Novels by Camellia

No one had expected that even after leaving Newhurst for Inner Divine Continent, where countless prodigies gathered, Albert could still thrive so brilliantly. What was more, he had earned enough merits to exchange for a high‑grade Soul‑Force Tree seed on behalf of Newhurst Senior Academy.Adam’s jaw dropped open in shock, thoroughly stunned by this sudden piece of news.“Damn it, he gets to show off again.” After a long pause, he stamped his foot and spoke in feigned agony.Sophie smiled. “Aren’t you two close brothers? You ought to be happy for him that he is doing so well over there.”Adam said earnestly, “You do not understand the bond between men.”“You hate to see your brother suffer, yet you also hate to see him do far too well.”Sophie rolled her eyes at his antics. Then she looked toward the increasingly luxuriant Soul‑Force Tree and said joyfully, “From the looks of it, this tree might truly grow back to the size it had back in Newhurst City.”This was undoubtedly tremendous

She knew Adam was Albert’s close friend. If anything happened to him, she would have a hard time explaining it later. Yet no one could guarantee safety while fighting evil creatures on the front lines. Even if she told Adam to stay away from such missions, his personality would most likely make him refuse.“Mentor Illya, I have been swamped with missions and haven’t heard much about that guy Albert,” Adam said to Mentor Illya with a bright grin. “Did you tell him I’m now ranked joint first with Andy among Three‑Star Division fighters? Once I advance to the Four‑Star Division, I’m going to start pushing for the Star‑Sky Realm.”Sophie standing nearby watched the ever‑optimistic Adam with a trace of complexity deep in her eyes. Under Mentor Charles, he had practiced that special secret art, which locked his soul permanently below six stars in exchange for rapid power growth.She carried a heavy sense of guilt over this. It was her own family’s disdain toward Adam that had driven him dow

In the past, only a handful of students from each graduating class at Navia Academy could gain admission to Newhurst Senior Academy.Therefore, Newhurst Senior Academy’s “absorption” of Navia Academy won recognition and welcome from everyone, ranging from academy staff all the way to the residents of Navia City.Now occupying the former grounds of Navia Academy, Newhurst Senior Academy has expanded considerably. Crowds bustle across its campus, giving it a lively atmosphere.Yet the mood within the academy is nothing like it once was.Where the old Newhurst Senior Academy had been peaceful and relaxed, a constant, taut tension hangs in the air today. All students wear hurried, anxious expressions. They are either buried in academic cultivation or drilling relentlessly on soul arts at the training grounds.Times have changed.Newhurst has been split in two by the Black River, which seethes with dense malice. The river keeps expanding, and evil creatures spawn constantly along its borde

Cynthia said, "Why do you leave out that wisp of Primordial Heavenly‑Earth Essence the dean bestowed upon you? Do you have any idea how precious that thing is?""Actually, the second high‑grade Soul‑Force Tree seed is for Newhurst Senior Academy. To be precise, it is for Dean Lane. He has poured his heart and soul into that academy. I hope when his seal is lifted one day, he will find a thriving institute instead of one wasted and broken."Albert’s expression turned grave, edged with sorrow.Yet Cynthia was far too seasoned. She saw right through his emotional appeal using Dean Lane, and let out a helpless sigh. "You really are a shameless rascal."Emily, who had kept silent all this while, spoke up. "Dean Cynthia, I also hold accumulated merit points. Merits from the ancient academies are mutually transferable. If I add mine in, would that cover everything Albert needs?"She would not be returning to Radiance Ancient Academy for quite some time, so keeping those merits would serve no

Her eyes were pitch‑black, rippling with an indescribable oppressive aura, yet soon everything settled, and clarity returned to her gaze.She rose from the pool water and looked calmly at the Nether Lord of Spirit Eyes standing beside it.It was none other than Euphemia!The Nether Lord of Spirit Eyes stared right back at her, his voice cold and indifferent as he spoke. "You possess incredible audacity. You actually dared to devour a wisp of the Demon of All Living Beings’ will. Your madness surpasses even those evil creatures.""Is that so?" Euphemia reached out and snatched the Green‑Bamboo Serpent Staff out of the pool water, replying casually.The Nether Lord of Spirit Eyes said in a flat tone, "The Demon of All Living Beings has sent word, demanding that I hand you over. It intends to make you suffer every torment the world has to offer.""What will you choose?" Euphemia’s expression remained completely unruffled.The Nether Lord of Spirit Eyes fixed his gaze on Euphemia, and a c

The Academy Alliance was a true colossus. In terms of heritage, it likely far surpassed the Martin Supreme Clan. The Sky‑Mirror Tower stood as its core, representing an enormous opportunity. In the long run, Albert certainly did not want Emily to forfeit such a chance because of him.Elaine froze and frowned. "A nominal affiliation? Nothing like that has ever happened at the Sky‑Mirror Tower." The tower held immense pride; it had witnessed countless prodigies over the ages. Still, Emily’s three 9‑star Light‑Element Souls possessed tremendous restraining power against evil creatures, perfectly matching the Academy Alliance’s needs in fighting them.After a brief moment of thought, Elaine nodded. "This might work. What do you think, Emily?"Emily thought for a moment and asked earnestly, "Mentor, can Albert enter the Sky‑Mirror Tower too?"Elaine let out a helpless sigh. "You two want to stick together no matter what, don’t you? What do you take the Sky‑Mirror Tower for? Some package de

"You’re hurt!" Rave reached out to steady him."Damn it. There are still guards inside. We need to finish this fast." Brown’s eyes blazed.He took cover behind the door and flipped on the high‑power flashlight again, sweeping its beam down the hallway.Several goons deep in the corridor winced against the blinding light and scrambled to dodge sideways.While the center of the beam dazzled their sight, blind spots formed along both walls. Seizing the opening, Rave advanced with his comrades, laying down suppressing fire.One enemy failed to dodge in time and crumpled to the ground, yelling, "That light’s blinding us! We can’t aim! Fall back!"Brown switched off his flashlight and tossed it skittering across the floor inward. He shouted, "Rave, which rooms hold hostages?"Rave called back, "I haven’t been inside. Search them one by one. Look for the older targets."Brown stayed low, pressing against the wall as he moved forward. Reaching a door, he drove his boot hard into the lock.The

Staring into Brown’s calm yet ferocious eyes, the thug dared not make any reckless move and slowly raised both hands.Brown tucked his knife back at his waist, swiftly disarmed the two men. He gripped the survivor by the neck and glanced at the wounded one. “Lead the way.”“Boss…”“Quit stalling.” Brown pressed the gun muzzle forward. “Where are the men who broke in earlier being held? Take me upstairs.”Clutching his stomach, the injured man hesitated.“This is your only chance.” Brown’s gaze turned cold, his finger resting on the trigger.“Don’t shoot! I’ll go! I’ll go!” The man’s face drained of color. Holding his wound, he stumbled up the steps and entered the main building.Brown followed close behind, his arm locked around the hostage’s neck. He shouted out loud, “Beard, cut the power!”Perched on the compound wall, the bearded man pulled out his dagger and sliced through the power cables in one clean stroke.Every light in the orphanage’s main building went out all at once.The

Reeve’s face turned pale. He snapped out a quick, low‑toned order. “Switch all comms to the emergency channel. Call for backup, move!”Night lay heavy outside. Brown stared at the silent walkie‑talkie, his brows knotted tight.“It’s just an orphanage. No word from them after going in for so long — something’s very wrong,” the bearded man warned in a gruff undertone.Brown picked up his radio and tapped the microphone three times with his fingertips, sending out a probing signal.Thirty seconds passed. The receiver stayed dead‑silent, not a single reply came through.Brown shot to his feet, his gaze heavy with dread. “Damn it. Reeve’s been taken inside.”“A run‑down orphanage could trap three seasoned operators?” The bearded man looked utterly incredulous.Brown licked his dry lips, his voice cold. “What goes on in there is far dirtier than we ever imagined.”“Should we charge straight in to get them out?”“We don’t know what we’re walking into. A reckless assault would get all of us k

The phone suddenly rang.“Hello.”“Honey, Oakley’s people just stopped by our place,” his wife’s voice came through the line.A jolt of anxiety shot through Joren. “What did they say?”“Just small talk. They said Oakley doesn’t plan to stay in Novara long. He’ll probably leave in about a year or so. They urged us to go with him when the time comes. They can get our kids enrolled in schools across the EU, handle everything for us.”Joren’s expression turned complicated in an instant.......Southspire Orphanage.Reeve and his two accomplices pried open a window and snuck into the main building. The hall was dimly lit, and their footsteps echoed sharply against the tile floor. The three men moved forward slowly, keeping their speed low.Reaching the stairwell entrance, Reeve nudged the door ajar. “This godforsaken orphanage doesn’t even have a guard.”“It’s just an orphanage. What kind of security would it have?” the man behind him whispered back. “Let’s just charge straight in. Silas i

The young man looked straight up at Oakley and cut through his hypocrisy with one sharp question. “Finnegan’s death — you covered that up the same way, didn’t you?”Oakley turned his back, hands clasped behind him, and faced Joellen. “Finnegan’s death was an accident.”“An accident?” Joellen sank deep into the sofa, his voice trembling. “I risked myself playing along with your schemes. I ask for nothing else, only the truth.”“I am telling you nothing but the truth,” Oakley said evenly. “I hired those two fake drivers — reckless out‑of‑region killers — to carry out the hit. Finnegan overheard the plan by chance while drinking. He rushed off to tip off Kane and ran straight into the backup crew waiting outside.”Joellen said nothing and listened in silence.“The men recognized Finnegan. They blamed him for leaking intel and ruining their mission. Blinded by rage, they shot him on the spot.” Oakley let out a soft breath. “There was an element of chance, yet it was also inevitable.”Joel

“I am one‑hundred‑percent certain,” Kane replied firmly. “All five of the assault gunmen are dead. The enemy had a getaway van standing by outside. I saw the vehicle and license plate with my own eyes. Two officers witnessed it, and surveillance footage confirms it. I did not have him killed behind the scenes.”Kane stared straight at him and made his final offer. “Join forces with me. Bring Oakley down together.”……Joellen walked into the morgue alone. With trembling hands, he slid open the cold‑storage drawer. Staring at Finnegan’s bruised, rigid face, more than a decade of brotherly bond washed over him. Fighting back tears, he reached out to wipe the blood from the dead man’s face.Joellen froze mid‑motion. He leaned forward and fixed his gaze on a scratch mark, completely stunned.South Spire.Rafe stepped forward to collect his payment, and all his men stood by ready. Undercurrents began to stir once more.Half‑past five the next evening, at a diner on the outskirts of South Sp

What made it even more unbelievable was that the Iga jonin had not stood still waiting for the attack. He had been charging full‑speed forward, yet his hand tendons had still been sliced clean through mid‑sprint. Such marksmanship was simply inconceivable.Furthermore, Allen had subdued the Iga jonin entirely with one hand. His power was nothing short of bizarre.What kind of monstrous level of strength could achieve something like this?Louise stood utterly stunned.To her eyes, Allen looked like a god as he pinned the Iga jonin against the wall with a single hand.The jonin struggled furiously, trying to break free of Allen’s grip. But the webbing of Allen’s right hand was as unyielding as steel rebar. He squeezed with such force that only the tiniest gap remained for the man to barely draw breath.Struggling, the Iga jonin gasped out in a faint voice, “Who… who exactly are you?!”“Me?” Allen smirked. “I’m your Chinese father.”The Iga jonin’s face twisted with rage, and the other n

Louise’s face had turned deathly pale from terror.She trembled and begged, “I’m begging you, just kill me. Don’t take my honour…”“Honour?” The Iga ninja grinned savagely. “So you’re still untouched? It’s rare for a stunning beauty like you to remain pure. Such a precious gift — I will be the one to unwrap it later!”Yoshihito Matsumoto laughed over the phone. “Alright, Lord Iga Jonin. I won’t get in your way. You have one‑and‑a‑half hours to amuse yourselves. After that, kill them and dump their bodies on Yuhiko Ito’s estate.”The Iga ninja replied quickly, “Rest assured, Mr. Matsumoto. In two hours, their corpses will lie peacefully in the snow on the Ito grounds. Then you can tip off the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department.”“Excellent. You will be well‑rewarded once this is done.”Allen’s voice suddenly rang out. Every single one of the highly‑trained ninjas in the room jumped in shock.None of them could believe it. Experts at stealth and pursuit, they had been tailed by someon

The Iga ninja ran non‑stop for two kilometers before finally stopping in front of a courtyard gate. He reached the antique wooden door and knocked four times in a pattern: two long knocks followed by two short ones. The door creaked open from the inside, revealing a narrow gap just wide enough for one person to slip through sideways.He darted inside and vanished.Allen suppressed his breathing and heartbeat, leaped silently onto the surrounding wall, and carefully surveyed the compound.The courtyard was not particularly large. Its front yard spanned more than two hundred square meters, planted with bamboo and ancient pine trees. At the rear stood a two‑story wooden building.The Iga ninja who had just entered crossed the front yard straight away and went inside the building.Allen sensed there were at least six or seven people within. He moved quietly along the wall until he drew near the structure.Up on the second floor lay a hall of roughly fifty square meters. Several black‑cloa

Allen nodded. “Yes. I’ve got part of my business operations based in Japan now, so I might be visiting quite often in the future.”“That’s wonderful!” Keiko Ito exclaimed joyfully. “Allen‑kun, can you promise me one thing?”Allen hummed. “Go ahead.”Keiko said quickly, “I hope you’ll let me know every time you come to Japan. If it works for you, I want to be allowed to meet you.”“Also, if I travel to China, please let me come see you too, provided you are free, okay?”Allen smiled gently. “Sure, I promise.”Keiko cheered like an excited little girl. “Then I get to see Allen‑kun lots of times from now on!”Touched by her sweet smile, Allen’s tone softened. “Alright. Let me wheel you back to your room first, and I’ll come treat your injuries afterward.”Guided by Keiko, Allen pushed her wheelchair and brought her to her private quarters.Her room featured a classic traditional Japanese style. The floors were made entirely of natural wood, spotless, neat and exquisitely old‑fashioned.T

“I’m fine, I’m fine.” Keiko Ito shook her head repeatedly, then buried her face in her hands and burst into uncontrollable tears.Right then, what moved her most was not the relief of surviving the danger, but the overwhelming surprise brought by Allen’s sudden appearance.Seeing her break down in tears, Allen reached out and gently touched her cold back of the hand, comforting her softly. “Miss Ito, don’t cry. It’s all over now.”Keiko wiped away her tears and shook her head. “I’m not crying because of what just happened.”She lifted her head, her eyes filled with undisguised affection, and asked in a choked voice. “Allen‑kun, why did you come to Kyoto?”Allen gave a faint smile. “I had some business in Japan. I got to Osaka, and since it’s not far from here, I came to see you.”Upon hearing his words, Keiko felt as if countless candies had melted inside her heart.Overjoyed, she asked, “Allen‑kun, did you come because you missed me?”Allen was caught off‑guard by the question.He ha

Even as he spoke, he held no real hope that his taunt would draw their foe out into the open.It was far too childish a trick. Someone with such deadly skill would never fall for it.Yet no one expected what happened next. Right after his words faded, a dark figure leaped down from the top of the compound wall.Then the shadow strolled toward them at an unhurried pace.With every step the figure took, the thick snow beneath his feet crunched loudly, stoking the four ninjas’ growing terror.Keiko Ito stared wide‑eyed at the silhouette, burning to find out who had secretly come to her rescue.When the figure stepped into view right in front of her, she felt as if lightning had struck her.She had never dreamed that her savior would be none other than Allen, the man she could not stop thinking about.For a split second, Keiko thought her eyes were playing tricks, that she was hallucinating.She rubbed her eyes and looked again.The smiling man standing before her was truly Allen — the ma