James Wilson
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Dryden nodded, then entered the city. As he walked through the streets, he could see that the people here were much better off than in most of his other cities. The buildings were well-maintained, and there were shops and stalls selling all manner of goods. As Dryden entered the city, he couldn't help but notice how peaceful and prosperous it was, which was in stark contrast to the city he had just left. The streets were clean, and there was no sign of any criminal activity. The people walking around…-
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As they approached the city, Dryden could feel the gloomy atmosphere that hung over it like a heavy cloak. They entered inside, there was not even a soldier guarding the city gate. Even though Waydale city was poor compared to other cities, at the least, there should be a good amount of residents living in it. But now, he can hardly see any people in sight. "What's going on?" one of the commanders asked, looking around in confusion. The group continued to walk through the city, and as they did,…
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The next day. "Is everything ready?" Aethelarion asked. Malcom nodded. "Yes, Your Majesty. I have made the necessary arrangements with The Shadow. They will carry out the assassination on Dryden during their journey to Waydale City. Everything will be taken care of, and no one will suspect our involvement." Aethelarion smiled in satisfaction. "Excellent. This is the beginning of a new era for our kingdom." As they made their way to the courtyard to see off Dryden, Aethelarion's heart was pounding…
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And then he saw it. The Opening Qi hobgoblin, towering over the other goblins, its eyes fixed on Arnoux with a look of pure hatred. 'This is it for me... I just hope my family won't be affected too much by my death.' Arnoux thought with a helpless smile. Arnoux knew this was it. This was the end of the line for him. But he refused to go down without a fight. He charged towards the hobgoblin, his fists blazing with energy, you can even see a spark of fire in it. The hobgoblin swung its massive club at…
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"You must, Alix. There's no time to argue," Arnoux said firmly. "I'll hold them off as long as I can, but you have to go. Promise me you'll take care of the others." Alix nodded, his throat tight with emotion. "I pro-... Father, I can't leave you behind." Alix's voice choked with emotion, tears streaming down his face. "Son, listen to me. You see this..." Arnoux took out a red pill, showing it to Alix. "This pill can heal my injuries immediately and can boost my strength to Opening Qi Realm. So you…
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Arnoux turned to Alix and gave him a nod of approval. "Indeed, Alix's teaching skills have improved a lot. He has become a great mentor to all of us." Alix was getting shy at the compliment. "Father, I'm just doing my best to help everyone improve their cultivation." Arnoux put his hand on Alix's shoulder. "And you're doing a great job, son. I'm proud of you." Alix felt a surge of warmth in his chest as his father praised him. He smiled gratefully at his father, feeling grateful for the bond they…
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After the event of transformation of the tower, everything was back to normal in Eternal City. But the talk about the tower and its transformation will not die down anytime soon. among the cultivators, the transformation of the tower remained a hot topic of discussion. People were still discussing it, analyzing what could have caused such a transformation and what kind of power it possessed now. They were all eager to explore the mysteries of the tower. Arnoux and his group were already inside the…
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One of the high-ranking nobles, a man named René, spoke up. "Your Highness, with all due respect, I believe that we should not dismiss the possibility that something truly remarkable has happened in the Waydale City. Perhaps we should send a delegation to investigate the matter further." King Aethelarion pondered this suggestion for a moment before nodding."You have a point, René. We cannot ignore such a significant event in our kingdom. I will send a delegation to Waydale City to investigate the…
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As the minutes passed, the changes in the tower intensified, and the hum grew louder. Suddenly, a blinding flash of light erupted from the tower, illuminating the entire city. For a moment, it seemed as though time had stopped, as everyone watched in awe at the spectacle before them. As they continued to watch, they noticed that the changes in the tower seemed to be slowing down. The hum in the air began to fade, and the glow around the tower dimmed. Finally, the tower settled into its new form, a…
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Despite its large size, the Tornit moves with surprising speed and agility, its massive bulk seeming to defy the laws of physics. It emits a guttural, menacing growl that sends shivers down the spine of even the bravest warriors. The Tornit is a creature of pure evil, a manifestation of darkness and malevolence that seeks to destroy all that is good and pure in the world. Its very presence is enough to inspire fear and terror in the hearts of those who stand against it, and few have lived to tell the…
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