Chapter 199: Inferno of the Summoned Celestial“I’ve got this coconut,” a young student called out with an unsteady wave, his hand trembling slightly as he handed the crude shell to his companion. “We should be able to drink it if we’re careful.” His voice carried a tentative excitement, as if the simple act of survival had suddenly become heroic.“Perfect. I’ve gathered a decent pile of sticks and fallen branches,” the girl replied, her tone practical yet tinged with a quiet relief. “It should be enough to hold through the night. All that’s left is to build a temporary shelter—at least a roof to keep the stars and whatever else from falling on us.” She began stacking the wood in neat bundles, her fingers brushing against the coarse bark, careful not to tear the palm leaves she had also collected.The wind tugged at their hair, carrying the salty tang of the ocean, and they shared a moment of silent observation of the dark horizon. Beyond the waves, t

Chapter 201: Manipulation in FlamesThe remnants of devastation stretched across the island like a scar, smoke rising in jagged columns from shattered trees and smoldering soil. Ryan stood at the edge of the destruction, surveying the chaos he had wrought, his expression unreadable but his mind calculating with ruthless precision. The raw scent of scorched earth and the faint metallic tang of burnt Dioki filled the air, wrapping the battlefield in an almost tangible tension. Every element—ash drifting lazily on the wind, cracked rocks still radiating heat—reminded him of the power he wielded and the reaction it would provoke.Author’s jaw was clenched so tightly it threatened to crack. From his vantage point, he could see the scale of Ryan’s actions, the sweeping magnitude of destruction that had swallowed half the island in mere moments. His teeth ground together as he tried to process the audacity of it. Never in his life had he witnessed such an approach at

Chapter 203: Mysterious Activity – Shadows Across the StormThe tension among the students had reached a nearly tangible level, the kind that made the hair on the back of one’s neck rise as though the air itself was conspiring. Thanks to Ryan’s subtle manipulations, distrust had already rooted itself deep within the enemy ranks. Whispers circulated like restless spirits, and suspicion flickered across every gaze cast toward Author. No one could be sure whether the others would act as allies or betrayals in motion, and that uncertainty had fractured the student body into three distinct, uneasy factions.The first faction consisted of those who, whether from fear or ambition, sought to cozy up to Author by demonstrating their loyalty. They whispered praises and nodded emphatically, clinging to the hope that proximity to him would bring safety, or at the very least, opportunity. The second faction was far more solitary, individuals who refused to rely on any

Chapter 205: Experiment (Bonus)Ryan’s chest tightened as he stepped into the cavernous depths, the weight of the stench already pressing against his senses like a living thing. His steps slowed, a cold dread crawling along his spine. Chaollete Ashley’s usual composure was slipping too, though she tried to mask it behind a faint, tight-lipped expression. Her eyes, however, betrayed her horror as they scanned the grotesque tableau that unfolded before them.Sphinx and Nidhogg crouched low, their fangs bared in raw, primal anger. The aura of fury emanating from Anubis was thick, almost tangible, curling in the air like black smoke. Even Risa and Sasha’s Dioki flared erratically, their energies destabilizing at the sheer intensity of what they were witnessing. The green-tinged glow of the cavern’s ceiling chandeliers cast everything in a sickly, unreal light, exaggerating the grotesque features of the horrors scattered below.Yin Zhen exhaled shakil

Chapter 207: Judgement of ShadowsSphinx and Nidhogg struggled fiercely, muscles straining against the invisible chains of Anubis’ overwhelming power, but despite their formidable strength, neither could deny the sheer, unnatural force emanating from the colossal being before them. The air itself seemed to bend, vibrating with a power so immense it made their claws and wings feel weightless, as though gravity itself deferred to the judge of souls.Sphinx bared his teeth, a low growl rumbling in his throat. “So… this is his power. No wonder he dares to claim supremacy over life and death.” The teeth flashed like obsidian, reflecting the dim, ethereal glow that emanated from the Dioki-infused aura surrounding Anubis.Nidhogg, in contrast, remained silent, his gaze fixed on the towering figure. Every fiber of his being—the years spent guiding the fallen to the afterlife after Ragnarok—recognized the nuance and magnitude of this power. Unlike Sphinx,