"It's awkward being naked in front of a woman when nothing is going on," Chris sighed.The demon smiled, revealing sharp teeth, but raised a hand peacefully."If one day you grow more powerful than I am, or you're able to withstand my overwhelming presence, then I will become yours, and you will be free to do with me whatever you like.""No be lie!" (very true!) Chris exclaimed. In a burst of void step, he closed the distance between them. His eyes were inches away from hers, their lips almost touching."You're gorgeous. Your ass attracts me so badly, and your breasts are practically yearning for my lips. Shall I steal a kiss, beautiful?"Bam!"Fuckkkkk! Jesus!" Chris screamed as he collapsed to the ground, clutching his groin with both hands. Veins bulged across his muscles, forehead, and neck."If you can't endure such a small kick to the balls, then you're not worthy of a kiss," she mocked, covering her mouth with one hand."You... you could have just said no! Fuck! I think you cra

Using his improved Qi Sense, Chris searched for the Cores of the flames hidden within their bodies. He darted across the battlefield, dodging attacks from all sides, while using a massive pillar to shield himself from a huge incoming fireball.The pillar shattered instantly, crumbling into pieces as dust exploded into the air.He activated Void Step, blinking rapidly across the battlefield—appearing on the ceiling, wall surfaces, behind pillars, and even mid-air in mere seconds.*Omo, these guys no wan give up [Man, these guys don’t want to give up]. They’re too fast, and this place is getting way too hot.*[Alert!] [Oxygen Levels At 70%]*Yeah, I can tell. My skin is fucking burning,* he thought through gritted teeth, narrowly dodging a massive sword slash."Stop running around, brat!" the Golden Flame Guardian thundered, unleashing hundreds of massive hammer strikes that manifested across the left side of the hall.[Rhythmic Combat Intuition Still In Motion]The Naija youth evaded

Spit sprayed from his mouth as her leg connected with his ribs, shattering two bones. His eyes bulged, yet a slight smile spread across his face.*A parting gift.* He chuckled, before being slammed into three pillars.The sapphire guardian's body cracked like glass. The flames around her died as her pupils went dull.Thud!She hit the tiles.[Time Left Until One Hour Elapses: 20:00 Minutes][Qi Reserves Depleted][Switching To Backup Reserves Now]He dropped from the pillar, landing on all fours. With legs and arms braced against the ground, his vision doubled. He coughed violently, veins cording his neck. His eyes reddened as veins popped out on his forehead and traced down his arms.[Blood Loss At 80%][Adrenaline & Willpower Surge: 140%][Host Has Pushed Beyond Limits, Approaching The Afterlife Soon]The Naija youth laughed, looking at the screen only he could see. Then he stared down at the cracked ground—his spit and blood decorating the tiles. He pushed himself up, but halfway,

Chris stood tall, his breathing heavy yet his smile soft. Faint crimson streaks now ran through his white hair, a mark left behind by the flame essence he had absorbed."Just a little while longer," he muttered, clenching his fist. "I will break through into the Golden Core stage."He withdrew into the fourth trial continent and soon found a hidden cave. It felt almost like his old one outside the void, except this one had a majestic waterfall cascading directly onto its entrance. Trees heavy with healing fruits and vitality-enhancing herbs surrounded it on all sides.At night, he cultivated and rested. During the day, he hunted for food and trained relentlessly, sharpening his techniques and skills. The dense Qi surrounding the cave was richer than anywhere else on the continent, allowing him to progress at an astonishing speed.[Perfect Core Formation Stage: 37%]Chris’s eyes snapped open. His aura exploded outward, and for a brief moment, everything around him seemed to slow down—b

The Naija youth activated Intermediate Void Step repeatedly, blinking across the battlefield like a ghost.Boom!He shattered two guardians with a precise Core Qi Blast straight to the hidden cores within their bodies.The remaining twelve immediately formed a deadly battle array. Their combined auras merged into a swirling void storm that restricted his every movement.[Alert] [Core Qi Suppression at 30%]*I know that, damn it!* Chris thought, punching the array repeatedly while unleashing minimal but precise energy attacks. They were all nullified the moment they touched the void storm.A hammer-wielding guardian smashed down on him from above with massive force. Chris quickly crossed both arms to block.BOM!Bones cracked on impact. The earth beneath him shattered as his feet sank deep into the soft mud.“Ahhh!”The hammer-wielding guardian roared, his aura surging as he pressed his weapon down with even greater strength.The Naija youth growled in pain through gritted teeth. The