1131: Iron Marshal

After returning to Blazing Dragon University, Wang Chen enjoyed a rare period of peace.

Each day, he would spend time with his parents and visit his Master's office for tea...

It was a simple, yet extremely fulfilling life.

However, while he was enjoying his leisure, the entire Blue Star World was experiencing an undercurrent, with the effects of the world's Origin power and energy level increase continuously spreading.

Many experts who were stuck before their Realm barriers had, during their seclusion, taken that step which had previously blocked them, re-emerging and stirring up the world's affairs.

Bear Country, Extreme North Ice Plain.

This is one of the coldest places in the Blue Star World today, where the permafrost, at temperatures of minus one hundred degrees Celsius, is harder than steel.

Even ordinary Awakeners who have embarked on the path of the extraordinary cannot remain in this area for long.

This is because not only is it filled with bone-chilling low temperatures, but it also gathers the strongest and most bloodthirsty wild monsters in the Blue Star World: Frost Giant Bears!

These are wild monsters with a challenge Rank of up to one hundred eighty, and in this icy world, their strength can even contend with Seven-Turn Professionals!

"Roar, roar, roar!!"

On the vast ice plain, several Frost Giant Bears let out tyrannical roars, their mountain-like bodies leaving deep imprints on the hard ice, as they roamed in search of food.

They are the top predators in this area; seals, whales, and other creatures are all within their dietary range.

However...

When these Frost Giant Bears roamed to a certain spot on the ice plain, an area where green vegetation had recently appeared against all reason, a rare fear appeared in their crimson, tyrannical eyes.

It was as if there was an existence they could not defeat in this area.

"Roar, roar, roar!"

The Frost Giant Bears roared a few times, lingered on the edge of this area for a while, and finally dared not venture deeper, changing direction to continue foraging.

"Alas!"

"It seems the bear meat delivered to my doorstep today is not for eating!"

Just then, a sigh suddenly sounded, and one of the Frost Giant Bears, which was turning to leave, was abruptly restrained by an invisible force, like a fish hooked by a fishing line, instantly lifted and pulled into the area behind.

"Roar, roar, roar!!"

The sudden change enraged this Frost Giant Bear, and its mountain-like body struggled frantically, not stopping even though it was futile.

Until its crimson eyes met a pair of clear, ice-crystal-like eyes, its entire body suddenly stiffened, and the strength of its struggle abruptly drained away.

It was a burly, tall man, nearly two meters tall even when seated, with a head of white hair casually tied behind his head and a youthful face that did not match his white hair.

"You monsters are getting smarter and smarter."

Watching the Frost Giant Bear, a monster known for its tyrannical nature, instantly lie flat like a "salted fish," the tall man chuckled.

"Unfortunately, I successfully made a Breakthrough today after my seclusion. Since you've come to my doorstep, it would be unreasonable for me to refuse this grand meal."

The tall man, whose voice was old, said indifferently, waving his hand, and the Frost Giant Bear's life was instantly extinguished.

Then, ice blades as sharp as swords condensed out of thin air, instantly disemboweling and skinning the Frost Giant Bear.

The tall man waved his hand again, and the ice blades, which could easily cut steel, suddenly turned into water, washing away the blood from the Frost Giant Bear.

"Fire!"

With a low shout, a blazing flame ignited on the ground, and the Frost Giant Bear was placed on an invisible grill, constantly rotating to ensure it was thoroughly heated.

"Indeed, after stepping into the 11th Stage, everything is different!"

"As expected of the World Master Realm, I can manipulate the scattered magic in the world as if it were my own arm, like a true Master!"

The tall man murmured, looking at the Frost Giant Bear, which was already oozing oil from being roasted, and intense excitement surged in his clear, ice-crystal-like eyes.

Buzz buzz buzz!!

Just then, a strong whooshing sound suddenly echoed across the silent ice plain.

A surging wave of Qi suddenly appeared in the distant sky. This Qi wave continuously expanded, and in an instant, it arrived near the tall man.

Bang!

The Qi wave dispersed, and a two-meter-tall, small-giant-like figure descended from the sky, landing on the ground.

This was a rugged-looking middle-aged man, powerfully built, his fitted military uniform almost bursting from his muscles, and his head, completely bald, gleamed in the sunlight.

As he walked, he exuded an aura heavier and more terrifying than that of the Frost Giant Bears.

If high-ranking officials from Bear Country were present, they would be shocked to discover that this middle-aged man was none other than Andrey Panyukov, one of the fifteen Grand Generals of the Nation and the current Minister of Defense of Bear Country!

A Nine Revolution Peak Awakener!

This was a highly influential figure in Bear Country, and even the entire Blue Star.

However, after seeing the tall man roasting the Frost Giant Bear, Andrey Panyukov's expression became incomparably respectful, as if he had seen a god he worshipped.

"Old Marshal!"

"Congratulations on your successful Breakthrough to the 11th Stage!"

Coming to his side, Andrey Panyukov bowed respectfully, his voice filled with joy.

"Hmm!"

"Feel free to sit."

The tall man, who was called Old Marshal, waved his hand casually.

"What's there to congratulate? Someone has already paved the way, and my stepping into the 11th Stage is merely benefiting from it and following the map."

"The 11th Stage was once considered an unattainable Realm, but since Zhang Dingguo of Dragon Country, this Realm is no longer so out of reach."

He said indifferently, turning the Frost Giant Bear.

Hearing his words, Andrey Panyukov lowered his head and remained silent, unsure how to respond.

Today, in the entire Blue Star, after Zhang Dingguo, the number of Awakeners who can step into the 11th Stage is few and far between. Once one steps in, they become a super expert who stirs up the world's affairs and controls the world's discourse.

The tall man in front of him could say that because he was Auglaff, the current Supreme Expert of Bear Country, the Iron-Blooded Marshal who led Bear Country to resist the invasion of wild monsters and maintain an important position in the Blue Star World!

The fifteen Grand Generals of the Nation, who hold high positions in Bear Country today, are all his juniors, and some of them were even ordinary soldiers under Auglaff back then.

"Forget it!"

"Even if I tell you, a blockhead like you won't understand."

Seeing Andrey Panyukov lower his head and remain silent, Auglaff shook his head helplessly.

The 11th Stage is indeed very strong!

In the former Blue Star World, it was an unattainable Realm.

Breaking through to the 11th Stage is indeed worthy of congratulation.

However, if one is not the only one to step into the 11th Stage, then it has no impact on the current world situation.

Everything will become like before.

Thinking of this, Auglaff's expression was somewhat wistful. He asked indifferently:

"You, as the Minister of Defense, not staying in your office, and suddenly running here to see me, I'm afraid you didn't just come to congratulate me, did you?"