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Chelsea had appeared out of nowhere, dropped that one line, and vanished without another word.Felix smiled faintly in response, but Julius and Xenon felt a chill run down their spines as they wondered what was happening. After all, Chelsea was currently ranked number one, undisputed. So, why would she be looking forward to fighting someone like Felix, who barely scraped into the top 50?The two exchanged confused glances before looking at Felix, who only shrugged and smiled. "Don't look at me. I've got no idea either."None of it made any sense. They couldn't wrap their heads around whatever Chelsea was up to.Now, trying to shift gears, Felix asked, "So the upcoming matches are all one-on-one, right?"Julius nodded. "Yeah, that's for sure. The format always varies slightly, but it's always solo duels in the end."If they followed Earth's old-school tournament style, 200 people doing one-on-one matches would take forever. Felix only considered it for a second, though, because he
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Each of the floating islands had people gathered on them, but the front row—closest to the thick white mist—was lined with ornate thrones. It was clear at a glance that anyone sitting on those thrones wasn't your average bystander.Behind the thrones, more spectators hovered midair, suspended in the sky as if gravity didn't apply to them. However, every single person had their eyes locked on the white mist ahead. On one of the islands, a pair of twins sat side by side on their thrones, engaged in quiet conversation. The younger twin, Diego Sweeney, leaned toward his brother and asked, "Galileo, have you made up your mind on your bet? The finals are about to kick off."Galileo Sweeney replied calmly, "Chelsea's odds are way too low. There's no point betting on her—I want to go big.""Fair. No one expected Star Alliance to shake things up by bringing in the Towers. With that kind of data, it's pretty obvious Chelsea will win. But if that's how you feel, who are you putting your mone
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Every year, during the finals of the Rank-Ascending Competition, the betting market opened—and it was always a high-stakes affair. Some families became overnight billionaires, while others lost everything. Since Star Alliance itself hosted the betting pool, there was no limit to how much you could wager, so the numbers involved were staggering.While the crowd outside the mist was going wild placing bets, inside the fog lay a massive mountain. All across the slopes were stone-built structures, clearly the product of some grand architectural feat. Whoever had designed it hadn't just built on the mountain—they had turned the entire mountain into a fortress-like city.Felix stood at the base, with the nearest competitors over half a mile away on either side. At his current level, that distance shouldn't have affected his vision at all—yet the others appeared as nothing more than vague silhouettes, just barely human-shaped.This was the doing of the white mist. According to the rule
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There was one more rule—contestants weren't allowed to stop moving unless they were in combat. It didn't matter if you walked slowly or sprinted, as long as you kept moving, you were safe. This was to prevent anyone from camping out inside buildings to avoid fights; while others could still sense your presence if they passed nearby, it would definitely reduce the chances of being challenged.Felix chose to walk at a normal pace, taking his time to admire the massive architecture of Cliffspire. All around him were crumbling ruins and fractured stone walls, hinting at just how many brutal battles this place had seen in the past.From time to time, Felix found himself wondering just how advanced Star Alliance technology had become. A single Starmark could instantly teleport someone between planets—just that alone was something Earth could never achieve, even with 1000 more years of development.Yet even with all that tech, Star Alliance still valued one thing above all else—personal
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Felix didn't know that the one-mile sensing limit would barely give him any warning in advance.After turning a corner, he stopped in place. He had already sensed someone nearby. Sure enough, just around the bend, he spotted a young man crouching on the roof of a stone house not far away, a mocking smile plastered across his face."Well, well. Look who it is. I never thought I'd run into Felix Zeller, the famous tournament favorite," the man said.It was York Liamson. Though his words sounded like praise, the sarcasm dripping from them couldn't have been more obvious to Felix."Cut the crap," Felix said coldly. "Let's do this."York sneered."You're trash from a barbaric planet, and your talents are limited. I've made it to the tenth floor of both the Tower of Babel and the Tower of Divinity. Are you sure you want to fight me? I can be pretty merciful sometimes, you know. I'll even give you a chance to surrender right now."Felix remained expressionless."Did you talk your way
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Even though York had made it to the tenth floor, he was still only at the Celestial Realm. It was completely normal for him to be instantly defeated by Felix.Felix's goal was to become the champion. He would not waver as the lives of countless Earthlings depended on him. Hence, no matter who appeared before him, his first task was to make it into the final ten and qualify for the grand final.This time, the lull was a bit long. It took a full hour before Felix encountered his third opponent. When he did, his expression turned a little strange."What a coincidence," he said.Julius couldn't believe it either. He had actually run into Felix. According to the rules, there was no avoiding a fight now. Either he had to forfeit, or they had to battle."Yeah, I wasn't expecting this either. Felix, take it easy on me, would you? I admit, I was hiding a little something up my sleeve, but honestly, I don't think I can beat you."Felix smiled. "Who doesn't have a little something hidden? C
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With 200 contestants in the competition, not everyone drew the same level of attention. For example, Felix had very little attention on him. So even though what he just did caused a stir, it was really only among a few individuals.The twin brothers were beyond excited."Is this for real, Galileo? Is Felix already strong enough to guide someone else's martial arts?" Diego wondered.They had seen Julius's breakthrough with their own eyes. There was no way it could have been faked."Maybe... maybe we really did make the right bet this time," Galileo said, clenching his fists in excitement. They had taken a chance on Felix on impulse, and now it looked like that gamble was finally paying off.The ones who least wanted to believe it, though, were the members of the Orion family. At that moment, none of them could even speak. If Felix truly had the ability to guide Julius's breakthrough, then his strength was on a whole different level.Upon seeing their reactions, Scopulus sneered.
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Julius nodded seriously—he understood the gravity of the situation. If Felix had truly condensed the Way of Mind, it would be terrifying. His future would be unimaginable.It also explained why Felix had stopped at the ninth floor of the Tower of Babel—there was simply no point in going further.However, Julius still had one lingering question—why had Felix also stopped at the ninth floor of the Tower of Divinity? He couldn't quite figure it out."Not bad, Julius," said Fiona with a smile from nearby. "Even though you were eliminated, you still managed to break through to the Nebular Realm."They were all quite familiar with each other, so Julius returned a polite smile."Thank you for the compliment, Mrs. Warrington. It was just luck, really."Fiona, who had looked down on Felix initially, had the same thoughts as Scopulus. They both figured that it was merely a coincidence.Besides, Julius's strength was only barely enough to crack the top 50. Even before, it hadn't been certa
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"Lord Tyrone, I—" Felix spoke but was quickly interrupted.Tyrone quickly said, "Don't rush! Once you make a choice, it's final. I hope you'll be able to think twice before you choose."Jerry motioned with his eyes, asking Felix to continue listening. "Let me tell you about Earth first. It has a level three technological development and a soul power of level two. To compare, the highest level is nine," Tyrone explained.Felix felt bitter at the explanation. No wonder they called Earth a barbarian planet. Their levels were so low. It wasn't even half."I'll recommend three planets. The first one is Morning Star. It's on level five technological development and level four soul power. There are three Royal Realm fighters and two Soul Overlord Realm fighters."If you choose it, the planet will be yours. All the citizens there will be under you. If they dared to disobey, Star Alliance would dispose of them immediately."Damn! Three Royal Realm fighters and two Soul Overlord Realm fi
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That being said, Chelsea knew better. Felix now owed her a favor. Since he was from Earth, his way of thinking differed from those she knew. He wasn't someone who enjoyed killing.Otherwise, the battle wouldn't have ended up with them exchanging moves. In a way, this was already considered mercy. "Alright," Felix replied with a small nod. His mind finally settled. Although he had formed the Way of Mind and created his own techniques, he was always worried. After all, no one knew who would win the grand finals until the last moment. Now, Felix felt like he could finally breathe. Earth had hope…The aircraft holding the Orions had quickly left. The air inside was tense, and everyone felt horrible. They had no idea that this was how the grand finals would go. Felix was the champion! Everyone knew he would choose Earth as his protected planet.That way, the Orions had to find another opportunity to invade Earth, and they had no idea when that would come. The Orions' loss in this c
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After countering Felix's attack, Chelsea's breathing turned rapid. She was no longer as steady as before. However, the glint in her eyes grew brighter, as if it were the first time she was forced into such a situation."How awesome…" she murmured in admiration. On the other hand, Felix was also full of admiration. Chelsea was definitely amazing. Despite being in a higher realm, she still hadn't formed the Way of Mind. Without the Way of Mind, she couldn't use her strength to its true extent.After merely two moves, Chelsea had countered both. Although she had been defensive all this time, it was still terrifying. Only those who formed the Way of Mind knew the true meaning of intent behind a casual attack.Since Chelsea didn't ask to stop the fight, Felix didn't hold back. This was his way of showing respect to a strong fighter.Felix raised his hand, seemingly throwing a casual punch. "Star-shattering Punch!"When he named this move, he had been harboring a lot of hatred. He ima
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A few minutes later, the anticipated battle came. Felix and Chelsea stood across from each other, waiting for the start to be announced."Please don't hold back. I truly hope to gain your respect," Chelsea said.She knew that Felix had condensed the Way of Mind, yet she still dared to speak so boldly. It showed her confidence in her own strength."Alright, I won't hold back," Felix agreed. In terms of strength, Chelsea was definitely in the top tier. After all, she had reached the Nebular Realm and was entering the Royal Realm soon. It was pretty impressive for a fighter her age to reach the Royal Realm.Chelsea was still young, and her future would be incredibly limitless. On the other hand, Felix was still in the Nebular Realm, an entire realm below her.As soon as the start was announced, Chelsea's hair turned white as it danced in the wind. Felix went into his fighting stance and sent out a blast with one hand."Dragon Slayer Palm!"Felix had developed the technique himsel
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The rule meant Hendrix had only one chance. If he won against the woman, he would take fifth place, and she would fall to sixth. Of course, he picked someone whom he was confident of beating.In fact, most of the audience knew that Hendrix was capable of being in the top five. The woman whom he picked sneered and rushed toward the island.The battle quickly finished.Hendrix's body went back to its normal size—he had won! He was now in fifth place, and from his expression, it was clear that he had no regrets about his choice. He knew his limits well.The remaining four in the winning group returned to the island as they had to draw numbers again. This time, Chelsea was the first one to draw. The card turned and showed the number one. It seemed like she had a special connection with the number.The next person who went up was Felix. The audience looked expectantly at him with widened eyes. They were all thinking the same thing—was Felix going to fight Chelsea immediately?Howeve
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After missing the first blow, Hendrix didn't stop at all. He went straight for the throat, falling into close combat as if he were afraid that Felix would continue to attack him with soul techniques. However, Hendrix guessed wrong. Felix didn't dodge the second blow. Instead, he raised his right hand, extended his index finger, and pressed it against Hendrix's fist. "This is for when you allowed me to save Helen. If you continue to fight, I won't be too polite anymore," Felix said.Hendrix was stunned. He knew how strong his punch was; most people couldn't take it. However, Felix not only took it but also used only one finger, leaving Hendrix at a loss for words.Clearly, Felix was only a Nebular Realm fighter, but why was their strength gap so big? A bitter smile spread across Hendrix's face, and his throat closed up. Still, he said, "I surrender."His life was precious, and he didn't harbor any ill will toward Felix, so why would he continue to fight? After all, from what wa
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As soon as Chelsea's finger touched a card, it turned and displayed the number one. Hendrix immediately heaved a sigh of relief. Although there were no longer any tricks at this point, it all depended on their strengths and luck.If anyone met Chelsea in the first round, then it would definitely affect the morale of the rest of the battles. After Chelsea, several people jumped out simultaneously, including Lachlan and Felix. When Felix touched a card, it revealed the number three.Hendrix quickly frowned and looked over. There was another person he didn't want to fight—Felix.During the two days of rest, he talked a lot with Yvian. Of course, he had learned some things, like the cooperation with Lyle and Felix. This made him feel unsettled, but he didn't expect that they would meet.Once everyone had drawn their numbers, Chelsea and another player who had drawn the same number stayed on the island. The rest temporarily left the island."Begin!"The fight between the two start
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Holly was right—Felix could no longer question it. He smiled bitterly as he realized he had no choice in the matter. He thought for a while before suggesting, "What about this, if you're really part of their family, come back to Earth with me after the competition. Can you do that?"Holly agreed willingly. "Of course, I'm looking for family. That isn't an issue."Once Holly left, she contacted someone. A look of astonishment flashed in her eyes as she read Felix's information."Oh? I didn't expect this guy to be so well-known! Has Star Alliance already contacted him and offered a position as the Elder of External Affairs?"Given this information, it was evident just how powerful Holly's connections were. After all, not many people in Star Alliance knew of it.Since they were offering him the position of Elder of External Affairs, it seemed that Felix had already formed the Way of Mind. Holly didn't expect someone from such a barbaric planet to be so powerful."How interesting
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Felix's expression fell immediately, and he tried to push the woman away. "Are you crazy? Get out!"However, as he closed the door, the woman stopped it from shutting. "You're a contestant in this year's Rank-Ascending Competition, right? I can sense that there's someone in Star Alliance protecting you."But there are some things you can't avoid," she said. "Either you take this chance to talk to me, or I'll ask myself. It shouldn't be difficult to find out where you're from."Felix realized the seriousness of her words as he gazed at the woman. She could sense the higher-ups secretly protecting him, but at least she couldn't figure out who he was—in other words, this woman was extremely powerful.No matter her purpose, if she really went to Earth, who could stop her? Since the Rank-Ascending Competition hadn't ended yet, and with Earth still a mess, who could stop the invasion?"Fine, come in," Felix relented.The corners of her mouth curled into a smile. "Hahaha! This is the at
