The clash seemed to last only for a few exchanges, lasting only a few seconds. But to Adrian, it felt as though the two had fought thousands of rounds. Yet, no clear winner had emerged, and the violent energy continued to explode outward.Bam, bam, bam!"I didn’t expect you to make a breakthrough, old geezer," came a much older voice from Barry’s mouth which was not his.This statement immediately shocked everyone. "Has Primeria’s ancestor made a breakthrough? Is that why he dares to provoke our kingdom?" someone suddenly exclaimed.The speculation was clear, and everyone froze in place. Nobody had expected the situation to be like this. If that were the case, it would truly signal a massive storm between the two great nations. After all, Primeria had surrendered in the past, and it was said that the main reason for their capitulation was that their ancestor’s strength had fallen behind.It was rumored that Primeria’s ancestor had been stuck at a bottleneck, which had led them to
For a moment, everyone was stunned. They didn’t understand what was happening. Was Floyd really gravely injured, or was this just Jensen trying to undermine Ciawales?In the air, two figures were seen rushing away, seemingly in a hurry. During the previous shockwave, Floyd had gained the upper hand, which was why the attackers had to flee in disgrace.A hint of joy appeared in Renee’s eyes. “Those dogs thought Ancestor Floyd was done for? They didn’t expect to have to leave in such a miserable state. Serves them right!"Hearing this, Adrian smiled. As if he could sense some clues, though he wasn’t completely sure, since he hadn’t personally assessed Floyd’s condition. However, he could sense Floyd’s overwhelming aura when he attacked. There was an underlying, fearless air about him.But in the end, Floyd had let the two attackers go. This was surprising. One would have expected them to be killed after such provocation. It implied that Floyd had some unresolved issues.Calm quickly
The situation in Ciawales was dangerous. If they weren’t careful, Primeria could take advantage of the situation.Looking at the ministers before him, Basil said, "What are the best strategies? Gentlemen? At this point, we should be receiving news from the borders soon.”Upon hearing this, many of the ministers lowered their heads and didn’t dare to speak up. After all, some of them had no real power. They were only in their positions because of their family’s influence in the court. Their strength was limited, so they chose to remain silent, fearing that Basil would send them to fight. If they were to face Primeria’s forces in a life-and-death struggle, it would probably be death for them."Your Majesty, I humbly request that you send troops to march on Primeria. They have gone too far. We must defeat them and make them flee. Thirty years ago, Ciawales commanded respect, and thirty years later, we will make them fear us again and force them to surrender," an elderly minister spoke
Adrian smiled and said, "I’m fine. It was just some people who didn’t know their place. Nothing important really." There was no trace of concern in his expression like it was something trivial.Michael looked surprised. Although Adrian spoke casually, Michael knew that the man before him was incredibly formidable. Last night must not have been calm. There must have been a bloody battle, or Adrian wouldn’t have spoken so lightly.In Ciawales City, dangers lurked in every corner. And now, another danger had appeared—Primeria’s forces were coming. What would happen next was unknown to everyone. The atmosphere was filled with tension as if everyone was waiting for something. The royal princes each harbored their own plans. A national disaster presented an opportunity. After all, as princes, their significance would be entirely different if they had military achievements. They were well aware of what they could do. If they gained the king’s favor and contributed to Ciawales, their posit
Michael smiled faintly and said, "Don’t worry, Renee. Although my strength isn’t great, anyone who wants to kill me will have to see if they’re strong enough."Michael’s strength was considerable, and at this moment, he was very clear about what he intended to do next. He had his thoughts and plans.Renee showed a hint of helplessness. She knew that if Michael said this, then he must have made up his mind. There was no point in saying more as it would only be futile.Looking at him, she said helplessly, "Since you’ve made up your mind, I won’t stop you. I just hope you stay safe wherever you go. And don’t do anything reckless. If there’s any danger, make sure to retreat. Besides, Primeria hasn’t even decided where to send their troops from, so you don’t need to rush into things.”Michael smiled. "I believe it’ll be soon."Thud, thud, thud…Just as he finished speaking, hurried footsteps sounded from outside. One of Michael’s subordinates rushed in, looking extremely flustered.M
Renee’s words clearly reflected her concern for Michael. She feared that if he encountered people from Primeria, it could be an extremely dangerous situation.Michael smiled. "Don’t worry, Renee. Your brother isn’t a fool. Those people may have powerful physiques, but I certainly won’t engage them in close combat."In this spiritual realm, it was soul power that mattered most. No matter how strong their bodies were, if they couldn’t engage in close combat, it would be of no use."Okay," Renee replied.Knowing that Michael had already made up his mind, the only thing Renee could do now was to relax and let things unfold. There was no point in saying more as it would not change anything. Saying too much would only be futile.Adrian listened quietly, his eyes filled with surprise. The people of Primeria were physically strong? That sounded a bit astonishing to him. After all, enhancing one’s physical strength wasn’t something that could be done easily, especially in this world where
Michael was astonished by the unexpected comfort he felt, alongside the strange memories that didn’t belong to him. The images, the training methods in those memories… They were all foreign to him, yet they felt so real.He looked at Adrian, his eyes filled with excitement and gratitude. "How can I thank you, Sir Adrian? This training method you gave me is something I’ve never heard of or seen before. I can’t believe such a powerful technique exists."Michael was utterly shocked. He couldn’t find the words to express his astonishment. All he could do was stare at Adrian, completely overwhelmed.Adrian smiled. "Don’t mention it. You’re safe now, and you understand my purpose. So, we’re just helping each other out." His tone was calm and nonchalant as if it was something as simple as handing over a tool. To him, it was indeed nothing, just a simple gesture.Michael looked at Adrian with even greater gratitude, his eyes filled with so much emotion that he couldn’t even speak.Renee w
Adrian was surprised at the unexpected situation. He scanned his surroundings but realized the courtyard had returned to its usual state. Everything seemed peaceful, without a ripple. However, Adrian refused to believe it. His intuition had been right, or he would not have sensed it.Adrian’s eyes glinted as he questioned, “Who’s there? Show yourself and stop playing tricks on me.”Then, he waved, unleashing a violent power wave that spread throughout the area. The world seemed to tremble as if it would suddenly shatter. It was a startling sight.However, the courtyard remained eerily calm. Despite the explosive energy, nothing changed. No unusual fluctuations were detected, and the place seemed undisturbed.To Adrian, it was nothing more than a simple exercise. The power he released did not cause a disturbance or reveal any anomalies.Soon after, he sat cross-legged and continued to meditate. He suspected what he felt earlier had been a mere illusion. Still, the more he thought a