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THE BREAKTHROUGH
James couldn't move. The God Killer Formation had him pinned, draining his power faster than he could regenerate it. Beside him, Emily's screams were weakening. The newly ascended Dragon God power that should have made her invincible was instead feeding Vivian's transformation."James," Emily gasped. "I'm sorry. This is my fault. I should have stayed hidden.""Stop talking." James fought against the formation's pull. His muscles tore. His bones cracked. Nothing worked.Vivian walked toward them slowly, savoring her victory. Dragon Monarch power radiated from her in waves that made reality itself bend."Do you understand now?" Vivian asked. "Everything was planned. Lucas's death—necessary to free me from his weakness. Shadow Emperor's involvement—useful to push you toward awakening more bloodline carriers. Your rescue of Samuel's children—perfect. Emily's ascension—the final piece."She stopped in front of Emily."I needed multiple Dragon God bloodlines to activate the God Killer Forma
THE EMPEROR'S RETURN
They reached Dragon Nation's borders in three days by pushing the horses past exhaustion. James felt it before he saw it—his homeland's energy signature corrupted, twisted by foreign power.Mei sensed it too. "Something's wrong with the land itself.""Vivian's doing," Samuel said grimly. "She's not just invading. She's claiming Dragon Nation's spiritual foundation."James understood what that meant. Every nation had a core, a wellspring of natural energy that fed its cultivators. If Vivian seized Dragon Nation's core, she'd control every ounce of power within its borders.Including Emily's unstable ascension.They crested the final hill and saw the capital. Surrounded by an army fifty thousand strong. Vivian's banners flew from every siege tower. The city walls were holding but barely."We can't fight that many," Liu said flatly."We don't have to." James pointed to the palace at the capital's center. "Emily's there. We get to her, stabilize her power, then use that power to break the
THE SOVEREIGN'S WRATH
James didn't recognize his own hands. Power coursed through them like liquid fire, reshaping his body from the inside out. Dragon Sovereign realm. He'd jumped two entire cultivation stages in a single heartbeat.Shadow Emperor took a step back. "Impossible. Breakthrough requires years of preparation. Meditation. Control. You just—""Watched my uncle die." James's voice came out layered, as if Davis spoke through him simultaneously. "That's the difference between you and us. You cultivate through patience. We cultivate through loss."Samuel's body lay between them. Mei knelt beside her father, trying desperately to stop the bleeding. Feng and Liu stood guard, weapons drawn, but their attention kept snapping back to their dying father."He's still alive," Mei said, voice breaking. "James, help him. Please."James wanted to. Every instinct screamed to help. But Shadow Emperor was already moving, capitalizing on the distraction.His strike came faster than thought. James barely caught it,
INTO THE SHADOW
The Shadow Council led them through terrain that made no geographic sense. James noticed it first—they'd walk for ten minutes and cover what should have been miles. Space itself bent around the Council members."Spatial manipulation," Mei whispered. "Father mentioned it in theory lessons. He said only Dragon Sovereign cultivators could manage it.""Shadow Council isn't human," James replied quietly. "Not anymore. They've sacrificed their humanity for power."The lead Council member glanced back. "We can hear you. And you're partially correct. We sacrificed nothing. We evolved."They emerged from the spatial fold into a fortress carved from black stone. No gates. No visible entrance. The walls simply parted as they approached, then sealed behind them.Inside, the fortress was massive. Thousands of soldiers trained in courtyards. Dragon Soul cultivators sparred on elevated platforms. And everywhere, chains. Hanging from walls, embedded in floors, wrapped around pillars."Artistic choice
the price of blood
They rode for three hours before Mei spoke."You knew they'd follow you."James didn't deny it. "Yes.""You came anyway.""Yes.""Why?""Because warning you was the right thing to do. Even if it ended badly."Mei was quiet for a moment. Then she guided her horse closer and punched him in the face.James's head snapped sideways. His lip split. He tasted blood but didn't retaliate."That's for getting Father captured." Mei's voice shook. "The next one's for destroying our home. And if he dies, I'll give you the third.""Fair."Behind them, Feng and Liu exchanged glances but said nothing. They rode in silence until dawn broke, then stopped beside a creek to rest the horses.Liu finally spoke. "We need a plan.""The plan is we train, rescue Samuel, then kill Vivian," James said."That's not a plan. That's a wish list." Feng sat on a rock, exhaustion written across his face. "We have no army. No resources. No idea where Father is. And one week to somehow become strong enough to face Dragon
She touched The Stolen Dragon Soul
"Trader in Rust Hollow.""We don't know any traders in Rust Hollow.""He knew you. Said a gang tried to shake you down. Three men went in, none came out." James looked at Samuel. "For someone suppressing cultivation, you handled that pretty efficiently."Samuel said nothing."Father," Liu said slowly. "What happened to those men?""They fell down stairs. It was an accident.""All three of them?""Very steep stairs."James almost smiled. Davis's brother had his spine after all."So what now?" Mei asked. "You warned us. We're warned. You can go back to your revenge quest.""It's not that simple. Vivian's not just hunting me. She's building an army. Planning to invade Dragon Nation, probably conquer the surrounding territories too. When she comes here—and she will—your isolation won't save you.""Then we'll fight," Feng said."With what power? Your father suppressed your cultivation. You're basically civilians with sword training."Feng's face flushed. "We're not helpless.""Against norm
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