Novels by Camellia

Albert took a deep breath. The fusion of the Black Dragon Netherwater Banner and Silver Dragon Heavenly Thunder Banner already packed power comparable to a High-Grade Mid-Tier Divine Art, yet even that was still not enough.His blade trembled faintly, and the next instant, blazing fire soul force streamed along its edge.The flames were somewhat translucent, rippling with a strange undulation.It was the Nether Spirit Flame.Albert planned to use its fire-element energy to cast his third divine art.Crimson Dragon Separation Fire Banner!Clearly, his ultimate goal was the complete high-tier divine art, the Three Dragon Heavenly Banner Canon!Only a divine art of this caliber could let him, at Peak High Heavenly Spirit Realm, pose a threat to an Upper 1-Star Divine Realm foe.Albert felt his soul force draining rapidly inside him, yet his face remained calm. The blade shook and slashed forward, sending roaring wildfire surging forth.He had not paused his cultivation of this divine art

Osborne waved his sleeve. From the Divine Platform hovering above his head, emerald Divine Realm smoke swept down. Within the smoke, sharp, glinting scales swirled.The Divine Realm smoke slammed head-on against Albert’s sword strike.The smoke roared. Countless sharp scales inside clashed nonstop with the Dragon Tooth Sword, bursting into blinding sparks amid a constant shower of metallic clangs.Through the impacts, Albert could feel his Dragon Tooth Sword shaking and humming violently in his grip. That piercing sharp aura kept trying to seep into his body.So this is Divine Realm smoke. Truly wondrous.This was Albert’s first time resisting an attack from a Divine Realm cultivator using only his own strength.The clash pressed heavy weight on him. Even with all his stacked buffs, he could barely hold his ground against just one stream of Divine Realm smoke.“Albert, if you were a Divine Realm expert, even just Lower 1-Star Divine Realm, I would not dare fight you today. But unfortu

Rupert looked a little regretful. Who wouldn’t want to forge a perfect Ten-Pillar Golden Platform? He had once made nearly flawless preparations to attempt reaching ten pillars, but unfortunately, he fell short in the end and only managed nine.Watkins would not be able to beat Emily quickly, yet he excelled at defense. Even Emily could not break through him. Next, once Osborne defeated Albert, the tide of the battle would turn clear.Frith nodded, then cast a vengeful gaze toward another section of the arena. There, Osborne stood before Albert with a towering Divine Platform hovering above his head.With Osborne’s strength as an Upper 1-Star Divine Realm expert, what could Albert, merely a Peak High Heavenly Spirit Realm cultivator, possibly do to resist?At this moment, countless eyes were also fixed on Albert.From the very start, everyone believed Albert would be the weak point in their team. That was also the main reason Rupert had agreed to the bet.A Peak High Heavenly Spirit R

After a few breaths, the pupils of those God Realm experts all shrank sharply.For they saw ten golden pillars standing tall upon that sacred glazed God Platform!It was… the legendary Ten-Pillar Golden Platform!In an instant, roaring commotion burst across the arena like a raging flood.Now they finally understood why this duel felt so strangely mismatched.So that breathtaking girl was none other than…A peerless genius!The dazzling Ten-Pillar Golden Platform hovered in the void. This sacred glazed God Platform made many God Realm powerhouses watching on gaze in awe, for it represented the absolute pinnacle and perfection a God Platform could reach.Up in the viewing stands, senior leaders from the other veins such as Silas were also visibly moved at the sight.“Dean Dennis, when did the Dragon Tooth Guard gain such a peerless genius? What is her name?” Silas turned to Dennis beside him and could not help asking.A proud smile appeared on Dennis’s kindly face. “Her name is Emily.

Dale grinned and said, “The old man’s here, isn’t he? Even if we lose, we can ask him to step in and uphold justice. After all, Sister Tina belongs to our Dragon Tooth Vein now. If she’s done nothing wrong, they can’t just kick her out, morally or logically.”“Besides, the wager only states that Sister Tina must be expelled from the Dragon Tooth Guard, with no set deadline. If push comes to shove, they could delay the expulsion for a year or two, right?”The people beside him stared at the seemingly honest Dale in silence.Turns out the quiet fellow was the best at bending the rules.Albert gave him a thumbs-up and laughed. “Great idea, brother. With that, we’re practically unbeatable!”Vance sighed helplessly. “That’s only a last-resort fallback. Word of this wager has already spread. If we exploit loopholes and break the agreement, it will stoke tensions between the two guards and spark far worse conflict.”“So it’s merely a desperate plan.”He turned to Emily. “Only by winning the

Facing the crowd’s encouraging gazes, Albert stood tall and handsome. His ash-gray hair gave him a distinctive charm; he had never lost when it came to looks.Emily too had a slender, graceful figure. As her long legs moved, patches of jade-white skin peeked out from beneath her battle skirt. Every line on her stunning face exuded perfection. After forging the Ten-Pillar Golden Platform, even Albert had to admit that the already radiant girl shone even brighter now.“Third brother, do your best today! Don’t hold Emily back!” A playful voice called out from the crowd — it was Isabel.A faint smile appeared on Tina’s cold, gorgeous face. “Albert, my whole future rests in your hands.”The crowd burst into teasing laughter. But the chuckles died instantly when Emily swept her gaze over them. Some people clicked their tongues inwardly. Their newly appointed Right Dragon Tooth Enforcer carried immense pressure. She was only at the 1-Star God Realm, yet her aura was this formidable. If she a

A rough, booming shout echoed from outside the yard, carrying the unvarnished grit of a mountain man. “You rascal, you finally remembered to come home?!”Hartley stood up at once and went out to greet him. “Dad, where’s big brother?”The middle-aged man wore a tattered heavy army coat, his face weathered and worn, his tone full of helplessness. “He can’t leave the greenhouse. Old Xu is breathing down his neck about the schedule. Buyers are coming this afternoon, so he’s not allowed to step away. Once I’ve built up enough clout someday, I’ll never put up with this humiliation working under him.”Hartley stepped forward and brushed snow off his father’s shoulder, speaking softly to comfort him. “Then quit if you want. Come inside and warm up.”The man bent over and coughed violently. Years of backbreaking manual labor had already wrecked his health. He lifted his eyes toward the house, curious. “I heard your supervisor is here too?”“Yeah, he’s sitting inside.”The man took off his heav

“It’s settled.” Kane lay back on the bed and confirmed the plan. “I’ll head back to your hometown with you tomorrow. Cham’s staying here to keep watch. We’ve got enough men, and the situation is stable. Nothing will go wrong. The rest of you can take care of shopping and resting.”“Alright.” Hartley nodded firmly.“Wash up and get some sleep.” Kane was worn out. He got up, rushed into the bathroom for a quick shower, then fell straight into bed and passed out.......The next morning, a knock came right on time.“Kane, you awake? Time for breakfast.” Cham’s voice called out.Kane woke up, rubbing his throbbing head, and replied. He checked the time and noticed Hartley was already out of the room.He lingered in bed for a minute, then got ready and headed to the hotel dining hall. Silla, Anthony and the others were already sitting and eating.“Where’s Hartley?” Cham looked up and asked.“He’s gone to pick up supplies for his family visit. Left early this morning.” Kane picked up an egg

The atmosphere at the booth grew quieter. Charles leaned in toward the intoxicated Cruz and lowered his voice, getting straight to the point. "The alcohol’s hit. Can you still think clearly? What do you make of tonight’s gathering?"Cruz lifted his eyes, his gaze hazy with longing. "What, you got more plans for the night?""I’m not talking about partying." Charles shook his head, his tone turning heavier. "Sitting here, haven’t you felt how heavy this circle really is?"Cruz propped his throbbing forehead, breathing heavily. "All I feel is worn out. Drained right down to my bones."Charles stuck his hands in his pockets, stayed silent for a few seconds, then spoke slowly. "Guess whether Uncle Cole is tired?"That soft question froze Cruz in an instant, his mind going blank."He clawed his way up from the bottom, grinding step by step to become a senior police officer and win a seat as a councilor." Charles looked at the crowd moving about downstairs, his voice calm yet sharp. "All the

"Uncle Calvin, you haven’t kept up your physique like you used to," Charles joked casually, handling the atmosphere perfectly.Calvin laughed loudly and sat down. "I’ve been holding back. I work out twice a week; otherwise, my weight would’ve spiraled out of control long ago."The group settled onto the sofa, chatting and laughing. Watching Charles maneuver through the crowd with easy poise, Cruz’s expression turned complicated. He now fully understood the foundation of Charles’s deep roots within this elite circle.......Hartley stepped out of the vehicle to survey the area. Three military trucks were parked neatly in the open space beside the checkpoint, and several armed soldiers stood scattered about chatting. Security was tight."Hold the vehicle for now. I’ll make contact," Hartley whispered to the driver, then dialed the private number Kane had given him.Six or seven minutes later, a burly middle-aged man walked down from the second floor of the checkpoint. A cigarette hung f

"Ever since then, Radiance Security has taken full charge of all the Rizzo family’s cross-border cargo and personnel escorts," Chameng went on. "That’s how I linked up with Holt through these long-term assignments."Kane asked, "Does Holt carry a lot of clout within your circle?""He’s a man of few words, steady in his work, sharp-eyed, and willing to take risks and fight when needed," Chameng stated plainly. "Right now, there are around forty of us relying on the Novara operation, and every single one respects him."Kane understood. After leaving the police force, Holt had thrown off all restraints and built up considerable power and prestige. He was no longer that reserved cop from before.Kane spoke politely. "We’ll count on your support along the way."Chameng shook his head with firm conviction. "In our line of work, those who brave danger and face death side by side share a bond stronger than blood. No need for formalities."The two talked at length for over an hour, going over

Smoke hung thick in the office. Cruz sat at his workstation, a cigarette pinched between his fingers, staring down at his phone. He was about to type out a leave request so he could head to Viera with Kane.*Knock knock knock.* A sharp knock cut through the air.A third-unit officer pushed the door open. "Captain, the Chief wants you. Right now."Cruz looked up, surprised. "Me?""Yeah, it’s urgent.""Alright, I’m on my way." Cruz stubbed out his cigarette and stood to leave.Five minutes later, inside Harrington’s office.Harrington sat behind his desk, cutting straight to the chase with a cold, crisp tone. "You still have that time-sensitive case under supervision?""I do. The serial robbery-homicide case. We’ve nearly mapped out all the leads and are ready to close the net any day now," Cruz answered honestly and sat down.Harrington spoke flatly. "Hand it over to Unit Two."Cruz froze, utterly confused. "Chief, the case is at the final stretch. Why hand it off all of a sudden? Runn

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