2025-07-27 04:03:57Chapter 137 - Invitation Beneath the Apron of Flames
“These data fragments are incredibly intricate… If I interpret them right, my Powerflow control will surge when I begin training this,” Max murmured to himself, eyes reflecting the gleam of discovery.He dismissed the technique archive tab and flipped open another section of his Xeon System interface.––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––[Xeon Shop]» Aqua Adaptation – Class C – 30,000 Credits (Grants mastery over aquatic respiration, propulsion, and environment-specific combat.)» Mutated Lizard Transmutation – Class B – 20,000 Credits (Transform into a venom-breathing reptilian beast.)» Wind Body – Class B – 25,000 Credits (Attain a semi-ethereal state, becoming wind itself.)» Rock Manipulation – Class D – 5,000 Credits (Mold stone and earth to your will.)» Aephelis Morph – Class A – 50,000 Credits (Transform into the alien predator Aephelis with steal
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Chapter 140 – A Mask for the Ashes
Chapter 140 – A Mask for the Ashes"KIAARRHH!"The scream cut through the roar of the fire like a blade through silence. Max Vale didn’t flinch. He’d already sensed the suffering soul buried beneath the debris, but seeing him now—writhing, charred, surrounded by crimson tongues of flame—still struck something primal in him. A chill twisted through the heat.The man was ablaze. His skin bubbled, his mouth open in a soundless howl now, lungs likely scorched by smoke.Max didn’t hesitate.His gloved hands clamped onto the man’s shoulders. His eyes burned beneath the fox-like mask.I need more speed. More than I’ve ever dared to use.Xeon energy surged.> [Combination Activated: Dash + Sprint] [Xeon Cost: -500 XU]TOOOOSH!The world blurred.Max moved once. Just once. But it was enough.He erupted from the inferno in a streak of scarlet and shadow, flame trailing in his
Chapter 139 – The Masked Inferno
Chapter 139 – The Masked InfernoThe shriek of flames echoed across the half-deserted halls of Echelon Academy. Despite the institution being brimming with Xeon Users, only three instructors were currently present. Most were still off-duty, their quarters tucked deep within the sprawling facility, too far to spot the roaring blaze erupting from the kitchen block. It was just past 7:30 a.m.—too early for students to be on-site, which at least spared the Academy from a greater disaster.Chef Caleb had already contacted emergency services. “Five to ten minutes,” they said—but he knew better. Ten minutes was enough to turn someone into a charred corpse. Without wasting breath, he bolted towards the eastern wing, praying that someone with enough strength was close.—Meanwhile, Max had already plunged headfirst into the inferno.The kitchen was no longer recognizable. Burning metal groaned like dying beasts, blackened debris lay strewn across
Chapter 138 – Flames of the First Trial
Chapter 138 – Flames of the First Trial"A celebration...? That’s..." Max blinked, caught off guard by the word. It sounded foreign to his ears, a relic from some distant life he’d never lived."Yes," Chef Caleb grinned, clapping a hand on Max’s shoulder. "Nothing formal. Just a small gathering. Food, drinks, music... Mara thought you should be there. What do you say?"Max hesitated, then gave a curt nod. "Sure. As long as I’m back before nightfall."Chef Caleb beamed. "Great. She’ll be thrilled. Now come on, the kitchen’s not going to cook itself."Max turned as another chef approached—a tall, dark-skinned man in crisp whites with a professional air."Morning, Max," he said with a respectful nod.Max returned it in kind."Tradashi, full spread," Caleb barked. "Start prepping.""On it, Chef," the man said, pivoting away.Max recalled this one—new guy. Joined after someone quit. Efficient, quiet
Chapter 137 - Invitation Beneath the Apron of Flames
Chapter 137 - Invitation Beneath the Apron of Flames“These data fragments are incredibly intricate… If I interpret them right, my Powerflow control will surge when I begin training this,” Max murmured to himself, eyes reflecting the gleam of discovery.He dismissed the technique archive tab and flipped open another section of his Xeon System interface.––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––[Xeon Shop]» Aqua Adaptation – Class C – 30,000 Credits (Grants mastery over aquatic respiration, propulsion, and environment-specific combat.)» Mutated Lizard Transmutation – Class B – 20,000 Credits (Transform into a venom-breathing reptilian beast.)» Wind Body – Class B – 25,000 Credits (Attain a semi-ethereal state, becoming wind itself.)» Rock Manipulation – Class D – 5,000 Credits (Mold stone and earth to your will.)» Aephelis Morph – Class A – 50,000 Credits (Transform into the alien predator Aephelis with steal
Chapter 136 – The Price of Power
Chapter 136 – The Price of Power"You’ve got a good heart, Angy," Max said, voice calm but laced with a firm edge. "But there’s a point where kindness becomes naivety. Not everyone deserves the best parts of you. Some people see gentleness as weakness—and they’ll use it."Angy blinked. Her breath caught for a moment. He thinks I’m kind? The thought warmed her more than she expected, fluttering against her ribs like a nervous bird.She turned slowly, catching his gaze. His eyes didn’t waver. They were serious, sincere.Max stood, brushing the dust from his trousers. “You’re still joining me for observation tonight, right?”“Mm-hmm,” she nodded, rising to her feet as well.“Good. Be ready.”“For what exactly?” she asked, curiosity lighting her face.“You’ll see when the time comes. Get some sleep.” Max turned away, pulling open the door to his apartment.“Alright then,” she murmured, her voice softer. “Go
Chapter 135 – Midnight Vows in Crimson Silence
Chapter 135 – Midnight Vows in Crimson SilenceMax could never understand why ancient Earthlings thought of bunnies as ‘cute.’ There wasn’t a single trace of innocence in the twelve-foot monster snarling beneath his fists.BAM! BAM! BAM!His knuckles pounded mercilessly into the side of the demonic rabbit’s skull. Bone crunched, black fur matted with its own blood, and the beast shrieked in agony. It swung its clawed arms again, desperately trying to crush him.Too slow.Max launched into a flip and landed on the opposite shoulder. The bunny slapped itself in the face again, dazing its already fractured skull.THUD! BAM! BAM!The sonic beast wailed, each punch from Max leaving a crater of collapsed flesh. He moved with merciless rhythm—dispassionate, efficient.> Level 3 Demonic Sonic variant. My strikes are breaking through easily now...After last night’s explosive advancement, I’m brushing these things of
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