Novels by Camellia

The black insects slid along the water sphere and burrowed straight into Euphemia’s jet-black serpent tail. A gnawing, biting sound reverberated outward.“Euphemia, you must persevere. I have poured every ounce of my effort into you.”“When you awaken next, there are only two possibilities. Either you get devoured by the All-Devouring Demon Lord’s will and turn into one of its puppet avatars. If that comes to pass, I will have no option but to destroy you.”“The other path is for you to fully devour and absorb that wisp of the All-Devouring Demon Lord’s will, and evolve into a far more perfect being.”The Eye of Spirit Hades stared fixedly at Euphemia’s sleeping face, then suddenly cracked an eerie grin. “Did you hear that? The one the Faceless King spoke of must be that Albert you know.”“What terrible luck he has, to catch Faceless’s eye.”“Thomas is powerful, but our schemes within the Boundary River Domain have been in preparation for ages. His odds of surviving this are slim.”“O

The Faceless King turned his head, his gaze seemingly drifting toward Abyss City, and chuckled softly. “Weston, even if you had not personally summoned me, I would still have traveled to the Boundary River Domain. Our plots here stretch far longer and deeper than you can fathom.Still, you have brought me an unexpected surprise.That ash-haired youth in the Martin Supreme Clan’s retinue — is he Albert, bearer of the Primordial Seed?His Heavenly Spirit Diagram nears ten thousand meters. Such foundation and potential are truly extraordinary. This Primordial Seed remains dormant, making him an ideal vessel. If I bring him back, this single merit will elevate my rank among the Thirteen Hades.Very well, Weston. As repayment, I shall help you eliminate Thomas. After all, to strike at Albert, Thomas — this stumbling block — must be removed. He is also the biggest barrier to our ongoing scheme.Yet Weston, your vision remains short-sighted. The Returning One Sect has labored in secret withi

Albert knew such a top-tier powerhouse was none of his concern. That burden fell to Silas and Dennis.Albert’s gaze swept onward to the forces of the other two Supreme Lineages. Each was filled with powerful experts, boasting an imposing battle formation.At last, his eyes landed on another host. Its strength was no weaker than that of the Four Supreme Lineages, and among them, he spotted Freya.Indeed, this contingent belonged to Clark Chamber of Commerce.Clark Chamber of Commerce had clearly come for this Treasure Domain expedition. It was a rare opportunity, yet their approach stood apart from other factions. Where most forces sought to seize treasures within, they planned to venture in to seek out and buy artifacts. Foundation-forging spirit treasures unleash their full might only when they resonate with a cultivator’s soul.Thus they bought foundation-forging spirit treasures ill-suited to their current owners from other cultivators. Once back, these treasures would be sent to C

Albert followed the line of sight, narrowing his eyes. To his surprise, a golden talisman hung suspended in the void, emanating a faint glow.The golden talisman looked ordinary at first glance, yet it filled Albert with the sense that it suppressed the heaven and earth of this very realm.An inexplicable sense of awe surged from the depths of his soul.“That is… a Supreme Talisman?!” Albert sucked in a sharp breath and questioned.He had never felt such indescribable pressure, not even from Thomas, a Pseudo Triple-Crowned King. Who but the Supremes who stood atop the world could command power vastly greater than Thomas’s?“You have decent eyesight.” Cyrus smiled and nodded. “This golden talisman holds a wisp of Supreme power from the four Supremes of Tianyuan Divine Continent’s four Supreme Lineages. Forged into a sealing talisman, it restrains this Boundary River Sea. It halts the sea’s expansion and prevents the wicked creatures trapped within from escaping.”Albert clicked his ton

Emily’s eyes flickered. She was about to reply when her footsteps abruptly halted. She snapped her head upward, staring toward the heavens.Albert also sensed something. He lifted his gaze, and his pupils widened in shock. Countless plumes of black smoke rose beneath the visible firmament, like endless giant black serpents surging skyward. The smoke stretched into the distance, pouring into the immense Boundary River at heaven’s edge.Beyond these black tendrils, Albert saw massive currents of water. An invisible, terrifying force took hold of them, yanking them back toward the Boundary River far overhead.The sight was magnificent yet eerie.Dennis, Silas and the other powerhouses stared at the phenomenon, wonder etched onto their faces.“The Ghost Mist flows back, ten thousand rivers return to the Boundary River.”Thomas’s voice drifted from behind. The crowd parted. He stepped forward, his gaze deep as he watched the grand omen, then his quiet tone reached every ear. “The Boundary

Everyone waited for the moment when change would arrive.Thus, the chaotic, conflict-ridden Boundary River Domain fell into a brief period of peace....“When the Boundary River Treasure Domain opens this time, the malevolent aura within will be far stronger than in past cycles. No Five Heavenly Dragon Guards cultivator below the Consummate Advanced Heavenly Spirit Realm shall be permitted entry.”Thomas’s calm voice echoed through the spacious, bright assembly hall of Heavenly Dragon Pavilion. Gathered here were all high-ranking figures and powerhouses of the Martin Supreme Clan stationed on Heavenly Dragon Ridge.Even captains such as Albert were in attendance, though their seats sat far toward the rear.Every face bore a solemn expression. If Thomas himself spoke thus, the Treasure Domain would undoubtedly prove deadlier than ever before.“No Five Heavenly Dragon Guards cultivator below the Consummate Advanced Heavenly Spirit Realm shall be permitted entry. That means the Five Heav

Apartment in downtown Raven City. Samuel, Fourth Uncle of the Rizzo family, finished his shower and walked slowly back to the living room.A knock echoed at the door.“Door’s unlocked, come in,” Samuel called out while drying his wet hair.A young man stepped inside and lowered his voice to report. “Mr. Samuel, Ryan from Nanhu called. He’s asking why he can’t reach Felix.”“No need to reply to him,” Samuel lit a cigarette.“If we ignore him, our partnership with him —” the young man cautioned carefully.“He’s short on supply. He’ll come begging for product eventually, so the damage won’t be too bad,” Samuel frowned and waved him off.The young man went on to ask. “What about Felix, Reese and the others? Their bodies have been transported back.”“What else can we do? Find a reliable crematorium and cremate them,” Samuel snapped irritably. “Do I need to be bothered with trivial stuff like this? Are you deliberately trying to rattle me?”Kane brought along Chameng and Hartley, picked up

Inside the headquarters meeting room.Samuel gave the Third Uncle beside him a faint smile. “Let me tell you, this partnership benefits us in every way. Even if we fully develop Raven City, the market ceiling is fixed.”The Third Uncle lowered his voice. “That may be true, but you moved far too fast and completely overlooked Sila.”“The Novara sector falls under her jurisdiction. Going straight to the patriarch to negotiate and cutting her out shows her no respect at all.”Samuel chuckled. “Sila is still too young and short-sighted to see the long-term opportunity.” “Bringing her in will only complicate everything.”“I still think you acted too hastily ——”A phone rang abruptly.As they talked, Samuel glanced at the caller ID and picked up at once. “Hello? I’m in a meeting. Say that again? Who’s dead?”Everyone in the room turned their heads toward him.Samuel shot to his feet, slammed the phone hard onto the table, planted his hands on his hips, swept the room with murderous eyes, an

“From what I can tell, there’s almost no reversing this partnership,” the young man added. “Fourth Uncle is dead-set on forging an alliance with the Novara side.”Sila turned, picked up her phone from the table, and dialed her father’s number.Three busy tones rang out before the call was cut off outright.“Boss, he didn’t pick up?” the young man asked.Sila’s expression darkened. She sighed quietly. “The old man is starting to waver too.”Ding-dong.A text notification popped up on her phone.Sila glanced down, froze for a few seconds, then fired off a quick reply.……A private club in Novara.The Young Master twisted the watch on his wrist and answered the call with a blank face. “Uncle, how’s the progress?”“We can supply everything they want,” Felix replied with a smile. “The letter of intent for the partnership is basically settled. Samuel Rizzo’s top lieutenant is with me right now. We’ve been told to head straight to Rizzo family headquarters for the meeting tonight.”“Excellen

“We need to kick off talks with the research team right now. Once the deal is sealed, our company will sign the contracts, with a minimum three-year employment term.” Samuel laid out his second demand.Felix fell into thought for a moment. “These researchers have plenty of reservations. I can’t guarantee we’ll lock them down immediately, but I will push it as hard as I can. If you’re uneasy, you may join the meetings. After all, this talent pool is being recruited for you.”“Then there’s the supporting equipment. Ship it to Raven City as soon as possible and get it installed in our factory buildings.” Samuel went on. “Only when the equipment arrives will the clan see your sincerity.”Felix pressed his lips together and frowned slightly. “I will do my best to arrange it, aiming to have the equipment shipped over from District Six within half a month.”……Rizzo family manor.Sila sat in her car, phone in hand, speaking to Kane. “It’s true. That young master from Novara has sent men to a

“What are you doing standing at the door?”“I came to check on Mom. No one’s home.” Carlson replied casually.“Isn’t today your mother’s birthday? Didn’t you go out for dinner with them?” The old man asked in confusion.Carlson froze. “They went out for dinner?”“Yeah. Your stepfather stopped by my place at dusk and invited me to that small restaurant on North Street. I had family matters, so I didn’t go.” The old man pushed open his courtyard gate. “Wait, didn’t they call you?”Carlson stood stunned for two or three seconds, forcing a weak smile. “My phone died while I was grocery shopping. I never got the call.”“Come visit sometime!”“Sure.”“Work hard and make something of yourself. Don’t waste your life anymore.” The old man offered a kind reminder before turning and walking into his yard.Carlson remained motionless beside his tricycle. After a moment, he tossed the cake into a roadside trash bin, climbed onto the tricycle silently, and rode out into the frigid night wind.The r

"I’ve looked into it beforehand. That young woman who got hurt was originally the bride-to-be in your nephew’s engagement." Felix kept his hands behind his back and went on. "This kind of marriage alliance is essentially a commercial alliance. Both sides are in it for profit. So this conflict is not irreconcilable. Resolving interest with interest is the optimal choice."Mr. Rizzo let out a cold laugh. "Am I supposed to believe you just from this pie-in-the-sky pitch?""The initial payment will be two million — no, five million US dollars." Felix paused to reconsider and revised his offer. "I’ll use a shell company to make an equity investment, taking a nominal ten percent stake. Five million will be wired to your account in one lump sum. Mr. Rizzo, is this sincerity enough?"Mr. Rizzo was stunned."The Third Young Master has a friend whose father runs the Novara branch bank in Zone 7 and whose mother sits on an investment banking council. Money is no problem for us." Felix lowered hi

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