Yet Adam did not rush to practice the technique.The first requirement alone was madness—abolish his cultivation base.He had spent nearly twenty years climbing the path of martial cultivation, enduring blood, pain, and countless life-and-death battles to reach his current level. Every scar on his body, every victory and defeat, every sleepless night of training—it had all built the foundation he now stood on. To shatter it willingly, to start again from nothing… it was unthinkable.Starting over was easier said than done. And even if he had the courage to do so, the timing could not have been worse.The world was watching him.Phoenix King was already circling like a vulture, exploiting Adam’s identity as the Supreme General while plotting behind his back. The Deadskull Organization, the Red Blood Organization, and other foreign powers had all fixed their eyes on him as well. If he abolished his cultivation now, he would not even last a single day. The moment his strength faltered, t

Adam’s jaw tightened, a cold fire blazing in his eyes. He knew exactly what kind of man Phoenix King was. A viper who never showed mercy, a traitor without honor. With Tessa and Winda in his hands, there was no telling what torment they might already be enduring. Every wasted second gnawed at Adam’s chest like knives. He had to move, and he had to move now.“Mr. Manchester,” Stacey spoke cautiously, breaking the heavy silence. “Since the enemy asked you to come alone, that means he’s prepared. He’ll be waiting for you with an ambush. It’s too dangerous to walk into this trap by yourself. I think you should bring more men, maybe even mobilize the Supreme Nexus guard.”Adam turned his head, his expression unshakable. “I’ll go alone.” His voice was low but carried the weight of an oath.“Alone?” Stacey frowned deeply. “That’s madness! Even if you are strong, Phoenix King isn’t the type to fight fair. He’ll have allies, and they won’t fight you head-on. They’ll use hostages. They’ll use t

At first, Adam had been certain Phoenix King was working with the Marhood family. After all, Zaros Point belonged to them, and Phoenix King had twice invited him there. The logic had been simple.But when he learned the ship belonged to the Marlowe family, his eyes turned colder than steel.So they were involved as well.A glint of killing intent flickered in his gaze. He had spared the Marlowes because they had kept to their own business, but instead of showing gratitude, they chose to collude with Phoenix King and pit themselves against him. Ungrateful vermin.And the Marhoods—blood ties or not, if they dared to harbor Phoenix King again, then they too had chosen death.Adam’s jaw tightened as his resolve hardened. Once this matter was resolved, both families would learn what it meant to provoke him.The passenger ship cut across the waves with surprising speed, its hull slicing the water as if driven by urgency. By the time the sun dipped toward the horizon, painting the sea in str

Before Adam could even steady his footing from dodging the golden dart, danger descended again.A chilling gust split the air as a figure shot down from above, dagger gleaming like a fang of death. The strike came fast, fierce, and merciless, carrying enough power to cleave through steel and stone alike. The very air howled under the pressure of the blow.Adam’s pupils contracted. He felt the weight of the strike—it wasn’t ordinary. The sheer killing intent pressed against his skin like burning needles. He couldn’t afford to be careless.In a fluid motion, he whipped out his custom-forged saber, its steel singing as it cut through the air.Clang!The impact rang out like thunder. Dagger and saber collided in an explosion of sparks, the clash so violent it sent a blinding shower of embers scattering across the ground.The force behind the strike was monstrous. A wave of raw energy erupted from the collision, blasting the dust and gravel outward like a storm.The attacker was thrown bac

Just as Adam steadied himself from the last exchange, a sharp whistle split the air.Another golden dart shot straight toward him like a streak of lightning.Adam’s eyes widened. That power… it wasn’t ordinary. The energy behind the strike was unmistakable—it carried the crushing aura of someone who had already stepped into the Divine Realm.His mind raced. Another divine grandmaster?!He had thought Romeo was the only one. Now it was clear there was another monster lurking in the shadows, waiting for the right moment to strike. The realization made his chest tighten. One divine grandmaster was already a life-or-death battle… but two? The situation had turned dire.There was no time to hesitate.Adam whipped his saber into motion, steel flashing as he deflected the dart with a violent clang. Sparks burst, but the sheer force of the impact surged through his arm, numbing his wrist and nearly ripping the weapon from his grip.Before he could recover, Romeo lunged in like a viper. His da