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Chapter twenty four(rift of shadows)
The aftermath of the battle against the Herald left the academy grounds scarred. Cracked stone paths, scorched grass, and lingering qi tremors all whispered of the violence that had erupted. Yet even under those wounds, new dangers stirred.Drake walked through the wreckage, flanked by Riva, Syrian, and Kellan. His body still ached, but his eyes were sharper than ever. The system’s voice hummed in his mind:“Dimensional Rift stable. Threshold crossing imminent.”They reached the North Field, where the rift had first appeared. It stood like a wound in the sky — jagged edges crackling with violet lightning, shadows pouring in like ink. Around it, several cultivators and instructors stood guard, fear in their eyes.“Do not approach,” warned Councilor Juno from the sidelines. “One misstep, and you’ll be dragged across realms.”Drake nodded. “I understand.”He stepped forward, Kellan close beside him. The others followed cautiously.As they neared, the rift pulsed violently. The surface ri
Chapter twenty three(unseen chain)
Justin’s twin axes glowed ominously as he launched toward the evolving Herald. Each swing carved the air, his strikes fast, precise, and filled with killing intent. The Herald, now partially mutated, roared as its limbs stretched and shadows leaked from its form like mist.Drake watched from the cratered ground, his body trembling from exhaustion. “Sky… how strong is Justin holding back?”Sky’s voice echoed in his mind. “Barely using 60% now. That twin axe… is a pure blood weapon. It feeds off demonic and vampiric energy alike.”Drake’s eyes narrowed. “So he’s—”“A pure-blood… at least close,” Sky confirmed.Justin didn’t say a word as he pressed on, his attacks matching the Herald’s wild surges. Every time the Herald regenerated, Justin struck the same area, never allowing it to stabilize.In the distance, Syrian stood beside Riva, helping her stay upright. “He’s not normal,” Syrian muttered.Riva nodded slowly, her gaze locked on Drake and Justin. “Neither of them are.”With one f
Chapter twenty two (storm between worlds)
The academy grounds were unusually tense.Rumors spread like wildfire—about the Zendras’ return, about Drake’s growing powers, and whispers of dark forces moving again. Though the council tried to keep it quiet, too many had seen the battle. Too many had questions.Drake walked through the halls, cloaked in silence, his presence now drawing eyes filled with awe… and fear.Syrian walked beside him, his usual cocky grin absent. “You’ve been quiet since the fight. I don’t blame you. That thing nearly ended us.”Drake nodded. “There’s more to come. Worse than Zendras.”“Worse?” Syrian asked.“I can’t explain it yet,” Drake muttered. “Not now.”Behind them, Riva followed with narrowed eyes. She hadn’t said much either, but she had noticed something. Drake’s energy had shifted—he was more focused… and somehow, more distant.Meanwhile…In the Mixed World, Justin stood alone atop a bloodstone cliff, watching the skies shimmer with power. His mind raced. “Drake… You’re walking a line even I
Chapter twenty one (bloodline and betrayal)
The moment the battle ended and Drake returned to the academy, something shifted. His mind wasn’t on the injuries, nor on the weight of the mission's success. It was on the words the Zendras creature had whispered before dying.“You’re not one of them… you’re one of us. A monster.”Those words clung to him like a curse. Even when Syrian laughed, trying to lighten the mood, or when Riva teased him about getting stronger, Drake barely responded. He smiled, nodded, but inside, something was boiling.He submitted his mission report and made his way back to his room, the world feeling heavy. As soon as the door closed behind him, silence flooded in.He collapsed onto the floor, sitting cross-legged, forcing himself to meditate.“I need answers,” he muttered.He began circulating his Qi, reaching deeper into his core. He focused on pushing past the threshold to Level 4 Qi Cultivation, determined to bury the noise. Hours passed. Sweat rolled down his face. His aura fluctuated violently.Syst
Chapter twenty (veiled truth)
Dawn broke with a bruised sky over the academy, the first light revealing trembling banners and anxious faces. The students gathered in the courtyard, whispers dark and urgent passing between them. The council had called an emergency assembly—no one knew the reason, but fear hovered in every heart.Drake, flanked by Syrian and Riva, walked forward, Kellan’s seat waiting near the front, empty and watched by guards. Despite the victory in the arena, nothing felt safe.Councilor Juno stepped onto the dais. His voice echoed:“Warriors of the academy, we stand at a brink. The creature that attacked during the final—it was identified as a Zendras, long thought extinct. The academy’s archives confirm the hybrid blood signature is 60% identical to the hero we witnessed.”Gasps, murmurs.Juno continued: “Due to the threat, investigation teams will be dispatched. Drake Valen, as one who bears this blood, you are ordered to lead the Zone C expedition into the ruined sector—not as a warrior, but
Chapter nineteen (caught between)
The weight of the mission pressed heavily on Justin’s shoulders as he prepared to delve deeper into the mysteries surrounding the Zendras. The Mixed World had always been a realm of secrets, but now those secrets threatened to spill over and consume Earth itself.Back at the Earth Academy, Drake sensed the growing tension. The air was thick with anticipation, and whispers about the Zendras spread quietly among the students and instructors. Even Jordan’s usual scowl seemed sharper, his eyes narrowing whenever he caught sight of Drake.Justin moved silently through the shadows of the academy, blending perfectly with the environment — a ghost among mortals. His presence was unnoticed, but his intentions were clear: gather intelligence, find allies, and identify the source behind the Zendras’ return.Meanwhile, Drake focused on training with Syrian and Riva, sharpening his control over his bloodline powers and preparing for the battles ahead. The system’s warnings echoed in his mind — thi
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