Novels by Camellia

In the next instant, surging, powerful soul force burst skyward from countless figures, blooming into magnificent Heavenly Spirit Diagrams mid-air that drew upon the ambient heaven-and-earth energy.The other disciples who had reached the Perfected High Heavenly Spirit Realm unleashed their respective treasures, throwing their full strength into fending off the incoming black coffins.Terrifying ripples of energy rampaged across the area. Several of these Perfected High Heavenly Spirit Realm disciples were sent reeling with churning internal vital blood, overwhelmed by the sheer number of coffins bearing down on their formation.Thankfully, top-tier fighters including Ida and Toni moved instantly to intercept most of the coffins and ease the burden on the rest of the group.“Albert! Hand over my nascent True Demon Egg this instant!” A feral, maddened shriek echoed through the air as a streak of bloody light cut through the void — it was the Blood Coffin Bearer. His body writhed and co

It turns out those eerie processions hauling coffins on their backs belong to the Reunion Covenant, that unfathomably mysterious faction.One disciple cursed angrily. “They are supposed to be a human faction, yet they collude with fiendish abominations. They are utterly detestable!”Albert glanced down at his ghost arm. Strictly speaking, three and a half nascent True Demon Eggs had fallen into the hands of the Slaughter Ghost Unit and the Wraith Fiend Unit. That half egg was festering within his left arm.Ida pondered briefly before speaking in a grave tone. “Everyone, our top priority is to head straight for the Heavenly Ghost Altar and link up with the other teams. The Palace of All Living Things is rife with hidden dangers. Only by uniting our full strength can we stand a chance against the Wraith Fiend Unit and the Slaughter Ghost Unit.”No one raised any objections to this plan.The group set off without delay. Streaks of soul force surged into the air as they maintained formati

He instantly realized that Toni had rushed over after sensing the intense surges of light energy emanating from this spot.“Holy Thorns!” The moment Toni landed her feet, she caught sight of the Holy Thorns clutched in Albert’s hands, and her eyes instantly lit up with greed.As a bearer of a light elemental soul, she knew far better than most how immensely valuable and desirable this rare spiritual material truly was.Noticing the greedy glint in her gaze, Albert hastily stowed all the Holy Thorns inside his spatial orb.Toni froze for a split second, then spoke to Albert. “Name your price. Sell these Holy Thorns to me. Your light soul is merely a supporting soul; these treasures hold little practical value for you.”Albert shook his head firmly. “I can’t sell them. I have no use for them myself, but I intend to give them to Emily as a gift.”“For Emily?!”Toni gritted her teeth sharply upon hearing this. That infuriating woman always snatched everything she wanted for herself. Still

Frank’s gaze lingered on Emily, who stood completely transfixed. Her breathtaking, flawless features shimmered with an enigmatic radiance that tugged relentlessly at his heartstrings. He had partnered with Emily several times throughout their journey and tried every conceivable means to grow closer and win her favor, yet all his attempts had yielded minimal success. Even with his steady temperament, Emily’s persistent cold detachment had left him stung by repeated setbacks.Paradoxically, the frustration of his unrequited longing only intensified his fixation. He had witnessed firsthand just how extraordinary Emily was; her dual nine-star light elemental soul was virtually unmatched across the realm.Emily was destined for towering heights of power and prestige. If someone of her caliber joined his family line, their ancestral bloodline would surely grow far purer and more formidable for generations to come.If he succeeded in bringing Emily back to his clan, his great-grandfather The

The Column of Ten Thousand Foul Hearts marks a focal point where celestial and earthly energies converge within the Minor Celestial Sky. With deliberate refinement, this place could be forged into an exceptionally rare cultivation sanctuary.Sealed away for tens of thousands of years, the Minor Celestial Sky has naturally amassed incredibly abundant cultivation resources over the long ages.At the mouth of the underground cavern, numerous disciples licked their lips restlessly, barely able to contain their eagerness."Everyone, help yourselves to the treasures. May the strongest claim what they seize."After coordinating with the other top-tier disciples, Ida delivered the announcement to the rest of the group.The instant her words faded, Ida and the others plunged into the cavern without hesitation, Albert numbered among them.After surviving such a brutal life-or-death battle, they were well deserving of this reward....As Albert and the rest hurried into the cavern to hunt for tr

Only then did Albert finally let out a long breath of relief.He attempted a counterattack, hoping to drive all the malevolent aura completely out of his left arm. Yet the corruptive energy seemed to sense the imminent danger, curling inward and digging itself firmly into his flesh.A stalemate formed instantly, just like two armies locked in a standoff across a battlefield.Albert kept seeking an opening to expel it, but the malevolent aura was thick and viscous. With his current strength, purging it entirely was simply impossible.He accepted the harsh truth: containing the corruption within his body, stopping it from spreading to his whole body and eating away at his sanity, was already the absolute limit of his power.External, formidable forces would be required to wipe this taint out for good.He would likely have to wait until the conclusion of this mission to seek such aid.Albert sighed inwardly and slowly lifted his tightly shut eyes.The moment his eyes fluttered open, powe

Koichi Tanaka rushed to clarify at once. "That is not what I meant, Chairman. There is no need to be so pessimistic. From my current perspective, the odds of us recovering the money stand at fifty-fifty.""Fifty-fifty?" Takehiko Ito snapped angrily. "That answer is practically useless!"Tanaka hastened to add, "Chairman, this matter is rife with uncertain variables, so I cannot draw a definitive conclusion right now. Still, we always have litigation as a last resort.""Litigation?" Ito pointed a finger at Tanaka and roared. "Has your brain been eaten by dogs? The whole of Japan is mocking the Takahashis after Alan crippled Eikichi Takahashi in broad daylight. If I file a lawsuit to claim the forty-five billion US dollars he seized, we will become the laughingstock of the entire country!"Tanaka shifted awkwardly on his feet. "Chairman, this is forty-five billion US dollars. We cannot simply write off such a staggering sum just to avoid public ridicule. That figure dwarfs the annual ne

Eikichi Takahashi burned with unbridled rage, his voice choked with resentment. "Father, you must track down that Chinese man and kill him to avenge me!"Masachi Takahashi gave a grim nod and said coldly, "Rest assured. I will spread word immediately and have men hunt down his whereabouts."Eikichi pressed on urgently. "Father, once you find him, I want to kill him with my own hands!""With your own hands?" Masachi frowned. "Look at your arms right now. Are you even capable of killing anyone in this state?""Ugh." Hot tears streamed down Eikichi’s face. "Then I’ll have a blade strapped to the sole of my shoe! One way or another, I will slaughter him personally!"Masachi nodded and spoke in a solemn tone. "We cannot act too brazenly for the time being, though. Negotiations with the Bruce Family are still ongoing. If we openly hunt this Chinese man down and execute him in Tokyo, the Bruces will surely grow displeased with us."Panic washed over Eikichi at once. "Father… you wouldn’t spa

Eikichi Takahashi’s face darkened instantly. He understood Louise was subtly warning him to curb his arrogance. His conflict with the stranger had stemmed entirely from his own overbearing conduct—he had hurled insults and ordered his bodyguards to attack, which ultimately landed him in his current miserable state.Louise’s words stung his pride deeply.Nevertheless, he had no choice but to swallow his simmering rage. For one thing, the Bruce Family backing Louise wielded far greater power than the Takahashi Family. For another, he harbored romantic feelings for Louise.Louise turned to the street musician and asked gently, "Young lady, you claimed you do not know that man. Why would he step forward to defend you then? I noticed he retrieved some cash from the man who got hit by the car and returned it to you."The girl replied earnestly, "I can assure you wholeheartedly that the gentleman is a kind person.""I’ve been busking on this street with no one paying me any mind. He gave me

With that, Louise went on speaking. "You were clearly at fault from the very beginning of this incident, yet you attacked Mr. Takahashi viciously for no justifiable reason. Your actions cannot be justified either morally or logically."Alan let out a mocking chuckle. "Young lady, you do not strike me as a malicious person, so why are you defending these two Japanese men—two worthless scumbags at that?""Scumbags?" Louise shot back. "Then explain this to me. If they are such terrible people as you claim, why did one end up in a car crash because you chased him down, and the other get maimed at your hands?"Alan said dismissively, "The phrase 'cannot see the whole picture due to a single leaf blocking one’s sight' describes shallow people like you perfectly."Louise’s temper flared, and she demanded sharply. "Excuse me? Did you just call me shallow?"Alan nodded plainly. "That is exactly what I said. You are extremely shallow."After a short pause, he continued. "Shallow people always t

"How dare a mere Chinese man defy me, Eikichi Takahashi, out on a busy Tokyo street? This is nothing short of suicidal!""As the heir of the Takahashi Clan, I cannot afford to lay a hand on you myself with so many onlookers watching. Otherwise, I would have crippled you with my own two hands without hesitation!"Eikichi Takahashi waited expectantly to watch Alan left gasping for his last breaths. Instead, horrified, agonized screams suddenly burst out from within the ring formed by his more than a dozen elite bodyguards.Right after that, several men on the outer edge of the circle went flying backward one after another."Is this monster some kind of freak?!"The shrill, desperate shouts echoed out as the bodyguards were hurled through the air before crashing heavily onto the pavement.One of them flew straight and landed sprawled right at Eikichi Takahashi’s feet.Alan had grabbed the man by the neck and tossed him forcefully out of the fray. The guard slammed into the ground beside

He waved sharply at the cars ahead and behind him, and more than a dozen burly men in black suits stepped out from the Rolls-Royces at once.Every single one of them was a bodyguard of the Takahashi Clan, each a top-tier elite fighter.The bodyguards surrounded Alan the second they got out of their vehicles. All of them kept their eyes locked on Alan while glancing toward Eikichi Takahashi, ready to attack him the instant Eikichi gave the order.Inside the car, Michael and Louise exchanged a quick glance, then Michael spoke up. "Do you think this whole thing’s a trap?"Louise shook her head. "I doubt it. If someone had spent ages plotting against us, they’d never strike on a busy downtown street in central Tokyo. The elevated highway we took from the airport into the city would’ve been a far better spot for an ambush."Michael relaxed and chuckled. "Eikichi Takahashi must be utterly humiliated. He just finished bragging that no local jaywalks, and boom, we hit one straight away."He r

Kane wiped liquor from the corner of his mouth, his tone much more relaxed. “Let’s talk plain facts. Cruz and I have secured our captain posts and stepped into the inner circle of the precinct brass. I’ve already filed Dusk’s application for deputy captain, and the approval will come through sometime between late spring and early April. Hartley and Hagen, don’t rush. Once your tenure stacks up, pay raises and official authority will be yours for sure.As for our underground businesses: Pierce takes charge of goods distribution, while Holt guards the two transport routes running through Novara and Crow City. We earn money together and keep our territory stable.This year marks the official launch of our operation. Next year, we’ll entrench ourselves in Black Street and expand our influence across the entire South Curtain District. Cruz and I hold sway within the police station; Pierce, Holt and Slate control the street-level power structure. Up above, we have Cole backing us as the inc

Cole knew full well that the Mercer family had suffered a total collapse in public reputation and lost popular support entirely over Ellington’s corruption and illegal firearms trafficking scandal, meaning Merrick posed only a limited threat. Even so, Kane had issued an ironclad order: Cole had to win the election by an overwhelming landslide. The victory would bolster the standing of their backers while cementing Cole’s public image as the universally favored candidate.Pierce stationed himself permanently in the South Curtain District to oversee all campaign work. He organized parade floats, distributed promotional flyers, and held door-to-door speeches. In addition, he spent large sums purchasing grain, cooking oil and winter coats to win over voters household by household. These massive expenses were covered by corporate donations secured through Cole’s business connections, costs far beyond any individual’s means.Elections were never merely a contest of funds; they were brutal,

"I originally planned to step down only after Ellington received his court verdict. Now that he died suddenly, I no longer need to wait for the trial proceedings. The council vote has already begun, so I have to speed up my timetable."Kane spoke with a strained tone. "Why was I never told about such a critical plan?""Do you believe I hid this information on purpose, leading to tragedies like Cruz getting shot and Little Thai being permanently maimed?" Cole asked bluntly.Kane openly acknowledged the resentment lingering in his heart.Cole wore an unguarded expression. "I did not recruit Brown, nor did I single-handedly orchestrate the operation to take down Ellington. Plenty of people in Novara will grant me some courtesy, yet I have no authority over media campaigns or expedited arrest warrants issued by central headquarters.""I am no different from the injured Little Thai; we only occupy different ranks. Most pieces of information only reach me after the fact. No secret within th

Moments later, a nurse hurried over with a grave expression. "The second casualty, Little Thai, suffered severe trauma to the occiput and massive ear hemorrhage. Initial examinations confirm his life is no longer at risk, yet the brain damage is irreversible. His projected physical recovery will cap at sixty percent, and he will most likely suffer permanent hearing and speech impairments."Dusk froze on the spot, his voice trembling. "He’ll be disabled for good?"The doctor nodded in silent confirmation. This hospital housed the top-tier medical resources across Sector Seven, so transferring the patient elsewhere would yield no benefits whatsoever.Cole immediately promised to cover all medical expenses in full and oversee every phase of the rehabilitation program personally.Kane sank into somber thoughts. Brothers who had fought side by side were either maimed by critical wounds or locked behind bars. Trapped within this murky, perilous territory, none could guarantee their own safe

Two minutes later, outside the South District Council Hall. Cole flew into a towering rage the second he hung up the phone, screaming frantically with bloodshot eyes.His subordinate hastily reported that backup vehicles had been dispatched, only to be cut short sharply by Cole.His order brooked no argument. Five minutes afterward, at the helipad of the South Spire Garrison, an attack helicopter armed with four heavy machine guns lifted off in an emergency. Concealed under the guise of a nightly patrol, it raced full speed toward Tai Zhuang.On the northern side of the residential compound, Ellington had just wrapped up a bribery deal when chaotic, intensive gunfire suddenly erupted within the compound.A jolt of anxiety shot through Ellington. He immediately told Maeve to check the combat situation via the walkie-talkie. Before any updates came through, the thunderous roar of engines drew rapidly near.A deafening crash ripped across the open ground. A police car was slammed straigh

The attacker did not hesitate at all. Trapped in close quarters with no room to swing the blade, she ducked down and sank her teeth hard into the cartilage of Cruz’s ear.Agony shot straight through his nerves. Casting aside any distinction of gender in an instant, Cruz drove his knee sharply into her abdomen before slamming a heavy fist down onto the top of her head. The fierce woman crumpled to the ground in agony and failed to rise for a long while.Two successive blade wounds tore into his back, and an icy chill washed over his entire body. As Cruz twisted aside to dodge, an iron shovel crashed violently into his left arm. A sharp cracking sound echoed out, and his whole arm went numb on the spot.Gritting his teeth through the excruciating pain, he kicked the shovel-wielding brute to the ground, twisted the man’s arm backward in a lock, and the two of them tumbled together into the snow.The narrow gap between the car panels pinned the assailant in place, leaving the other attack