Novels by Camellia

Thomas sat on the stone chair. At this moment, Albert thought his expression looked somewhat distant. Evidently, even Thomas could only grasp the so‑called unprecedented realm as an indistinct, ethereal concept.Eventually, Thomas spoke slowly. “You two have probably guessed it already, yet dare not say the words. For that seemingly simple term inspires boundless awe.”Thomas tapped the back of the chair gently with his withered finger and said one word at a time. “That realm is…”“Ten Stars!”Silence fell heavy inside the small pavilion. At that ordinary‑sounding word spoken by Thomas, the surrounding heavenly energy seemed to freeze solid.Albert and Emily’s hearts hammered wildly. Their blood felt as though it were boiling. An indescribable awe filled the depths of their souls, weakening their knees.“Ten Stars?!!”Albert forced the words out, his voice trembling. “Are Ten‑Star souls real in this world?!!”Thomas’s revelation had unlocked an earth‑shaking secret that ordinary being

But they quickly recovered, and everyone bowed in unison.“Greetings, Lineage Head!”Excitement showed on their faces. Some of those present had never laid eyes on Thomas since joining the Dragontooth Guards.The legendary Lineage Head of the Dragontooth Lineage had only existed in their reverent tales.No one expected to see him in the flesh today.Thomas waved his hand.At that moment, Albert and Emily also stopped sparring. Albert stared at Thomas in pleasant surprise before bowing respectfully. “Greetings, Lineage Head.”After all, Albert was part of the Dragontooth Guards now. Using overly familiar terms in this public setting would be inappropriate.Emily bowed to Thomas alongside Albert.Thomas looked at the two of them, and a faint smile tugged at his stern face. “Albert, Emily, come with me.”With that, he turned and headed toward a small pavilion at the back of the training grounds.Albert and Emily exchanged a glance and hurried after him.The two followed Thomas into the p

It was then that Verity and Noah quickly darted down into the giant crater within the city. When they saw Patty, half her body ground down to bare bones, they hurried forward to touch her and offer aid.“Do not touch her. Saint Spirit power lingers inside her body, eating away at her flesh nonstop and preventing her from healing. If you get caught in it, you will turn to bone in an instant.” Weston’s voice rang out just then, stopping them.Verity and Noah pulled back at once.Verity pleaded, “Grand Palace Lord, please save my mother.”Weston nodded. “Step back.”The two exchanged a glance, then leaped out of the crater and waited nearby.Weston waved his hand, sending streaks of lightning onto Patty’s body to burn away the leftover Saint Spirit power within her. The process brought her excruciating agony, twisting her mangled face into a hideous grimace.After a long while, Patty gradually regained some strength. She struggled to rise, flesh still sloughing off her frame, looking utt

Above the sky outside Abyss City, four figures tore through the void behind Thomas. The one leading them was none other than Louis, lineage head of the Dragon Blood Lineage.The other three were Madeleine, lineage head of the Dragon Scale Lineage; Osborne, lineage head of the Dragon Bone Lineage; and Roderick, lineage head of the Dragon Horn Lineage.Thomas had stirred up such an enormous commotion that it drew the gaze of countless Saint Spirit Realm experts across Tianyuan Divine Continent. Now that the kings of the Supreme Bruce Clan had arrived, the Supreme Martin Clan naturally had to stand behind Thomas, no matter what.After all, fierce as the five lineages’ internal competition might be on ordinary days, they had to unite against outside foes at a time like this.Once the four lineage heads appeared, they all looked toward Thomas with somewhat complicated expressions.“Lineage Head Thomas, you have hidden your strength far too deeply. Before anyone realized it, you have touche

Patty was consumed by dread. This old man truly had unfathomable depth and knew how to hide his strength.Within Abyss City, all the other God Realm experts fell deathly silent. They stared with reverence at the aged figure high above. The overwhelming dignity rolling off him set their God Platforms inside their bodies humming and trembling nonstop.Only now did they understand why Thomas dared to march alone on Abyss City to stir up trouble.Even after Weston appeared, he still refused to back down.He had touched the threshold of the Triple-Crowned King.Weston’s deep voice echoed out. “Thomas, I always thought Louis would be the first among your Supreme Martin Clan to reach the Triple-Crowned realm. I never imagined… everyone underestimated you.”He no longer wasted words threatening Thomas to retreat. The moment Thomas revealed his Pseudo Triple-Crowned power, Weston knew Thomas would not leave until he had claimed full recompense.Thomas’s expression stayed calm. He had no desire

Noah nodded and sighed, “The Saint Spirit Realm truly is an unbelievable state. Once you step into it, you truly transcend mortality and become a saint.”As the two talked, the Blackwater Divinization Array above Abyss City was running at full power. Black surging waves rolled forth, neutralizing the aftershocks from the clash between the two Double-Crowned Kings. Even so, the massive city kept trembling. Many God Realm experts inside were terrified. They were powerful figures in their own right on normal days, yet now the mere residual force from the two kings’ fight filled them with dread.After all, if those shockwaves spread downwards, they would wipe every last one of them out.Countless gazes looked up in awe at the collision in the sky. Thunderfire, golden dragons, and thunder bamboo ravaged wildly, drawing spiritual energy from tens of thousands of miles around into the fight.Weston’s cold voice boomed across heaven and earth. “Thomas, you need to leave. Keep pushing this, an

“This is their final bottom line.” Ash took a slow sip from her cup, her tone calm and impartial. “Cruz made it clear. The whole group will make concessions to save Kane, but they won’t let themselves get backed into a dead end.”Kennard set down his teacup, his gaze sharp. “Are you saying if we refuse to compromise, they’ll abandon Kane entirely?”“Yes.” Ash answered plainly. “You only see their life-or-death bond with Kane, but you overlook that this crew is tied together by profit. Joren and the other local captains all gathered here for gain. It’s unrealistic to expect them to risk everything and sacrifice all their interests just to save one man.”Kennard frowned deeply, lost in thought.“Cruz can’t afford to back down,” Ash added. “If he caves completely, his authority over Black Street will crumble, and he’ll never be able to keep order there again.”“The Third Young Master’s plan is full monopoly over the drug route,” Kennard said in a low voice. “This secondary agent setup co

“Move him to another cell if we have to,” the cell boss seized the chance to suggest, a crafty edge in his voice. “I made big threats earlier that I’d bring him to heel, but now I can’t control him at all. I’ve got no way to wrap this up.”“Wait,” the guard tossed out the single word. He pulled out his phone and walked slowly down the corridor to make a call and file a report.That whole night, every man in the fourth-floor maximum-security cell stayed on high alert, not daring to relax for a second....The warehouse was sealed off and vast, thick with oppressive tension. Pierce, Cruz, Dask, Hartley, Joren, Slater, and Hagen had all shown up, alongside several frontline leaders from Dirt Slag Street. Every single person gathered for the meeting; no one was absent.Dask wore a grave expression and spoke first. “I’ve pulled every connection I can reach, but I still can’t find where Kane’s being held. The inspector team has clamped down tight on information this time. We need to come up

Kane bowed his head and pondered for a few seconds, his tone casual yet unyielding. “If you’ve got evidence, convict me. If you’ve got leads, investigate them. I’ve got nothing to confess. If you decide my attitude is insubordinate, write whatever you want. I’ll accept every finding, no arguments, no appeals. Saves us all the hassle.”The interrogator was left lost for words. He snapped coldly, “I hope you stay this tough.”More than ten minutes later, the written statement was finished. The interrogator slid the paperwork and a pen toward him. “Sign it and put your thumbprint down.”Without even glancing at the documents, Kane signed and pressed his thumbprint cleanly, calm and unflinching the whole time.The interrogator stood and issued his order with a blank expression. “Transfer him to Novarat First Prison, re-file his identity under a new name, maximum security confinement.”...The heavy iron door clanged shut, blocking out all light and sound from the outside world. This cell

Kane looked at him, a flicker of warmth crossing his eyes, and asked quietly. “Where did you get those men?”Pierce pulled out a cigarette and replied. “A new crew of toughs from Dirt Slag Street. Their leader’s called Little Nantian.”“Tell them to lie low in Black Street for now and stay out of sight.” Kane gave quick instructions. “If the precinct moves to make arrests tomorrow, Hartley and the others will tip you off right away.”“Got it.”Kane raised a hand and clapped him on the shoulder, his tone low and steady. “We’ll get through this together.”Pierce nodded firmly.“Cruz, ride with me.” Kane called out. “We’re not heading back to Compound 88 tonight. You’re staying with me.”“Everyone disperse, go home and get some rest.” Cruz waved the others off, then hurried to climb into the car.The drive back was deathly quiet. Cruz smoked cigarette after cigarette, unable to contain his anxiety. He turned and spoke. “Jude had it coming, but this blew up way too big. How do we clean it

“Kane’s just far too naive.” Jude wore a look of utter disdain, his tone arrogant. “Does he really think Cole groomed him as a trusted confidant? From start to finish, he was nothing but a pawn for Cole to take down Oakley and Ellington. Once he’s no longer useful, he gets cast aside without a second thought.”He grew more smug, speaking without filter. “Cole stayed completely silent over this suspension, and that’s all the proof you need. When a pawn loses its value, you dump it. The new director was never on his side. Within six months, I’ll make sure he’s utterly disgraced at the Black Street Precinct. I’ve got connections with the inspectorate. Tonight’s just the opening act. Tomorrow I’ll file more evidence and crush him for good!”Kennard murmured quiet agreement, his eyes brimming with silent approval.Before he could finish speaking, heavy, steady footsteps suddenly thundered from downstairs.A dozen burly young men armed with baseball bats and short blades charged swiftly up

“Yeah.” Kane nodded, his tone icy. “I won’t agree. This supply line was built with every one of our lives on the line. Why should a bunch of people who did nothing reap the biggest reward? But Cole sees it differently. He thinks it’s the perfect springboard for his political career. Those guys have top-tier political connections to pave his way up the ladder.”Shira quickly pieced together the tangled web of interests. “So you and Cole are on opposite sides, fully at odds now?”“Yeah.” Kane replied, weariness and clarity hiding in his eyes. “Their ambition was never limited to just Kaiyuan District. They want total monopoly over the entire drug pipeline and cut all of us out of power.”Shira nodded slowly, her voice heavy. “If they can push Cole to cave, their rank and ambition are nothing to take lightly.”Kane took another gulp of strong liquor, his voice rough. “We spilled blood, lost men, made compromises, and fought tooth and nail to stabilize this territory. Before we even get a

Ito Keiko also stood up quickly and knelt down right behind her aunt. "Allen‑kun, please accept my bow of gratitude!" she said sincerely.Allen let out a soft sigh and spoke earnestly, "Please both of you get up. There is really no need for this. By chance, I lent the Ito family some help, but in the end, it is the Ito family’s own good fortune that allowed you to survive this disaster."Only then did Ito Emi and Keiko rise to their feet.Ito Emi turned to Ito Takehiko. "Brother, Mr. Allen is right. Beyond his help, our family has truly met with rare good fortune. We can absorb the market shares left behind by the Takahashi and Matsumoto clans. With the Takahashi family badly weakened, we can push forward our partnership talks with the Bruce family. At this point, the Bruce family will have no other choice but us.""No!" Ito Takehiko replied without the slightest hesitation. "From now on, we will not enter into any form of cooperation with the Bruce family."Ito Emi could not hide her

Allen told him the truth, "I was originally in Osaka to take over Kobayashi Pharmaceutical’s production lines there. I heard Miss Keiko was staying in Kyoto, and since it was only a forty‑minute drive from Osaka to Kyoto, I decided to go visit her. I never expected to arrive just as the Fujibayashi clan’s ninjas were attacking her, so I stepped in."He sighed as he spoke, "It was pure luck. Had I shown up any later, there would have been nothing I could do."Ito Takehiko nodded, filled with lingering fear. "We truly owe everything to you, Mr. Allen."Anger welled up inside him, and he said coldly, "The Fujibayashi ninjas served Takahashi Machi. I cannot for the life of me figure out why he would target me. We were both competing for a partnership with the Bruce family. Even with past frictions and bad blood between us, there was no reason to send assassins after my daughter!"Allen’s brows drew tight at once. "What did you say? The Bruce family? Which Bruce family?!"Ito Takehiko expl

After the double‑leg amputation, the doctors had put him on a pain pump, so he barely felt any physical agony. Still, constant worry over Ito Keiko, who was far away in Kyoto, kept him from sleeping soundly.He had just dreamed that Keiko had met with misfortune in Kyoto. The nightmare jolted him awake at once, and he intended to tell his younger sister Ito Emi to send people to bring Keiko back to Tokyo without delay.Yet what he had never dreamed of was that when the ward door swung open, his beloved precious daughter Ito Keiko walked in together with his sister Ito Emi."Keiko?!" Ito Takehiko blurted out in shock. "What are you doing here?"Seeing her father lying pale and bloodless on the hospital bed, with thick bandages wrapped around his knees and everything below gone forever, Ito Keiko burst into tears and cried out, "Oto‑san!"She rushed over to the bedside, grabbed Ito Takehiko’s hand, and wept bitterly.It took Ito Takehiko a moment to collect himself. Relieved and deeply

Sitting in the passenger seat, Ito Keiko stayed tense throughout the whole ride. Even though Ito Takehiko had said over the phone that he was out of danger, Keiko still harbored quiet worries.A little over three hours later, Allen pulled into Tokyo and stopped at the gate of the University of Tokyo Hospital, the top‑rated medical facility in the city.This hospital boasted Japan’s highest global ranking and represented the nation’s pinnacle of medical care.Once the car came to a full stop, Keiko could not wait to push open the door and get out. Before stepping out, however, she turned to Allen and asked, "Allen‑kun, will you come upstairs with me?"Allen looked slightly awkward. "Your father might not want to see me."Keiko said earnestly, "Allen‑kun, you saved my life. No matter how big the misunderstandings or grudges between you two are, I believe Father will no longer hold them against you!"Allen thought for a brief moment and replied, "Very well, I will go with you."His reaso

Allen couldn’t help laughing and said, “If your dad heard that, he’d probably be furious.”Ito Keiko stuck out her tongue. She was about to speak when her phone suddenly vibrated.She looked confused. “Who would be calling this late? Could the servants have noticed we snuck out?”She quickly pulled out her phone and gasped in surprise. “Oh no, it’s Father!”She never expected her father to call her so late at night.She said nervously to Allen, “Allen‑kun, I need to take this call from my father…”Allen nodded with a smile. “Go ahead.”Keiko quickly answered the phone and asked cautiously, “Father, why are you calling me so late? Is something wrong?”Ito Takehiko’s weak voice came over the line. “Keiko, I’ve had an accident. I’m calling to make sure you’re safe. Is everything all right over in Kyoto?”Keiko asked anxiously, “Father! What happened to you? Are you badly hurt?”Takehiko replied, “Tanaka and I were hunted down by attackers. We barely managed to escape. But I’m afraid they

Upon hearing those words, Matsumoto Yoshito completely broke down. He lifted his head and shouted hysterically, “Why! Why wipe out my entire Matsumoto clan?! Why push for total extermination?!”The woman let out a cold laugh. “This is the price you pay for provoking the Bruce family!”Tears instantly streamed down Matsumoto Yoshito’s face. Mixed with blood, they made his whole look utterly gruesome.All will to live had deserted him. He mumbled, “Kill me. Kill me right now.”The woman nodded and pulled out a sunflower‑seed‑shaped carving of white jade from her pocket. “Matsumoto Yoshito, before you die, I want you to remember my name. I’m Suzie.”With a flick of her wrist, the jade sunflower seed shot forward at high speed.The next instant, a tiny bloody hole appeared in the center of Matsumoto Yoshito’s forehead. All life drained from his body, and he crashed to the ground, dead.Meanwhile, at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department.The police chief finally breathed a sigh of reli