The Thousand Worlds Changing Array rumbled, attracting the attention of every Core disciples within the pavilion. In an instant, dozens of Divine Senses flooded the Array"s platform as Dan, Natalie and Grace arrived amidst the commotion.
These Divine Senses simultaneously condensed and shot towards the bodies of the three. Intent on finding out the rewards that they acquired from the trials within the Array.
"System, break them all!"
Dan fiercely commanded, and the sound of shattering gla.s.ses rang out, forming a chorus as those who sent their Divine Sense all suffered a backlash, staring at Dan in horror. Almost all of them gulped a mouthful of saliva and thought.
"What a powerful and indomitable soul!"
A cold shout of shock could be heard amidst the crowd. Glaring at the disciples, each and everyone of them hung their heads low and didn"t dare to meet his gaze. After all, someone with such a strong soul could inflict damage to them with just a gaze.
Both Grace and Natalie turned to look at him and thought about how domineering and timid he could become whenever and wherever he want. Although they felt curious about why he intentional displayed his skills, they didn"t ask for his reasons.
Coldly snorting, Dan stretched his hand around the shoulders of Natalie and Grace, walking off with beauties on each hand, Dan became the focus of envy among the Core disciples. Even though with their might, wealth and influence, they could easily acquire beauties with their own hands, it was different when it comes to Natalie and Grace.
Not only do they possess gorgeous bodies and perfect countenances, they also had the talent and strength to back everything up. Having such two exotic beauties within the arms of a young man like Dan ignited the resentment and envy of almost every male within the pavilion.
Sighing, Natalie and Grace resigned themselves to their fates. For they could also feel the piercing gazes of every female disciples around them. Clinging tighter around Dan"s torso, the two of them displayed that they only belonged to him alone.
The expressions of those female disciples that were attracted by Dan"s domineering display of might darkened. Glaring at Natalie and Grace, if looks could kill, the two of them would"ve already died for thousands of times. Pinching Dan"s waist, both women proceeded to unleash their annoyance to the clueless Dan who silently groaned in pain.
Arriving at the Fragrant Peak Pavilion, Vincent told them of the news that Juliet and ZIeve were still in the process of reestablis.h.i.+ng their Dreamy House. Expressing his grat.i.tude, Dan invited him for a dinner and afterwards asked him a certain question.
"Vincent, do you wanna do a serious spar for a while? Since we just finished eating, it could help us digest what we ate..." Dan lifted an ambiguous smile and furtively glanced at his wives who merely sighed and stared pitifully at Vincent. Both of them thoroughly knew that Dan wanted to test the Chimera Flame in a fair duel.
Vincent who was a battle maniac and a completely compet.i.tive person immediately agreed with sparkling eyes and head that nodded so furiously like a chicken. Ever since the two of them fought their duels, there has been never a day that a clear winner was decided. Maybe today, was the day that one of them triumphs over the other.
"You better use your weapon, Vincent. You do know that I went to the Core disciples region, right? An Inner disciple like you with a lower cultivation than me should rely on his weapon or else there"s no way that you can stand a chance against me..."
Dan leaked a cheeky smile that irritated Vincent. Coldly snorting, the latter retrieved his lance and took an offensive stance. Face turning cold and focused, he said in a voice that reeked of battle intent,
"Interesting, when we always fought it was always you that used weapons not me... But right now, you"re actually making me reveal my lance... Be sure not to regret your decision, Dan..."
Twirling his daggers around his hand, Dan lifted a cold smile and said, "You need not worry about that, Vincent. I have never acted without thinking of the consequences of my actions..."
Both stared coldly at each other as the atmosphere turned murky, the gazes of Natalie and Grace focused on the two as they casually sat on the porch and munched on some chips, clearly in expectations of the incoming battle before them.
Bang!
A fierce sound echoed out as Dan stomped on the ground. Das.h.i.+ng towards the direction of Vincent, his figure looked hazy and unpredictable.
"Hmmph..." Vincent coldly snorted and revealed a cold smirk. Even though Dan was a cultivator at the Divine Soul Realm, he had complete confidence in his own ability. His will was steadfast and unyielding.
Meeting Dan"s daggers with his Lance, a brilliant light burst from his body as he clashed against Dan"s momentum. Smiling, the latter stared seriously at Vincent and rotated his cultivation base to the maximum without holding anything back.
The pressure of a Divine Soul cultivator against a Spirit Tempering Realm cultivator could be imagined. Vincent felt like the heavens turned against him. His muscles cramped and his bones creaked against the sheer pressure that bore on his soul.
"Enduring against someone at the Divine Soul Realm, that"s an astonis.h.i.+ng feat, Vincent. You have the right to be proud..." Dan declared and his smirk turned into a cold smile. Vanis.h.i.+ng from sight, he reappeared behind Vincent and struck at his nape, revealing cold killing intent that desired to slaughter.
"Wha..."
Grace and Natalie were taken aback. They didn"t expect even in their wildest dreams that Dan had the intention to kill Vincent, even the latter thought the same. Though they hated each other, it wasn"t to the extent that they didn"t want to live under the same skies.
Vincent stiffened like a statue, the pressure from Dan"s body, the shock and grieve that he felt from Dan"s actions all combined together into a huge upheaval that grind his mind to a halt.
Seeing his prey frozen still right in front of his eyes. Dan"s smile transformed into excitement and accomplishment. Natalie and Grace simultaneously stood up from their seats. Unveiling their weapons, they prepared to intervene but Dan shut them up with a glare, do not intervene. He said with his eyes.
Both women stiffened and gulped a mouthful of saliva, the lights within Dan"s eyes were something that they rarely saw, those lights reflected nothing but the fierce intent to murder and annihilate. Something that they only saw when all three of them were in a battlefield.
Sitting back on the porch, they disregarded their snacks and focused their eyes on the battlefield. Hoping that Vincent could survive Dan"s onslaught so they could rescue him away from Dan"s hands.
"Dan... What are you..." Vincent mumbled amidst his trance as Dan"s dagger descended on torso, slicing open his chest a kick sent the former away flying into the fences of the Fragrant Peak Pavilion.
Staring at the blood that stained his dagger, Dan lightly smiled and mocked, "Do you really think that a battle is just so simple as giving up and you"ll be spared? That"s not the case, Vincent... For us cultivators, every battle is a life and death battle and must be taken seriously lest you lose your life..."
Vincent felt the sharp and tingling sensation on his chest and when he opened his eyes. The first scene that he saw was the gruesome scene of his sliced open chest. Blood madly dropped down the open wound and he could even see traces of his ribs.
"Aaaah!"
He screamed out loud, clearly startled. Though he had fought against beasts and had a fair share of gory scenes, it was the first time that he suffered such a serious injury and subjected to the killing intent of a fellow person. Particularly, Dan whom he treated as a brother.
"Why did you do this, Dan...." Vincent blurted out in a weak voice as his consciousness turned hazy. His cultivation base gradually came to a halt and the brilliant light from his lance vanished.
Dan walked up to him and stared at him from above. His face revealed disdain and derision, as if he was staring at an insignificant pebble on the street. Twirling his dagger around his hand, Dan raised it to the skies as his eyes flashed with the cold light of murder.
Vincent"s hope collapsed when he saw Dan"s actions. He wanted to live and move his body away but found that his flesh that he strengthened and tempered for so long had failed him. Groaning, he wanted to say something but his throat couldn"t even move. All he felt was searing and excruciating pain. He couldn"t even scream and vent out his feelings and pain.
"I have expected far so many things from you, Vincent. But to think that you would crumble in the face of something as insignificant as this. If you can"t even fight back for your life, then you wouldn"t accomplish much in this world."
Dan coldly said, his eyes flashed with the light of hesitation for a moment before turning into the light of resolve. The Paradyne Academy has been known for being so overprotective with their disciples to the extent that they would attack anyone that dared to attack their disciples.
Because of this, those that had bad intentions against the disciples of the Paradyne Academy all disappeared and as a result, almost every disciple within the Paradyne Academy had never experienced a true life and death battle, due to the disappearance of their whetstones.
In other words, almost each and everyone of them turned naive and overly-arrogant of their own capabilities, not thinking that there"s a huge sky above their wells. Sighing, Dan inwardly shook his head.
Vincent"s eyes looked dim and lifeless, remembering the dreams, hopes and ambitions that he had, a small spark of determination ignited his willpower. Clenching his fists, he was unwilling. He was unwilling to die like this! Gnas.h.i.+ng his teeth, he mustered his strength and tried his best to grip his lance.
Dan who was staring above him saw his actions but didn"t stop him. Vincent was so powerless right now that if he wanted to, he could easily stab right into his heart and end his life.
Natalie and Grace simultaneously stared at each other in shock, they prepared to rescue Vincent earlier at the earliest sign of Dan"s ruthless attack but they never expected that the former could still fight back. Suppressing their raging emotions, all three of them stared at his struggle.
"Never..."
"I can"t let myself die right here!"
Vincent"s low mumbling eventually turned into a roar as he pulled strength out of nowhere and forcefully lifted his lance. Brilliant light surged from his body as he stared at Dan with hatred and resentment.
"Good, that"s what I wanna see and that"s how I like everything, come fight me.. Fight me with all your strength!"
Dan lightly chuckled and said in a cold voice, backing up. His cultivation base came to life and he bent his knees in preparation for Vincent"s retaliation.
Bang!
Vincent disappeared from his sight and appeared at his side, horizontally sweeping at Dan"s torso, the latter held his dagger in a reverse grip and forcefully parried the former"s attack. Swooping down, Dan aimed for Vincent"s ankle but Vincent leaped in the air and dodged. Retracting his lance, he made a downward slam at Dan"s head, aiming for a fatal strike.
Bang!
Sparks flew and dust flew to the skies, Dan wiped the sweat that formed on his forehead and boisterously laughed.
"Yeah, that"s right, this is want I want, this is what I wanted all this while, Vincent!"
He screamed out loud and a crimson flame silently ignited, coating his daggers.