Watching this scene unfold, everyone drew sharp breaths together.
They couldn't grasp what was happening, but they knew my breakthrough wasn't ordinary.
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Deep in the forest, brilliant light poured from my body.
The glow shifted between blazing brightness and subdued warmth, painting the scene like a masterwork.
My power surged upward, climbing from early Military Marquis to the middle stage.
Fifth Layer, Sixth Layer, Seventh Layer...
Each step brought me closer to late-term Military Marquis.
I popped Purple-gold Pills into my mouth one after another.
Six pills became four, then two in moments.
I was barely a breath away from late-term Military Marquis now.
Then it happened.
A figure materialized in the forest.
This woman had curves that could stop hearts, every movement dripping with dangerous allure.
The Ice Palace woman who'd tried stealing my mask before!
"Told you I wouldn't forget..." Her eyes narrowed to slits.
