Despite narrowly avoiding death, ric couldn’t shake off the pain lingering in his soul. The fear and despair felt impossible to shake off as they kept tormenting him.


    “Mr. Drakon, are you okay?” Cesar hurried to ric’s side, standing protectively.


    “I’m alive? I made it?” ric gawked in disbelief. He could not believe that he had escaped certain death when he witnessed Seth’s astral projection.


    He believed that he was the chosen one, after all.


    “Mr. Drakon, I sensed trouble and acted fast. So, I shot an arrow and got Seth injured. Thankfully, it saved you just in time,” Cesar boasted.


    Hearing this, ric nced at Seth, who looked weak. Seth was bleeding from seven orifices and struggling to stand.


    At that moment, ric felt a mix of surprise and relief. He let out a triumphantugh. “Hahaha! Well done. From now on, you’re an elder in the Dragon Guard!”


    “Thank you, Chief Guildmaster!” Cesar said with a bright smile, nodding.


    “Seth, bet you didn’t see that oneing?” ric studied Seth’s weakened form with a proud expression.


    “You’re impressive, I have to admit. I couldn’t even counter that move. But you still missed the mark!”


    Seth said nothing. He coughed violently, and his whole body shook uncontrobly.


    “Despicable!” Frost sighed from a distance, looking displeased.


    If not for Cesar’s sneak attack, Seth would’ve surely won. After all, battles between such powerful beings should be transparent, based on strengthalone.


    Cesar’s interference disrupted what could have been a historic duel, leaving the Dragon Guard with no honor.


    “Seth! You’re on yourst legs. Surrender now, or face ruthless death!” Cesar warned.Though the surprise attack seeded moments ago, Cesar still hesitated to act rashly. He knew a powerhouse like Seth remained a threat as long as he was still alive.


    “Seth, I don’t get how you pulled off that astral projection, but I’m sure it drained you. You’re probably running out of fumes now.” ric squinted.


    “I should’ve finished you earlier. Maybe this is just how things were meant to be.” Seth nced at the sky and let out a sigh.Copyright N?v/el/Dra/ma.Org.


    Despite giving his all, he fell just short of killing the traitor and freeing the citizens from harm. The sudden twistof fate indicated that he wasn’t the true hero he had hoped to be.


    “Hmph… I’m the chosen one, and challenging me means defying destiny. You don’t stand a chance,” ric boasted arrogantly.


    “The chosen one?” Seth scoffed.” ric, your prowesses from the protection of vital force. After all, you’re just an opportunist.”


    “Pfft! Vital force chose me. I am the supreme ruler. People like you will forever be subservient to me!” ric boasted.


    “ric, you’re way too full of yourself, “Seth shot back.


    With that, he slowly stood up and straightened himself. Thick blood began to ooze from his body, and the spiritual energy in the surroundings trembled.


    “Thinking vital force ensures yourdominance? Well, I’m cutting that off and bringing light to the world!” Seth dered, taking a deep breath. His weak vibe from before disappeared, and now he was buzzing with energy.


    At that moment, a formidable aura enveloped the mountain range. Dark clouds gathered, thunder roared, and purple lightning struck Seth incessantly.


    It was a spectacle reminiscent of immortal crossing tribtions, incredibly awe-inspiring.ric and the others were dumbfounded, standing frozen in shock.


    The divine might, thunder, and continuous marvels in the sky indicated a breakthrough. However, Seth was supposed to be on the brink of death!


    How could he be transcending into the realm of terrestrial immortals? What on earth was he, anyway?