Chapter 299
Chapter 299 You’re an Ember Transcendent Too?
That’s Jeff Ashcroft p>
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Theresa’s eyes widened as she stared into the sky. Two figures streaked across the heavens, one behind the other, soaring without aid, riding the wind as if it were solid ground.
She didn’t recognize the elder in front, but the young man trailing behind–she couldn’t have been more familiar with him.
Leander? What’s he doing here?
Roman and Atlas exchanged a look, each seeing the same shock mirrored in the other’s eyes.
The elder clearly radiated the aura of someone in the Transcendent Realm, his body suspended mid–air. As for Leander, news of him having slain a Transcendent had already spread throughout Astria’s martial world–it was well known, if still hard to fathom.
But now, seeing Leander appear alongside another Transcendent? That could only mean something major was about to unfold.
“Look–what is that p>
All around the cafes lining the riverbanks, countless spectators had spotted the two figures in the sky. Heads turned, voices rose, and within seconds, the once–serene waters of the Stormcairn River were surrounded by a surging wave of commotion.
Everyone stared at the two figures descending from above, mouths hanging open in awe. It looked like gods descending from the heavens.
Whoosh!
The sound of the air splitting echoed through the valley as the two silhouettes shot across the sky. They dropped toward the Stormcairn River in nearly perfect unison–moving so fast they seemed like comets crashing down from above.
But just before they hit the water, both men seemed to slow mid–fall, their descent soft and effortless. Like feathers drifting on the wind, they landed atop the river’s surface–so gently, not even a ripple appeared.
Only then did the crowd see clearly: one was an elder, the other a youth. They stood nearly ten yards apart, both standing atop the river as if it were solid ground, defying all reason.
Scenes like this only happened in fantasy dramas. But now, it was happening before their very
eyes.
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Phones were already out. Dozens of people raised their cameras, zooming in, desperate to capture this jaw–dropping moment. But no matter how sharp the lens, both the elder’s and the youth’s faces appeared veiled by a mist, impossible to see clearly.
“So still, so balanced… As expected of Transcendents,” Roman murmured, eyes locked on Leander and Tristan standing weightless on the river’s surface, not so much as a ripple beneath them. His heart filled with longing.
This was the realm he had spent his entire life chasing.
“Jeff,” Tristan called out, gesturing toward the misty, rolling waters around them. “The Stormcairn River is grand, vast, and shrouded in fog. Seems like a fitting place for a grave p>
“A grave?” Leander’s lips curved into a casual smile. “So, you’re that confident you can kill me p>
Tristan didn’t answer directly. He simply replied, voice calm and steady, “You may be gifted beyond belief, but you’re still far too young. How could you possibly understand the deeper truths of the Transcendent Realm? Today, I’ll wash away the shame you brought to the Tarlyn Guild—with your blood p>
The Tarlyn Guild had once dominated Stonebrae and ruled over the state of Mornwick with an iron fist. They were known for their brutal efficiency, never showing mercy. If they acted, it was a fight to the death–no backing down, no second chances.
“Now this is getting interesting.” Leander spread his arms, a look of mock indifference on his face. “If you’re so eager, what are you waiting for p>
As the words left his mouth, Tristan‘ eyes suddenly sharpened. A flash of murderous intent surged through them.
Whoosh!
He remained still, yet a whirlpool began swirling beneath his feet. The water churned wildly in a ten–meter radius around him, drawn into a vortex by a powerful, unseen force that radiated from his body.
Splash!
With a swift motion of his hand, a massive wall of water shot up in front of him. It soared several stories high, forming a towering screen of crashing waves.
Splash!
Tristan tapped his fingertip lightly against the water wall in front of him. Instantly, the sound of air being torn apart echoed across the river. Countless droplets condensed atop the wall, transforming into sharp, conical water spikes.
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Thousands of them fired all at once. It was a stunning sight–spectators on both sides of the Stormcairn River could only gape as a dense barrage of water spikes swept across the surface. A few wooden boats drifting near the center of the river were instantly shredded into splinters.
“So, this is the power of the Transcendent Realm…” Atlas murmured, his voice low with awe. “With just a gesture, they can command the forces of heaven and earth p>
In less than a heartbeat, the water spikes closed in on Leander.
“Hmph p>
Leander’s lips curled into a scornful smile as he raised a single hand.
Before him, a wall of water rose just as swiftly, forming a shield between him and the incoming barrage.
The barrage slammed into the wall. Though it looked fragile, each impact only sent faint ripples across its surface. No matter how many spikes hit or how fast they came, the wall held firm, absorbing every strike without breaking.
“Break p>
After about a minute, as the last wave of pressure faded and the next had yet to arrive, Leander suddenly clenched his fist and shouted.
Boom!
The water wall exploded into a mist of droplets, scattering in all directions. At that same moment, the remaining spikes that had yet to land dissolved into thin air, turning into harmless rain that fell gently onto the river’s surface.
“Well done, Jeff Ashcroft. Top of Astria’s rankings–you truly live up to the name p>
Tristan‘ eyes flickered, his words praising, but his tone was cold as ice, devoid of the slightest warmth.
He slammed a foot down on the river. Waves surged behind him as he shot forward like a loosed arrow, launching high above Leander’s head.
“Close p>
He clapped both hands together. Innate vitality surged from within him as two towering walls of water rose on either side of Leander, then closed in from both sides, aiming to crush him where he stood.
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These weren’t ordinary walls of water–they were fused with Tristan‘ refined energy. Even a tank would’ve been flattened in an instant.
Just then, Darrow and several other generals arrived on the scene, along with members of the Southern Wyvern Blade. They arrived just in time to witness the attack. Every one of them stood frozen, eyes wide in disbelief.
That kind of force… It’s already beyond what a human should be capable of. Leander’s strong, but can he really hold his own against a monster like this?
As the two walls closed in, Leander stood between them, expression calm. Without the slightest panic, he simply stamped his foot.
Boom!
A shockwave burst out from beneath him, rippling outward in all directions. A surge of pure force exploded upward from the riverbed. The two water walls crumbled from below, scattered like torn paper.
As they broke apart, a powerful fist shot through the falling curtain of water, driving straight for Leander’s chest.
Tristan had used the water walls as cover, launching this surprise attack in the instant they collapsed. It was one of the many cunning tactics he had developed through countless life–and- death battles. His combat sense, like his strength, had long since reached the pinnacle.
This punch carried nearly 80% of his innate vitality–strong enough to smash through an armored vehicle.
Bang!
Just before the blow could land, another fist collided with his from the opposite direction— clear, flawless, and solid as jade. It arrived a split second later, but struck true, perfectly meeting Tristan‘ strike head–on.
A heavy thud rang out across the water. Everyone on the banks could feel the river itself tremble.
Splash!
Twin waves exploded outward, parting the river down the middle. Tristan was hurled backward from the mist, retreating over 30 feet before skidding to a halt across the water’s surface, leaving behind a long, pale trail.
He steadied himself, his right arm trembling faintly, eyes filled with shock he couldn’t suppress. “You’re… an Ember Transcendent too p>