Christopher confronted Chad, asking, "You killed my younger brother?" Chad maintained a calm demeanor, internally reasoning that only a fool would admit to such an accusation. "Why are you looking for me?" he replied.
Christopher's eyes flickered with surprise as he took a deep breath. "He has disappeared!" Chad remained impassive. "With your younger brother's character, it's normal for him to die in the eerie mist." The crowd gasped at Chad's audacity, stunned by his boldness in the face of a Nine-Star.
Chad's reputation as a genius who had defeated a Fourth-Stage Eerie Being in a solo fight made everyone wonder how he could be so defiant. The tension escalated, and Christopher's frustration boiled over. An invisible aura erupted around him, akin to a level-10 gale, wreaking havoc in the Spiritual Energy Association building, making it feel apocalyptic.
Chad tensed up, recalling that Christopher possessed the S-grade ability "Night Parade of Ghosts," a power equivalent to Gabrial's talent. Knowing better than to confront Christopher directly, Chad prepared himself mentally for whatever might come. He thought about his Ghost form, feeling somewhat reassured by his immortality and resilience. If necessary, he could summon his Ghost Motorbike and escape, leaving no one capable of stopping him.
Suddenly, a fierce wind howled through the space, sending everyone sprawling to the ground, unable to resist the overwhelming force. Christopher's mere aura was enough to suppress all awakened individuals present. Many felt they could hear wretched whispers from ghosts and gods, creating an eerie atmosphere.
Just as everyone believed Chad was about to meet his end, a slender, delicate hand landed on Christopher's shoulder. The air shifted dramatically; the storm within the Spiritual Energy Association calmed. The onlookers regained their senses, spotting a woman standing behind Christopher. It was Dolores, who had effortlessly halted the tempest with just one hand.
Caleb, sweating from anxiety, realized that had Christopher attacked, everyone else would likely perish. Chad's surprise deepened. "Dolores?" he murmured.
Dolores smiled at Christopher, asking playfully, "Why so angry? Always resorting to violence. Would you like to go to my office and chat?" To everyone's astonishment, Christopher nodded slowly in agreement. Dolores led the way, and Christopher followed her upstairs.
The crowd erupted in disbelief. "What just happened?" "Did a woman stop a Nine-Star with one hand?" Conversations buzzed with confusion as they tried to make sense of the situation. Caleb's brow furrowed, pondering Dolores's background.
Chad, meanwhile, contemplated Dolores's true nature. "Dolores is not simple," he thought, having deepened his assessment of her.
As discussions circled back to Chad, whispers filled the air. "I bet this was just a brief interlude. When Christopher comes out, Chad will still die!" "Isn't it obvious? Regardless of whether Chad killed his brother, he mocked Christopher, and he'll pay for it.""A nine-star can crush Chad to dust.""By the time we react, Chad will probably be ground to pieces!"
"I'm not too fond of Christopher. It's such a shame for someone as talented as Chad to die like this."
"Shh! Are you trying to get yourself killed? How dare you speak up for Chad?"
The discussions around him reached Chad's ears without a single word missed.
On the surface, he remained as calm as an old monk, motionless and silent, focusing on his breathing, seemingly detached from the world, as if he existed beyond it.
People admired his unshaken demeanor in the face of impending doom but could only lament in their hearts.
Finally, footsteps echoed from above, and everyone hushed, sensing the gravity of the moment. "He's coming!" The crowd's eyes filled with anticipation as they regarded Chad, who seemed destined for calamity. However, when Christopher descended, the atmosphere shifted. His demeanor appeared significantly calmer, even cold sweat glistening on his forehead.
Standing beside Dolores, Christopher shot Chad a frigid glance before departing. The unexpected change left the crowd stunned, their expressions blank. They struggled to process what had just transpired.
Chad opened his eyes, having emerged from his contemplative state. He focused on Dolores, who smiled sweetly and waved goodbye before exiting. Doubts about her true identity swirled in Chad's mind, realizing she was more complex than he had initially thought.
With the incident concluded, everyone gradually dispersed. Chad's retest for his ability talent was postponed once again. Caleb busied himself addressing the aftermath of the commotion. Meanwhile, Chad returned to his training, while Dolores mysteriously vanished from sight.
In Aumabiai, the Third Zone, the atmosphere within the Spiritual Energy Association buzzed with excitement. A brilliant holy light radiated, and invisible thunder rumbled. "Wow! SS-grade ability!" voices exclaimed. "Gabrial enhanced her talent to a terrifying SS-grade!"
Gasps of admiration filled the room as they acknowledged her achievement. "With the SS-grade Thunderbolt Void, she could probably kill any opponent of her grade!"
"Indeed, she's a female Rakshasa, having reached the six-star awakened realm at such a young age, and her ability talent has even risen to SS level!"
"At this rate, Annie from the Third Zone will probably be overshadowed by Gabrial for her entire life."
Clap! Clap!
Two sounds of applause echoed through the air.
The president of the Spiritual Energy Association of the Third Zone approached with his eyes narrowed into cheerful lines, a broad smile on his face.
"This is truly a miracle! You've managed to elevate your S-grade ability level yet again. Such achievements make you the number one among the younger generation of our country!" His enthusiasm radiated pride in having such talent associated with him.
The crowd around them occasionally gasped in amazement, their expressions filled with envy and admiration.
However, Annie, seethed with jealousy, her expression twisting with frustration. "Why! Why is Gabrial so lucky? Why does she cultivate faster than I do? Why is she able to find the Sacred Blood?" Her envy simmered beneath the surface as she buried her feelings.
"Thank you for the compliment, President. It's all thanks to the association's diligent support," Gabrial replied graciously, exuding warmth despite her newfound status as an SS-level prodigy.
There was excitement in her eyes. Not only had she elevated her ability level, but she had also reached the realm of a six-star awakener! She was one step closer to the Sacred Spirit Academy!
Gabrial greeted everyone, and her close friends came over to congratulate her.
The atmosphere on site was lively and vibrant.
As celebrations continued, a sudden, alarming sound echoed throughout the Spiritual Energy Association: the clear chime of a bell. Everyone's expressions shifted instantly; this bell signified ultra-urgent events, the last time it rang being the opening of the fifth zone.
Simultaneously, all five major zones' Spiritual Energy Associations across Aumabiai heard the bell's toll. In the second zone, President Caleb swiftly convened a plenary session. Awakened individuals filled the auditorium, awaiting his announcement.
At the chief platform, Caleb's expression turned serious. "Everyone! The sixth zone has opened! It was initiated by Liam, the dean of our Aumabiai's Sacred Spirit Academy! Aumabiai is about to face a major transformation, and even more powerful awakeners will emerge."
Caleb's tone shifted somberly. "However, this also means that our other zones will confront greater dangers."
Chad listened intently, understanding the implications. Each time a new mysterious zone opened, strange chain reactions occurred, elevating the danger level in existing zones. He recalled that a third-level mystery had appeared in the first zone before the fifth zone emerged, which had never occurred before. With a solemn expression, Chad whispered, "I wonder what mutations will occur in other zones with the opening of the sixth zone this time…"
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