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Chapter 75: Breaking the Auction

Jack’s Meteor Punch clashed against Rufus’s attack in front of his balcony, releasing a ring-shaped shockwave. Both attacks carried a hint of unyieldiness—supremacy and indomitable will—and both refused to give an inch. Therefore, the shockwave had no choice but to escape sideways, formin...

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Chapter 74: The Rainbow Dao Pill

“This is the heart of a D-Grade manatee of the Evergreen planet,” Vocrich said, motioning at the green, glowing orb. “It carries healing properties so strong that it can heal even the user’s Dao and bring people back from the very precipice of death. Moreover, meditating on it can give in...

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Chapter 73: The Integration Auction

Vocrich Eretor, the vampire lord that would lead the auction, stepped off the stage center. Another vampire, a woman, walked out and placed a shiny cube on the table.

“The first item,” Vocrich declared, “is a high-grade starship. Forged by an apprentice of the famous Horrificus Egen, ...

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Chapter 72: Suit-up!

Alexander both loved and hated the Integration.

On one hand, it had given him power. He had risen in status and in the chain of command. His former bosses would have to serve him, if he hadn’t killed them already.

On the other…he now had to deal with idiots. Those people would hav...

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Chapter 71: The System World

Jack stood behind the line and glared at the practice target. Its white and red wood stared at him mockingly, just out of reach. He narrowed his eyes.

“You can start,” Master Shol said. Jack fell into a stance, took a deep breath, and punched out. His outstretched hand met the air. The ...

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Chapter 70: Training with a Ghost

Rufus Emberheart raised his eyes to meet Jack’s. Jack felt the pressure. This lion man was strong; way too strong. His Dao Root even felt on the cusp of something greater, as if ready to reach the next level. Moreover, the aura of supremacy that surrounded him was palpable, and it made Jack fee...

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Chapter 69: Tournament Rewards

We prooobably didn't reach the #1000 ranking on Kindle, but we did reach the #3000 ranking, so have a bonus chapter!

I will take a short Christmas break now. The next chapter will come on Monday or Tuesday, depending on how soon I return from the family. I wish you all a merry merry Christm...

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Chapter 68: The Immortals Descend

Double release tomorrow, woo! And then it's a short Christmas break to enjoy with family, friends, and warm chocolate.

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Suddenly, there was confusion in the arena. Jack shot a last, angry glance at the head judge before looking around, finding everyone puzzled. Even the alien merch...

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Chapter 67: Punching Hard

Many thanks to everyone who helped me with yesterday's launch. Unfortunately, the rankings/ratings decided to freeze, limiting my visibility, and KU itself disappeared for some time in the middle of my campaign, but what can you do about it?

No, I am not salty. I am a fucking sea.

Any...

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Chapter 66: The Mask Falls

“John Brown and the Dao of Spanking versus Shard Presht and the Dao of Momentum!”

Before the announcer’s voice had even finished ringing, Jack’s sharp eyes were staring at the curtain that separated scions and humans.

A light gray hand emerged, grabbing one end of the curtain ...

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Announcement: Bonus Chapters + Crabs!?

Hey, I got great news. TL;DR: You’ll get bonus chapters of Road to Mastery!

The first book of my newest series, The Twelfth Cataclysm: What the Shell!? just went live on Kindle, KU, and Audible, narrated by the awesome Daniel Wisniewski! I consider it the most beautiful s...

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Chapter 65: The Path of Magic

Brock crossed the night again. He flew over rooftops, hung from ropes like vines, and leaned on lighting poles to take a breather—their blue bodies were the perfect girth to grab, though the shiny yellow things on their tops were annoying.

Thankfully, he didn’t need much rest. The Big T...

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Holiday Schedule

Happy new week, everyone!

Starting this week, the posting schedule will go down to 6/week, as that is the fastest pace at which I can maintain near-maximum quality. Sunday will be break day. In a couple weeks, I will also reduce the upload frequency on RoyalRoad by another chapter while mai...

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Chapter 64: Fighting a Monk

“John Brown and the Dao of Spanking versus Brother Tao and the Dao of the Staff!”

The announcer’s voice had just finished ringing, but both fighters were already on the sand. There were three more pairs fighting, but of course, but few people paid them any mind.

“I have long y...

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Chapter 63: Living the System Life

Beefy chapter this time, but it's okay. You guys deserve it for being awesome.

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“Come on, Brock, tell me. What Dao Root did you get?”

Brock looked at Jack with a smug smile, extending the wait.

“Come on, bro!” Jack insisted. With a laugh, Brock flexed his biceps...

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Chapter 62: Chasing the Dao

Boosts please! TopWebFiction 

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“Dao skills are the true skills,” Dorman explained.

“What does that mean?” Jack asked. Brock stood on the floor besid...

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Chapter 61: Jack Rust versus Dorman Whistles

Jack stood on one edge of the sparring room. Dorman Whistles stood on the other, twirling twin daggers in his hands. Brock peeked from the entrance door and was ready to pull his head back in case of rampaging shockwaves, while the training robot stood calmly in a corner, medical kit in hand.

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Chapter 60: Big Bro Brock

The Kickstarter was funded in less than 24 hours, by the way, so a big thanks to all of you who joined!

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Jack raised a brow. “Spar with you?”

Dorman Whistles stared him in the eye. “Yes,” he said, smiling. “Please?”

“Why do you ask that?”

“Becau...

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Chapter 59: Breaking the Monsters

Gan Salin entered insane mode.

He tried again to wear the gloves, but his hands were shaking, and the flames hot on his heels. “Fine!” he roared. “Canine Dash!” Letting the gloves drop, he fell on all fours and ran so fast he almost disappeared.

From the stands, Jack raised hi...

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A Year of Adventure is Live! (not a chapter)

Hey all, our DnD kickstarter is live!! Just launched, actually, a few minutes ago, and we’re super excited.

It’s 12 one-shot adventures full of beautiful art, laughs, epic battles, fascinating twists, and a whole menagerie of never-before-seen monsters. They’re professional-level adve...

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Chapter 58: The Spanking Machine

“John Brown and the Dao of Spanking versus Chen Zexi and the Dao of Beauty.”

Before the announcer’s voice had even finished ringing, Karvahul was already rolling on the floor a few seats away.

“What a pairing!” He laughed. “Go get her, John!”

Jack grimaced.

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Chapter 57: Dao of Martial Arts

The amazonian-looking woman plopped down beside Jack, crossing her arms and staring at the arena. She wore hard boots and long trousers, and her back was covered by a blue jacket, under which hid a red shirt. Her eyes were brown and her nose slim, as was her body.

Jack noticed she was only ...

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Chapter 56: Walking the Road to Mastery

A steel palm smashed Jack into a wall. He landed with his bare feet against it and shot off again, turning to the right to avoid the robot’s charge. It chased him, relentless, smashing hard into the walls and floor wherever he stopped even momentarily.

The training room’s door was ajar,...

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Chapter 55: Making Money


The guards of Integration City were humanoid robots with dog heads. And not just any breed; they were slick, dark, metallic dobermans, with steel cords stretching over their bodies like muscles and iron plates bulging on their chests. As they stood on two legs, they resembled hardcore club bo...

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Chapter 54: The Sage

The homeless-looking man grabbed the chair opposite Jack, giving him a wide, yellow-toothed grin. “Can I sit?” he asked.

Jack’s eyes flickered up, staring at the guy. He didn’t respond right away.

The other man’s smile didn’t falter. “Don’t worry. Despite my appearan...

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Chapter 53: Making Enemies

“He killed her on purpose. That is against the rules. He must be punished,” Jack stated, staring the late E-Grade head judge in the eye.

She stared back, not speaking for a moment.

Next to Jack, Edgar’s jaw was hanging, and Karvahul’s face had gone through fifty shades of blue...

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Chapter 52: Spanking the Lion

Jack stared at his opponent. He was a large guy wielding an equally large metal pipe. His upper body was bare and scarred, his eyes were hard, and he looked quite badass overall.

Jack’s physique was equally intimidating, except he wore a tank top and casually held a flip-flop.

“Da...

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Chapter 51: The Tournament Begins!

Back from my trip, and ready to write like there's no tomorrow. Enjoy the chapter!

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With the ringing of the ten massive bronze bells, the tournament officially began.

People erupted into cheers louder than even the ringing. The C-Grade lioness disappeared, an...

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Chapter 50: The Dao of What!?

Jack’s brows creased. Karvahul stepped closer. “Find a Dao adjacent to yours,” he instructed quickly.

“Edgar Allano. Dao of Magic,” Edgar said aloud, taking Jack’s turn.

“Like what?” Jack whispered.

“I don’t know… Battle? Power? No, you need a weapon. Gaunt...

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Chapter 49: Entering the Arena

Jack awoke calmly. His eyes opened, taking in the foreign room.

“What?” he said before remembering where he was. “Right… The Integration Tournament. House 425.”

He reached for his phone and turned off the alarm. There was still no signal—all satellites had been lost when...

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