A full year had passed. Clark trained diligently and reached the third level of the Enlightenment Stage, learning the Heavenly Fist technique. He improved himself greatly. He actually knew where his next destination was. The World Constellation had told him when they met, saying: •"There is an emissary like you who possesses a small part of my power." For more chapters visıt novel fire.net And that truly piqued Clark’s curiosity. The next destination was the Gothic Kingdom!!! The master came to Clark’s room and asked: •"Why did you want to meet me, Clark?" •"I’m ready to depart. I’ve completely prepared, and the first place I’ll go to is the Gothic Kingdom." The master nodded with displeasure and said: •"Well, I suppose I can’t deter you since you’re stubborn. But let me tell you this: that kingdom is a den of corruption and worships demons. They’re all corrupt. That kingdom is ruled by the Apostolic Church." •"But in truth, it’s a demonic church, not orthodox. There are no kings - they’re just figureheads. The one who truly rules and controls from the shadows is called ’Pope Aragon’." •"This one is said to be the son of demons. You might ask: how do I know? A friend told me about him, and his story remains strange to this day." •"The Gothic Kingdom was once one of the most developed nations. Its special prisons were on remote small islands." •"But this Aragon was born from a princess’s womb untouched by any man. She wasn’t a virgin, but she was imprisoned and monitored by women - no one touched her." •"What’s shocking is that all this happened in a single day and night. She showed signs of pregnancy, reaching the ninth month within a day." •"Then she gave birth to Aragon. His hair was graying, and his skin was close to red." •"They took out this child and he was taken in by one of the church monks. But when he reached fifteen years old, signs of duality began to appear - what light rulers call ’duality of darkness and light’ or ’the complex of hope and despair’." •"This Aragon claimed he had bailed his mother out of prison, and after that brought her to his home in the church with the monk." •"Then he came with a thick stick and struck her head, causing her to faint, and placed her in a small storage room locked with a small door after binding her so she wouldn’t expose him." •"After that, he burned everyone in that village and killed the monk he considered his adoptive father in cold blood before his mother." •"No one knew who was responsible for the incident. No one understood." •"But Aragon headed to the Apostolic Cathedral, thinking he had a great mission to liberate the universe, and that was summoning the world-devouring demon." •"And that’s all the information I know." Clark thanked his master, saying: •"Truly, it’s a strange story about this so-called Aragon." •"But I’m eager to meet him, you know!!!" Clark packed his belongings and left. He mounted the first horse he saw on his way and departed. But Clark didn’t know that someone was plotting against him. It was the four ancestors, including Long Tianba and two strangers. Mo Xian was holding alchemical pills exuding a demonic aura, saying they would enhance his grandson’s power to get his revenge. •"Now go kill him and leave no trace!" Soon Long Tianba and his team moved. Their forms were changing, their black lips approaching transformation into demons. Even more terrifying were the pills in their hands. Clark had traveled about two hours away from the sect. He quickly dismounted from his horse and said: •"Come out, Long Tianba! Don’t you think you’re a fool? You and your companions! Instead of observing me quietly, you reveal your wild killing intent. I was merciful that day and didn’t kill you. Mercy was written on my hands that day, but you refuse it!" Soon the three descended. They wore masks except for Long Tianba who stood between them. •"Today is the day of your death! I’ve been waiting for this command impatiently!" Clark didn’t respond, remaining cold. He tied his belongings on the horse’s back and struck the horse’s flank to make it leave. But Clark was surprised by a strange Qi attack. It was directed at the horse. Clark quickly deflected it, saying: •"How laughable! You think such weaklings can defeat me? Long Tianba, you’re still a thousand steps behind!" Veins bulged on Long Tianba’s face, announcing raging anger, but he calmed and never yielded to his anger. He simply explained what had befallen Clark, saying: •"Listen! It’s better for you to die by my hand here and now, otherwise you’ll be hunted across the entire continent, and you’ll become a wanted man dead or alive!" •"You might ask: why? Let’s start with the simplest matters, Clark!!!! You deceived us, you and your foolish master! You said your name was Zou Long, but the truth was revealed and your lies exposed!" •"The close agent of the Apostolic Throne has leaked information about what you have and what’s hidden from you!!!" Clark was shocked, and simultaneously knew who could commit such a treacherous act: Jin!!! •"Continue your speech!" Long Tianba continued, saying: •"You possess the support of great constellations, and everyone on the continent suspects you! Did you think you could play with your tail here and there while everyone was unaware of you?" •"But unfortunately, Clark, you’ve fallen! So die by my hand before you live as a fugitive!" Clark laughed, saying: •"Dark King Art - Phantom King Fists!" Soon everyone looked upward: lightning surrounding the thundering heavenly fists! Long Tianba looked in shock: "He’s developed to this level in just a year!" Long Tianba thought to himself: •"But even I have evolved and compensated for my speed deficiency!" So he wasn’t the only one who had progressed. The Void Manifestation Stage erupted from Long Tianba! His power was monstrous and terrifying beyond description! Even more terrifying was the fifth level of the Tyrant Dragon Emperor Art! He had skipped two stages within a year! The two assistants stepped back. Long Tianba charged to attack. Clashed with the fists. The two were slightly repelled. It was almost a stalemate, but Clark’s body was solid and terrifying. •"Heavenly Kings’ Fists - Tyrant’s Punch!" Clark’s punch was as if mountain-sized! Because it psychologically manipulated the opponent! The more the opponent saw the powerful strike, the more terrified they became. But Long Tianba wasn’t afraid. Instead, two earth dragon claws manifested. •"Falling Dragon Claw - Heaven Annihilator!" He was pushed far away. Clark was still stronger than him by stages. Long Tianba failed to match Clark in a pitiful manner. He was panting, while Clark only suffered minor scratches, while he was severely beaten. Everything was over for Long Tianba. Principles no longer mattered - his companions would intervene. And indeed they advanced. The masked duo carried whips. They introduced themselves, saying: •"We are the Fire Twins, and we use the Spirit Brand technique!" •"Boring name! Then let’s dance more so I can see what you truly have!" One of them charged, seizing Clark’s left fist with his whip. Clark felt violent burning throughout his body. He quickly pulled with his right hand the one who had bound him, but was surprised that his hand had also been suddenly restrained. Long Tianba charged through the middle to deliver strikes. But a mad killing intent flowed from Clark, whose bloodthirst had become overwhelming, saying: •"Heavenly King Fists Art - Qi Rebounded!" Soon a massive red Qi light emerged, reflected off the three and pushed them away. Clark laughed, saying: •"So you were only hurt by that? Very amusing! Because I’m truly starting to disgust you, and my desire to kill you has become overwhelming!" Clark charged, releasing a mad aura: This time with the lurking Qi, the power doubled! A massive light appeared. Only Long Tianba remained, looking at Clark with disgust. Clark had become tired. He unleashed everything he had. Either this scoundrel surrenders! But Long Tianba screamed with a mad voice! He was scratching his face bloodily while saying: •"I’ve finally done it! The true vessel for demonic energy!" •"The reason you lost is that you didn’t kill me directly! Now I’ll become a demon and reclaim my pride and kill you completely!" But this absorption process had prolonged. Long Tianba began rising high into the sky. Clark watched in terror. He couldn’t wait - he had to escape to recover for the second confrontation, otherwise his end would be at Long Tianba’s hands if he didn’t prepare properly. Clark fled swiftly while Long Tianba was absorbing the demonic aura. Clark rushed away, escaping into one of the forests. He was leaping at high speed, listening to Long Tianba’s laughter!!! Long Tianba’s body began to transform. His eyes turned blood-red, and his face was no longer human at all.