Chapter 151: The Dragon Spear Hero's Breakthrough
Back in the Bright Brilliant Blade Sect, a massive explosion of blazing ki erupted within one of its dimensional domains. The land and air trembled as the faint sound of a dragon's growl echoed for just a moment. Then, from the midst of that quake, a loud, heroic laughter rang out—unyielding and full of confidence.
"HAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Bwahahaha!!! I've finally done it! I've become a Golden Lord! Hahaha! I wonder if I finally managed to beat those two bastards!"
From the depths of a smoking cave, an incredibly tall man—no less than six feet nine inches—slowly stepped out. His aura was oppressive, and a spear materialized on his back, glowing with powerful light. This man was none other than Ramiro Leon.
"Well done, boy. You've finally broken through also," said Master Bluesonics, who seemed to appear out of thin air.
"Geh! Old Master, you can't keep popping up out of nowhere like a ghost like that! Scared me to death. Eh… Looks like I still have a ways to go if you can still sneak up on me like this," Ramiro said, still catching his breath.
"Hahaha! Nothing to it, boy. Just continue your training as always."
"…Eh, wait a minute. Did you say finally broke through also? Ugh, so in the end I wasn't the first…"
"Hohoho, you may have been the last, but there's nothing to it. You're powerful enough, boy."
Ramiro froze, stunned. "L-Last? Y-you said I'm the last?!"
"Hmm? Well, yes. Both the two boys and all three of the girls have already become Golden Lords a while ago. Ah, speaking of one of the girls—"
At that moment, Erica suddenly appeared with a distraught aura and panicked expression.
"M-Masteeerrrr! Please, you have to let me leave this damned sect and help out El Onyem! Those damned higher-ups won't allow me to go!" she yelled, a mix of defiance and desperation in her voice.
"Oh, sup Erica. Ehhh?! What's going on with Elton?! Wait—your aura's already at the peak of Golden Tier 5!! No—forget that for now, what's happening with Elton!?" Ramiro's voice bounced between topics as he was met with too many surprises at once.
"Calm yourself, girl. There are already people heading there to aid those kids. And you, boy—stop right there. You are not to head in their direction," Master Bluesonics said, his tone still casual, yet final.
"But Master! What will I do if El Onyem, Big Sister Chris, and Shay get hurt and I'm not there to protect them?!" Erica pleaded again, tears brimming.
"Oi, Master! I don't care what you're saying—my brother needs me, right?! What do I look like, sitting here while he's out there fighting?! Tell me where I should be heading!" Ramiro roared, his aura flaring in righteous fury.
"Hahaha! Oh, you kids truly are something. Very admirable. Now, I'll say this one last time—you are NOT going to where Elton and the others are. There are already people taking care of that. What you should be doing is making preparations to aid him in his rise as a future sect leader.
"Erica, perhaps you've been too focused on cultivation—and floundering about in Elton's matters—to notice, but factions of your Soloman Clan are secretly moving behind the scenes to take care of him. Thankfully, he seems to have some allies in the clan now," Master Bluesonics said, his voice still monotone, but his words sharp.
Erica froze, her face paling. Mixed emotions clouded her expression as she clenched her fists, countless thoughts racing through her mind.
"And you, boy Ramiro," Master Bluesonics continued, "instead of worrying about Elton's matters, I have a mission for you. You're a Leon Clan descendant, and plenty of expectations have been placed on your shoulders. You're also deemed Brawlmanica's young Dragon Spear Hero of this generation."
"W-why are you smiling like that? Master, what do you mean by that?" Ramiro asked, a chill running down his back as his earlier bluster evaporated.
"Hahaha, don't be like that, boy. It's simple—you're the Dragon Spear Hero, and as such, there are responsibilities on your shoulders. Hehehe, I'll explain everything in detail. And don't worry—your Lion's Spearhearts group will be heavily involved. The perfect novel MC…" Master Bluesonics' smirk widened.
"W-w-what?! Novel MC?!" Ramiro jumped back in alarm.
And so, Master Bluesonics laid out the entire plan. Ramiro had mixed feelings but couldn't deny that certain parts of it suited him perfectly… probably.
After that, both Erica and Ramiro were granted permission to leave the sect—though for entirely different reasons. As a high-ranking core disciple with special privileges, Erica was also given specific information about Elton's situation, information hidden from most due to the mission's secrecy. Only because of the constant battles had certain details begun leaking to higher-ups.
Seven weeks since Elton's departure…
Rumors had begun circulating in numerous lands and kingdoms near Brawlmanica. Large-scale battles—often assassinations and counter-assassinations—had been breaking out everywhere. The culprits? Not a single force, but whispers spoke of certain individuals moving in the shadows.
Two days ago, a terrible battle had taken place in Brassaint Country. A renowned dark mercenary—rumored to have ties to a dark organization with connections to the Dark Light Devouring Church—was revealed to be a Golden Lord. No one knew for sure until the clash that shook the land.
His opponent? Unconfirmed—but a few sharp-eyed observers, aided by magic, had pieced together a conclusion that left them uneasy.
The result? The dark mercenary's severed head left atop a jagged rock formed during the battle.
In a room overlooking the city, Jacob Helmsley read the latest reports delivered by his contracted bird spirit beast. Upon reading the description of the victor, his mind narrowed the possibilities down to one name—especially given reports of other recent clashes.
Five powerful figures, confirmed to be from the Black Reaper Corps of White Star Radiance, had been sighted. How could Jacob not conclude that Daoist Black Devil Blades had been the killer?
"So, he's on the move… and already a Golden Lord, huh? Lady Erica, Lady Christy, and Dragon Spear Hero Ramiro have all been confirmed to have broken through too. Meanwhile, news about Daoist Blue Heavens Sword and Daoist Black Devil Blades was silent—until now. Seriously, if only my father wasn't so stubborn… provoking those people is not a good idea. Hmm?"
A small, dark, stealthy pixie-like creature with six wings fluttered in, bowing.
"Ah, young master, I've received biiig neeewwws!" it exclaimed.
"Big news? What kind of news?" Jacob asked, intrigued yet wary.
"Umm… his name… oh right! Blue Sword Heavens the Daoist or something!"
"You mean Daoist Blue Heavens Sword. There's news about him? Tell me quickly!" Jacob's voice sharpened.
"Oh right! Yes! He and, um, Heaven Eye Stars or something—along with someone named Daoist Crimson Star Fang, Golden Lord Tongsheng, and various others who wouldn't name themselves—recently killed a Mortal Lord and seriously injured another. Numerous Golden Lords and Gold Tier 4 experts were also killed. Oh! And apparently another Mortal Lord fled after receiving injuries from combined attacks by several Crimson-Eyed Mortal Lords!"
Jacob froze, stunned. Daoist Blue Heavens Sword and Daoist Heaven Star Eyes killed a Mortal Lord? And Daoist Crimson Star Fang—could that have been Her Excellency Shayleaf? And who is Tongsheng?
Sweat trickled down his brow as he considered the implications.