Four days had passed since Kevin left Green Dawn Village.The journey north took him through various terrains—dense forests, vast meadows, and valleys filled with plants he did not recognize. The map given to him by Philips was very helpful, showing relatively safe routes and points where he could rest.On the fourth day, Kevin felt something different.The air around him changed. It was fresher, purer, with the scent of flowers that were incredibly fragrant. And the ground beneath his feet—which had been dark green like in Nora's region—now turned into a very bright light green.Kevin stopped and observed his surroundings with eyes full of wonder.This was a completely new world.Everywhere, flowers with colors he had never seen before bloomed beautifully. There were silver flowers that glittered like gemstones, golden flowers that emitted a soft glow, and deep purple flowers that seemed to sway even though there was no wind.The plants in this place were also very strange. Trees wit

After paying for his meal, Kevin left the restaurant and began following the five men discreetly.Ringgo and his group scattered to various corners of the city, recruiting people to join the attack on the village.Kevin observed from a distance how they recruited new members. They approached people who appeared desperate—day laborers without steady jobs, gamblers who had just lost all their money, men coming out of entertainment houses with empty pockets.They promised easy riches. Gold and treasures from villages that could not fight back. Quick money without hard work.And those people accepted with enthusiasm.Within hours, Ringgo had already managed to recruit dozens of people.Kevin continued following patiently.At one point, Ringgo separated from his group and walked toward a large house in the city's elite district. Kevin followed him by leaping across rooftops, moving soundlessly like a shadow.The large house looked extremely luxurious—with vast gardens, tall iron fences, an

The Philips family residence was located in the eastern district of Welmington City—a quieter and more elite area compared to the bustling city center.The house itself was a large, classically styled building with a well-maintained garden surrounding it. It was not as luxurious as Kevin had imagined for a minister's home, but it looked comfortable and full of warmth."Father is on his way home," Vanessa explained as they entered the house. "Victor deliberately sent him to the east side of the city to divert his attention from the bandits' plan. But after receiving my message, he turned back immediately."They waited in a spacious living room, attended by a servant who brought tea and snacks.Kevin used the waiting time to observe his surroundings. The house was filled with books and artifacts that looked old—a sign that its inhabitants were people who valued knowledge and history.On the wall, there was a family portrait showing Philips with his wife and three children. Philips appea

Princess Amelia's chamber was located in the eastern wing of the palace.The room was spacious and luxurious, with decorations clearly designed for a princess. Pink silk curtains adorned the windows, and fresh flowers were placed in various corners of the room to maintain their fragrance.In the center of the room, on a large bed with a silk canopy, lay a young girl.Princess Amelia.She appeared to be around eighteen or nineteen years old, with a face that was very beautiful despite being pale from two years without sunlight. Her long, dark brown hair was spread across the pillow, and her slender body was wrapped in a white nightgown.Her eyes were closed, and her chest rose and fell very slowly. At a glance, she seemed to be sleeping peacefully.But Kevin could sense something wrong.Using his sight enhanced by cultivation, Kevin studied Princess Amelia's body carefully.And he saw it.An evil spirit.The creature looked like a black shadow enveloping Princess Amelia's entire body,

Victor released his full cultivation aura, radiating an immense pressure. Golden Core Realm level 8. A power that should have been able to destroy Kevin in an instant.But then, something unexpected happened.Kevin also released his aura.Golden energy radiated from his body, meeting Victor's aura in the air. And to everyone's shock, Kevin's energy was not weaker.Golden Core Realm level 6.Lower than Victor, but not by much."W-what?!" Victor stepped back with a shocked expression. "How is this possible?! Just now your cultivation was—""I had not yet shown my new strength," Kevin cut him off with a cold smile. "The evil spirit I swallowed helped me break through."Victor stared at Kevin with an expression that changed from confident to wary."It does not matter!" Victor mustered all his strength. "You are still weaker than me! Two levels below me!"He attacked with a fist filled with dark energy.Kevin evaded with fluid movement and countered with a kick.The battle began with extra