Chapter 99: Abandoned
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Chapter 99: Abandoned
Molten iron flowed through Jacks veins. No, it wasnt iron; it was his blood. He screamed and seized as his entire body tensed at once. From his skin to his intestines, even the muscles he couldnt control cramped up, tightening to their hardest.
They didnt relax again. However, over the following seconds, Jack slowly felt the rigidity leaving his body. In just a moment, he was fine, and his body was flooded with more strength than he had ever dared hope for. His muscles felt like steel cords, and his entire body had gotten at least twice as durable.
He clenched a hand in wonder. The movement of his fingers felt unstoppable. He stomped on the ground, and the rock below shook like hed dropped a piano on it. Moreover, he could sense that his reflexes and kinetic vision had evolved with his strength.
He was frozen for a few moments, unable to believe it. He was drunk, euphoric with power. He felt like a God.
He had never experienced such a leap in power before. Even when he got ten Levels at once, or when his skills all rose a tier after the fight against the black wolf, it hadnt been such a total, overwhelming upgrade as this.
He estimated that he was now fast enough to give Dorman a run for his money, even with the teens Lightning Form activated. And speed was traditionally his weakest aspect. His current strength Even he didnt know how strong he was.
Just what would a Meteor Punch look like if fired with this body?
Jack quickly opened the blue screens and kept reading, eager to see where all these changes came from. After all, his new Class hadnt given him any stat points!
Congratulations! You are now a Fiend of the Iron Fist (Elite).
Congratulations! Pugilist Body (III) upgraded into Iron Fiend Body (II).
Class Skill unlocked: Ghost Step (I).
He opened the Iron Fiend Body first.
Iron Fiend Body (II): Your have iron knuckles. Your muscles resemble iron cords, possessing explosive strength and great tenacity. You have significant durability, slight regenerative powers, and heightened control over your body, including its natural limiters. Additionally, your mind is fast enough to keep up.
The massive strengthening of my body must have been due to this Skill Jack thought. But boy, the description doesnt do it justice. This skill is incredible!
He willed the description of Pugilist Body III to appear. Iron Fiend Body was the upgraded version, and it read pretty similar.
Pugilist Body (III): Your body has adapted to your fighting style. You gain significant flexibility, reflexes, and durability, as well as increased hardness on your knuckles. You have heightened control over your body, including its natural limiters, and slight regenerative powers.Additionally, you have the ability to harden every surface of your body at will, significantly increasing your defensive properties.
Basically, Jack had gone from a pugilists body to one made of iron. It was certainly an upgrade, even though the skill had lost a proficiency tier. And it wasnt even a Dao Skill!
Of course, there were many reasons working in tandem for his massive strengthening. Reaching the E-Grade was a big onethat, by itself, was a tremendous change. His body had been imbued with his Dao. Since he had the Dao Seed of the Fist, that made him stronger and harder than before. Add the iron body to that, and he was at least twice as durable as he used to be.This chapter was first shared on the Ñøv€lß1n platform.
He had also gotten ten points in all stats, and if his math was correct, he had also leveled up once, netting him another five pointsthe level-up bonus had increased massively as well. He invested them in physical. At this rate, his stats would rise exponentially as he climbed through the Grades. The seventy-five Levels in the E-Grade alone would give himalmost four hundred stat points.
Dear mother of God How strong is an immortal? he asked himself, glancing at his master, who still seemed intently focused on his thoughts. Five hundred?
He wanted to test his new power properly, but before that, he read through his other new Skill, Ghost Step.
Ghost Step (I): Active skill. Step like a ghost, moving quickly and silently to anywhere within nine feet of you.
The description was deceptively simple, but the skill itself sounded useful. A movement skill had been exactly what Jack missed. He did have Parkour, but it wasinsufficient.
None of these two new Skills were Dao Skills, but that was okay. With time, they would be.
Finally, Jack inspected his status screen, filled with pride.
Name: Jack Rust
Species: Human, Earth-387
Faction: Bare Fist Brotherhood (E)
Grade: E
Class: Fiend of the Iron Fist (Elite)
Level: 50
Strength: 134
Dexterity: 134
Constitution: 134
Mental: 23
Will: 23
Skills: Fistfighting (III), Drill (III), Parkour (III), Iron Fiend Body (II), Ghost Step (I)
Dao Skills: Meteor Punch (II)
Daos: Perfect Dao Seed of the Fist (early), Dao Root of Indomitable Will
This all happened in an instant. The womans golden light did nothing to stop this aura. A second later, her face contorted in fury and despair. She charged forward, screaming, Have you no honor?! No shame?! at the top of her lungs, so hard it tore her throat.
A lance of pure light materialized in her hand, filling the entire world with heat. The man clenched his fist and stepped forward. Then, abruptly, the vision cut off. It had shown what it wanted. The rest of the battle did not concern it.
Jack was back in the arena, reeling and losing his footing. Only a moment had passed in the real world, but he was shaken, like the terror of the bare-chested man had seeped deep into his bones.
It receded a moment later, like it had all been a bad dream, but Jack remained stunned. That Dao Vision had beenalarming. Perhaps the new Class would come with some complications after allbut a weapon was a weapon. Even if the aura targeted his allies as well, which he doubted, he would just have to use it carefully.
Or, even better, twist it to his path. His Meteor Punch had also deviated from what the bald man had used, according to Master Shol. He could do the same with this aura. And then, it would be an incredible weapon. Feeding on the enemies fear How cool was that?
Jack? Edgars voice snapped him out of his thoughts. Are you okay? You were saying something, and you just cut off.
Jack shook, realizing he was still in the middle of the arena.
Sorry, the Dao Vision came. It was He trailed. As soon as he had the chance, he would meditate on that Dao Vision intensely. He looked forward to what he would learn.
Promising?
Terrifying. But yeah, very promising. I think I made a great choice.
Im glad to hear that. Edgar smiled widely. Now, you were saying something about your Class name. The reason it included the word fiend.
Oh, yeah. Well, its mostly a historical thing, as the previous wielders of this Class were tyrannical, and I suspect that some Skills will be pretty fiend-like. I am supposed to oppress others with an iron fist.
And youll do that?
Only if they deserve it. Im a pretty good guy, Jack replied with a sardonic smile that wasnt at all reassuring.
Brock was hopping in place in front of Jack. He seemed as excited as his big bro, which made Jack even more excited. Finally, someone he could brag to.
Check this out, Brock! he said, flexing a bicep. Brock raised a hand to grab it, but no matter how he pushed, the bicep didnt budge. His monkey mouth formed into an O, and then he started yelling congratulations in monkey.
Jack wished he had a bananarm to give him.
Disciple, Master Shols voice came from behind him, and Jack turned excitedly, eager to share everything.
Master, I
Please wait.
Jack paused. Master Shols voice sounded raspy, tired. His eyes were sunken and helpless. He seemed like a man who had lost a battle.
Whats the matter, Master? What happened? Jack asked in worry.
I dont fucking know. It was the first time he heard Master Shol curse like this. Listen, boy. There are only a few minutes remaining until the one-hour deadline, and we must come up with a plan quickly. My master abandoned you. She will not take you in.
What? Jacks eyes opened wide. But I
I know. Master Shol seemed furious. She promised that shed accept you if you won, but she claims this is not a proper victory. However, you broke through so quickly, and with a perfect Dao Seed, too! This marks you as a talent worth nurturing! Even C-Grades should take you seriously now.
So what happened?
Thats the problem: I dont know! My master just told me she received a direct order from the factions Grand Elder. And do you know what it said? Leave Jack Rust and Earth-387 alone.
I What?
How would the Grand Elder know about Jack? Edgar asked, stepping up beside them.
There is only one explanation: the Animal Kingdom. Master Shols eyes were dark. Do you understand what this means, Jack?
His heart sank. Of course I do he muttered. Right when he thought everything was going great, he was once again plunged into despair, and deeper than ever.
If the Animal Kingdom went so far as to ask the Exploding Sun to stay out of this, doubtlessly paying some sort of compensation, that could only mean one thing: they considered him too large of a threat to let live. He was already their enemy. If they believed he had the potential to grow into a threat to their faction, they would nip this problem in the bud.
But why would they go so far? he asked. Im only at the E-Grade!
You formed a perfect Dao Seed, Jack. Master Shol shook his head. You should know that over half of those who have a perfect Dao Seed become immortals, provided they can survive until then. They even have a chance at reaching the C-Grade! Moreover, you have repeatedly insulted their scions and targeted the entire faction, and you are part of an alliance against them on this planet. Most importantly, you defied the planetary overseer just now, too.
Jack gritted his teeth. His master was right.
Even the Animal Kingdom has a bottom line, Jack. And it appears you just crossed it. Master Shols eyes were tinged with sadness. You are marked for death, my boyand nobody will help you. Only I can try, but my power is very limited in this state.
Doesnt the Grand Elders order extend to you, Master?
It does, but fuck the orders. Im here already, and youre my disciple. As long as it doesnt expose my faction to trouble, I will help you.
Master Jacks eyes went wide.
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Chapter 99: Abandoned
Molten iron flowed through Jacks veins. No, it wasnt iron; it was his blood. He screamed and seized as his entire body tensed at once. From his skin to his intestines, even the muscles he couldnt control cramped up, tightening to their hardest.
They didnt relax again. However, over the following seconds, Jack slowly felt the rigidity leaving his body. In just a moment, he was fine, and his body was flooded with more strength than he had ever dared hope for. His muscles felt like steel cords, and his entire body had gotten at least twice as durable.
He clenched a hand in wonder. The movement of his fingers felt unstoppable. He stomped on the ground, and the rock below shook like hed dropped a piano on it. Moreover, he could sense that his reflexes and kinetic vision had evolved with his strength.
He was frozen for a few moments, unable to believe it. He was drunk, euphoric with power. He felt like a God.
He had never experienced such a leap in power before. Even when he got ten Levels at once, or when his skills all rose a tier after the fight against the black wolf, it hadnt been such a total, overwhelming upgrade as this.
He estimated that he was now fast enough to give Dorman a run for his money, even with the teens Lightning Form activated. And speed was traditionally his weakest aspect. His current strength Even he didnt know how strong he was.
Just what would a Meteor Punch look like if fired with this body?
Jack quickly opened the blue screens and kept reading, eager to see where all these changes came from. After all, his new Class hadnt given him any stat points!
Congratulations! You are now a Fiend of the Iron Fist (Elite).
Congratulations! Pugilist Body (III) upgraded into Iron Fiend Body (II).
Class Skill unlocked: Ghost Step (I).
He opened the Iron Fiend Body first.
Iron Fiend Body (II): Your have iron knuckles. Your muscles resemble iron cords, possessing explosive strength and great tenacity. You have significant durability, slight regenerative powers, and heightened control over your body, including its natural limiters. Additionally, your mind is fast enough to keep up.
The massive strengthening of my body must have been due to this Skill Jack thought. But boy, the description doesnt do it justice. This skill is incredible!
He willed the description of Pugilist Body III to appear. Iron Fiend Body was the upgraded version, and it read pretty similar.
Pugilist Body (III): Your body has adapted to your fighting style. You gain significant flexibility, reflexes, and durability, as well as increased hardness on your knuckles. You have heightened control over your body, including its natural limiters, and slight regenerative powers.Additionally, you have the ability to harden every surface of your body at will, significantly increasing your defensive properties.
Basically, Jack had gone from a pugilists body to one made of iron. It was certainly an upgrade, even though the skill had lost a proficiency tier. And it wasnt even a Dao Skill!
Of course, there were many reasons working in tandem for his massive strengthening. Reaching the E-Grade was a big onethat, by itself, was a tremendous change. His body had been imbued with his Dao. Since he had the Dao Seed of the Fist, that made him stronger and harder than before. Add the iron body to that, and he was at least twice as durable as he used to be.This chapter was first shared on the Ñøv€lß1n platform.
He had also gotten ten points in all stats, and if his math was correct, he had also leveled up once, netting him another five pointsthe level-up bonus had increased massively as well. He invested them in physical. At this rate, his stats would rise exponentially as he climbed through the Grades. The seventy-five Levels in the E-Grade alone would give himalmost four hundred stat points.
Dear mother of God How strong is an immortal? he asked himself, glancing at his master, who still seemed intently focused on his thoughts. Five hundred?
He wanted to test his new power properly, but before that, he read through his other new Skill, Ghost Step.
Ghost Step (I): Active skill. Step like a ghost, moving quickly and silently to anywhere within nine feet of you.
The description was deceptively simple, but the skill itself sounded useful. A movement skill had been exactly what Jack missed. He did have Parkour, but it wasinsufficient.
None of these two new Skills were Dao Skills, but that was okay. With time, they would be.
Finally, Jack inspected his status screen, filled with pride.
Name: Jack Rust
Species: Human, Earth-387
Faction: Bare Fist Brotherhood (E)
Grade: E
Class: Fiend of the Iron Fist (Elite)
Level: 50
Strength: 134
Dexterity: 134
Constitution: 134
Mental: 23
Will: 23
Skills: Fistfighting (III), Drill (III), Parkour (III), Iron Fiend Body (II), Ghost Step (I)
Dao Skills: Meteor Punch (II)
Daos: Perfect Dao Seed of the Fist (early), Dao Root of Indomitable Will
This all happened in an instant. The womans golden light did nothing to stop this aura. A second later, her face contorted in fury and despair. She charged forward, screaming, Have you no honor?! No shame?! at the top of her lungs, so hard it tore her throat.
A lance of pure light materialized in her hand, filling the entire world with heat. The man clenched his fist and stepped forward. Then, abruptly, the vision cut off. It had shown what it wanted. The rest of the battle did not concern it.
Jack was back in the arena, reeling and losing his footing. Only a moment had passed in the real world, but he was shaken, like the terror of the bare-chested man had seeped deep into his bones.
It receded a moment later, like it had all been a bad dream, but Jack remained stunned. That Dao Vision had beenalarming. Perhaps the new Class would come with some complications after allbut a weapon was a weapon. Even if the aura targeted his allies as well, which he doubted, he would just have to use it carefully.
Or, even better, twist it to his path. His Meteor Punch had also deviated from what the bald man had used, according to Master Shol. He could do the same with this aura. And then, it would be an incredible weapon. Feeding on the enemies fear How cool was that?
Jack? Edgars voice snapped him out of his thoughts. Are you okay? You were saying something, and you just cut off.
Jack shook, realizing he was still in the middle of the arena.
Sorry, the Dao Vision came. It was He trailed. As soon as he had the chance, he would meditate on that Dao Vision intensely. He looked forward to what he would learn.
Promising?
Terrifying. But yeah, very promising. I think I made a great choice.
Im glad to hear that. Edgar smiled widely. Now, you were saying something about your Class name. The reason it included the word fiend.
Oh, yeah. Well, its mostly a historical thing, as the previous wielders of this Class were tyrannical, and I suspect that some Skills will be pretty fiend-like. I am supposed to oppress others with an iron fist.
And youll do that?
Only if they deserve it. Im a pretty good guy, Jack replied with a sardonic smile that wasnt at all reassuring.
Brock was hopping in place in front of Jack. He seemed as excited as his big bro, which made Jack even more excited. Finally, someone he could brag to.
Check this out, Brock! he said, flexing a bicep. Brock raised a hand to grab it, but no matter how he pushed, the bicep didnt budge. His monkey mouth formed into an O, and then he started yelling congratulations in monkey.
Jack wished he had a bananarm to give him.
Disciple, Master Shols voice came from behind him, and Jack turned excitedly, eager to share everything.
Master, I
Please wait.
Jack paused. Master Shols voice sounded raspy, tired. His eyes were sunken and helpless. He seemed like a man who had lost a battle.
Whats the matter, Master? What happened? Jack asked in worry.
I dont fucking know. It was the first time he heard Master Shol curse like this. Listen, boy. There are only a few minutes remaining until the one-hour deadline, and we must come up with a plan quickly. My master abandoned you. She will not take you in.
What? Jacks eyes opened wide. But I
I know. Master Shol seemed furious. She promised that shed accept you if you won, but she claims this is not a proper victory. However, you broke through so quickly, and with a perfect Dao Seed, too! This marks you as a talent worth nurturing! Even C-Grades should take you seriously now.
So what happened?
Thats the problem: I dont know! My master just told me she received a direct order from the factions Grand Elder. And do you know what it said? Leave Jack Rust and Earth-387 alone.
I What?
How would the Grand Elder know about Jack? Edgar asked, stepping up beside them.
There is only one explanation: the Animal Kingdom. Master Shols eyes were dark. Do you understand what this means, Jack?
His heart sank. Of course I do he muttered. Right when he thought everything was going great, he was once again plunged into despair, and deeper than ever.
If the Animal Kingdom went so far as to ask the Exploding Sun to stay out of this, doubtlessly paying some sort of compensation, that could only mean one thing: they considered him too large of a threat to let live. He was already their enemy. If they believed he had the potential to grow into a threat to their faction, they would nip this problem in the bud.
But why would they go so far? he asked. Im only at the E-Grade!
You formed a perfect Dao Seed, Jack. Master Shol shook his head. You should know that over half of those who have a perfect Dao Seed become immortals, provided they can survive until then. They even have a chance at reaching the C-Grade! Moreover, you have repeatedly insulted their scions and targeted the entire faction, and you are part of an alliance against them on this planet. Most importantly, you defied the planetary overseer just now, too.
Jack gritted his teeth. His master was right.
Even the Animal Kingdom has a bottom line, Jack. And it appears you just crossed it. Master Shols eyes were tinged with sadness. You are marked for death, my boyand nobody will help you. Only I can try, but my power is very limited in this state.
Doesnt the Grand Elders order extend to you, Master?
It does, but fuck the orders. Im here already, and youre my disciple. As long as it doesnt expose my faction to trouble, I will help you.
Master Jacks eyes went wide.
Chapter 99: AbandonedMolten iron flowed through Jacks veins. No, it wasnt iron; it was his blood. He screamed and seized as his entire body tensed at once. From his skin to his intestines, even the muscles he couldnt control cramped up, tightening to their hardest.They didnt relax again. However, over the following seconds, Jack slowly felt the rigidity leaving his body. In just a moment, he was fine, and his body was flooded with more strength than he had ever dared hope for. His muscles felt like steel cords, and his entire body had gotten at least twice as durable.He clenched a hand in wonder. The movement of his fingers felt unstoppable. He stomped on the ground, and the rock below shook like hed dropped a piano on it. Moreover, he could sense that his reflexes and kinetic vision had evolved with his strength.He was frozen for a few moments, unable to believe it. He was drunk, euphoric with power. He felt like a God.He had never experienced such a leap in power before. Even when he got ten Levels at once, or when his skills all rose a tier after the fight against the black wolf, it hadnt been such a total, overwhelming upgrade as this.He estimated that he was now fast enough to give Dorman a run for his money, even with the teens Lightning Form activated. And speed was traditionally his weakest aspect. His current strength Even he didnt know how strong he was.Just what would a Meteor Punch look like if fired with this body?Jack quickly opened the blue screens and kept reading, eager to see where all these changes came from. After all, his new Class hadnt given him any stat points!Congratulations! You are now a Fiend of the Iron Fist Elite.Congratulations! Pugilist Body III upgraded into Iron Fiend Body II.Class Skill unlocked: Ghost Step I.He opened the Iron Fiend Body first.Iron Fiend Body II: Your have iron knuckles. Your muscles resemble iron cords, possessing explosive strength and great tenacity. You have significant durability, slight regenerative powers, and heightened control over your body, including its natural limiters. Additionally, your mind is fast enough to keep up.The massive strengthening of my body must have been due to this Skill Jack thought. But boy, the description doesnt do it justice. This skill is incredible!He willed the description of Pugilist Body III to appear. Iron Fiend Body was the upgraded version, and it read pretty similar.Pugilist Body III: Your body has adapted to your fighting style. You gain significant flexibility, reflexes, and durability, as well as increased hardness on your knuckles. You have heightened control over your body, including its natural limiters, and slight regenerative powers.Additionally, you have the ability to harden every surface of your body at will, significantly increasing your defensive properties.Basically, Jack had gone from a pugilists body to one made of iron. It was certainly an upgrade, even though the skill had lost a proficiency tier. And it wasnt even a Dao Skill!Of course, there were many reasons working in tandem for his massive strengthening. Reaching the E-Grade was a big onethat, by itself, was a tremendous change. His body had been imbued with his Dao. Since he had the Dao Seed of the Fist, that made him stronger and harder than before. Add the iron body to that, and he was at least twice as durable as he used to be.This chapter was first shared on the Nvl1n platform.He had also gotten ten points in all stats, and if his math was correct, he had also leveled up once, netting him another five pointsthe level-up bonus had increased massively as well. He invested them in physical. At this rate, his stats would rise exponentially as he climbed through the Grades. The seventy-five Levels in the E-Grade alone would give himalmost four hundred stat points.Dear mother of God How strong is an immortal? he asked himself, glancing at his master, who still seemed intently focused on his thoughts. Five hundred?He wanted to test his new power properly, but before that, he read through his other new Skill, Ghost Step.Ghost Step I: Active skill. Step like a ghost, moving quickly and silently to anywhere within nine feet of you.The description was deceptively simple, but the skill itself sounded useful. A movement skill had been exactly what Jack missed. He did have Parkour, but it wasinsufficient.None of these two new Skills were Dao Skills, but that was okay. With time, they would be.Finally, Jack inspected his status screen, filled with pride.Name: Jack RustSpecies: Human, Earth-387Faction: Bare Fist Brotherhood EGrade: EClass: Fiend of the Iron Fist EliteLevel: 50Strength: 134Dexterity: 134Constitution: 134Mental: 23Will: 23Skills: Fistfighting III, Drill III, Parkour III, Iron Fiend Body II, Ghost Step IDao Skills: Meteor Punch IIDaos: Perfect Dao Seed of the Fist early, Dao Root of Indomitable WillThis all happened in an instant. The womans golden light did nothing to stop this aura. A second later, her face contorted in fury and despair. She charged forward, screaming, Have you no honor?! No shame?! at the top of her lungs, so hard it tore her throat.A lance of pure light materialized in her hand, filling the entire world with heat. The man clenched his fist and stepped forward. Then, abruptly, the vision cut off. It had shown what it wanted. The rest of the battle did not concern it.Jack was back in the arena, reeling and losing his footing. Only a moment had passed in the real world, but he was shaken, like the terror of the bare-chested man had seeped deep into his bones.It receded a moment later, like it had all been a bad dream, but Jack remained stunned. That Dao Vision had beenalarming. Perhaps the new Class would come with some complications after allbut a weapon was a weapon. Even if the aura targeted his allies as well, which he doubted, he would just have to use it carefully.Or, even better, twist it to his path. His Meteor Punch had also deviated from what the bald man had used, according to Master Shol. He could do the same with this aura. And then, it would be an incredible weapon. Feeding on the enemies fear How cool was that?Jack? Edgars voice snapped him out of his thoughts. Are you okay? You were saying something, and you just cut off.Jack shook, realizing he was still in the middle of the arena.Sorry, the Dao Vision came. It was He trailed. As soon as he had the chance, he would meditate on that Dao Vision intensely. He looked forward to what he would learn.Promising?Terrifying. But yeah, very promising. I think I made a great choice.Im glad to hear that. Edgar smiled widely. Now, you were saying something about your Class name. The reason it included the word fiend.Oh, yeah. Well, its mostly a historical thing, as the previous wielders of this Class were tyrannical, and I suspect that some Skills will be pretty fiend-like. I am supposed to oppress others with an iron fist.And youll do that?Only if they deserve it. Im a pretty good guy, Jack replied with a sardonic smile that wasnt at all reassuring.Brock was hopping in place in front of Jack. He seemed as excited as his big bro, which made Jack even more excited. Finally, someone he could brag to.Check this out, Brock! he said, flexing a bicep. Brock raised a hand to grab it, but no matter how he pushed, the bicep didnt budge. His monkey mouth formed into an O, and then he started yelling congratulations in monkey.Jack wished he had a bananarm to give him.Disciple, Master Shols voice came from behind him, and Jack turned excitedly, eager to share everything.Master, IPlease wait.Jack paused. Master Shols voice sounded raspy, tired. His eyes were sunken and helpless. He seemed like a man who had lost a battle.Whats the matter, Master? What happened? Jack asked in worry.I dont fucking know. It was the first time he heard Master Shol curse like this. Listen, boy. There are only a few minutes remaining until the one-hour deadline, and we must come up with a plan quickly. My master abandoned you. She will not take you in.What? Jacks eyes opened wide. But II know. Master Shol seemed furious. She promised that shed accept you if you won, but she claims this is not a proper victory. However, you broke through so quickly, and with a perfect Dao Seed, too! This marks you as a talent worth nurturing! Even C-Grades should take you seriously now.So what happened?Thats the problem: I dont know! My master just told me she received a direct order from the factions Grand Elder. And do you know what it said? Leave Jack Rust and Earth-387 alone.I What?How would the Grand Elder know about Jack? Edgar asked, stepping up beside them.There is only one explanation: the Animal Kingdom. Master Shols eyes were dark. Do you understand what this means, Jack?His heart sank. Of course I do he muttered. Right when he thought everything was going great, he was once again plunged into despair, and deeper than ever.If the Animal Kingdom went so far as to ask the Exploding Sun to stay out of this, doubtlessly paying some sort of compensation, that could only mean one thing: they considered him too large of a threat to let live. He was already their enemy. If they believed he had the potential to grow into a threat to their faction, they would nip this problem in the bud.But why would they go so far? he asked. Im only at the E-Grade!You formed a perfect Dao Seed, Jack. Master Shol shook his head. You should know that over half of those who have a perfect Dao Seed become immortals, provided they can survive until then. They even have a chance at reaching the C-Grade! Moreover, you have repeatedly insulted their scions and targeted the entire faction, and you are part of an alliance against them on this planet. Most importantly, you defied the planetary overseer just now, too.Jack gritted his teeth. His master was right.Even the Animal Kingdom has a bottom line, Jack. And it appears you just crossed it. Master Shols eyes were tinged with sadness. You are marked for death, my boyand nobody will help you. Only I can try, but my power is very limited in this state.Doesnt the Grand Elders order extend to you, Master?It does, but fuck the orders. Im here already, and youre my disciple. As long as it doesnt expose my faction to trouble, I will help you.Master Jacks eyes went wide.
