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The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection Chapter 1407
Everything seemed to happen in slow motion, but in reality, it was lightning-fast. To an outside observer, Felix would have looked like a statue—his eyes glazed over, locked onto the Mystery Parchment in his hands.With his last shred of awareness, he summoned every soul-bound weapon he had, flinging them out in desperation. But neither the Infinite Shield nor Lumen reacted. Without a visible enemy, they had nothing to attack or defend against. The Mountain Mover stayed equally useless.Then, just in time, the Inkspire Quill sprang to life. It slashed across the parchment with a bold stroke, leaving no mark yet snapping Felix back to reality."That was too close!" He shuddered, his back drenched in cold sweat. He did not even understand what had happened—only that he had nearly been lost forever. When Felix glanced down again, the Mystery Parchment flickered with a black dot that swelled and vanished, taking the parchment with it. It was as if the parchment had never existed befor
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"What the hell? I collected the whole Scholar's Arsenal, and you're still trying to kill me? That doesn't make sense!" Felix cursed.He figured the tomb could not have been designed just to kill him. Right after he finished grumbling, he noticed an opening suddenly appear on the stone wall ahead, although he had not seen when it actually formed.Nonetheless, he did not have time to question it now. Wherever that opening led, he had no other choice but to take it. Before leaving, he decided to bring Mackenzie's body along with him.Somewhere on the outskirts of Mount Dalinton, a barren clearing stood out in sharp contrast to the lush forest nearby. Suddenly, the ground exploded, and a figure leaped out, landing firmly on solid ground."Finally made it out," Felix muttered to himself.Looking around at his surroundings, he realized he had managed to escape alive. That narrow opening had indeed been an exit. Though the winding path out had been tricky, at least he had survived.Glan
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Felix stood quietly, observing Donna carefully. Clearly, she recognized Mackenzie.Donna stepped forward cautiously, touching Mackenzie's lifeless body. Her expression shifted dramatically once again. She muttered in disbelief, "It really is Mackenzie."Only then did Felix speak up, asking, "Really? You can tell who she is even after she's dead?"Donna nodded slowly. "Yes. A Malevolent Phantom's presence can linger clearly for more than a month. It makes identifying them easy."At that point, Donna looked at Felix, showing genuine eagerness for the very first time."How did she die? And what happened to you?" Donna's mind was racing.After all, Mackenzie was a fully powered S-tier Malevolent Phantom, different from the previous one whose soul core was exposed. She could think of a thousand scenarios, yet none involved Felix being capable of taking down someone of Mackenzie's strength. Felix ignored her question, asking instead, "First, tell me how you knew Mackenzie."Donna di
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Since Donna was the master of the Mystical Explosive Orb, if it had absorbed another S-tier Malevolent Phantom's soul essence, she would have noticed immediately. But because she had not sensed anything, she trusted Felix's story even more."Donna, the threat from Specter is gone, but other S-tier Phantoms are after me now," Felix said firmly. "If partnering with you means attracting such huge dangers, maybe we should just end our agreement here."Felix genuinely meant what he said. At this point, the Mystical Explosive Orb only sped up the growth of his soul power a bit. He did not even need the phantom core anymore since he already had the Destiny Crystal. Weighed against the danger, it just was not worth it.Donna hesitated briefly before replying, "This was definitely an accident. My situation with Specter was unique. Very few S-tier Phantoms would be so curious—they know clearly that interfering means making an enemy of us. "Mackenzie must've just gotten intrigued when she sa
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Felix frowned slightly, thinking, "We're talking business here. What is she blushing about? And honestly, seeing an S-tier Malevolent Phantom get shy is beyond weird."Donna hesitated, raising an eyebrow at him. "Do you really want to know?"Felix did not answer, but his expression said it all.Donna explained quietly, "If you absorb my soul essence, no matter how far apart we are, our spirits will be bound together."Felix nearly choked. No wonder she had been so hesitant—it turned out to be something like that. Sure, Donna was beautiful enough that no guy would refuse her under normal circumstances, but she was still a Malevolent Phantom. The thought alone gave him chills. Although he had no idea what Donna's true form looked like, his imagination definitely was not flattering.Felix sighed. "Alright, alright. I'll take it, and our partnership continues."He carefully absorbed the tiny orb into his soul, feeling no threat at all from its gentle energy.Donna suddenly looked
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Donna suddenly remembered Zara's flawless face, causing her confidence to falter slightly. Quickly changing the subject, she said, "The important information I mentioned involves an underground fight club in Fantadio. It's about the lives of thousands of people."Felix was puzzled. Underground fight clubs were everywhere in Dragonia, shady and hidden from the public eye. Sure, deaths happened occasionally, but thousands of lives at stake sounded absurd.Donna continued, "The fight club I'm talking about isn't like the ones you've heard of. This one involves human fighters going up against Malevolent Phantoms.""What?" Felix stood up in disbelief. "Humans fighting Malevolent Phantoms?"Donna nodded seriously. "Yes. I have to admit, once you humans get used to something, your courage can be shocking, even to us. They've actually found ways to profit by using captured Malevolent Phantoms in matches."Felix quickly took out his phone. "Tell me the exact location. I'll have someone han
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Felix frowned deeply. He had always doubted that the Protectors—who were supposedly experts of the Transcendent Realm—could truly intimidate the strongest warriors in Dragonia.When Felix was weaker, he held absolute respect for those in the mastery of Transcendent Realm, viewing them as unbeatable figures. But now, after reaching the peak of Grandmaster level and meeting hidden Grandmasters across Dragonia, he wondered what made the Protectors so special. Now, learning that someone even stronger existed, he began to realize how unfathomable that person's power had to be."So, just because this mysterious person supports them, they can act as if they're above the law?" Felix asked, clearly irritated.Xena sounded helpless as she explained, "Felix, you've never been part of the system, but you know how things work. Think about it. Who would dare disrespect or challenge any employees close to the CEO? It's the same everywhere." Felix sighed in frustration, unable to argue because
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From Mira's reaction, Felix confirmed his suspicion—a powerful figure like that definitely would not pay attention to such minor issues. With that in mind, he felt confident enough to handle things on his own.Maybe people at headquarters worried about offending the wrong person, but Felix did not have those same concerns. He had already eliminated three of the Ancient Sage's Eight Guardians—though they were just lower-level protectors. If his guess were correct, the stronger protectors would soon come for him next.And he never forgot for a moment that Melissa and Ronan were still in Eloise's hands.Dragon Rebirth was constantly active inside his body, but unfortunately, his strength had not increased at all recently. Since Gerald had not mentioned it, Felix decided not to bother asking him. Instead, he would just wait patiently and see what happened next.…Early the next morning, Felix took a flight to Fantadio. As he stepped out of the VIP exit at the airport, he realized
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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
