he wanted answers."If you answer a few questions honestly, I'll let you live. Even with your soul badly damaged, I assume someone who knows about Nine Flames and Desolate
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Three months later, deep within a mountain on Aquamarinus, a meeting was taking place. Who would've imagined palace-like structures hidden within the mountain itself?In one of the chambers, a sky-blue dome adorned the ceiling. Beneath it, three figures in gray robes sat cross-legged, their bodies cloaked in shadow. Their faces were completely obscured."I went to see the Ant Queen yesterday. There's definitely something wrong.""Enough with the vague talk. Be specific.""In just three months, the Ant Queen has lost millions of her children. Do you even understand what that means?"The atmosphere shifted as all three took a sharp breath. A long silence followed before one finally spoke, "Perhaps our earlier theory is right. Is someone hunting soldier ants in Desolated Lands at night?""It has to be. How else do you explain millions of casualties? At this rate, we're down to just a million soldier ants across the entire planet. If this keeps up, they'll be wiped out in a month. An
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"I didn't expect you to be a doctor, too. Thanks," Myles said, but then suddenly froze. His mind started racing.Wait a minute! He took down a tiger of True Blood Realm. On top of that, he was extremely skilled in medicine. That could only mean…"You figured out who I am?" Felix asked with a smile, trying to put Myles at ease. Despite that, Myles couldn't hide his fear. "You're Felix Zeller?""That's right. Judging by your reaction, I take it I've become a traitor to The Recovery Association? Or maybe some kind of unforgivable villain?"The air grew a bit awkward, and Myles shot him a strained smile."Not exactly… It's just that you took down the Flame Monarch. That's kind of hard to wrap my head around."His expression shifted again."Actually, everyone's still pretty confused. When we woke up this morning, every city, town, and even the smallest villages received a message. Five days from now, the Flame Monarch is holding a Flame Ceremony."Felix paused, frowning. "What's t
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With Lumen and Indigo attacking and the Infinite Shield defending, Felix held his ground. Occasionally, he cast minor spells that barely consumed any soul power. Even as the monsters surged toward him like a tidal wave, not one of them could so much as scratch him.Feeling the steady stream of energy flooding into him, Felix grinned. If things kept going like this, there was a high chance he'd break through to the next major soul realm—Soul Overlord Realm.If he could level up again during the elimination rounds, his odds of winning the whole thing would increase significantly. Especially since Soul Overlord Realm required soul enhancement, it was a whole different league compared to Aetherium Realm.Once he hit Soul Overlord Realm, he was confident he'd be able to go toe-to-toe in a soul battle with the powerful figure who had chased him during dusk.That guy didn't dare appear in Desolated Lands at night, which likely meant his soul wasn't strong. In that case, Felix might actual
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The sun had already begun to set. After fleeing in a panic, Felix had no idea if there was even a single place ahead that could shield him from the coming darkness.A few minutes later, the presence chasing him within his domain disappeared. Logically, the pursuer should've caught up in less than ten minutes, but they gave up. Still, Felix didn't relax for a second. The darkness was about to fall, and that could only mean two things. Either the pursuer wasn't confident they could survive the desolate night themselves, or they assumed there was no flame nearby and Felix was as good as dead.Either way, this was the most dangerous moment yet.After sprinting several more miles, Felix finally stopped. All around him stretched a barren wasteland with no end in sight. Even though he had memorized maps to identify different areas, they were useless now. As darkness swallowed the land, all reference points vanished."Damn it! I guess I'll have to see for myself what the hell comes out i
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When Eira and Luigi saw that Felix was determined to go through with it, they moved instantly. Appearing right in front of him, they dropped to their knees."Please, Felix! For the sake of all those innocent lives, stop.""If you're really set on taking this flame, then kill us first."Seeing the two of them so resolute, Felix hesitated. The lives of hundreds of thousands—maybe even millions—now hung in the balance, all dependent on one decision from him."I haven't known you for long," Eira continued. "But from the way you avenged the 200 people of Innswood Village, I know you're not someone who kills without reason. You'd never turn a blind eye to the lives of ordinary people. "Please show them mercy. They've already suffered enough."Tears streamed down her face. The purpose of The Recovery Association was clear—overthrow the Flame Monarch, destroy the Nine Flames, and return Aquamarinus to what it once was. However, when it came to principles and morals, they were unwaveri
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Felix thought that Gerald's advice really was spot-on. If he hadn't achieved Extreme Mastery, he could still beat the Flame Monarch. However, his subsequent journey would have been difficult. Winning first place in the Rank-Ascending Competition to protect Earth would've been almost impossible.With a casual wave of Felix's hand, the Flame Monarch collapsed to the ground. Thankfully, no one was around to see it. Otherwise, they'd have been scared out of their minds.The most powerful being on Aquamarinus, the Flame Monarch, just got instantly wiped out by Felix. To Felix, it was like crushing an ant and required no effort at all."It's time to complete the mission," Felix said.Just like that, he vanished. His speed was insane because Nine Flames were all scattered far apart. Since travel was banned at night, he couldn't afford to waste even a second.Honestly, he was curious what it would be like to go out at night. However, after thinking it over, he decided it just wasn't worth
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Under the sunlight, Innswood Village looked even lonelier. If it weren't for Felix standing in the open field, the place would've looked like a dead town. Soon, a sound broke through the silent air. A person stood 30 feet in front of Felix. It was the Flame Monarch, whom Felix had met once."I really thought you were a member of The Recovery Association and that you'd laid a trap here. But it turns out, you're really alone."Felix replied, "I am a member of The Recovery Association, but why do I need a trap to kill you?"Oh? A member of The Recovery Association? The Flame Monarch smiled. "You're really brave, you know. You're the first person in Aquamarinus who dares to face me like this. Even the leader of The Recovery Association had been in seclusion, trying to reach Heavenly Realm before facing me."I don't know where you get your confidence from."Initially, Felix wanted to attack immediately. But he still had questions to ask. "There are only the two of us here. Sinc
