Novels by Sammy X

Elijah’s expression darkened slightly as he watched Brielle reach Evelyn within seconds.The wound at her side had not even been fully treated yet, but she had moved before he could react to the sudden gust of wind or tighten his grip around the paper.So this was really what it felt like to stand against another practitioner without an energy core.There had once been a time when a movement like that would have appeared slow enough for him to stop without thinking. Now, by the time his mind registered what Brielle had done, the map was already several yards away from him.He did not attempt to chase after her.His gaze simply followed as she handed it to Evelyn.Iris remained near the spot where she had been treating Brielle, looking back and forth between them in confusion. She had barely closed the wound when the woman suddenly abandoned the treatment and dashed away to snatch the paper from Elijah’s hand.Evelyn

Some believed Alaric Voss had taken his own life.Perhaps he had discovered something beyond the Grandmaster realm that convinced him no second person should ever possess such power. Perhaps his announced death had not been a prediction at all, but a decision he had already made.Others believed the secrecy surrounding his burial had nothing to do with the treasures.The corpse of an Ultimate Grandmaster itself would have been something countless practitioners were willing to kill for.There were arts capable of extracting memories from remnants of spiritual consciousness, dark-path methods that could desecrate the dead in search of cultivation secrets, and techniques that attempted to refine the remains of powerful practitioners into things no righteous martial artist would willingly speak about.If Alaric’s body had been found, there was no telling what someone desperate enough might have attempted.Another belief was even dark

Elijah Langston’s eyes slowly moved away from the map and settled on the endless stretch of ocean ahead, but his mind had already travelled far beyond the coast of Galecrest.There had never been any ancient scripture, record, or martial arts scroll he had encountered that contained information about the burial place of Sorevia’s first known Ultimate Grandmaster. Even during all his years buried in old knowledge on the mountain, he had never seen the matter properly documented anywhere.He had only heard about it once.It had been more than a decade ago, shortly after Grandmaster Radcliffe first brought him to the mountain. His master had been speaking privately with another Grandmaster when Elijah happened to overhear part of their conversation.Alaric Voss.Even then, the name had carried a weight that made both old men speak differently.No one truly knew what had killed him.Disease was almost impossible to beli

The men halted immediately. None of them looked pleased, but they slowly retreated several steps.Only then did Elijah reduce the pressure.Felix released a broken breath. When he spoke again, his earlier arrogance had vanished, replaced by the trembling voice of a bullied child.“Big Brother, there’s no need for us to go this far. Let’s talk about this like real men.”“Real men?” Elijah almost laughed. “You didn’t have the courage to fight a group of women fairly, yet you call yourself a real man?”Felix remained silent.Elijah pressed the staff down slightly.The man’s head shook at once. “No! No, Big Brother. I’m not a real man. We can talk about this peacefully.”Elijah removed the staff and stepped away. “Leave.”Huh?Felix looked up in disbelief.Even the women of the Zenith Sisterhood appeared surprised. None of them expected Elijah to release him so easily.Felix did

The men of the Dreadwolf Sect immediately began laughing again.“Hmph! That cripple truly believes he can stand up for women in front of Leader Felix.”“Leader Felix will divide him into two pieces with a single strike.”“He probably thinks stopping one careless swing makes him some hidden expert.”“Look at his leg. He won’t even be able to crawl away when the sword comes down.”“Kill him, Leader! Let these women see what happens to a useless man who tries to act brave.”Iris’s face filled with horror. “Watch out, Mister Elijah!”Elijah did not react to any of the voices around him.He did not even raise his eyes toward the large sword hanging directly above his head.Evelyn stared from where she remained crouched, blood still at the corner of her mouth.“You really dare pretend to be brave,” she muttered.Felix laughed broadly.“Don’t worry. Once you’re gone, I’ll take much b

“You!”Evelyn spat out a mouthful of blood and planted the tip of her sword against the ground, trying to use it to force herself upright. Her arms trembled beneath the effort, and she managed to rise only halfway before the pain spreading through her chest drove her back onto one knee.“How dare you?” she hissed. “Don’t you have any principles?”In a fair contest of swordsmanship, neither side was supposed to suddenly release spiritual energy without warning. Once practitioners crossed blades to test their techniques, using overwhelming spiritual energy to crush an opponent who had committed to a physical strike was widely considered shameless.It was common knowledge throughout the martial arts world.Felix laughed even more wildly.“Principles? What kind of nonsense is that?” He rested his broad sword across one shoulder and looked down at the injured women. “Even your Zenith Sisterhood doesn’t follow its useless pri

William’s golden eyes narrowed at Marcus who had risen in the center of the crater, but the expression on his face remained indifferent.What other confirmation did he need that Marcus was immortal, just like Emperor Zhao in the ancient texts?As long as his soul was bound to the Forbidden Stone, nothing could completely tear him apart.“Then I shall destroy the stone with you.” William’s expression finally turned darker, and he took a step forward.Destroying the Forbidden Stone was as impossible as killing its holder. At least, the ancient texts say so.There was no holding back anymore, and every ounce of spiritual energy within his being would be put to use.He raised his right hand, and the air around him trembled.Golden lightning began to weave between his fingers, crackling violently as the pressure around him grew unbearable.The dragon tattoo on his back pulsed—the dragon coiling to life.“Heavenly Dragon’s Wrath! Break!”A golden dragon of pure energy erupted from behind h

Marcus was quickly enveloped by the dark mist, and his body steadied midway into the air.His ribs had been utterly broken by that attack just now, but he didn't feel anything.He gripped the stone tighter than before and glared at William from a distance."I underestimated you. Not anymore..." With the aid of the dark mist, he propelled forward, his face filled with intense determination.As he got closer, he stretched the Forbidden Stone and cursed aloud, "Die for me!"A mighty rushing darkness came straight at William, who was slowly descending from the cloud and still had his hand behind him.The sky trembled as the darkness surged forth, twisting the air into a violent storm.The Forbidden Stone pulsed like a beating heart, and with every pulse, the dark mist screamed, taking the form of countless wailing spirits clawing toward William Miller.William’s eyes remained calm but sharp and unwavering.“Ancestral Dragon Art—Ascension Roar!”He raised a single finger, and the air arou

The Dragon of the East—the lone cultivator who once terrorized the East with unmatched techniques and seared fear into the hearts of those who spoke his name.No sect or order could stop his rampage several years ago as he tore through branches and divisions just to achieve his goal in the country. He had vanished ever since, and all that was left was his name and those who sought vengeance against him.William didn't say a word, but he was surely surprised that Marcus would have recognized him. The name Marcus hadn't rung any bell in the East and had only come to his ears here in the West recently. There was no way this person knew him from home.Marcus looked out over the burnt expanse of grassland and inhaled deeply. He shut his eyes and said, "I recognized you by your technique just now. Only the Dragon of the East could possibly invoke a spirit dragon capable of wiping out a million men in a blink. There were always rumors of your presence in the West, but now I know it.""Yo

Tina and the other undercover maid servants wasted no time and took hold of Amelia.They had been scared a moment ago that the young master might scold them, but now his words were final.“You! Let go of me now!” Amelia yelled, but they didn't listen.These women were much stronger than she was and were able to move her carefully without hurting her.“William—do you want to die?! Tell them to let go of me!”Now that it had come to this, she called him by name, hoping he would turn around, but he didn't.Why were they even listening to him?Soldiers assisted, and Amelia was carefully tucked inside the van; the doors were shut tightly.As the vehicle drove away, Amelia looked through the window and felt a deep pain in her heart.She could see William waiting as the army of cultivators drew close.What is wrong with him? Had he listened to her mother's nonsense and now wanted to go after Marcus all by himself?Maybe they should have allowed her to die so she wouldn't have to find out th

"Make sure to get everyone to safety, far from here..." William spoke directly to Tina, and she raised her head to him.She hadn't expected him to give her further instructions instead of a punishment.Just then, several choppers began to appear above the forest, rappelling ropes being let down.Soldiers in heavy gear slid down in large numbers.An ambulance blared toward the manor, and following behind was an endless escort of high-grade military vehicles.This was a scene that could only be seen in a movie.Vera rushed to her confused daughter and embraced her tightly. "Oh my God, Amelia… don't do anything stupid again!"She still couldn't believe that Amelia had intentionally chewed on poison.Edward and Ava also drew closer to confirm that she had fully recovered.But through it all, Amelia had her eyes on William’s figure a short distance away.Why did he feel and look so different from the person she used to know?When the ambulance arrived, ten doctors came running out carrying

Is that him?" The Sinclairs weren't sure they were seeing properly because the man approaching looked completely different.The evening wind seemed to grow heavy as he moved, and breathing suddenly became suffocating.It was as though a mountain pressed down on them.Marcus's eyes widened in excitement and he grinned as if he'd discovered gold. "William Miller, I've wanted to see you for so long. Finally..."Did Amelia Sinclair take her life because of this useless man? He would surely teach him a lesson today and make him beg for mercy.William paid Marcus no heed and simply walked past him to Amelia's body, which lay cold on the ground.Huh?For the first time in a while, the smile on Marcus's face changed to a confused expression, and the strong mist around his fist instantly vanished.What was that pressure he had felt just now? The air around this ordinary-looking man was different in a way he couldn't explain. For the first time since he had held the forbidden stone, it vibrat