2026-07-30 23:05:22The commotion drew the train attendants rushing down the aisle.
When they arrived, Ellis Lawson was already slumped unconscious in his seat, head lolling against the window. The attendants exchanged bewildered glances. None of them had any idea what had just happened, but fortunately the train was pulling into Southeast Station. They arranged for him to be carried off immediately and taken to the medical station nearby for treatment.Ashlyn Winters watched as they hauled Ellis away
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Elder Benedict steadied himself and spoke carefully."Young Master Ashford, this matter is a private grievance between us and the Goldwyn family. For the Ashford family to involve themselves... surely that's inappropriate?"The Heavenly Flame had manifested here in the Northeast Territories. Over it, the Ashbourne family and the Goldwyn family had clashed multiple times already, each skirmish bloodier than the last.Damon Ashford regarded Elder Benedict with mild interest, as though examining an insect that had learned to speak."Whether your two families slaughter each other to the last man is no concern of mine," he said lazily. "But let me be perfectly clear about why I'm here today."He let the silence stretch, savoring their discomfort."If you don't hand over the Heavenly Flame, none of you are leaving this forest alive."Elder Benedict's brow furrowed. He hadn't expected this young master to disregard everyone's dignity so completely.N
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Elder Benedict's declaration sent a surge of energy through the Ashbourne family fighters. Today, the Goldwyn family would meet their end here, every last one of them.A spray of blood burst from Elder Corbin's lips. His deeply wrinkled face turned ashen gray, drained of all vitality."Hmph." Elder Benedict let out a cold snort, his tone almost apologetic. "Elder Corbin, we each serve our masters. No hard feelings."Elder Corbin stared back at him with ice in his eyes, his body swaying slightly from the internal injuries he'd just sustained. His voice came out steady despite the pain."The victor writes history. If you're going to kill me, then do it."The Warlord Saints of the Goldwyn family turned pale. With Elder Corbin defeated, what hope did they have? Despair settled over their faces like a funeral shroud. Some clenched their fists uselessly. Others simply stared at the ground, waiting for the inevitable.Nick Crane turned the Thunderfire Blaze ov
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Elder Corbin's expression changed violently the moment he witnessed what had just occurred.No one from the Goldwyn family had anticipated that Nick Crane would actually strike."He... he killed Young Master Goldwyn!"Everyone from the Ashbourne family stood frozen in shock. They had never imagined Nick would be bold enough to go this far. This was the young master of the Northeast Goldwyns!"You animal! I'll kill you!" Elder Corbin roared in fury.Everett Goldwyn lay dead, his eyes still open, warm blood continuing to pour from his throat in steady pulses. The sight made every member of the Goldwyn family grind their teeth in hatred.They were finished. It was completely finished.Having failed to protect Everett, they knew that upon their return, Lord Goldwyn would never spare them. The only thing they could do now was kill Nick Crane immediately. Perhaps, just perhaps, that might quell the Goldwyn family's wrath."Everyone, attack! I want t
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The container holding the Thunderfire Blaze exploded with a sharp crack.Seizing the perfect moment, the flame darted free from Everett Goldwyn's grip, streaking through the air like a living creature."Catch it! Don't let it escape!" Everett bellowed, his voice cracking with desperation.Elder Corbin lunged forward, hands outstretched to recapture the elusive flame. The Goldwyn family's Warlord Saints scattered in disarray, their coordinated formation crumbling into chaos. They had finally managed to corner the Thunderfire Blaze after enormous effort, only for Everett to lose it in a single careless moment. Frustration burned in their chests, but none dared voice their anger aloud. Instead, they fell in behind Elder Corbin with grim determination, forming a new perimeter to box in the flame.Roderick Lawson moved with devastating speed, his body blurring as he sidestepped into the flame's path. His hand closed around the flickering spirit fire."I've got,"<
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Everett Goldwyn stared greedily at the roiling mass of flame in Elder Corbin's hand. "Elder Corbin, leave the Thunderfire Blaze to me."Now that the Goldwyn family had successfully seized the Heavenly Flame, he was eager to test its power firsthand.Elder Corbin had no objections. After all, his sole purpose in coming here had been to help the Goldwyn family claim the Heavenly Flame. Handing it over to Everett Goldwyn now meant his mission was complete."Young master, be careful," Elder Corbin cautioned. "The Thunderfire Blaze hasn't truly unleashed its fury yet."Roderick Lawson watched with undisguised envy as the flickering fire sprite danced across Everett's palm like a tiny living creature. The Thunderfire Blaze moved with an almost playful energy, weaving between Everett's fingers. A flicker of longing stirred in Roderick's chest, but he quickly suppressed it.He knew better than to make any sudden moves. The moment he did, the Goldwyn family's Warlord
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The toxins coursing through Nick Crane's body were finally expelled. His inner force flowed freely once more, circulating through his meridians without obstruction. Only then did he allow himself a full breath of relief.The two beasts were still struggling violently, thrashing against their restraints with raw, animal fury. Nick frowned, uncertain how to handle them now that the immediate danger had passed.Then, without warning, a voice echoed inside his mind."Release us!"Nick glanced at the two creatures before him, one eyebrow lifting slightly. His tone remained cool, almost conversational."So you can speak?"The male beast roared, its mental voice thick with rage. "Let us go! When I'm free, I'll devour you whole!"Nick's expression hardened, his eyes narrowing as he studied the pair. "You've developed sentience.""Roar!"The male beast bellowed with renewed force, straining against the golden chains that bound it. Its massive body
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