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Chapter 1290
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The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection Chapter 1291
The voice carried undeniable authority and indescribable power. It felt only natural to kneel upon seeing the person. It was as if an instinctual urge to bow in reverence had been awakened.Felix looked up and saw a man dressed in a royal robe. The man exuded an overwhelming sense of majesty and looked just like an emperor from ancient times."Kneel? Who do you think you are?" Felix asked.His voice was calm, yet it rang out with unwavering conviction. To his surprise, the man in royal robes began to fade, disappearing entirely."Impressive. You passed the first test just like that."As the man vanished, Felix noticed a young man standing before him. His posture was casual, and he seemed almost lazy. However, the arrogance in his eyes was unmistakable."Welcome to House of Pride. I am its gatekeeper."According to religion, pride was the sin of those who held even God in contempt. Naturally, such people would think nothing of others, taking lives on nothing more than a whim."S
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Passing the envy trial was pretty much out of the question for Felix. That left greed.When it came to desire, who didn't have it? No matter how powerful or wealthy someone was, there was always something or someone they longed for. Out of the remaining trials, greed seemed like the only one Felix had a real shot at passing.As he stepped into the sixth trial, a voice echoed in his ears, "Why does Lucas get to have everything? Is it just because his family has power and money? Humph! If I had that kind of background, I'd be even more respected than he is."Felix found himself wearing a school uniform, holding a chemistry textbook. He glanced at a boy nearby, surrounded by admiring classmates, and smiled."Don't overthink it. In the end, you have to rely on your own efforts. Our parents gave us life. That alone is the greatest treasure," Felix said."Tsk! You're just saying that. Your family's well-off, too, but compared to Lucas? Not even close. You expect me to believe you're not
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Felix didn't hesitate. He grabbed Nerissa's hand. "The Lone Paragon is important to me, but how could it possibly compare to you?"As soon as the words left his mouth, the scene around him shifted. The familiar hall reappeared.He sighed. "I knew I wouldn't make it through."Felix let out a bitter laugh. In the end, he failed the final trial. It was a test that relied purely on his decision. Without external interference, it was impossible for him to pass. After all, he was never someone consumed by greed.Whether or not the Lone Paragon had a final piece left, choosing between it and Nerissa required no hesitation at all."You've failed. Leave now," the gatekeeper said.With no other choice, Felix walked away. He was just one step away from seeing the S-tier Malevolent Phantom. And yet, he had still fallen short.The moment he stepped out of the seventh trial, darkness engulfed him. Then, his eyes suddenly snapped open.He was still in his room. And outside, daylight had alrea
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Before long, the so-called head chef arrived. He was a tall, lean, middle-aged man who immediately lowered his head at Felix."I'm terribly sorry for the inconvenience, sir. Please accept my sincerest apologies."That was the first confirmation of Felix's suspicion. His eyes lit up."It's fine. Since you're being so polite about it, just make sure it doesn't happen again.""Of course! Thank you for your understanding."Back at the table, Lindsay chuckled. "You got lucky! If that grumpy chef had come out instead, you'd probably be crying right now."After breakfast, Felix wasted no time heading to the designated meeting spot. Another agent from headquarters had been sent today, and Felix immediately made his request."I need the full list of kitchen staff at Laurel Resort. The more detailed, the better. Hurry!""Understood, sir."Anyone who hadn't spent a night at the resort could come and go freely during the day. To avoid suspicion, headquarters typically rotated personnel.
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When Felix woke up, he sighed. Just as he had expected, the night had been eerily quiet. Nothing had happened.The people at Laurel Resort had clearly been through the trials before. The voices he had heard must have belonged to those trapped here. Their only thought now was to keep living in this place until death took them.The disappearance of the head chef was enough to confirm that people had already died at Laurel Resort. The exact number was unknown, but it was imperative to put a stop to it before more unexpected incidents occurred. After all, the S-tier Malevolent Phantom was acting purely on instinct. What if, one day, its soul core completely collapsed? Could the humans trapped here still be considered safe?At the designated meeting spot, Felix met with the personnel sent by headquarters."Sir, the three individuals you requested successfully checked in before sunset yesterday."Felix nodded. "Good."Then, a thought crossed his mind. "Do you have any countermeasures
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Since the trial had begun, it had to be the three people he had arranged through headquarters.Before long, a man appeared. He had only one ear but was incredibly muscular."Donovan Williamson, welcome to House of Wrath. I am the gatekeeper of this trial," Felix said. "You failed the first challenge, so you should know the rules by now. Before you can truly challenge me, you have to complete a test first."The familiar screen appeared again, displaying the same words—anger and damage.Donovan didn't say a single word. Instead, he simply looked around the grand hall, studying his surroundings with curiosity."Alright. Let's begin," Felix continued.The same little girl from before appeared, selling her roses with the same pure, innocent smile.Donovan slowly bent down and gave her an eerie grin. "Alright. I will buy a rose from you. However, in exchange, you have to give me a gift," he said.The girl blinked. "What gift do you want?""Your eyes."The moment he spoke, Donovan g
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As soon as the attendant finished speaking, Felix felt a surge of excitement."Finally."He followed the attendant down a secluded path to the most remote building in Laurel Resort.Felix had been here before, but the last time he tried to enter, the attendant stopped him. He could also sense a terrifying spiritual force lingering in the area, making it clear that forcing his way in was impossible.He hadn't forgotten what Donna had told him. Going head-to-head with an S-tier Malevolent Phantom was no different from seeking death.However, he had no trouble entering when he entered with the attendant. That only confirmed his suspicions that a gatekeeper wouldn't be discarded so easily. He was certain the Malevolent Phantom wanted to devour him."The boss is inside. Just go straight ahead." The attendant opened the door and stepped aside, clearly unwilling to enter."Thank you."As soon as Felix walked in, the door shut behind him.The hallway wasn't long, but even with the lig
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With a buzz, the crimson sphere trembled violently, releasing a thick red mist that quickly spread toward Felix.He didn't know exactly what it was, but he wasn't stupid. If it touched him, his chances of survival would plummet.With a thought, the Inkspire Quill appeared in his hand. He casually sketched a few strokes in the air. At first glance, it seemed useless, but Felix knew better. This was one of his trump cards.If the Inkspire Quill didn't work, he'd have to resort to one of the techniques from the Phaeron Codex."Ahh! What did you do? What kind of soul-bounded weapon is that?"A pained voice echoed through the room, filled with agony, as if something was corroding its very soul.The red shield that had been clashing evenly with Lumen, as well as the crimson threads attacking Infinite Shield, all faltered, their movements becoming erratic. Even the mist, which had been expanding relentlessly, began to retract.Felix wasn't about to waste this opportunity. Lumen shot fo
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The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection Chapter 1563
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
