What could they be up to? Why didn’t they try to retake their old territory? Were they planning something? Did the one that freed it run away and what was that great beyond that was outside? The Lich was constantly asking itself these questions while sitting on a throne made of bones that it cr...
2022-10-31 08:23:34 +0000 UTC View Post“It’s been a while, should I wear the golden royal robe or the white ceremonial one… maybe going with the usual will make me seem more relatable, they might get scared otherwise… but the old farts will complain if I don’t look properly again…”
Zhang Dong was looking at the lar...
2022-10-29 12:57:59 +0000 UTC View Post“So people are already sneaking out?”
“Yeah, business is booming, some of those merchants are willing to pay top coin just to get out of here.”
Roland nodded at Lobelia, who was drinking some hot chocolate right next to him. Most of the orphans were tucked away in their beds w...
2022-10-28 07:58:07 +0000 UTC View Post“Halt, identify yourselves!”
“You dare block our path? Who do you think that you are?”
“Elder, please calm down, we didn’t make the proper arrangements with the sect…”
“Stop, do not cross the gate if you do, you will be apprehended!”
‘What are those p...
2022-10-27 12:53:37 +0000 UTC View Post“It’s been going well, a bit too well…”
Zhang Dong was looking at the big monitor screen in his office. There he could see the map of the entire empire and how his forces were able to push back the fish people. While he wanted to attribute this to his people performing well and impr...
2022-10-25 13:08:59 +0000 UTC View Post“So that’s what happened, that a higher rank dungeon would be under my nose, you say that the undead could have come from there or have been a triggered trap?”
“It’s a possibility, honestly I don’t really know, I have never heard of monsters being able to cross through unconnect...
2022-10-25 08:09:01 +0000 UTC View PostDays turned into weeks and those into months. The fighting continued with the battles turning from large ones into more minor skirmishes. The western regions that the demi-human invaders previously attacked had been fully cleared out and all the stragglers apprehended. With the help of the treasu...
2022-10-23 12:55:32 +0000 UTC View PostThe room was silent, and all eyes were on the man sitting in front of a desk. Arthur Valerian and his maid Mary were looking with a lot of interest towards Roland. He on the other hand wasn’t sure how much truth he should disclose. The miners already revealed parts of the fact. While he didn’...
2022-10-22 08:16:36 +0000 UTC View PostThe battle was over and the victorious Huo Qiang rose up from the watery depths. The gravitational area that reached up to a hundred meters shrunk down to a tiny air bubble that only encompassed his body. He was certainly drained and any further fighting would result in injury. Luckily he wasn’...
2022-10-21 12:56:32 +0000 UTC View Post“When are you going to get home? You haven’t been seeing the children much lately, your son misses his father, you should come back when you can.”
“I know and you’re right as always my beautiful wife but I have to finish a few things, I’m sure you won’t be disappointed when I ...
2022-10-19 13:01:38 +0000 UTC View Post“Halt! Identify yourself.”
“It’s me, Wayland.”
“The Runesmith? What are you doing outside of the wall, didn’t you hear the city bell?”
“I was a bit busy… can you open the gate? The city Lord wants to speak with me.”
Roland had arrived at Albrook, the ...
2022-10-19 08:16:46 +0000 UTC View Post“Have you heard?”
“Heard what?”
“You know, the situation around the Patriarch and Grand Elder Qiang!”
“Shhh, do you want to get us in trouble!”
“But… their relationship… isn’t it interesting?”
“Well it certainly is but…”
“Hey w...
2022-10-17 12:52:51 +0000 UTC View Post“Lord Arthur, the monsters are retreating…”
“They are retreating?”
“Yes, Lord Arthur.”
“Why would monsters retreat from battle? Isn’t that rather odd?”
“Yes Lord Arthur, usually undead creatures like skeletons don’t have the wit or danger assessment...
2022-10-16 07:58:35 +0000 UTC View Post“They really did follow through, this is becoming more and more predictable. I recon the other Emerald Phoenix Empire will be a stereotype as well.”
Zhang Dong’s hammer connected with a crimson piece of metal. The tool he was holding exuded a jolt of golden lightning that arced into t...
2022-10-15 12:38:40 +0000 UTC View PostA vast underwater utopia filled with families of fish, clear water, and colorful coral reefs started rumbling. In the distance, a grand emerald and golden palace of never before seen brilliance was lighting up the place. It radiated a bright emerald-like light that forced the darkness out of this...
2022-10-13 14:01:52 +0000 UTC View PostIt started out slow, one or two skeletal fiends at a time. The turrets didn’t have a problem aiming at the undead creatures that just rushed without any fret for their own lives. They were like guiding missiles aiming for the closest living being or magical object in the vicinity. In this case,...
2022-10-13 08:01:05 +0000 UTC View Post“So they were hiding a small city inside?”
“Yes Patriarch, our forces have gone through this Turtle beast, it’s a bizarre amalgamation of flesh and technology, the beast looked fully alive from the outside but we have found many artificial structures on the inside, one of them being...
2022-10-11 12:53:34 +0000 UTC View PostWhile a certain Runesmith was deliberating if he should make a back-scratcher for his assistant things at the dungeon were starting to move along. Everyone that could have been evacuated was now outside and the guards were keeping others from going in. This of course didn’t go well with the adv...
2022-10-10 07:59:49 +0000 UTC View PostZhang Zhi went into battle with high hopes. He had a lot of things going for him, a giant boost in power and a new sword that was given to him by the leader in a mysterious way. This boosted his morale and made him make the mistake of engaging this monster on his own. He was now in a losing battl...
2022-10-09 12:52:48 +0000 UTC View Post“So the giant turtle isn’t really meant for combat?”
Zhang Dong had decided to remove himself from the crafting chamber and moved to his secret room in the golden bastion. There he could monitor the movement of the current army that Zhang Zhi was leading. The diagram of the massive tu...
2022-10-07 13:02:26 +0000 UTC View Post“All of them should be in the city now… how much time do I have before the shit hits the fan…”
Roland had gone through the compound to check if everything was in order. His whole house had been turned into a fortress throughout the years of development. He had created the defensive ...
2022-10-07 07:44:37 +0000 UTC View Post“Commander, we are ready to begin the operation, please give us the order to depart.”
“Very well, we shall commence with the operation, we will depart now and be victorious!”
“As you wish!”
Zhang Zhi pulled out his new sword and pointed it toward the artificial islan...
2022-10-05 12:50:44 +0000 UTC View Post“Would you like to test this runic dagger before making a purchase? We also offer a second one at a five percent discount if you buy two. If you find the runic enchantment to not be satisfactory we can also offer a different one, do you wish to see our enchantment cat kalog?”
“A disco...
2022-10-04 07:55:18 +0000 UTC View Post“The sword is finished.”
In his hand, he held a razor-sharp blue blade elongated katana. It was on the longer side and reminded him of the weapon of choice of a certain white-haired villain. This blade that could boost water-based attacks and control would make it to the hands of Zhang ...
2022-10-03 13:01:24 +0000 UTC View Post“Hear me out brothers and sisters of the sect, the Patriarch put his trust in us and we will make true on it. As you might know, the demonic menace is done with but another enemy on the level of the demi-humans remains. We will organize a task force to get to the bottom of that island, failure ...
2022-10-01 12:51:46 +0000 UTC View Post“Can’t believe that we are already on the first floor… that saved us several hours of walking.”
Armand was looking at the path leading towards the exit. While they didn’t get here faster than Lobelia they weren’t that far behind. With the shortcuts, Roland had always minimized t...
2022-10-01 07:58:24 +0000 UTC View Post‘Whew, it's always strange to see old farts looking at me with those puppy dog eyes…’
Zhang Dong removed himself from the gathering area after enhancing Zhang Zhi's cultivation. The other elders had sparkles in their eyes and if he allowed it they would probably start kissing his feet...
2022-09-29 12:51:07 +0000 UTC View Post“Ah, Shit! Why are there so many of them, where were they hiding?... Hey, where the hell are you going, that’s not the way to the exit!”
Armand shouted from behind Roland that for some reason was a lot faster than both of the warriors. Wedamir had it the worst as due to his shorter le...
2022-09-28 08:02:10 +0000 UTC View Post“That glow… it’s entering elder’s Zhi’s dantian… his power is rising!”
“I can feel it too, he… he is reaching the middle stage before our eyes!”
The group of nascent soul masters that were all in the early stages of the nascent soul level gasped in awe. Before them...
2022-09-27 13:01:21 +0000 UTC View Post“So that’s it… do we have any information on their movements?”
Zhang Dong floated high in the sky while looking into the distance. Even with his enhanced sight, he could only see a tiny speck of land. It was a lot smaller on the outside but its size expanded exponentially when going...
2022-09-25 11:26:44 +0000 UTC View Post