All Chapters of Unrivaled In The World: Rise of Kaiden Blackwood: Chapter 261
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261: His Weapon.
The forge roared for two full days.Kai barely left the basin, his muscles screaming from the constant hammering, his mind locked in a trance. Every strike of the hammer against glowing metal echoed like thunder, filling the chamber with sparks that are like the burning stars before vanishing into smoke. Sweat soaked his body, dripping into the molten heat, hissing as it evaporated instantly.He had expected forging to be simple, hit the metal, shape it, repeat but he quickly realized how wrong he was. Every time he thought the halberd was ready, the metal cracked, bent, or revealed hidden flaws. And every time, he shattered it again, folding it back into the molten glow, reforging from the ground up.Break. Reforge. Break. Reforge.It wasn’t just a weapon. It was a battle of will.Zora’s mocking voice rang in his head from days before “Don’t rely on your brawn for everything, Kai. Forge with your head, not just your arms.”So he listened. With each blow, he didn’t just hammer metal,
262: Mountain That Listens
Kai trained through the night. No breaks. No food. No rest. Just repetition, the kind that scorched your bones and sharpened your instincts until even your shadows obeyed.By the time the first sliver of dawn cut through the clouds, he was soaked in sweat, shirt discarded, muscles twitching under the strain of mastery. His halberd no longer felt like a weapon, it felt like an extension of thought. He could shift his stance and unleash a directed shockwave to obliterate a single target, or pivot mid-thrust and spread the force into a horizontal arc that would shred a small squad. He was no longer just reacting to the energy, he was shaping it.In one silent moment, he stood before a fresh boulder, summoned his aura, compressed it with practiced control, then jabbed the halberd forward with a flick not even full force. The rock didn't explode. It simply vanished in the middle, erased by a precision blast that left nothing behind but a humming echo.Kai exhaled slowly, then tilted his
263: One Move.
The moment Kai stepped into the ring, the noise in the combat hall rose high. Whispers rippled through the crowd, some filled with awe, others thick with contempt. To them, this wasn’t just a spar, it was a spectacle. After all, this was the boy the Grand Elder himself had chosen.Standing across from him was his opponent, a tall young man with sharp features, his chin tilted proudly upward as though the entire sect revolved around him. His steps were light but deliberate, and the way he looked at Kai carried no respect at all, only disdain.The young man clasped his hands behind his back, his voice loud enough to cut through the murmurs. “My name is Lin,” he said arrogantly, a smirk tugging at the corner of his lips. “Let’s not waste each other’s time. I’ve been waiting for this fight. I want to see if you are truly worthy of the favor you’ve been basking in or if all you have was handed to you by luck.”The declaration earned a few cheers from the crowd and some mocking chuckles dir
264: To Become One.
The crowd’s whispers still sounded in the hall behind them as the three of them stepped out into the sunlight. For a while, no one spoke. Darius kept sneaking glances at Kai, his brow furrowed, his lips twitching as though trying to find the right words. Finally, he let out a long whistle and muttered under his breath, loud enough for both Kai and Abigail to hear.“Even I wouldn’t be able to take that attack head-on…” He shook his head slowly, a bitter smile curling on his lips. “At best, I’d defend, try to redirect the force, and hope the wall didn’t crack my bones when I landed. That wasn’t a simple move, Kai. That was devastating.”Kai didn’t reply immediately. He just tightened his grip on the halberd and walked on with his usual calm stride. But Darius wasn’t finished.“You need to be careful,” he said more firmly now, his voice losing the playful tone he always carried. “You just humiliated one of Wei’s dogs in front of half the sect. That guy won’t take it quietly. The elders s
265: Punch Techniques
A week had crawled by again, and Kai finally emerged from the blazing depths of the Lavare Region. His black robe clung to his sweat-drenched skin, though his face looked calm, his eyes sharper than before. The heat that once felt like molten knives cutting into his flesh now sat on his skin like a heavy blanket. Still oppressive, still burning but not unbearable.This time, he had forced himself deeper into the endless rivers of lava, where the temperature was so intense that even spirit-severing disciples dared not linger. Down there, the pressure was crushing, and the heat drilled through every inch of his bones, threatening to turn them into ash again. Yet, Kai endured. His skeleton, reforged countless times, gleamed brighter than before.When he finally dragged himself out, his body reformed at lightning speed, muscle and flesh crawling back over his frame as if sculpted by invisible hands. His bones glowed faintly golden, the light pulsating under his skin but despite the progre
266: Into The Black Forest.
Kai paused his training, dusting off the bits of shattered rock from his knuckles as Darius’s words settled in his ears.“Gather materials, huh?” he asked, wiping the sweat from his neck. “Fine. It’s better than standing here punching mountains.”Darius grinned. “Good. I was starting to think you’d turned into one of them quiet meditation freaks.”Kai gave him a sideways glare that said try me, but the corners of his mouth twitched slightly as he followed him out.They stepped through the long, echoing corridor of the forging mountain, the smell of molten iron lingering in the air. Outside, the sky was clear, and the sect buzzed with activity. Disciples trained, sparred, and shouted commands across the open grounds.Just as they were about to descend the mountain path, a familiar voice called out, “Kai!”Abigail came running toward them, her robe fluttering, hair slightly undone from training. She stopped right in front of them, a little out of breath but wearing that teasing smile sh
267: Attacking
The moment they reached the outskirts of the Black Forest, a heavy wind howled through the trees, carrying the thick scent of damp moss and blood. The mist was so dense it curled around their legs. The disciples stopped at the edge of the tree line, where Senior Brother Yun Fei gave final instructions, his tone sharp and commanding.“Each team will take a separate route,” he said. “Don’t engage a group of beasts alone unless absolutely necessary. And remember, kill only what you can handle. Don’t get reckless.”He looked directly at Wei when he said that last part, and Wei just smirked, brushing invisible dust off his shoulder.The teams split off one after another, their movements barely disturbing the tall grass. The silence that followed was eerie.Kai’s group, Darius, Liang, Abigail, and himself took the left path leading into a narrower part of the forest. The deeper they went, the thicker the energy became. Every breath carried a faint metallic taste of spirit Qi. It prickled th
268: Berserk.
The ground trembled as the monstrous beast landed heavily on all fours, claws digging deep into the soil as it let out a thunderous roar that scattered birds from the treetops. The sound vibrated through their chests, sharp enough to make even the air seem to quake. The carcass of the previous beast still smoked a few feet away, and it didn’t take long for them to realize what had happened, this wasn’t another random creature wandering by. This one had been hunting the first.And now, they had stolen its prey.The predator’s rage was almost physical, rolling off its massive frame like waves of heat. Its eyes glowed a molten red, its body easily thrice the size of the one Abigail had slain. Black scales covered its torso, each one hard and ridged like forged metal. Every breath it exhaled melted the grass beneath it.“Ah, perfect,” Darius muttered dryly, wiping his face. “We didn’t just kill dinner, we stole someone’s dinner. This is going to be fun.”Abigail gritted her teeth, fire fl
269: In Half.
Seeing the beast’s body twist and swell with that black, violent aura, Darius’s instincts kicked in immediately. He took one step forward, sword half-drawn, his voice hard. “Kai, step back! It’s gone berserk, that thing’s power just doubled, this isn’t something you can tank head-on!”But Kai didn’t budge. His golden eyes narrowed, muscles tensing beneath his robe as the air around him shimmered faintly from his rising energy. “I can handle it,” he said calmly, voice cutting through the roaring wind.Before Darius could argue again, Kai raised his hand, and the air around him distorted.From the center of his chest, golden lines pulsed outward like veins of molten metal, crawling up his arm until a flash of light exploded in front of him. A massive halberd materialized out of nothing, its black shaft etched with faint golden runes, its curved blade glowing as if it were alive and breathing.The sheer presence of the weapon sent waves through the ground, and everyone, even the rampagin
270: A Stronger Challenge.
After the beast’s body split cleanly in two, the forest went eerily silent again. The ground still sizzled from the energy residue, and smoke curled lazily from the beast’s gaping wounds. Abigail’s sword arm trembled slightly, her breathing shallow, her face pale from the heavy expenditure of Qi.Kai noticed immediately. He lowered his halberd down from his shoulder, its golden light fading as it dissolved back into his body with a faint hum. “You okay?” he asked, his voice calm but with a faint undertone of concern.Abigail managed a small smirk despite her exhaustion. “I’m fine,” she said, though her tone made it clear she wasn’t. Then she reached into her robe and pulled out a small jade bottle. Opening it, she poured a glowing blue pill into her palm and swallowed it without hesitation. The faint scent of ginseng and lotus drifted out as the medicinal energy started to circulate through her body, steadying her breathing.After taking hers, she looked up and tossed another pill tow